So what exactly is Osteopathy?
All systems of the body are related therefore a change in one area can easily affect functioning of another system.
For example neck and head pain may be caused by an old ankle injury that makes you stand awkwardly, whilst pelvic imbalance from giving birth can put pressure on your sciatic nerves, even years later.
The list goes! Osteopathy is well placed to understand the body’s many complexities and find the root of pain.
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Our treatments incorporate several techniques including joint mobilisation and manipulations, soft tissue massage, medical acupuncture, sports taping, rehabilitation and postural exercises, combined with self-care advice.
By easing muscle tension and increasing blood supply and nerve function, we aim, with minimal medication, to dramatically reduce your pain and help you to feel human again.
Osteopathy is based on a simple understanding – that structure governs function. Your wellbeing depends on your muscles, bones, ligaments and joints functioning in harmony.
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Like many osteopaths, we believe that the symptoms you present with are just the starting point. So before undertaking any physical examination, we take into account your medical history, lifestyle and personal circumstances, acknowledging that, while your condition may be similar to others, you are completely unique.
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Rest assured, whoever treats you at Stafford Osteopathy will be fully trained, qualified and registered. We have all studied a degree similar to a medical degree for a minimum of 4 years, but with greater emphasis on anatomy and musculoskeletal medicine.
In fact, by the time we qualified, we’d had more than 1,000 clinical hours. Our in-depth knowledge of anatomy and fine sense of touch ensures we are well placed to diagnose the cause of your pain.
OSTEOPATHY
ACUPUNCTURE
HIPS
NECK
HEAD ACHES
GAIT
ANALYSIS &
ORTHOTICS
BACK
PAIN
SPORTS
INJURY
KNEE &
ANKLE
ELBOW
WRIST &
HAND
SHOULDER
Stafford Clinic Opening Times
9.00am - 6.00pm
9.00am - 5.00pm
Closed All Day
Milford Clinic Opening Times
Tuesday - Friday
Saturday
Sunday - Monday
9.00am - 6.00pm
9.00am - 2.00pm
Closed All Day
Book your appointment today
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Stafford Osteopathy Clinic is open 6 days a week. For more information on the services we provide and to find out how we can help you, contact us today. Alternatively, book your appointment now. We look forward to welcoming you soon and making your nagging aches and pains a thing of the past!
Call 01785 664228 or Book Online.
Monday - Friday
Saturday
Sunday
MEET OUR PRACTITIONERS
K DREAVES-FOORD
osteo & acupuncture
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My career has developed over the last 20 years from using predominantly soft-tissue techniques to treat sports and occupational injuries to practicing as a registered Osteopath.
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Today, as principal, I also over-see the qualified team of practitioners and therapists within the Clinic which now attracts everyone from International to club athletes, children through to older generations and those in acute pain to those who wish to aid recovery from daily challenges.
REBECCA PODMORE​
osteo & sports injuries
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She has lectured Osteopathy to graduate level at Keele, Staffordshire and Leeds Beckett universities.
Rebecca's experience has given her indepth knowledge and ability to diagnose, treat, and manage a wide variety of patients on an individual basis. She has particular interest and experience in treating shoulder and arm injuries, respiratory function, and pregnant mums.
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She is also an experienced cranial osteopath who can work on all ages.
NICOLA EASTWOOD​
sports injury & massage
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Alongside her osteopathic and manual techniques, she has a variety of other techniques at her fingertips, including Kinesio taping, low level laser therapy and medical acupuncture.
She has been part of our team for 3 years during which time she gained extensive experience in the diagnosis, treatment and management of sport related injuries.
Nicola is also particularly interested in helping people with work related postural issues.
HANNAH BEARD​
sports injury & massage
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Whilst working towards qualification as an osteopath, Hannah has gained experience of diagnosing and treating a variety of injuries and postural imbalances by working as a soft tissue therapist in her own clinic, in Kendal rugby club and on pitch side as a first aider and sports injury therapist for the men’s first XV team there.
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She has additional qualifications in soft tissue manipulation and strapping and taping for sports injuries gained in any type of sports.
NICKY HEALY​
sports injury & bike-fit
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Nicky is a qualified Sports Massage Therapist and Biomechanics Coach. She is especially interested in sports related injuries and has been an integral part of our team of soft-tissue therapists for over 10 years.
Nicky is a keen cyclist and has recently developed an interest in running technique analysis.
She also delivers the Specialized Body Geometry Bike Fit service from the Specilalized Concept Store in the centre of Stafford.
JAY BOOKER​
sports injury & trainer
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Jay Booker is one of our registered Sports Massage Therapists, having a keen interest in health and fitness since gaining her Gym Instructor qualification in 2008, since then she has gained qualifications in personal training, holistic massage and sports massage therapy.
Through the knowledge and skills Jay has gained she understands the importance and benefits of Sports Massage for both the sporting and non-sporting individuals.
Stafford Clinic
Specialized Store
Eastgate Street
Stafford ST16 2LZ
01785 220060
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