What is Osteopathy?
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"Osteopathy is a system of diagnosis and treatment for a wide range of medical conditions. It works with the structure and function of the body, and is based on the principle that the well-being of an individual depends on the skeleton, muscles, ligaments and connective tissues functioning smoothly together."
-General Osteopathic Council The founder of Osteopathy A.T. Still, based his work and theories around four principles applied to the body.
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Whether you're suffering with pain or stiffness predisposed by your occupation, a sporting injury, a pathological condition or old age, postural issues related to congenital development, functional movements and imbalances or lifestyle factors, we can help diagnose, treat, inform and educate.
The Treatment
Assessment
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As primary healthcare practitioners we will taking a full case history, carry out a physical examination and appropriate orthapedic testing, and a diagnosis will be made and explained to you in full.
If your Osteopath believes that Osteopathy may not be suitable for you, or that you would benefit from rest before recieving treatment, then they will ask you to return at a later date, encourage you to contact your GP or give you advise on movements, hot/cold application to provide you with relief. |
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Treatment
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Treatment will then be given accordingly and can include a variety of Osteopathic techniques such as; Muscle energy technique, soft tissue massage, joint articulation & manipulation and traction.
Dependent on diagnosis, the arsenal of treatments will aim to reduce pain, increase joint range of motion, reduce nerve or tendon impingement & reduce inflammation. |
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Movement Prescription
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This will vary depending on your lifestyle and diagnosis and may include, simple, complex or sports specific movements, weight training, yoga or pilates.
Your Osteopath will demonstrate these movements during your appointment, and instuctions and video demos can be emailed to you to make them easier to remember and perform |
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Meet the Osteopaths
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Alan Reed
Alan graduated from Leeds Metropolitan University with a Masters Degree in Osteopathy. He enjoys treating chronic conditions, neck and low back pain, work strains and postural complaints. He specialises in treating frozen shoulders (adhesive capsulitis) and has undertaken advanced training in the Niel Asher Frozen Shoulder technique. He also has an interest in treating people with osteoarthritis and is an Associated Practitioner with the charity Arthritis Action. Alan has extensive experience in occupational osteopathy including teaching manual handling techniques, train the trainer courses and risk assessment in various industries including food & beverages, logistics, manufacturing, local councils, schools and the emergency services (coastguard and fire). He also teaches moving and handling techniques and train the trainer courses for hospitals and the care sector. This gives Alan a deeper understanding of what people naturally do with their bodies at work and how it may contribute to their symptoms. He has completed post graduate training in western medical acupuncture, visceral osteopathy, kinesiology/sports taping and Clinical Pilates (matwork level 3). Alan applies a treatment plan to provide relief from your immediate pain and symptoms and uses Clinical Pilates exercises to rehabilitate your body to improve your health and prevent your pain returning. Alan is registered with the General Osteopathic Council (Reg No: 8323) AVAILABILITY AT SELBY WELLNESS CLINIC Mondays and Thursdays |
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Mariah Ramoly
Mariah graduated from Leeds Beckett University and has a Masters degree in Osteopathy. She has also undertaken further training in Cranial Osteopathy and dry needling. Having grown up in Mauritius, Mariah grew an interest in Osteopathy after a knee injury when she was 16 years old. She came to the UK in 2012 to study due to how highly regulated osteopathy is in the UK. She has a special interest in treating headaches, neck pain and knee pain and always ensures that treatment is tailor made to suit each individual. Mariah is registered with the General Osteopathic Council (Reg No: 9642) Mariah is fluent in English and French. AVAILABILITY AT SELBY WELLNESS CLINIC Mariah is currently on maternity leave and due back February 2025 |
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Osteopathy Prices
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Adults
New Patient (Consultation and Treatment) £59 Returning Patient £48 Children (16 and under)
New Patient (Consultation and Treatment) £54 Returning Patient £44 |
Neil Asher Frozen Shoulder Technique
New Patient (Consultation and Treatment) £59 Returning Patient £48 Medical Acupuncture
New Patient (Consultation and Treatment) £59 Returning Patient £48 |
Please allow up to 60 minutes for an initial assessment (new patient) and allow up to 30 minutes for follow up treatments.