What is osteopathy?
Osteopathy is a regulated primary healthcare profession focused on diagnosing, managing, treating and preventing disorders that affect your health and well-being.
As osteopaths, we are trained to be your first point of contact for health concerns, meaning you don’t need a referral from another healthcare professional to see us.
What makes osteopathy distinctive?
- We take a whole-person approach, focusing on you rather than just your condition
- We support your body’s natural ability to maintain and restore health
- We consider how biological, psychological and social factors may be influencing your health
- We work in partnership with you to develop a treatment plan that fits your individual needs and preferences
What do osteopaths do?
During your consultation, we will:
- Take a detailed case history
- Perform a thorough clinical examination
- Use hands-on techniques including physical manipulation, stretching and massage to help:
- Increase joint mobility
- Relieve muscle and joint tension
- Reduce pain
- Provide exercise recommendations and rehabilitation advice
- Offer lifestyle guidance and self-management strategies
- Work with you to understand any factors that might be contributing to your symptoms
- Refer you to other healthcare professionals when appropriate
Osteopaths are regulated by the General Osteopathic Council, and by law must maintain high standards of practice. We undergo extensive training (typically 4 years full-time) combining academic study with at least 1,000 hours of supervised clinical practice before qualification.
Read more information about what happens during a consultation.