I have been an osteopath since 2015 but my fascination with the way the body works goes back much further. I have been driven by my own struggle with keeping my body working well, having had various surgeries and complications. I discovered Tai Chi and Martial Arts and because I gained a thorough understanding of biomechanics I was inspired to train as an Osteopath.

Alongside Osteopathy I also qualified as a Martial Arts coach and Tui Na Massage Practitioner.

I have found these fit together brilliantly and they support my absolute belief that everyone can improve their posture and movement. My aim is for you to achieve more than just temporary relief; it is to help you find what causes and contributes to your problem and to find solutions, unique to you, that you can take away to continue to help yourself.

The way I see it, prevention is better than cure.

To support you in this process I have recorded and developed a programme of exercises that are both gentle yet powerfully effective.

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When I am not at work you will find my with my animal family, which includes cats, dogs, guinea pigs and horses. You’ll also find me teaching anatomy and biomechanics for our accredited Tui Na courses and trying out new sports.

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Kelly qualified from King’s College London with a BSc (Hons) degree in Physiotherapy in 1999. Since then she has worked in both NHS and private practices, and has developed her treatment skills to include both manual and exercise therapy. This provides patients with a well-rounded approach to pain relief, recovery and injury prevention.

Kelly believes that treatment works best as a collaboration between therapist and patient to achieve that individual’s goal, whether it be to return to work, sport or to run around after the kids. Her clinical background includes the treatment of a wide range of conditions including neck, back and joint pains; sports injuries; rehabilitation post musculoskeletal surgery and the treatment of complaints such as arthritis. Kelly also has a special interest in treating upper limb restrictions following breast cancer treatment and has completed a number of courses in that area including a breast cancer care Masters module at the Royal Marsden Hospital, London.

What happens when I see a Physiotherapist?

On your first appointment a case history will be taken, and a physical assessment performed. As part of the physical examination, you may be asked to remove some outer clothing and do a few simple movements. This will provide an overall impression of your posture and build and highlight areas of stiffness and pain. After a thorough assessment, the Physiotherapist will explain what he or she believes to be causing your symptoms and will proceed to your first treatment. Problems that have been going on for several months or years are likely to need a series of treatments over several weeks, whereas those which have just developed can often be resolved within a few sessions.

Outside of work Kelly has a young family so understands the time constraints we can all face when seeking out treatment and looking after ourselves. Kelly likes to keep fit with Pilates and is a keen dancer.

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BSc(Hons)Ost.Med.DO

Registered Osteopath

In practice 23 years

Speciality – Voice and Swallowing Difficulties

I qualified in 2000 with a First Class Honours Degree and a Diploma in Naturopathy at the British College of Osteopathic Medicine, and have worked at The Complementary Health Centre for 22years.

Prior to that I was a Registered Nurse at the Royal London Hospital. I was attracted by the holistic approach of osteopathy after being part of the work force in orthodox medicine in which patient care is compartmentalised.

I welcome patients of all ages from school-aged children to the elderly.

In addition to those with musculoskeletal pain I see people with digestive problems, pregnant women, post-operative patients following joint surgery, and those who have been hospitalised for a long time and have stiff or weak muscles as a result of inactivity. More recently the latter includes patients who were hospitalised with Covid, and have multiple symptoms arising from being in a coma and intubated. I also welcome those with no specific problems, but who experience an all pervasive feeling of fatigue and physical discomfort as a result of stress, poor posture and lack of exercise.

My philosophy is where there is life there is hope, and unless deemed to be unsafe, osteopathic treatment can nearly always bring about an improved sense of well being and increased ease of movement as in the case of chronic conditions such as osteoarthritis and Parkinson’s disease where there is no fundamental cure.

I have never lost the thrill of hearing a patient say how much better they feel, sometimes after just one or two sessions!

