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Osteopathy

If it is your first time seeing one of our Osteopaths then please select a New patient initial assessment slot. If you have been to see one of our osteopaths before but it was over five years ago you will also need to select a New patient initial assessment slot to allow your practitioner to have extra time to reassess your medical history. Returning patient slots are for anyone who has ... Read More

If it is your first time seeing one of our Osteopaths then please select a New patient initial assessment slot.

If you have been to see one of our osteopaths before but it was over five years ago you will also need to select a New patient initial assessment slot to allow your practitioner to have extra time to reassess your medical history.

Returning patient slots are for anyone who has been to one of our Osteopaths within the past five years.

All of our New patient appointments offer the same assessment and care and last approximately 45-60 minutes.

Acupuncture

Acupuncture is part of a system of healthcare known as Traditional Chinese Medicine which is widely used and well researched internationally. Acupuncture can be used to help many different problems including for example relieving pain, digestive problems, hormone imbalances. Acupuncturists see pain and illness as signs that the body is out of balance, the overall aim of acupuncture treatment i... Read More

Acupuncture is part of a system of healthcare known as Traditional Chinese Medicine which is widely used and well researched internationally. Acupuncture can be used to help many different problems including for example relieving pain, digestive problems, hormone imbalances. Acupuncturists see pain and illness as signs that the body is out of balance, the overall aim of acupuncture treatment is to restore the body's equilibrium, this is achieved by placing fine needles or magnets at specific points on the body.

Nutrition

How you eat and drink is at the very core of your body's health and wellbeing. A healthy eating plan doesn't have to be expensive or complicated, and small changes can make a big difference. A nutritional therapy consultation may help clarify any confusion, or for when you are thinking about where to make changes. This can be relevant for; . Timing of meals and snacks when exercising/ how t... Read More

How you eat and drink is at the very core of your body's health and wellbeing. A healthy eating plan doesn't have to be expensive or complicated, and small changes can make a big difference.

A nutritional therapy consultation may help clarify any confusion, or for when you are thinking about where to make changes. This can be relevant for;
. Timing of meals and snacks when exercising/ how to fuel your body to get the most from exercising.
. Nutritional requirements when pregnant or breastfeeding
. Balancing macronutrients
. Do you need "superfoods", and how to include these in your diet
. Nutrition for older adults
. Optimising your microbiome

Massage Therapy / Reflexology / Indian Head Massage

Massage has been used for centuries as a way of aiding relaxation, helping with sleep, as well as relieving anxiety and stress. It is a safe therapy for all age groups and can be adapted to suit your needs. Indian head massage uses different techniques and movements including stroking, kneading and gentle compressions on the tops of the arms, shoulders, neck, head, scalp and face. Indian he... Read More

Massage has been used for centuries as a way of aiding relaxation, helping with sleep, as well as relieving anxiety and stress. It is a safe therapy for all age groups and can be adapted to suit your needs.

Indian head massage uses different techniques and movements including stroking, kneading and gentle compressions on the tops of the arms, shoulders, neck, head, scalp and face. Indian head massages are done fully clothed, with you sat comfortably in a chair.

Reflexology uses thumb and finger pressure on different areas of the feet which correspond to different areas of the body. It may help to ease stress and relieve anxiety, aid relaxation, improve mood and promote a sense of wellbeing and may also help to relieve tension and therefore can aid sleep.

We will always tailor a treatment to your needs.

Further information can be found on our website.

Chronic Pain Pathway

Our Chronic pain pathway is designed to equip you with the knowledge and tools that you need to begin to understand more about what factors can influence pain and help you to change your nervous system back into a less protective state. Our chronic pain pathway is more of a mentoring and coaching approach, not a traditional hands on osteopathy session. If you not sure if this is the correct pa... Read More

Our Chronic pain pathway is designed to equip you with the knowledge and tools that you need to begin to understand more about what factors can influence pain and help you to change your nervous system back into a less protective state. Our chronic pain pathway is more of a mentoring and coaching approach, not a traditional hands on osteopathy session. If you not sure if this is the correct pathway for you, please call and speak to Anna or Sue.

Stuart Bentley BSc Hons Ost.

interests include: Structural osteopathy, exercise prescription and personal training, frozen shoulder, knee pain, neck pain and headaches and low back pain. Sporting injuries, chronic pain management.

Stuart graduated from the British School of Osteopathy with an honours degree in Osteopathy in 1998 and shortly afterwards moved to North Yorkshire and has worked with Bedale Osteopaths since it opened in 2002.

Stuart treats a wide range of musculoskeletal problems and has a particular interest in knee and shoulder injuries, osteoarthritis and sports injuries. He has undergone further training in the Neil-Asher technique for treating frozen shoulders. Stuart also has completed a course in pilates and rehabilitation and ergonomics and is able to offer work station assessments. More recently Stuart has been working towards a qualification in personal training.

GOsC registration number 3453

interests include: Structural osteopathy, exercise prescription and personal training, frozen sho... Read More

Nicola Rawstron DipAC. MBAcC. MSc.

Nicola is our acupuncturist, she has been part of the Bedale team for nine years. She has developed a particular interest in working with complex or longstanding cases, and likes to keep up to date with current research and developments in acupuncture treatment. Nicola’s previous degrees in pathology and haematology give her a unique insight into both western and eastern medicine. In addition to her work at Bedale Osteopaths Nicola also runs a clinic in Easingwold.

