A little of my history

I qualified from the British School of Osteopathy (now University College of Osteopathy) in London in 2003 with a First Class honours degree. Since then I have looked to broaden my horizons; to learn how to integrate the philosophy of Osteopathy with the best functional and rehabilitation understandings of physiotherapy and the ranging techniques of all the other physical therapies out there.

Since 2005 I have been a lecturer of undergraduate students, first in medical sciences at the College of Naturopathic Medicine, and then as a tutor and lecturer in Osteopathic practise at Oxford Brookes University.

For seven years I was Director of the Breakspeare Clinic, a highly respected multidisciplinary clinic in West Oxfordshire. I have now moved to Sutton Courtenay in South Oxfordshire, aiming to once again focus purely on my patients rather than running a larger business. This also gives me the opportunity to pursue my passion of providing quality postgraduate teaching and Continuing Professional Development (CPD).

For more details on anything mentioned above, please feel free to call me on 07414 225830 or 01235 848624.

My Philosophy

I offer carefully considered, individually tailored treatments for a wide range of physical ailments, aches, pain and restrictions. Everyone is different in terms of how they perceive their pain. However, we are also different in terms of history of injury or illness, jobs, lifestyle, age, gender and sensitivities. As a result of this, every treatment is unique, always aiming to suit both the person and the way they present that day.

I strongly believe that the more someone can understand an issue, the less they might fear it and the better they can handle it. Hence, I place great stock in trying to explain what might be going on, in terms that every patient can understand. Not everybody wants to know, but for those that do, I encourage questions and queries at all stages. Getting someone better, especially after prolonged periods of pain or difficulty, should always be a team effort between practitioner and patient.

My treatment style varies tremendously, based on the presenting issue, and the person suffering it. While we must all acknowledge a base line of “evidence-based best practice”, protocol can only take us so far. Hence, choice of technique or approach must be modified based on practitioner judgement and experience, the prior experience or preconceptions and worries of the patient, and the complexity and history of their issues. The bottom line is, the patient is the most important person in the room, and as practitioners, we must always operate within their “comfort zone”.