Monkton Farleigh Osteopathic Practice

Osteopathy is a regulated, highly effective form of hands on medicine that focuses primarily on diagnosing and treating complaints of the musculoskeletal system. Osteopaths work to rebalance the structure and function of the body, not simply treating the presenting problem but looking holistically at all the factors contributing to the body's state of disturbed health.

Here at The Monkton Farleigh Osteopathic Practice we strive to make you feel comfortable and relaxed when attending all appointments, but particularly on your first visit to us when everything is new. Knowing what to expect can can help overcome any concerns you may have. If you have any further questions, would like reassurance, or are unsure if osteopathy can help, please give us a ring and we can chat it through with you.

Osteopathy is considered a science and an art. Once we have finished our 4 years of thorough training each practitioner takes their learning and develops their own style of treatment and care based on their interests, experiences and post graduate courses - so no two osteopaths are the same.

Here at the Monkton Farleigh Osteopathic Practice Katie, Sian and Doug make a great team by collectively offering a broad range of specialisms including paediatrics, sports Injuries and chronic Pain.We are passionate about what we do and enjoy supporting the health of all ages from babies to the elderly using structural and cranial techniques and medical Acupuncture where suitable.

Whilst osteopaths treat all joints of the body and their associated muscles and ligaments our techniques are particularly effective on the spine and we are therefore well known for successfully treating back and neck pain, especially if combined with exercise prescription. This is endorsed in the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) guidelines.

Babies skeletons are softer than an adults with the need for the head to be malleable enough to squeeze through the birth canal during the birthing process. This malleability and the elasticity of their tissues means that they are very receptive to osteopathic treatment, which involves a combination of very gentle techniques including cranial osteopathy, massage, stretching and joint release.