Voice and Swallowing Difficulties

I specialise in voice and swallowing problems associated with tight musculature around the larynx, and beyond. Patients include singers, actors, teachers, public speakers, those who have had surgery of the throat and certain throat pathologies. Common symptoms are a croaky voice, loss of voice, a ‘lump in the throat’, effortful swallowing, and for singers, pitch breaks, unreliable top notes and loss of resonance.

I am a member of the Voice Clinic Team at Lewisham Hospital where I have gained much experience working alongside ENT surgeons, speech therapists and a vocal rehabilitation coach.

Outside of work I love to be in the great outdoors, walking and swimming, and I’m rarely happier than when shovelling manure on my allotment!

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I have been practising massage and aromatherapy for over 20 years and reflexology since 2000. I have undertaken professional development in Deep tissue massage, Pregnancy massage and reflexology, baby reflex, Infertility reflex, Ayurdevic reflex, Vertical reflex, Advanced reflex, Facial reflex, Precision reflex, Intuition and sound reflex and Korean hand reflex. I first became interested in therapies after the birth of my daughters who have suffered allergies and autoimmune problems and I wasn’t happy with conventional treatments on young children. I am totally passionate about my therapies and committed to the health and well being of all my clients. I treat a wide range of individuals ranging from those requiring relaxation to those with complicated health issues. I will always discuss the treatments with the client and suggest alternatives if I think they will have a better outcome.

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Rachel is a compassionate and skilled Foot Health Practitioner, having earned her qualifications from The SMAE Institute, one of the oldest and most respected institutions in chiropody and podiatry.

With a strong background in healthcare Rachel brings a unique perspective to foot health, combining clinical expertise with a genuine empathy for her patients’ well being. She is a proud member of both The Open College of Foot Health Professionals (MCFHP) and The British Association of Foot Health Professionals (MAFHP), ensuring she stays up-to-date with the latest advancements in foot care through ongoing training and professional development.

Rachel offers a wide range of foot care treatments, including nail trimming and thinning, corn removal, callus reduction, heel fissures and cracks, fungal toenail and athlete’s foot treatment, ingrown toenail management, diabetic foot care, verrucas, and neurovascular/diabetic foot assessments. She is DBS checked and First Aid trained, ensuring the highest level of safety and care for all her patients.

Rachel’s approach to foot health is rooted in her commitment to providing not only effective treatments but also compassionate, personalised care. She understands the impact foot health can have on overall quality of life and is dedicated to helping her patients achieve optimal comfort, mobility, and well-being. Whether you’re seeking routine foot care or need assistance with more complex foot issues, Rachel is here to support you with professional, thoughtful care.

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I am a Sports Massage Therapist and Personal Trainer with a passion for physical challenges. From marathons to cycling, sprinting, and yoga, I’ve experienced first hand how hard work and dedication transform the body. Ten years ago, I struggled to walk a mile—today, I’m helping others overcome their own physical barriers to achieve their goals.

Having worked in the fitness industry for over three years, I’m deeply fascinated by how the body moves and heals. I believe in a holistic approach to fitness, where body, mind, and spirit work in harmony. A healthy, well-maintained body fosters a clear mind, and a positive mindset fuels the drive to maintain good health. It’s a cyclical relationship—what we eat, think, see, hear, and say all affect how we feel and act. By improving one area, we positively impact the others, helping to create a balanced, healthier life.

In my work, I see first hand how important it is to listen to the body. The more in tune we are with our physical state, the more effectively we can prevent injuries and optimize recovery. This is where massage therapy plays a crucial role. By incorporating regular therapy into a fitness routine, clients not only recover faster but also reduce the risk of injury.

I tailor each therapy session to the individual’s specific needs, whether they’re an elite athlete or someone just starting out. For older clients, recovery may take longer, so massage becomes even more vital. Through consistent therapy, clients develop greater body awareness, enabling them to recognize when they need recovery and when they’re ready to push harder. This awareness is essential for sustained progress in both fitness and overall well-being.

Change starts from within, and I am here to guide you on that journey. Whether you’re looking to improve your fitness or recover from an injury, I’ll be honoured to help you achieve your goals and live a more balanced life!

