Osteopaths are experts in the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of back, neck, joint and muscle pain. We believe everyone can benefit from a tailored, whole-person approach to health. Osteopaths are highly trained healthcare professionals who take time to understand your individual history, circumstances and unique physiology, to provide you with a personalised health improvement plan. Health improvement plans generally include manual therapy, health information, self-management advice and support and exercise therapy, as determined by the individual needs of the patient. Osteopaths are statutorily regulated primary healthcare professionals. We are trained to screen for medical conditions and will tell you if you need to see another health professional such as your doctor or midwife. How can Osteopathy help you? Osteopathic patients range from children to older people to pregnant women. Osteopathy can help with the following conditions:
Aches and pains
Arthritic pain
Back pain
Circulatory problems
Cramp
Digestion problems
Frozen shoulder/ shoulder and elbow pain/ tennis elbow
Headache arising from the neck
Joint pains
Lumbago
Migraine prevention
Minor sports injuries
Muscle spasms
Neck pain
Tension and inability to relax
Rheumatic pain
Sciatica
How can I help you? I see people of all ages but have a particular interest in treating new and expectant mothers. A woman’s body undergoes significant change during pregnancy and in the post-partum period. Those changes include the softening of ligaments, weight increase and changes to posture. This can lead to additional pressure on joints in various parts of the body, including the spine or pelvis. Osteopathy may help relieve pregnancy related stresses and strains. I am also a FEDANT registered Infant Feeding Coach (also known as a Breastfeeding Counsellor). As an Infant Feeding Coach, I enjoy working with new and expectant mothers to achieve their feeding goals. My advice includes helping women to make informed choices about feeding their baby, teaching women how to hand express antenatally and how to position and latch their baby for effective milk transfer.
