Hungerford Osteopath - Abi Shrapnell

01/02/2026

Don't forget to book early... Id rather you book and ping to delay that slot* than you not be booked and be sore 😬😭

**48hrs needed to move or cancel an appointment without charge

29/01/2026

Chronic pain rarely begins as pain.

It often starts in a body that was once familiar.
Capable. Reliable.
Then something changes — an injury, stress, illness, or a season that asks too much for too long.

At first, the body adapts.
It compensates. It pushes through.
Until one day, symptoms stop leaving.

What many people don’t see is the in-between:
The confusion of “Why isn’t this settling?”
The grief of a body that no longer responds the same way.
The quiet strength it takes to keep showing up to life while carrying discomfort no one else can measure.

Chronic pain isn’t a failure of the body.

It’s often the story of a system that has been trying to protect, adapt, and survive.

And the people living in these bodies are not brave because they have no choice in this —
They are strong because they continue, even when choice was taken away.

20/01/2026

We asked you what you think of clinic... How you feeling we treat you.. and what we could do better....

17/01/2026

We asked you how we could improve. Over the next few weeks I'm going to try and share your feedback 😊🎊

14/01/2026

There is no virus that “only” causes serious harm in people who are high-risk. And even if there were, it would still be important to protect yourself and others. As virus spread remains high (and even when it’s lower), please take steps to prevent getting and spreading illness in order to protect your own health and the health of others.

20/12/2025

Does this sound like you?....

Might be time to book!

13/12/2025

Feeling this amazing vibe in the lead up to Christmas? Maybe book into one of our few remaining slots

10/12/2025

You might think I’m being super boring……but I need to protect my patients.

Across the UK, flu admissions have recently spiked: on average 1,717 people a day are in hospital beds with flu. RSV is circulating at “medium” levels, with rising admissions among young children aged 0–4. COVID-19 remains present in the community too.

It’s easy to think “it’s just a cold” or "well im not vulnerable"— but when RSV, Flu and Covid all spread easily, “just a cold” can quickly become something serious for those most at risk..... Who is in my clinic room after you? Droplets linger in the air for hours after you leave.

That’s why we continue to complete a COVID screening a few days before your appointment. It isn’t about fear — it’s about responsibility and care.

If you’re feeling unwell:
✅ Stay home if you can
✅ Wash hands often & use hand-sanitiser
✅ Ventilate indoor spaces if possible
✅ Consider a mask if you have symptoms

This is how we look out for everyone, especially those who depend on us.

08/12/2025

****Christmas Opening Hours****

We are closed on 30 December.

Appointments are available for emergencies in Thatcham 26th December and 2nd January.

Appointments at Thatcham on Boxing day have a surcharge that must be pre-paid upon booking.

09/11/2025

31/10/2025

Long evening in clinic tonight... So here's a little game for you

Can you spot the imposter amongst our dogs?

Which dog is an AI zombie???

Comment for a chance to win something spooktacuar!

07/09/2025

Advanced notice....

We are closed 🔐 for some much needed sleep from Wednesday 17th to Monday 29th of September.

Please do message as normal on WhatsApp if you need free advice.

Book early around these dates to avoid disappointment!