Month: February 2020

What qualifies me to treat?

I have been working as an osteopath in my local area, since qualifying in 2007. I have been in Amesbury since 2016, treating the population and Shrewton prior to that. More recently I have worked in the NHS alongside my private work. This has given me the opportunity to learn and work a great deal more on rehabilitation of a multitude of conditions including post operative care for musculoskeletal operations such as knee, hip or shoulder replacements.

I am registered with the General Osteopathic Council which is a legal requirement to be able to call myself an osteopath. As a registered osteopath I have a proven level of training and safety. The GOSC is the osteopathic equivalent of the General Medical Council.  They only approve courses that meet their standards. These are four year degrees, which ensure I am safe to treat people whether they are referred by their GP or a family friend.  We have an act of parliament to keep us in order!

I am also a member of the Institute Of Osteopathy (also known as the British Osteopathic Association).

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