How does this sound? Let me know if you’d like to adjust any parts of it!

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I am a fully qualified Nutritional Therapist, registered with The British Association for Nutrition and Lifestyle Medicine (BANT), the professional body for Nutritional Therapists, and the Complementary & Natural Healthcare Council (CNHC), the regulator for complementary healthcare practitioners.

I strongly believe that even small nutritional changes can have a significant positive impact on our health. However, it’s not a ‘quick fix’, it’s a lifestyle change that has to be embedded into our daily routine to be sustainable and effective.

The Nutritional programmes that I create for each client is tailored to their individual needs, by identifying the required changes and building those changes into their daily routine. I may also recommend functional testing based on the symptoms the client has.

I also feel very passionate about educating my clients along the way as I strongly believe that knowledge is the key to the development of the long-term healthy habits.

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Debbie is a qualified advanced Massage therapist and has trained in Reflexology, Aromatherapy, Deep Tissue Massage and Indian Head Massage.

She has been practicing for 18 years and works with clients with a variety of needs including relief from muscular aches and pains and those who just want to relaxed and be pampered. She also offers Reflexology to help promote labour in pregnant women using specific aromatherapy oils.

Debbie’s background is with the NHS where she works in Orthopaedics as a Physiotherapy Technician and is experienced in treating people of all ages and from all walks of life.

In her spare time Debbie likes to keep fit, dance and practice Yoga.

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Suzie is fully qualified in Traditional Chinese Acupuncture with a first class BSc (Hons). She is also a member of the British Acupuncture Council (BAcC) and as such, on the voluntary register accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.

Suzie discovered acupuncture when working long and stressful hours in advertising. She was so inspired by its power she quit her job and retrained as an acupuncturist. She has experience treating a wide range of conditions including sports injuries, pain management, stress, infertility, insomnia to name but a few. She is happy to talk to you about your condition and whether acupuncture is the way forward for you.

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My background was originally in the Theatre/Ballet and Opera world, where I worked as a designer and production manager for 30 years.

Acupuncture helped me to survive a stressful job and supported me through many challenging stages of my life. Inspired by how integral Acupuncture had become in my life, I decided to change direction in 2016.

I am now a Classical Acupuncturist and have trained extensively in Chinese medical and acupuncture theory, including Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), with a focus on the classical Five Element approach.

We are all individuals, and my approach to treating is to tailor make a unique treatment plan for every person. At your initial consultation I will build up a detailed picture of your unique system, and how it responds to the world around it. I can then identify key areas of weaknesses or blocks that may be holding you back from a balanced state of body and mind.

I am a member of the British Acupuncture Council as well as the British Standards Authority.

I have experience of treating musculoskeletal problems, women’s health issues, fertility, anxiety & depression, chronic pain, migraines, asthma, overactive bladder, general malaise, and fatigue, long covid amongst many other conditions.

Jo also offers Craniosacral Therapy and Cupping

Many thanks Jo

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Hand therapy for me is about taking every patient on a journey from unable to able and ensuring that they receive the best quality care in this process.

Clare Corrans is a specialist Hand Therapist who qualified with honours in Occupational Therapy from the University of Stellenbosch in South Africa in 2000. She has over 15 years’ experience in hand therapy, including specialist work in South Africa. This involved treating a wide spectrum of hand conditions including trauma, plastics, rheumatology, elective surgeries and work-related upper limb disorders.

Clare returned to the UK in 2018 to work at the Regional Hand and Wrist Unit at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, where she had an NHS post as a senior clinician. She worked at Hand Therapy Specialists from 2018 to 2022 providing expert treatment and rehabilitation of hand and wrist patients following trauma and elective surgery as well as assessment and treatment of chronic conditions in both adults and children. Her current NHS post is at the Hand and Wrist specialist Unit at Croydon University Hospital.

Clare has presented numerous courses in Hand Therapy and has had extensive involvement in teaching fellow therapists. She has a special interest in work related hand and wrist trauma injuries and assisting these patients to return to work.

