North London Osteopathy: Registered Osteopath Stoke Newington, Hackney

Osteopathy in Stoke Newington, Hackney, North London N16

Chris Swain BSc (Hons) OST MICO

Yogahome, 11 Allen Road,

Stoke Newington, Hackney London N16

Tel: 020 7249 2425 Mobile: 07761 754 994

Having successfully completed a 4 year science degree in Osteopathy, Chris has been working in North London and Hove for 9 years.

He has completed post graduate training in both cranial osteopathy and classical osteopathy.

His experience includes working at the London Osteopathic Centre for Children in Harley Street.

Chris uses both structural and cranial approaches to treatment. He takes an holistic view of disease conditions and in this respect encourages lifestyle management (diet, exercise, stress management) as a practical way in which a patient can improve their well-being.

Osteopathy can help with back and neck pain, joint pain, muscle strains and postural problems.

Chris has been a shiatsu therapist for 15 years and is certified to practise Thai Massage, having received training in Thailand. He has been teaching Yoga for 26 years.

If you need to see a highly qualified osteopath in London, Chris will welcome you to his practice. For appointments for osteopathy in Stoke Newington, Hackney north London N16 please ring 020 7249 2425

Chris also practises osteopathy outside London at:

Hove Osteopathy Clinic
8 Selborne Road
Hove
Sussex
BN3 3AG
Tel: 01273 711 244 or 07761 754994

Further Information About Osteopathy

This was established during the 19th century by Dr. Andrew Taylor Still as a way of stimulating the body's own self-healing mechanisms. Osteopathy is a holistic system of medicine which sees the mind and all body systems as interdependent and mutually supporting. Problems in the musculo-skeletal system may cause or reflect problems in other parts of the body.

The primary focus is on joint and soft tissue manipulation, since these are seen as vital to the functioning of the body as a whole. However they may also give advice on diet, exercise, posture and lifestyle. Each patient is treated as an individual to restore total body health. It is not restricted to treating symptoms alone.

Osteopathy achieved official recognition with the passing of the Osteopathy Act (1993). All osteopaths must register with the General Osteopathic Council.

In a consultation a full medical history will be taken and details of the current problem as well as a physical examination. The osteopath may use a range of techniques to manipulate soft tissues and joints while the patient lies on a couch. Some osteopaths use cranial (head and neck area) manipulation.

For more information about osteopathy please visit The General Osteopathic Council at www.osteopathy.org.uk