Business Details
36 Years
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Emergency
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Expert Osteopathy & Acupuncture Services
Established in 1990, Kings Langley Osteopathic Clinic has been a Centre of excellence for over 30 years, specialising in state-of-the-art care for musculoskeletal pain. Our team, led by Paul Summers and Rachel Davies, brings 55 years of combined experience in osteopathy, with Rachel also qualified in acupuncture. The clinic operates from a purposefully refurbished historic building with ample parking, serving local and wider communities. We maintain accreditation with all major health insurance providers except BUPA, Vitality, and Aviva. Paul Summers' expertise was showcased in Channel 4's 'Live Well for Longer' programme, demonstrating our commitment to professional excellence.Our approach combines technical proficiency with personalised care, ensuring patients receive both immediate relief and long-term solutions. We prioritise patient education alongside treatment, empowering individuals to maintain their musculoskeletal health. The clinic's operational history and regulatory compliance with the General Osteopathic Council underscore our reliability. Our working hours accommodate most schedules, with emergency appointments available when needed. This combination of experience, accreditation, and patient-centred care establishes us as a trusted healthcare provider in the region.
Services
Osteopathy
Acupuncture
Musculoskeletal Treatment
Pain Management
Sports Injury Rehabilitation
Postural Assessment
Ergonomic Advice
Online Booking
Emergency Appointments
Insurance Claims
Details
- Year established: 1990
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of specialist osteopathic experience treating complex musculoskeletal conditions
- Our practitioners hold dual qualifications in osteopathy and acupuncture for comprehensive care
- Accredited by all major health insurers except BUPA, Vitality and Aviva
- Emergency appointments available daily with discretionary fee arrangements
- Purpose-built clinic combining historic architecture with modern treatment facilities
Associations and certifications
- General Osteopathic Council
What people say
Instant relief
Professional yet personal
Chronic pain resolved
Expert diagnosis
Effective treatment
Services
Osteopathy
Our osteopathy treatments address back pain, neck pain, and joint issues through manual techniques. We use spinal manipulation, joint mobilisation, and soft tissue therapy to improve mobility and reduce discomfort. Patients receive tailored exercise programmes to support long-term recovery and prevent recurrence.
Acupuncture
Acupuncture sessions target chronic pain conditions using fine needle insertion at specific points. This evidence-based approach stimulates the body's natural healing processes and releases endorphins. Patients often report immediate pain reduction with minimal discomfort during treatment.
Initial Consultation
The first appointment includes comprehensive medical history review, physical examination, and diagnosis. We explain treatment options clearly and obtain informed consent before starting care. This 45-minute session forms the basis for your personalised treatment plan.
Sports Injury Treatment
Specialist care for sports-related injuries including sprains, strains, and overuse conditions. We combine manual therapy with rehabilitation exercises to accelerate healing and restore function. Treatment addresses both immediate symptoms and underlying biomechanical factors.
Postural Advice
We provide workplace assessments and posture correction strategies to prevent musculoskeletal strain. Customised advice covers desk setup, lifting techniques, and movement patterns. This proactive approach reduces injury risk and maintains spinal health.
People
Paul Summers
Osteopath
Paul Summers DO has practiced osteopathy for over 30 years, founding the clinic in 1990. He combines NHS experience with private practice expertise, treating complex cases referred by orthopaedic surgeons. His patients include healthcare professionals and elite athletes.
Rachel Davies
Osteopath & Acupuncturist
Rachel Davies brings extensive osteopathic experience and dual accreditation in acupuncture. She specialises in treating musculoskeletal pain with a holistic approach, focusing on patient education alongside hands-on treatment. Her clinical expertise covers postural rehabilitation and chronic pain management.
Questions
What conditions do you treat?
We treat musculoskeletal conditions including back pain, neck pain, sports injuries, arthritis, and repetitive strain injuries using osteopathy and acupuncture.
Do you accept health insurance?
We work with most major insurers except BUPA, Vitality and Aviva. Contact your provider for pre-authorisation before starting treatment.
Are emergency appointments available?
Yes, we offer daily emergency appointments with discretionary fee arrangements for urgent musculoskeletal issues.
How long are treatment sessions?
Initial consultations last 45 minutes, with follow-up treatments typically 30 minutes duration.
What should I wear to appointments?
Wear comfortable clothing that allows movement. The clinic provides private changing facilities for your convenience.
Can I book online?
Yes, our online booking system allows 24/7 appointment scheduling for your convenience.
Reviews (5)
Amy Walker
Sep 09, 2021
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I’ve been visiting Kings Langley Osteopathic Clinic for over 10 years. First with acute back pain and then several sporting injuries in the years to follow. Regardless to the injury or pain I am experiencing heading into the clinic, I always leave in a much better place and am frequently fixed after 1 visit. I’ve yet to experience an injury Paul… and team can’t fix despite a wide range of challenges such as back, neck, knee pain plus more recently, a long standing rotator cuff injury throughout lockdown which, again after 1 visit was drastically improved. The COVID measures
Lisa Rogers
Apr 23, 2019
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Paul is friendly, knowledgeable and does everything possible to fit his patients in even at short notice when you need to be. I’ve been seeing Paul on and off for 5+ years for chronic postural back and more recently neck problems and it’s always better after seeing Paul. Cannot recommend highly enough.
Paul Weber
Apr 20, 2018
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I suffered with back pain for over 15 years and thought it was always going to be something I would have to manage, along the way I saw a variety of people, from physios to chiropractors and osteopaths, but no one person could guide me on how to fix the problems, until I met Paul, straight away I could tell he had a different approach, he listened… very well, the initial examination was more thorough than I had experienced, but more importantly he was more in tune with what was going on with my back, he has an amazing way of dissecting what caused the problem and giving direction and a focus
Jody Victoria
Jan 24, 2018
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Paul is just a brilliant practitioner. He’s holistic and thorough and explains everything that’s happening. He gives additional advice and exercises and after following his advice and treatment my back is amazing. I highly recommend him and the practice.
James Douglas
Jun 27, 2017
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I visited the Clinic after a suffering an annoyingly unforgettable, if not too serious, sciatic problem. I had already received steroid injection treatment, which hadn't really worked. I had been for multiple… physio sessions which always helped, but only temporarily. Visiting an osteopath was what I should have done much sooner. Paul did a thorough examination and diagnosis and alleviated any creeping concerns I had that perhaps this was getting more serious. The most reassuring aspect to his approach is that he explains very clearly about skeletal, muscular and nervous system function
