Your Appointment 

Your initial appointment will last approximately one hour. It begins with a consultation where we'll discuss your case history, focusing on the areas troubling you, identifying potential triggers for your discomfort, and understanding your treatment goals.

Next, a physical examination will be conducted. This may involve assessing your posture while standing, sitting, or walking. You might be asked to remove some outer layers of clothing for this, so please wear comfortable undergarments that you feel at ease in.

We'll then perform orthopaedic tests and palpate the tissues to assess for inflammation, injury, mobility issues, or muscular weakness.

Once the examination is complete, I'll advise you on whether Osteopathy or Naturopathy is suitable for your condition. If it is, you'll receive a working diagnosis and a prognosis outlining the expected duration of your treatment.

For some patients, I may also recommend additional measures such as podiatry, specific exercise modalities, or a referral to other specialists like an occupational therapist.

Subsequent appointments typically last around 30 minutes. During these sessions, you'll receive ongoing advice on how to enhance the effectiveness of your Osteopathic or Naturopathic treatment with self-care practices at home.

To help us make the most of your session, please consider bringing the following, if applicable:

• For Mothers with Babies: Your baby's Red Book and any obstetric and gynecology notes.

• For Musicians: Your instrument or a video showcasing your performance.

• For Patients with Chronic Medical Conditions: A printout of your current medications and copies of any relevant reports or investigation results (e.g., X-rays).

• For Athletes: Your sports shoes and/or video footage of your sport in action.

• For Teenagers: Feel free to wear or bring a swimming costume, leotard, T-shirt, or shorts for your osteopathy session if you'd be more comfortable in these.
• Naturopathy patients: provide a 7 to 10 day diary of all drinks, snacks and meals 

Chaperones: Attendees under 18 years old or those who lack capacity must be accompanied by a chaperone. You are also welcome to bring one other person with you to your appointment if you prefer.