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Osteopathy is an established complementary therapy that aims to improve health across all body systems by manipulating & strengthening the musculoskeletal framework.
Osteopathy recognises that much of the pain and disability we endure stems from abnormalities in the function of body structure, as well as damage caused to it by diseases.
Not only does Osteopathy rely on many of the diagnostic procedures involved in standard medical assessment and diagnosis, it, uniquely, assesses the patient mechanically, functionally and posturally in order to devise a treatment tailored to the individual. Osteopathy is safe and effective, aiming to promote the health of people through the use of manual therapy, exercise and health advice. It not only looks at the physical symptoms but at the wider picture, including lifestyle, attitudes, general health, and medical history. Osteopathy is therefore a patient-centred, not condition-centred, approach.
Osteopaths are highly-trained healthcare professionals, regulated by law and recognised as one of the Allied Health Professions by NHS England. Osteopathy is suitable for all ages, from babies to the elderly.
What Could Osteopathy Help With?
Whatever your pain, the skilled diagnostic and therapeutic techniques of osteopathy often allow you a speedy return to normal activity. If you have had the pain for a long time and other forms of treatment have not helped, osteopathic treatment, with its patient-centred approach, may be beneficial, although it may require time and patience. The Osteopath will look at how your whole body functions and so be able to reduce strain on the painful area caused by mechanical problems elsewhere.
There are times when your Osteopath may recommend parallel care. Osteopaths frequently work in close co-operation with your doctor.
Osteopaths help to reduce tissue inflammation as well as diagnose and treat subtle dysfunction in the nervous system that can cause hidden problems in muscle function and other aspects of the body that can be hard to uncover by other health professionals not trained to do so. By uncovering these significant underlying causes of pain and dysfunction, Osteopaths are often able to restore normal health and function.
Much long-term, recurrent pain is caused by degenerative changes.
A recent survey conducted by the General Osteopathic Council, the body that regulates Osteopaths, found that 96% of respondents were satisfied or very satisfied with their osteopathic care, and over 50% reported an improvement in their symptoms one week after their first consultation.
This report from the Institute of Osteopathy brings together existing research around the patient experience, clinical effectiveness and safety of osteopathic practice.
We Offer Reduced Clinic Prices For NHS Staff On A Friday With Karen Schafer (Osteopath)
David Melrose is in full time practice, and sees around 80 to 100 patients per week. He qualified as a Medical Herbalist in 1979, and then from the European College of Osteopathy in 1980. He is fully insured and has had specialist recognition with PPP Healthcare, AXA, Simply Health, Prudential and BUPA since 1998 & now with Cigna
Times:
Monday – Thursday at Aston Clinic in New Malden
*Cigna Recognised Provider*
Available Upon Request:
Free 10-Min Pre-Consultation for New Patients at New Malden
Alternate Wednesdays: 1.30pm – 3.30pm in Marylebone, Central London
Prices:
NEW MALDEN
Initial Consultation (40 minutes) £79
Follow-Up (20 minutes) £73
Double appointments (40 minutes) £128
MARYLEBONE
Initial Consultation (40 minutes) £185
Follow-Up (20 minutes) £150
Double (40 minutes) £205
Karen qualified in 2005 from the Surrey Institute of Osteopathic Medicine (formerly the John Wernam College of Classical Osteopathy). She is also registered with the General Osteopathic Council (GOsC) and fully insured through the British Osteopathic Association.
Times:
Friday 2pm – 6pm
Tuesday 10am – 4pm
Prices:
Initial Consultation (30 minutes) £42
Follow-Up (30 minutes) £37
Laurie qualified from the European School of Osteopathy, with a Master of Osteopathy degree. His training included various osteopathic techniques and approaches such as structural, visceral and cranial osteopathic techniques that he uses to help his patients.
Times:
New Malden:
Mondays: 9am – 6pm
Tuesdays: 8am – 1pm
Wednesdays: 9am – 6pm
Fridays: 8am – 1pm
Marylebone:
Thursdays 10am – 12pm
Home Visits – please enquire
Prices:
NEW MALDEN
Initial Consultation (1 hr) £72
Follow-Up (30 minutes) £60
Follow-Up (45 minutes) £90
Home Visits from £120 (subject to location)
MARYLEBONE
Initial Consultation (40 minutes) £185
Follow Up (20 minutes) £150
Double (40 minutes) £205
Anne graduated from the British School of Osteopathy in 1984 and went on to run her own clinic, The Tideswell Clinic in Putney until 2009. She then joined the Aston Clinic.
Times:
Tuesdays 9.45am – 6.30pm
Wednesdays 9.45am – 6.30pm
Thursdays 9.45am – 5.30pm
Prices:
Initial Consultation (1 hr) £95
Follow-Up (45 minutes) £90
Follow-Up (1 hr) £120
Reduced Follow-Up for babies and long-term patients (30 minutes) £60
To book Osteopathy in New Malden or in Marylebone (Central London), phone 020 8942 3148 or email Aston Clinic London.
Aston Clinic London is a third-generation complementary health clinic based in New Malden and serves the local areas of Kingston, Wimbledon, Raynes Park, Surbiton, Chessington, Worcester Park, Sutton, Morden, and other areas of southwest London and Surrey.
