Isabelle has now left the practice.
If you would like to book with another one of our osteopaths please call us Tuesday to Friday on 0208 521 7888 to book a 45 minute follow up appointment. There is no extra charge for these appointment but they cannot be booked on our website – Thank You.
Manmohan has now left the practice. If you are one of Manmohan’s patients please call us on 0208 521 7888 to transfer to a new osteopath.
Qualifications: BA, BOst (GOSC registered Osteopath)
“I graduated in 2008 at the British School Of Osteopathy (BSO) a four year degree level course and have been treating patients structurally since then. I have a passion for cranial Osteopathy so in 2010 I attended a week long course at the BSO, which was a revelation. In 2009 I attended a course in Bavaria on myofascial release and a further course at the BSO, and other courses run by Prof. Eyal Leyderman on harmonic motion techniques. While I was training to be an Osteopath I enrolled on a sports massage course at Morley College, this training is incredibly useful, especially when treating chronically tight muscles.
As a member of the Waltham Forest Osteopathic group, I was nominated to attend the meetings at the General Osteopathic Council to help disseminate information to our group and also help mould the way Osteopaths would be revalidated.
I use a combination of Structural and Cranial Osteopathy to treat patients, I treat all ages, but have no expertise in babies yet. Taking into account patients busy lifestyles I incorporate self help exercises and advise on stretches that can be performed at home or work.
It’s all about working together to improve feelings of well being and helping a patient get back to their normal everyday activities”
Yein Chin
Lic.A., MBAcC, BSc (Hons)
Acupuncturist
Chinese Herbal Medicine Practitioner
Yein studied Traditional Chinese Medicine at Middlesex University. She completed her clinical training with Asanté Academy of Chinese Medicine, and at NHS hospitals Acupuncture programme for Pain Management. She gives treatment in acupuncture, herbal medicine and also advises on diet, nutrition, exercise regime and life-style management.
Yein believes that holistic treatment retunes the overall equilibrium between the physical, emotional and spiritual aspects of natural wellbeing.
Homeopathy is a system of alternative medicine created in 1800’s by Samuel Hahnemann based on his doctrine of ‘like cures like’, whereby a substance that causes the symptoms of a disease in healthy people will cure similar symptoms in sick people. It is an alternative approach to medicine, which is safe, free from side effects, non-toxic, effective and derived from natural substances.
Alpana is also trained in Indian head massage. This is a head massage based on ancient Ayurvedic principles, to help relieve stress and reduce tension. It can improve flexibility in the shoulders, neck and arms. There are two types of massages available; both are non-invasive and preformed over clothing.
For further information please see:
Collette and Katherine from Leyton Sports Massage provide specialised sports, remedial and deep tissue massage therapy for common muscle-related pains, support in your training, or for general MOT’s. They are both BTEC level-5 qualified and CNHC-registered. For more information about their approach, hours, prices, therapists, or to book online, visit their website, www.leytonsportsmassage.com.
We were the winner of the Professional Service Category in the Waltham Forest Small Business Competition, 2014
We also won the Federation of Holistic Therapists’ national Excellence in Client Service award 2015
This year we have been chosen for the Waltham Forest Business Network’s Small Business 100.
Qualifications/Training:
BSc (Ost) DO. Andrew Still College of Osteopathy/Kingston University. 1997
MSc Osteopathy. European School of Osteopathy/Greenwich University. 2006
Fellow Sutherland Cranial College. 2005
Memberships: Institute of Osteopathy, Sutherland Cranial Society, London Osteopathic Society, Waltham Forest Osteopathic Group.
It was an osteopath who helped my mother to recover from a whiplash injury when everything else had failed. That was in the early 1970’s when osteopaths were few and far between and were generally viewed as being very alternative. Irrespective of the status or perceptions of the profession with the help of the osteopath we got our mum back, and that memory has remained with me ever since.
When I experienced acute low back pain in the spring of 1992 I didn’t consider anything other than visiting an osteopath. And like many osteopaths it was the experience of receiving treatment that led me to embark on a change of career and become one myself.
Practising as an osteopath is both a privilege and a rewarding job that allows me to see at first-hand the benefits that treatment can bring to my patients. I treat people of all ages – my youngest patient was one day old and the oldest 97 years – and from all walks of life, with a wide variety of problems and injuries.