What is a Hand Therapist?

A hand therapist is a registered Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist who specialises in the rehabilitation of patients with conditions affecting the hands and upper limb. A hand therapist’s high level of specialization requires advanced post-graduate education and clinical experience. This enables him or her to help patients return to a productive lifestyle following injury, disease or deformity affecting the hand. A hand therapist often works alongside surgeons, planning and implementing post-operative care to hasten patients’ recovery following surgery.

What does Hand Therapy involve?

Hand Therapy involves rehabilitating a client through post-op care or without surgery. A Hand Therapist will evaluate and diagnose conditions affecting the arm or hand.

Commonly treated conditions:

 Carpal Tunnel Syndrome  Work related upper limb disorders (RSI)  De Quervains tenosynovitis  Osteoarthritis  Hand and Wrist pain  Dupuytrens disease  Trigger finger  Ganglions  Rheumatoid arthritis  Scarring and sensitive scars  Sports injuries  Hypermobility conditions

Commonly treated injuries:

 Bone fractures  Ligament injuries  Tendon injuries  Nerve injuries

 Dislocations  Sprains  Soft tissue injuries  Burns  Amputations  Post-surgical treatment

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Tom graduated with a Master’s degree in Osteopathy from the University College of Osteopathy, where he was selected to work at the Royal Free Hospital in Hampstead as a lead practitioner at the Ian Charleson Day Centre. This involved developing specialized treatment and exercise plans for a diverse range of patients.

Having taught yoga for 6 years – graduating from the prestigious International Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centre – Tom complements manual therapy with breath work and exercises designed to achieve optimum well-being through stretching and strengthening the body. This collaborative approach empowers clients to develop greater levels of autonomy and self-management.

A fascination with various massage styles led Tom to Osteopathy after a decade-long career as an actor and artist. He enjoys reading cookbooks and trying new recipes in his free time, believing passionately in enhancing health and healing through appropriate diet and nutrition.

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Deryck Breinburg has been involved with the practice for 28 years. He trained at the British School of Osteopathy and qualified in 1989. Deryck, a biochemistry graduate, worked in medical research before training as an osteopath. He has a wealth of experience in the treatment and management of musculo-skeletal disorders.

Deryck is registered with several Health Insurance companies. If you wish to claim treatment please check with your insurance company prior to consultation.

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Sarah is a professional holistic reflexologist who the Association of Reflexologists has recently awarded a “lifetime” membership for 30 years of dedicated service in the field. Along with Holistic Reflexology/ Fertility / Ayurvedic treatments and Menopause, she is currently training to become a Sports Injury Therapist. Her journey into complementary therapy began after a serious horse-riding accident that left her with a jarred spine. Medical professionals advised her to avoid riding and driving until further notice. Struggling to find effective treatment for her condition, Sarah was prompted to explore complementary therapy, a concept that was rare and largely unknown at the time. Eighteen months later, after completing her studies, her curiosity led her to Egypt, where she conducted extensive research on reflexology. Although it was a challenging mission in 1997, the experience helped her develop the confidence to create a unique treatment routine. With the knowledge and enthusiasm of a newly qualified practitioner, she actively promoted well-being at local schools, beauty salons, hospitals, and the Health Trade Show in Earls Court. Subsequently, a significant change in her life took Sarah to Boulder, Colorado, where she had the opportunity to teach and train at the Adult Learning Centre. In the following years, she continued to expand her knowledge and skill set by certifying in Hot Stone Massage, Indian Head Massage, and Thai Foot Manipulation. She also developed a keen interest in reproduction and fertility, specialising in the reflex points of the feet related to these areas. Sarah further qualified in Ayurveda Pregnancy Massage to assist her pregnant clients during their third trimester and to help induce labour for those who wish to avoid medical induction. Through her own experiences and those of her clients, Sarah has consistently observed the benefits of incorporating complementary therapy into daily life, believing that prevention has often been the key to addressing many disorders. She possesses the knowledge and skills to tailor treatments to meet her clients’ needs on any given day.

