Business Details
Your Trusted Osteopathy & Wellness Partner in Felixstowe
Ali Potter is a dedicated wellness practice combining osteopathic expertise with holistic health coaching. With over 27 years of experience in health and wellness, the practice specialises in treating chronic pain, postural issues, and movement-related discomfort through hands-on osteopathy, clinical Pilates, and psychology-informed coaching. The founder, Ali Potter, holds advanced qualifications in osteopathy and applied positive psychology, ensuring treatments address both physical and emotional well-being. Services are tailored to individual needs, focusing on long-term recovery, improved mobility, and stress management. The practice integrates evidence-based techniques with personalised care, supporting clients through conditions like fibromyalgia, arthritis, and perimenopausal challenges.Sustainability is prioritised through education on self-care practices, posture correction, and lifestyle adjustments. Clients benefit from a compassionate approach informed by personal health experiences, including recovery from breast cancer and chronic Lyme disease. The clinic offers flexible appointment options, including online consultations and home visits, to accommodate diverse needs. All treatments are grounded in scientific principles while maintaining a patient-centred philosophy. The practice actively promotes preventive healthcare through workshops and corporate wellness programs, aiming to empower individuals and organisations to achieve lasting vitality.
Services
Osteopathy
Pilates Rehab
Wellness Coaching
Pain Management
Postural Correction
Highlights and features
- We offer 27 years of combined osteopathic and psychological coaching expertise.
- Our treatments integrate evidence-based physical therapy with mental well-being strategies.
- Personalised care plans address both symptoms and root causes of pain.
- We specialise in complex conditions like fibromyalgia and perimenopausal health.
- Flexible appointment options including home visits and online consultations.
Associations and certifications
- General Osteopathic Council (GOsC)
What people say
Knowledgeable practitioner
Personalised care plans
Effective pain relief
Empathetic approach
Long-term results
Services
Osteopathy
Osteopathy uses hands-on techniques to diagnose and treat musculoskeletal issues. This service addresses back pain, joint stiffness, and chronic conditions through soft tissue massage, joint manipulation, and postural assessment. Treatments improve mobility, reduce inflammation, and promote natural healing processes in patients of all ages.
Pilates Rehab
Clinical Pilates focuses on core stability and postural correction. Sessions combine muscle strengthening with flexibility exercises to rehabilitate injuries and prevent recurring pain. Tailored programs enhance body awareness and movement efficiency, particularly beneficial for spinal and joint conditions.
Wellness Coaching
Wellness coaching integrates psychology techniques with physical health strategies. This service addresses stress management, sleep improvement, and hormonal balance through personalised action plans. Clients learn sustainable lifestyle changes to enhance mental clarity and physical vitality.
Pain Management
Specialised pain management combines osteopathic treatment with cognitive strategies. This approach addresses both physical symptoms and emotional factors contributing to chronic pain. Techniques include trigger point therapy, movement re-education, and stress reduction practices.
Postural Correction
Postural correction involves biomechanical assessment and targeted interventions. Treatments address desk-related strain and movement imbalances through manual therapy and corrective exercises. The service improves spinal alignment and prevents work-related musculoskeletal disorders.
People
Ali Potter
Osteopath & Wellness Coach
Ali Potter is a registered osteopath with 27 years' experience in musculoskeletal treatment and wellness coaching. She holds a Master's in Applied Positive Psychology and specialises in integrating physical therapy with mental well-being strategies. Her approach combines clinical expertise with personal health insights.
Questions
What conditions do you treat?
We treat back/neck pain, fibromyalgia, arthritis, postural issues, and chronic conditions like CFS using osteopathy and Pilates rehab.
Do you offer online consultations?
Yes, we provide virtual appointments for coaching and initial assessments during shielding periods.
What are your cancellation policies?
Cancellations under 24 hours incur 50% fee; same-day cancellations require full payment.
Can Pilates help with rehabilitation?
Clinical Pilates improves core stability and posture, complementing osteopathic treatment for injury recovery.
Do you work with pregnant women?
Yes, we offer safe osteopathic care for pregnancy-related pain and postnatal realignment.
Reviews (4)
Kate Sarek
Aug 13, 2021
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Ali Potter is a very professional, friendly and brilliant osteopath. She's helped my partner immeasurably with his painful back. I can't recommend her highly enough. Always happy to go the extra mile. Thank you so much.
Daphne Rose
Dec 02, 2018
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I have seen Ali for about 18 months as a personal trainer, and doing rehab, and more recently for osteopathy treatment. She is warm and engaging, caring, and good at her job. She works me hard and is very encouraging. I do have to work hard, but that is the only way to improve. She knows her stuff very well and even though it causes me pain sometimes, I know it is for my own good. I have no hesitation in recommending her.
James Mason
Nov 08, 2018
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Ali is both a very personable and professional Osteopath, she takes the time to fully understand your condition as a whole; For me, a long term sufferer of a rather annoying work related RSI problem has found she has made very positive impact right from the first treatment. I would highly recommend her.
Terri Taylor
Jul 22, 2018
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Ali is not only a fantastic pilates instructor, knowing exactly how to help you and your individual needs through exercise , but she is also a fabulous osteopath who spends time listening, reasurring and appreciating your health. She is attentive, caring and provides high quality treatment. I can't recommend Ali enough!