I am proud to be an osteopath and since graduation in 1997 have continued to develop my knowledge and skills. I use a wide range of osteopathic approaches including classical structural work, cranial and biodynamic cranial osteopathy. Empowering patients to maintain their health is important and to help achieve this I give exercises as well as giving advice on ergonomics and lifestyle. I also utilise acupuncture and kinesio taping where appropriate as part of a treatment plan to return patients to health and wellbeing.
Qualifications/Training:
BSc (Ost) DO. Andrew Still College of Osteopathy/Kingston University. 1997
Memberships: Institute of Osteopathy, Sutherland Cranial Society, London Osteopathic Society, Waltham Forest Osteopathic Group, Institute of Ergonomics
“I love osteopathy and I love being an osteopath.”
I have been practicing osteopathy since 1997 and in that time I have carried out over 40,000 treatments. Like any job some days are more challenging than others but I never get out of bed and feel I don’t want to go to work. When I finish the day, however hard it may be, I come home knowing that I have done my best in trying to help patients.
In practicing osteopathy there is a need for scientific rigour and professional and technical excellence.
However, there is also an art in understanding a patient’s needs, concerns and history and in applying osteopathic techniques in a medically rigorous but sensitive and effective way. It is this balance that is a constant challenge and fascination.
Although I have treated thousands of people with neck and back pain, every patient has a different story, medical history and lifestyle, so the application of osteopathy to them will be subtly different.
I believe an effective Osteopath should be a pain detective or Painspotter. It requires careful and thoughtful questioning to establish what the predisposing, maintaining and underlying causes of problems are; not just the precipitating factor which patients often believe is the cause of their problem.
I want to know about work history, hobbies, sports injuries, postural habits and family history; as much information as possible on the real causes of a patient’s problems.
As well as practicing Osteopathy and Cranial Osteopathy for 18 years I have post graduate training in ergonomics, core training and yoga teaching. I have 12 years experience working within the NHS, Bupa and Nuffield Health as a health education specialist and exercise physiologist, and I have experience of training an International Athlete.
I have been published in a Sports Psychology journal and have been a lead Practitioner involved in researching the efficacy of Osteopathy within a busy London G.P. practice.
This means that I am not only a Painspotter but a Painstopper and I will do my best to give you the skills to prevent a recurrence of your problem, encouraging you to make yourself better in the long term.
I believe Osteopaths are generalists. We deal with all areas of the body and a vast array of different problems. During my 18 years of Osteopathic practice I have treated patients from 3 days to 94 years of age, a variety of ethnic backgrounds and a vast array of jobs and interests. All of them bring unique stories and histories to the consultation and it has been this dynamic, diverse and vibrant community that have made being a local Osteopath in Walthamstow such a wonderful experience.
Hopefully I will be here for another 18 years.
Steve
Congratulations to Nick on becoming World Duathlon Champion in 2017
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Veena is a Registered Nutritional Therapist with a Diploma in Nutritional Therapy and trained at the College of Naturopathic Medicine.
Athena has a Master of Arts degree in Integrative Psychotherapy and Counselling awarded with distinction. She is registered with both the UKCP United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy) and the BACP (British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy). Being registered with these organisation organisations means that she works within Ethical Principles and adheres to Professional Occupational standards.
Athena has been working as an integrative psychotherapist since 2004 and is experienced in short and long-term work. She has worked in the NHS, voluntary sector and private practice and has experience of working with many different problems and issues, and people with a wide age range and from diverse backgrounds.
Athena comes from a creative background, having been a professional musician, workshop leader and teacher prior to training as a therapist. This experience leads her to be a particularly creative therapist who is interested in hearing what you are looking for and working out with you how it feels right to proceed. This could be an arrangement of anything from just a few sessions to an open-ended time frame.
Lorna Mays, CThA – Sports (Deep Tissue) Massage, Reflexology, Massage and Reflexology for Pregnancy/ Fertility, Aromatherapy, Japanese (Face Lift) Massage.
Lorna has over 18 years of experience and research and had treated a wide variety of injuries and illnesses. This knowledge and experience allows her to utilise either one or a mixture of her therapies to suit you as an individual.
As well as working with Sports Injuries and recovery, Reflexology and Aromatherapy, for the past 12 years Lorna has worked with all things pregnancy from IVF and fertility support, nutrition, right through the pregnancy and any post-pregnancy issues.
Lorna is available on Fridays and Sundays from 10am to 7pm