The Initial Consultation lasts 40 minutes. Follow up appointments last 20-25 minutes.

You will be examined, receive a diagnosis and some treatment.

For information, go to the "Fees & Services" section of this website. After your initial consultation, you will be given a report detailing our findings and recommended plan. That report will also inform you of the total cost of the recommended treatment plan.

Osteopaths, Chiropractors and Physiotherapists are all regulated health professions; all requiring practitioners to train to degree level and then to maintain their clinical skills and professional standards.

Whilst all three techniques require manual therapy, they are all based on different schools of thought and therefore, their approach to patients is different. 

As primary healthcare professionals, Osteopaths have a broad base of training, allowing them to diagnose, treat and give advice for a wide range of conditions. An osteopath will work to help your body return to normal function via the use of techniques such as movement, stretching, manipulation or deep tissue massage in order to achieve the best outcome. Osteopaths work with all of the muscles, joints and structures of the body (including the spine) and use gentle, focused manipulation techniques in order to mobilise the spine and other structures. They will continuously examine the body in order to monitor any changes throughout the treatment.

In comparison, a Chiropractor will tend to focus on the spinal joints alone, using a different method of manipulation. When compared to Physiotherapists, Osteopaths tend to use a more hands-on, individualised approach when assessing and treating patients. Osteopaths will begin by taking a full case history in order to understand the patient in the context of their lifestyle. Once complete, they will then use a combination of skilled observation and palpation in order to feel how well the body is functioning. This will then form an intrinsic part of developing a personalised treatment plan for each patient.

Depending on the diagnosis, the practitioner will advise a detailed care plan for you after your Initial Consultation.

If you are concerned about pain, discuss it with your practitioner at your Initial Consultation. They can explain exactly what to expect.

We do have a waiting list, however we rarely get cancellations.

Wear a comfortable layer of clothing. For instance: a stretchy top and stretchy trousers, a tracksuit or leggings.

Yes we do, from babies to teenagers.

Yes, whichever you prefer.