Alister Booth Osteopath

Alister Booth Osteopath A trans osteopath helping people and pets live pain-free, so you can get back to doing what you love. You’re safe and seen here. Featured on the BBC.

Easing aches & supporting recovery, I combine hands-on care with a welcoming, non-judgemental approach. I studied at the London School of Osteopathy and qualified in 2009. In 2011 qualified as an animal osteopath treating mainly dogs and horses but am willing to try treating other animals too. I am registered with the General Osteopathic Council and am a member of the Institute of Osteopathy.

I’m now fully booked until Wednesday 8th April.This is usually the point where people start to notice something, that ni...
01/04/2026

I’m now fully booked until Wednesday 8th April.

This is usually the point where people start to notice something, that ni**le they’ve been ignoring, the tightness that’s been building, the thing they thought would “just settle” it suddenly feels a bit more urgent.
When availability becomes limited, it brings attention back to what your body has been asking for.

Appointments from the 8th are now open and they tend to go quickly, particularly after the bank holiday weekend.

If you’ve been thinking about booking, this is the moment most people decide to secure their space.

Book now to avoid a longer wait. Visit my website to book.

01/04/2026

There’s something about a bank holiday weekend
Time opens up.
Jobs get done.
You finally “get round to it.”

Without really thinking about it, your body just goes along for the ride.

Until you notice it.

That tightness.
That stiffness.
That quiet signal asking for a little more care.

Maybe this weekend you start to listen a bit sooner.

A quick warm-up before you begin
A break before your body demands one
A small adjustment that makes a big difference

When you take care of your body early, you often avoid needing to fix it later and that’s something worth noticing.

If you do find yourself feeling it afterwards you know there’s a way to get back to moving freely again.

When you’re ready, you can book in. Use the link in my bio or visit my website to book.

31/03/2026

If you’re watching this with your shoulders slightly tense then this is a sign!

26/03/2026

“I think I’ve slept funny…”
One of the most common things I hear.
Most of the time, it’s not that.
It’s build-up.
If something’s been niggling, don’t wait for it to get worse.
I’ve a few appointments available next week before I’m off for a few days over the Easter break.

There’s a moment after treatment that people often don’t expect.It’s not dramatic. It’s subtle.They turn their neck and ...
24/03/2026

There’s a moment after treatment that people often don’t expect.
It’s not dramatic. It’s subtle.

They turn their neck and it moves more freely.
They stand up and feel lighter.
Their shoulders drop without effort.
And for a second, they realise:
“This is how it’s meant to feel.”

That moment sticks. Once you feel the difference, it changes how you see your body.
You stop tolerating constant tension. You start doing something about it.
Many people find that once they experience that reset, they don’t wait as long next time.

If you’ve been putting it off, this might be your moment to start.

Book your appointment today. Visit my website to book now.

Your body is very good at sending signals.Not loud ones at first. Subtle ones.A tight neck when you turn.Shoulders that ...
23/03/2026

Your body is very good at sending signals.
Not loud ones at first. Subtle ones.
A tight neck when you turn.
Shoulders that don’t quite relax.
A lower back that feels tired rather than painful.
And many people miss those early signs.
Not because they don’t care but because life is busy.
Until those signals get louder and that’s usually when people decide to do something about it.
But what if you didn’t wait for that point? What if you listened earlier?
As you sit reading this, you might notice exactly where your body is holding tension.
And once you notice it, it’s much easier to respond to it.

I have some appointments available this week. Book via my website now.

23/03/2026

That “I overdid it a bit” feeling after the weekend…
It’s one of the most common things I see on a Monday.
The good news?
It’s usually very treatable, especially when you act early.
If your body is feeling it today, don’t wait for it to settle on its own.
I some appointments available this week. Book via the link in my bio.

A patient said something to me recently that stuck:“I wish I’d come sooner.”They’d been dealing with a tight shoulder fo...
22/03/2026

A patient said something to me recently that stuck:
“I wish I’d come sooner.”
They’d been dealing with a tight shoulder for weeks.
Not unbearable but constant.
They stretched it. Ignored it. Worked around it.
Until eventually… it started affecting everything.
Their sleep. Their work. Even simple everyday movements/tasks.

And what’s interesting is:
Once people actually take that step and get treatment, they often realise how much easier things could have been earlier.
You don’t have to wait until it gets worse.
You can choose to deal with it while it’s still manageable.
And sometimes, just reading something like this is enough to prompt that decision.

I still have some spaces left from Monday. Book via my website today.

It’s usually the same time.Late afternoon. The emails are nearly done. You finally sit back in your chair…And that’s whe...
21/03/2026

It’s usually the same time.
Late afternoon. The emails are nearly done. You finally sit back in your chair…
And that’s when you feel it.
The weight in your shoulders. The stiffness in your lower back. The neck that doesn’t quite move freely anymore.
And many people tell themselves:
“I’ll deal with it later.”
But later often becomes next week and next week becomes something that sticks around.
Until something shifts. That's when people start to imagine what it would feel like
to finish the day without that tension.
And once you start imagining that… it becomes easier to take the next step.
If that feeling sounds familiar, you might already know what your body needs.

I have a few appointments available next week. Visit my bio to book online now.

It started with a feeling.A slight tightness in your neck.Your shoulders sitting a little higher than usual.That moment ...
20/03/2026

It started with a feeling.
A slight tightness in your neck.
Your shoulders sitting a little higher than usual.
That moment where you stretch without even thinking.

Nothing dramatic.

Just something that slowly builds in the background.
Most people don’t act on it then.
They wait. They adjust. They push through.
Until one day, it’s not so easy to ignore.
And that’s often the moment people decide to book the appointment and properly reset things.
As you read this, you might even notice where your body is holding tension right now and that awareness is often the first step.

I have a handful of appointments available next week. Book now so you don't miss out. Visit my bio to book.

First time in shorts this year, and I nearly didn’t do it.Not because of the weather.But because of that little voice th...
19/03/2026

First time in shorts this year, and I nearly didn’t do it.

Not because of the weather.
But because of that little voice that says,
“Are you ready?”
“Will people notice?”
“Should you wait a bit longer?”
And I know I’m not the only one who feels that.
Because I hear similar things in clinic all the time:
“I was going to book, but I thought I’d wait.”
“I didn’t think it was bad enough yet.”
“I thought it might just settle on its own.”
And sometimes, waiting feels easier in the moment.
But often, it just keeps you stuck a little longer than you need to be.
So today I put the shorts on.
Not because everything is perfect.
But because I decided it was good enough to start.
And your body is no different.
You don’t have to wait until the pain is unbearable.
You don’t have to wait until it stops you completely.
You can start now.
If something has been niggling, your neck, shoulders, back,
this might be your sign to stop waiting.

I have a few appointments available next week. Book via my website alisterboothosteopath.co.uk

Parents carry more than just responsibilities.They carry toddlers.Car seats.Laundry baskets.The mental load of busy fami...
18/03/2026

Parents carry more than just responsibilities.
They carry toddlers.
Car seats.
Laundry baskets.
The mental load of busy family life.

And somewhere along the way, their body begins to feel it.
A tight lower back.
A neck that aches after long days.
Shoulders that feel permanently tired.

Many parents simply accept that as part of the role.
Until they realise how different their body can feel when it gets the right support.
And once they experience that shift, they often wish they hadn’t waited so long.
If parenting has been taking its toll on your body then grab one of my few appointments available this week or next. Book via my website now.

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60 Overbury Road
Norwich
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Monday 9am - 7pm
Wednesday 9am - 7pm
Thursday 9am - 3pm
Friday 9am - 4pm

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