She has also worked in the NHS with cancer patients for a number of years via a social enterprise which she set up to provide acupuncture to patients in hospitals.

Nicola graduated at the Northern College of Acupuncture and is a member of the British Acupuncture Council, and an Academic Associate of the British Medical Acupuncture Society. She is registered with the Teenage Cancer Trust as a volunteer therapist and also with the Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council.

Nicola is our acupuncturist, she has been part of the Bedale team for nine years. She has develop... Read More

Felix Tongue M.Ost. D.O

Interests include: Osteopathy, cranial osteopathy, headaches and neck pain, classical osteopathy, low back pain , frozen shoulder treatment.

Felix graduated with a Masters from the European School of Osteopathy in the UK. In the course of his studies, and having worked in the UK and New Zealand, he acquired extensive practical experience of treating all age ranges, from newborn to the elderly, using a wide range of techniques including structural, cranial and visceral approaches.

Felix grew up in Brussels, Belgium, in a multilingual environment and speaks four languages (English, German, French and Spanish). He is a sports enthusiast and particularly enjoys tennis, hiking and mountain biking.

Felix first became interested in osteopathy at an early age after being successfully treated for a sports injury. His work is very hands on and combines a variety of techniques including structural, cranial and visceral osteopathic techniques.

GOsC registration number 9481

Interests include: Osteopathy, cranial osteopathy, headaches and neck pain, classical osteopathy,... Read More

Suzanne Hibberd BSc. Hons Ost.

Interests include: Osteopathy, structural and cranial techniques, chronic pain management strategies, Neil Asher Frozen shoulder treatment, currently undertaking stress induced illness practitioner training.

Suzanne became enthusiastic about osteopathy after experiencing back pain in her late teens as a result of poor working posture. She went on to train at the British School of Osteopathy and graduated in 1998 with an honours degree in Osteopathy. Suzanne initially worked in London providing osteopathy on the NHS for a GP surgery and in two private practices, before moving to work in North Yorkshire in 1999. In 2002 she established Bedale Osteopaths with her colleague Stuart Bentley.

Suzanne enjoys treating all age groups including the younger members of the family and uses a wide range of approaches that include the very gentle cranial techniques as well as stronger soft tissue and manipulation techniques. Since qualifying, Suzanne has completed several post graduate training courses in cranial and paediatric osteopathy and has also undertaken extra training in Pilates and rehabilitation, the Niel-Asher frozen shoulder technique and ergonomic work station assessment. Her other post graduate work has included learning about the latest research into understanding pain and the immune system and exploring the ways in which people can reduce their pain experience by learning more about their own pain triggers and mechanisms. Suzanne also has an interest in breath work which can be used to help with stress and panic disorders as well as with people who might have a respiratory problem such as asthma or copd. She is currently completing a course on stress related illness and strategies to help in chronic pain with SIRPA.org.

GOsC registration number 3527

Interests include: Osteopathy, structural and cranial techniques, chronic pain management strate... Read More

Anna Blackwall M.Ost.

Interests include: Pregnancy and women’s health, pelvic pain , chronic pain management, stress management, lifestyle prescribing and coaching.

Anna initially trained as an occupational therapist, however she became passionate about Osteopathy after receiving treatment and decided to retrain. She graduated from Leeds Metropolitan University in 2012 with a Masters of Osteopathy degree.

Anna enjoys working with a wide variety of patients. She has a particular interest in treating mums to be, for problems that can arise both pre and post pregnancy and specialises in chronic pain and pelvic pain. Anna’s treatment approach is gentle and combines hands on work with strategies for self help.

Following on from her previous degree courses Anna has also undertaken several post graduate courses in in cranial osteopathy, visceral osteopathy, chronic pain management , stress related illness and women’s health.

GOsC registration number 8324

Interests include: Pregnancy and women’s health, pelvic pain , chronic pain management, stress ma... Read More

Lucy Coates M.Ost

Interests: Lucy graduated from the European School of Osteopathy in Maidstone, Kent, with a Master’s degree in 2022 and has since gained invaluable experience working in busy clinics and the Nhs, treating a wide range of clients. She also completed a post-graduate degree in Animal Osteopathy with the Osteopathic Centre for Animals in Oxford, graduating in 2023. Lucy has a passion and enthusiasm for all aspects of osteopathy and her approach is very hands on.

Interests: Lucy graduated from the European School of Osteopathy in Maidstone, Kent, with a Mast... Read More

Helen Storey C&G Body Massage, Dip Ref. Dip IHM.

Helen became fully qualified in body massage and reflexology in 2003 and has worked alongside the osteopaths at Bedale since 2005. Her work includes remedial massage, reflexology and indian head massage. Helen works with a variety of patients and is always happy to tailor treatment to suit the individual.

After first qualifying, Helen started her own mobile business visiting clients in the Bedale, Leyburn, Masham and Richmond areas, but now treats here at Bedale Osteopaths and in Northallerton. She has also worked in many of the local care homes and has specialist experience in working with patients with alzheimer dementia.

Helen became fully qualified in body massage and reflexology in 2003 and has worked alongside the... Read More

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