Frances is an experienced osteopath who graduated at The British School of Osteopathy (BSO) in 1999. Her interest in osteopathy was sparked by receiving a course of treatment in her teens and being fascinated by the complex and holistic nature of the diagnosis.

However, by this time Frances had already chosen arts subjects for A-level and did not want to repeat a year. She went on to study English at Oxford University (1989-1992) and then became a journalist for The Observer Magazine. Osteopathy was always in the back of her mind though, and this led her to study massage part-time for 2 years, gaining a diploma in Swedish Massage and Aromatherapy which allowed her to work at The Royal Marsden on outpatients and to develop her own practice. Having found out that treating patients was exactly the life for her, she began her 4-year BSC Honours in Osteopathy course at the BSO in 1995.

Since completing her training, Frances has worked at a number of busy practices both in and around Berkshire and London, even going on to set up two of her own, first in Paddington (2002) and then in Belgravia (2006-2011) which she has since left behind for a new life in Dorset.

She has taught at the BSO on the postgraduate Cranial Osteopathy diploma course since 2002 and has herself trained on many courses (over 14) both for Structural and Cranial Osteopathy and Paediatric Osteopathy to develop her clinical skills and to enhance her palpation.

Frances loves treating all age groups and is particularly drawn to adults who suffer from injuries related to work, chronic pain, problems that occur after childbirth, and abdominal and pelvic pain. She can also treat acute and chronic back pain, sciatica, headaches arising from neck pain, circulatory problems, muscle spasms, inability to relax, cramp and digestive problems.

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Since graduating from the British College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2004, Suzanna has practised in the UK, Netherlands, New Zealand, Russia and Singapore, working in a variety of clinics, including sports injury, chronic pain, and multidisciplinary. She has now returned to the UK and has settled locally with her husband and three children. Suzanna uses a variety of osteopathic techniques such as structural, cranial, visceral and myofascial release to treat patients of all ages with sports injuries, neck & back pain, headaches and a wide variety of musculoskeletal problems arising from posture, work strain, trauma and pre and postnatal changes. She is also qualified in dry needling/medical acupuncture. Suzanna is interested in naturopathy and is qualified in comprehensive rehabilitation Pilates, using both mat and studio equipment. She strongly believes in the importance of using exercise, postural and other holistic advice alongside osteopathic manual techniques in order to provide tailor made treatment to each individual.

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Rhian is a graduate of the Institute for Optimal Nutrition (ION). Having been an Osteopath for 30 years, she saw there was something missing for many patients who were suffering from chronic pain. This missing piece is what we are eating. Food is our health. Every person is an individual, and our requirements are different. Some people may not be actually eating enough of the correct food for optimum health. Others may not be absorbing food properly, and therefore becoming deficient in certain nutrients. As we age our ability to digest food reduces, and the need for more nutrients increases. Other factors in life increase demand for nutrients - growing, exercise, pregnancy, breast feeding, increased stress etc.

If you are struggling with a chronic disease, or feel unwell and nothing has been explained by standard tests. Or you are struggling with PMS, the menopause or are struggling with weight, then using a Functional Nutrition approach may be a good start to change your life.

My main interests are: Gut health (SIBO, dysbiosis, IBS) Chronic fatigue - CFS/ME, Fibromyalgia, Thyroid Pain from arthritis, auto-immune issues Menopause Metabolic issues - cholesterol, high blood pressure

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PRINCIPAL OSOTEOPATH AND OWNER

After graduating from the BSO in 1994 Rhian found herself in the Midlands. This area was the ideal base to gain great knowledge of treating back pain due to the heavy industry in the area. It was no surprise that the manual workers suffered from back pain with disc problems being a common injury. Almost 1 in 5 patients that she saw had a laminectomy scar from previous disc surgery. This really gave Rhian a good start to her career as an Osteopath.

In 1997 Rhian moved to Wiltshire and began working at Tisbury Osteopathic Practice. This was a completely different practice to the practice in the Midlands. It wasn’t all about back pain. The population and symptoms were more diverse ranging from headaches to digestive complaints, lots of babies and children, pregnant mothers, farmers to stressed NHS workers.

Understanding she was treating babies and children she thought she better improve her skill to treat this very special group. She enrolled on a Post Graduate Diploma course in Paediatric Osteopath. This was an amazing course and opened her eyes about the scope of practice Osteopathy can embrace. As part of the course they treated premature babies in the Neonatal Unit in Barnet Hospital, been exposed to working with children with complex neurological and musculo-skeletal conditions. However with Osteopathy you treat the child and not the syndrome. This qualification enhanced her practice of osteopathy enormously, not only for children, but for adults also. Practising cranial osteopathy alongside a more skilled osteopath once a week for 2 years ameliorated her skill in that field.

She has taught Osteopathy for several years to undergraduate students. After obtaining her paediatric diploma she was offered a post as a senior lecturer at the BSO. She ran an outreach clinic where the students treated the children at an excluded school for emotional and behavioural children.

This journey from very her early years to the more diverse work with young people gave her the idea of the name of the practice. Osteopathy is about how the body functions and works together; altering the function of tissues to alter how they work. Our practice isn’t just about back pain hence the name Not Just Backs which came into fruition in 2005. Exeter Street clinic was her 3rd and most exciting practice to open to date.

Her achievements didn’t go unnoticed, as she was nominated for and was a runner-up in the South Wiltshire Business of the Year Award 2006.

Aside from her paediatric interest, Rhian specialises in chronic pain, neck problems and tension headaches.

She has a special interest in nutrition and uses her knowledge within her practice. Specific nutritional deficiencies can cause or prolong musculoskeletal issues.

Rhian is a Perrin Technique Practitioner and treats ME/CFS and fibromyalgia. This now incorporates long covid.

PRINCIPAL OSOTEOPATH AND OWNER After graduating from the BSO in 1994 Rhian found herself in the ... Read More