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Expert Osteopathy & CranioSacral Therapy in Taunton
Taunton Family Osteopathic Practice has been dedicated to providing holistic healthcare solutions since its establishment. Founded over 50 years ago, the practice combines traditional osteopathy with advanced CranioSacral Therapy techniques to address a wide range of physical and emotional conditions. The principal practitioner, David G. Harrison, brings over 37 years of clinical experience and specialist training in Paediatric Cranial Medicine to every patient interaction. The practice prioritises patient-centred care, focusing on identifying and resolving the root causes of discomfort rather than temporary symptom management. With a commitment to ongoing professional development, the team undertakes at least 30 hours of annual continuing education to maintain the highest standards of practice.The clinic's purpose-built premises in Taunton offer a comfortable environment for treatment, featuring convenient access from major regional centres. Services cater to patients of all ages, from newborns to adults, with particular expertise in addressing musculoskeletal issues, chronic pain, and developmental concerns in infants and children. The practice maintains strong professional relationships with local healthcare providers, receiving regular referrals from doctors, midwives, and health visitors. Treatment sessions typically last between 45 minutes and an hour, with appointments available Monday to Wednesday. The practice philosophy emphasizes empowering patients through education and self-care strategies to maintain long-term health improvements.
Services
Osteopathy
CranioSacral Therapy
Therapeutic Imagery
Somato Emotional Release
Paediatric Treatments
Musculoskeletal Care
Chronic Pain Management
Developmental Support
Neurological Rehabilitation
Postural Correction
Highlights and features
- We offer over 37 years of clinical experience in osteopathy and cranial medicine
- Our principal practitioner specialises in advanced paediatric cranial techniques
- We maintain skills through 30+ annual hours of continuing professional development
- Our one-hour appointments allow thorough treatment without rushed sessions
- We focus on resolving root causes rather than temporary symptom management
What people say
Worked wonders
Genuinely caring nature
Healing hands
Remarkable improvement
Fantastic with children
Services
Osteopathy
Osteopathy addresses musculoskeletal issues through manual techniques that improve joint mobility, muscle function, and circulation. This treatment benefits patients with back pain, neck pain, sports injuries, and postural problems. Our approach focuses on restoring structural balance to enable the body's natural healing processes.
CranioSacral Therapy
CranioSacral Therapy gently manipulates the craniosacral system to enhance nervous system function. This treatment helps with migraines, chronic pain, neurological conditions, and stress-related disorders. We use light touch techniques to release restrictions in the cerebrospinal fluid system.
Paediatric CranioSacral Medicine
Specialised CranioSacral treatments address developmental concerns in infants and children. This service helps with feeding difficulties, positional plagiocephaly, and birth trauma effects. Our experience treating newborns from 20 minutes old ensures safe, effective interventions for young patients.
Somato Emotional Release
Somato Emotional Release combines physical and emotional techniques to resolve trauma-related patterns. This therapy addresses chronic emotional blocks affecting physical health. We use gentle manual methods alongside verbal processing to facilitate emotional and physical healing.
Therapeutic Imagery and Dialogue
Therapeutic Imagery and Dialogue accesses the body's self-healing mechanisms through guided mental imagery. This technique enhances CranioSacral Therapy effects by engaging patients' inner awareness. The process safely facilitates deep physical and emotional transformations through conscious body-mind interaction.
People
David G. Harrison
Principal Practitioner
David G. Harrison is a registered osteopath with 37 years of clinical experience. He graduated from the British School of Osteopathy in 1987 and specialises in paediatric cranial medicine. He teaches advanced CranioSacral Therapy courses and maintains professional standards through annual continuing education.
Questions
What conditions do you treat?
We treat musculoskeletal issues, chronic pain, migraines, paediatric developmental concerns, and stress-related conditions using osteopathy and CranioSacral Therapy techniques.
Do you accept new patients?
Yes, we welcome new patients of all ages and offer appointments Monday to Wednesday at our Taunton clinic.
What should I wear for treatment?
Wear comfortable clothing - we can treat most conditions with patients dressed in loose attire or underwear as preferred.
How long are treatment sessions?
Initial consultations last one hour, with follow-up sessions typically 45-60 minutes depending on individual patient needs.
Are treatments covered by insurance?
Many private health insurers cover osteopathic treatments - please check your specific policy details before claiming.
How many sessions will I need?
Most conditions resolve within 1-4 sessions, though some patients opt for periodic maintenance treatments to sustain optimal health.
Reviews (7)
Heidi Elizabeth Silver
Mar 27, 2021
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I was recommended to see David when my baby was suffering with severe Reflux and extreme irritability with… excessive crying at around 6 weeks after I mentioned to a friend I was really struggling. My baby Wynter was spitting up very large quantities immediately after a feed, would then feel hungry and this pattern would repeat itself endlessly. Wynter would cry solidly for an average of 5hrs most evenings despite all methods to soothe her. we would then be up all night with her. We had only 2 sessions with David for Cranio and the difference in Wynter is absolutely remarkable. Wynter spits
Julia Ophelie
Mar 10, 2021
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David is a very skilled practitioner and an even kinder human. I couldn’t recommend these safe healing hands more. Thank you David
Holly Pearce
Nov 24, 2020
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Took my 9 week old daughter to David today for some Cranio Sacral Therapy to help with a range of feeding issues we’ve been having. David came very highly recommended (by both the infant feeding team at Musgrove and other parents I’d spoken to) and we were not disappointed! He very quickly identified a range of issues that were causing my… daughter’s problems - her palette shape, some issues with her gut and some problems with her neck and spine caused by her fast birth. David managed to do something to alleviate everything he identified there and then (and talked me through
Ali Lovatt
Aug 14, 2020
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I have had two treatment sessions with my three year old with David and found the sessions very relaxing and calm. My Son was very happy to be treated and enjoyed the experience so much he asked to back the next day! He has slept much more soundly since his treatment without the restlessness he had before. I was amazed at how my son laid still, happy and relaxed during his treatment and highly recommend David for a calming, relaxing treatment with very noticeable results.Happy Mum 😊
Lucy Wielkopolska-Ledger
Jul 07, 2020
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David was very highly recommended and he was great with my 6 year old who can be shy around strangers. David engaged him and made him feel comfortable throughout the appointment.
Keat Harding
Jun 29, 2020
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David came highly recommended to us by a friend and our midwife. He treated our 3 week old baby who was suffering from colic. David said from the start he was confident he would only need to see her once or twice and he was correct, he only needed to see her twice and with that the colic has pretty much gone. We saw a huge improvement after just… the first treatment. She was crying on average 4hrs each evening and was in so much discomfort. Not only is she now colic free but she’s a much more content baby. She was very clingy before but we can put her down now without tears. He also
Bethany Brooks
Sep 16, 2019
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We saw David twice for our 3 month old who was genuinely unhappy and struggling to go to the toilet on her own. The first time we met David we instantly felt at ease and relaxed. It felt like we took home a different baby, she was very happy and smiley, she also managed to go to the toilet herself unaided for the first time in over a month. Which for us is a really big deal!! Would definitely recommend, and looking to book and appointment for myself when I can ☺️