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• Do you want to feel more confident, resilient and free?

• Are you feeling anxious, stuck, lost or overwhelmed?

• Do you have things you can’t talk to your friends or family about?

I’m a qualified, BACP-registered integrative counsellor who can help. I provide a warm, safe and non-judgmental space for you to share what’s on your mind.

How I can help you

It can be difficult to make that first step to start counselling. I aim to make the experience as comfortable as possible for you.

Counselling is a talking therapy and I’m trained to support you by listening and helping you to identify patterns of behaviour, thoughts and feelings.

This can give you more choice over how you live your life. I offer a containing presence for you to reflect on anything from loss, low self-esteem and relationship problems, to feeling overwhelmed, anxiety and depression.

This can help you to make connections with the past and present and live your life more fully.

The experience of being truly heard can be transformative and help you to see things from different perspectives.

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Rainer Knupp Rainer completed the Amsterdam International Feldenkrais Teacher Training in 2008 under Larry Goldfarb and the Jeremy Krauss Approach training in 2012. He is a London-based Feldenkrais teacher and accredited member of the UK Feldenkrais Guild. Since 2018, Rainer has been teaching Feldenkrais classes at the Complementary Health Centre and also offers individual sessions known as Functional Integration Rainer has worked with a wide variety of people, all drawn by a desire to explore, learn, and discover new ways of moving.

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My yearning to be a doctor/surgeon was changed after a chance visit to The British School of Osteopathy in the early 70s. I graduated from the BSO in 1976 and went on to practice in central London, Kent, Buckinghamshire and Cambridge over the next 10 years . I returned to BSO as a Clinical tutor from 1977-1982.

I have been working at The Complementary Health Centre in Lee as an Osteopath for 35 years and have also taught Pilates/ Remedial exercise classes in our studio for 26 years. My passion for exercise and prevention of injury has helped patients and non-patients to improve their Posture,strength and flexibility and likelihood of symptoms recurring. An interest in Dance led to me working at The Urdang Ballet School (1986-1988) and at Laban School of Dance (2011-2013) where I was assessing young dancers and where I developed a love of analysis of foot mechanics and how crucial this is to general posture.

I began working within the NHS 6 years ago with The Lewisham Hospital Voice Clinic as part of a small team of ENT Surgeons and Speech therapists . Osteopathic treatment of the neck and larynx can help with vocal dysfunction or following surgery on the larynx. Singers, actors, teachers, anyone with speech or swallowing problems can benefit from laryngeal osteopathy.

Patients come for treatment with a wide variety of Musculo/Skeletal complaints. Acute and chronic joint injuries, degenerative and more acute disc problems and Post Surgery Rehabilitation ie joint Replacement . Being able to assess, diagnose and treat people holistically has and continues to be immensely rewarding .Prevention of further injury via gentle Pilates and postural awareness is also a major part of my treatment.

As I have lived in Blackheath for 35 years I have established good links in the community and with GPs and local consultants. My interests are walking and gardening.

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I am a member of The Society of Chiropodists and Podiatrists, one of the largest professional bodies representing chiropody/podiatry in the UK. This provides me with professional development, and helps with regular training. Since qualifying from the London foot Hospital in 1986, I have worked in the NHS and private practice as well as a wide range of clinics and environments. I joined the Complementary Health Centre in 1994. Chiropody / Podiatry have enabled me to work in hospitals (Diabetic clinics and ward rounds), and with Community Services, including special nail surgery sessions and visiting disabled patients in their own homes.

At CHC I can provide a wide range of chiropody treatments from nail cutting to nail surgery.

I work closely with other CHC therapists to provide holistic solutions. I also perform Diabetic Foot Assessments on request.

You don’t need a doctor’s referral to consult me. However if a surgical procedure is needed, I may ask you to check with your GP.

Emergency appointments can sometimes be arranged at times outside of my usual clinic times.

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