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Manipulative therapy with Advanced Associate Practitioner

Gentle and safe mobilising treatment with an experienced advanced soft tissue and manipulative therapist. Therapy is aimed at the soft tissues and joints for the relief and recovery of pain. A suitable therapy if you are struggling with postural pain, spinal pain, neck pain, stiffness or headaches, low back pain or stiffness, arm pain or sciatica.


IDD Therapy

Targeted treatment to relieve pressure off spinal nerves, suitable for herniated discs and stenosis


Sports Therapy/Massage

Clinical and sports massage therapy for the treatment and recovery from sports injuries, muscular and tendon problems. Including soft tissue techniques stretching with the option for medical acupuncture. Suitable for anyone struggling with Plantar Fasciitis, tendonitis eg tennis elbow, bursitis (shoudler, knee, hip, elbow) injury rehabilitation and return to sport/normal life! post-operative r... Read More

Clinical and sports massage therapy for the treatment and recovery from sports injuries, muscular and tendon problems. Including soft tissue techniques stretching with the option for medical acupuncture. Suitable for anyone struggling with Plantar Fasciitis, tendonitis eg tennis elbow, bursitis (shoudler, knee, hip, elbow) injury rehabilitation and return to sport/normal life! post-operative rehabilitation for joint replacement.


Osteopathy

Gentle safe and effective mobilising therapy with an osteopath to help ease pain and improve function. A suitable therapy if you are struggling with postural pain, spinal pain, neck pain, stiffness or headaches, low back pain or stiffness, arm pain or sciatica.

Martin has over 30 years’ experience of NHS and private practice and has had multiple roles in education, training, academia, research, and professional regulation. He has recently returned to university gaining an MSc in Human Anatomy from The University Edinburgh.

Originally from Devon Martin first qualified and worked in Trauma and Orthopaedics before training in Pathology and working in Neuropathology research at the Institute of Neurology London followed by studying for a degree in Osteopathy at the British School of Osteopathy (now University college Osteopathy).

Emigrating to New Zealand and then Australia Martin specialized in sports medicine and interventional neuro musculoskeletal practice before returning to the UK and Europe to consult on Osteopathic and Physiotherapy training in Sweden and Malaysia.

Having previously lived and worked in Leeds for the NHS Martin is relocating from Scotland and looking forward to working with everyone. He will be continuing to enjoy his interests in rowing, cycling, fencing and tennis.

With Post Graduate qualifications in Applied Radiology, Pathology (MRCPathME0) and applied Surgical Sciences (AssMRCS) Martin has a keen interest in diagnostic imaging and intervention. He is a member of the Institute of Osteopathy in the UK and retains his registration in New Zealand.

Martin has over 30 years’ experience of NHS and private practice and has had multiple roles in ed... Read More

Vanessa has over 20 years experience in Manual Therapy and specialises in resolving long-term low back problems. She will help you out of pain and restore your strength giving you the confidence to take on new challenges and live the life you’ve dreamed of.

Prior to qualifying as an osteopath Vanessa worked for 9 years as a sports massage therapist and during part of her training she worked with the London Broncos rugby super league team. In addition, she worked privately for a number of VIPs in Central and West London whilst based at Champneys Health Club in Central London. Vanessa relocated to North Yorkshire in 2008 from the South-east, she opened Cathedral Osteopaths in Ripon in December 2013. She has experience working with amateur triathletes, runners, cyclists, strongmen, footballers, dancers, squash and hockey players.

Her post-graduate studies since have included courses with the Sutherland Cranial College and Dry Needling (otherwise known as Western Acupuncture). She has a Post-Graduate Certificate in Academic and Clinical Education and worked at Leeds Metropolitan University 2012-2014 as a clinical supervisor on the Integrated Osteopathic Masters Degree. She is a registered Osteopath.

Vanessa has over 20 years experience in Manual Therapy and specialises in resolving long-term low... Read More

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