Clinic Manager Donna Fox, D.O.
Qualified with a Diploma in Osteopathy.
Graduated in 1999 from the College of Osteopaths. Registered with
the G.Os.C. Also practised remedial massage since 1988 and holds
a certificate with the International Therapy Examination Council. |
Nell Patel, BSc. (Hons) Ost.Med
Graduated in 2001 with BSc (hons) degree in Osteopathic medicine and a diploma in Naturopathy. Also treats children and babies using Cranial Osteopathy. |
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What it is
Osteopathy is a system of manual medicine aimed at treating the
body holistically by taking into consideration structural, physiological,
biomechanical and emotional aspects of a person. It looks to improve
circulation and nerve supply to the tissues and organs and restore balance
and function to the skeletal frame.
The History
Osteopathy started in America in the mid 1800s and has been developed
over the years by various notable physicians of manual medicine. The
early pioneers were not taken seriously by their orthodox medical colleagues,
despite successful treatments. Today the Osteopaths Act of 1993 marks
the formal recognition of this practice. No longer considered 'alternative'
and rapidly becoming accepted by the Medical Profession and general
public alike, to provide treatment for a wide variety of conditions
without the use of drugs.
What about treatment?
Treatment may involve a variety of techniques such as soft tissue massage,
stretching, articulation, mobilisation, neuromuscular techniques, traction
and manipulation, all of which depend on the individual problem, how
long it has been there, age, flexibility, degree of pain, etc. Before
treatment, however, a diagnosis is made based on a case history, medical
screening and physical examination. Occasionally X-rays may be necessary
to confirm or rule out certain conditions. A treatment plan is formulated
which may involve advice on posture, exercises or stretches, especially
if the problem has developed over a long period of time.
What Type
of Problems Can Be Treated?
In addition to musculo-skeletal
problems such as ligamentous strains, muscular pain, bony misalignment,
sciatic pain, neck or shoulder problems, headaches, tennis elbow and
many other traumatic or repetitive stress injuries, it can also bring
relief from conditions like Sinusitis, Tinnitus, Irritable Bowel Syndrome,
digestion problems and dizziness, among others. |
Marguerita Catton,
BSc (Hons) Ost.
Graduated in 2006 with a BSC Hons degree in Osteopathy.Registered with the GOSC.Has completed training courses in sports massage and dry needling so can combine these with osteopathy to add further benefit to her treatments.
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