You’re welcome to book directly with me, so there’s no need for a referral. If you’re unsure whether an appointment is right for you, please get in touch and I’ll be happy to help. If another healthcare professional’s input would be helpful, we can talk through the options together.

If you’re not quite sure which appointment to choose, that’s absolutely fine. Osteopathy gives us time to explore your symptoms, health and movement before discussing a suitable approach to care. Sports massage focuses more on muscles and soft tissues, particularly where you feel tension or discomfort. You’re welcome to get in touch and we can decide together which would suit you best.

Your first visit is a chance for us to get to know each other and talk through what has brought you in. We’ll discuss your symptoms, general health and what you would like help with, before looking at how you move. I’ll explain what I find, talk through your options and make sure you have time for questions. If you’re happy to go ahead, treatment will begin during the same appointment if appropriate.

Your first appointment gives us a little extra time to get to know you and understand what has brought you in. We’ll take a detailed case history, talk through your symptoms and general health, and assess the area you would like help with. This helps me consider what may be contributing to the problem and discuss a suitable plan with you. Where appropriate, and with your consent, treatment can then begin during the same session. There’s also time for you to ask questions and feel comfortable with the next steps.

Something comfortable that lets you move easily is a good place to start. To assess or treat an area, I may ask you to adjust or remove some clothing, but we can talk through what you feel comfortable with. Bringing shorts and a loose-fitting T-shirt is always an option.

For a massage around your back and shoulders, a bra with a back clasp can make access easier if you have one. You’ll be given privacy to change, and towels will help keep you covered during your massage.

I want you to feel comfortable and able to tell me how things feel throughout your appointment. Working around a sensitive area can sometimes feel uncomfortable, but treatment should stay within what feels manageable for you. We can adjust the pressure, change the approach or take a pause whenever you would like.

Sports massage is open to everyone, whether you enjoy regular exercise or simply want some support with everyday muscle tension. Time at a desk, driving, physical work and repetitive tasks can all leave you feeling uncomfortable. We’ll focus on the areas that matter to you and shape the session around your needs.

Everyone’s needs are a little different, so we’ll work this out together. Your symptoms, how long they’ve been troubling you and what you would like to get back to will help guide the plan. We’ll review how you’re feeling as we go and discuss whether further appointments would be helpful.

You’re very welcome to get in touch if you’re experiencing muscle or joint discomfort during pregnancy or after birth. We’ll take time to talk through how you’re feeling, your health and your stage of pregnancy or recovery, so we can consider whether osteopathic care is suitable. Treatment and positioning can then be adapted to help you feel comfortable.

You’re welcome to contact me about an appointment for your baby or child. There will be time to share your concerns and talk through their health and, where relevant, birth history. With your consent, I’ll assess their movement and explain the options for care or any other support that may be helpful. Their appointment sits alongside their usual healthcare.

There is free parking along the road and in the lay-by opposite. A map is available on the Contact page to help you plan your visit.

I understand that plans can change. If you need to cancel or move your appointment, I kindly ask for at least 24 hours’ notice where possible. This gives me the opportunity to offer the time to someone else.

The full appointment fee applies to cancellations with less than 24 hours’ notice and to missed appointments. If your visit is within the next 24 hours, please call 07586 344 258 so I can help you rearrange.