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Cranial Osteopathy - what is it?

This is a subtle form of Osteopathic diagnosis and treatment that uses very gentle manipulative pressure at various points throughout the body.

Cranial Osteopathy can help with a wide variety of conditions. In infants and children it can help treat birth traumas. A preliminary assessment of the impact of cranial osteopathy by Clive Hayden MSCC, MSc (Ost) D.O. describes how, during a study on cranial osteopathy, some parents perceived the following changes in their children’s behaviour:

Reduced crying, improved sleep, less unsettled irritable behaviour and increased quiet happy spells.


In adults it can treat physical trauma (e.g. whiplash), back, neck and headaches, certain digestive problems, sinus problems, stress and insomnia.

Treatment normally consists of a variety of techniques to encourage normal functioning of the body. Advice about rest, exercise and possible lifestyle changes will be given. Your Osteopath will advise you on the frequency and interval of treatment.

How does it work?

The Osteopath is feeling for very subtle rhythms that occur in all body tissues, referred to as the ‘cranial rhythm’. It takes many years of training for the Osteopath to feel these rhythms. Often concentrating on the head (cranium) and tailbone (sacrum), the Osteopath can detect accumulated stresses in the body.

These are thought to occur due to dysfunction of previously stated body functions many disease states, physical and emotional trauma.    






  Cranial Osteopathy may help with the following conditions:
     

For Babies & Children:

Behavioural problems

Disturbed Sleep
Feeding difficulties
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For Adults

Back and neck pain

Digestive difficulties
Headaches

Migraine
Period pain





      
  Practitioners
      

Helen Clarke

Qualifications:
BSc (Hons) Osteopathy.

Diploma in Paediatric Osteopathy.

Professional membership:
Member of General Osteopathic Council.
Member of British Osteopathic Association.
Approved practitioner on Sutherland Society’s Register of Cranial Practitioners.
Alumni member of Foundation for Paediatric Osteopathy.
Approved practitioner on Dance UK’s register.

Helen is an honours graduate of the British School of Osteopathy. 

She treats both structurally and cranially and has specialised in cranial osteopathy at a post  graduate level for many years.

She worked for some years at the world famous Osteopathic Centre for Children (now the Foundation for Paediatric Osteopathy) and received  their post  graduate qualification in paediatric osteopathy.

She is particularly interested in women’s health issues, caring for women pre and post partum and sees many babies and children in her practice.

As a former professional dancer herself, Helen retains links with the dance world and enjoys treating both professional and student dancers.  She is on the register of approved practitioners of Dance UK.

Helen also has a particular interest in addressing problems related to posture.  Her experience of Alexander technique and Pilates also informs her work.

Helen's web site
   
Price list:Please enquire for concessionary rates
First 60 minute session
Subsequent 30 minute sessions

Children:
First 60 minute session
Subsequent 30 minute sessions
£50
£38


£40
£33
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Donald Kean

Qualifications:
Diploma in Osteopathy (D.O.)

Professional membership:
General Osteopathic Council
British Osteopathic Association
Sutherland Cranial Society
London Osteopathic Society
NBPA – Backcare
Donald qualified from the BSO in 1986 and has spent over 20 years working in South East London forging a reputation as an experienced and skillful osteopath. In addition to working at The Greenwich Natural Health Centre he has his own private practice in Blackheath which he established in 1995.

His approach to osteopathy encompasses both structural and cranial techniques and in his practice he sees people of all ages. As part of his work, he focuses on discussion of the patient's work, lifestyle and changes that could be made by the individual to improve their general posture and health, such as specific exercise or in some cases, exercise!

He is particularly interested in treating sports injuries and musicians and enjoys the challenge of treating chronic injuries.


Donald's web site
   
Price list:Please enquire for concessionary rates
First 60 minute session
Subsequent 30 minute sessions

Children:
First 60 minute session
Subsequent 30 minute sessions
£50
£38


£40
£33






   
 
   

Andrew Oliver

Qualifications:
BOst.
Dip. Sports Injuries and Massage

Professional membership:
British Osteopathic Association
Institute of Classical Osteopathy
London Osteopathic Society
Andrew trained at the British School of Osteopathy, where he developed a strong medical and evidence-based approach to osteopathy.

He is registered with the General Osteopathic Council and alongside his private clinics in Blackheath and Greenwich, he also works as an Osteopath within NHS Kensington and Chelsea and with the St Mungo’s Charity for the homeless in Central London.

Andrew prides himself on having a professional, friendly manner and on offering his patients excellence in osteopathic health care, enabling them to return to a normal life.

He employs a wide variety of techniques including: Classical, Cranial, Structural and Sports Massage to remedy a broad range of medical conditions, providing a comprehensive and integrated approach to osteopathy from babies to the mature.

Andrew's web site
   
Price list:
First 60 minute consultation
Subsequent 40 minute sessions

Children:
First 60 minute session
Subsequent 30 minute sessions
£50
£40


£40
£33
   
   
   

Carol Williams

Director GNHC

Qualifications:
Osteopath DO

Professional Membership:
General Osteopathic Council
   
Carol graduated from the British School of Osteopathy in 1983 and founded The Greenwich Natural Health Centre in 1994.

Her approach to health is through the whole body and providing treatments gentle enough for all ages, including:
  • Cranial Osteopathy for new-born babies.
  • Trauma studies with College of Cranio-Sacral Therapy
  • Special interest: Nutrition and Dietics (British School of Osteopathy).
  • Cranial Treatment for trauma.
  • Reiki
Carol's web site
   
Post Graduate Training Courses attended
   
2009 Residential Permaculture and Nutrition course: Permaculture Association of Great Britain.
Autogenic Training at Lewisham College.
CCST course on Diaphragms and Somato-emotional release.
2008 CCST course on Cranial approach to effect of Dentistry on cranial mechanism and jaw joint.
2007 CCST course on Cranial treatment of trauma.
Bromley Autistic Trust 16 week courses on Communication and Working with people on the Autistic and Asperger spectrum.
Seminar training in the use of herbal combinations and food supplements.
   
2006 Residential  course in Pilates.
Seminar training in the use of herbal combinations and food supplements.
2005 Residential  course in Yoga.
Seminar training in the use of herbal combinations and food supplements.
 
2004 Dry Needling (acupuncture for muscular-skeletal conditions) at the Royal Homeopathic Hospital. Highlights, treatment of fibromyalgia and encapsulitis (e.g frozen shoulder).
Seminar training in the use of herbal combinations and food supplements.
2001 Reiki I & II
2000 Shiatsu foundation course with Shan McCanliss.
1996 CCST course on Cranial approach to the heart fascias.
1993-1995 College of Homeopathy  - clinical observation and ongoing case consultations around shared clients.
1992-1993 Tutoring on 1st and 2nd year CCST Cranial courses.
1991-1992 CCST 2 year part time Cranial course. Specialism; treatment of Babies.
1983 and 1984 British School of Osteopathy: Cranial 10 day courses with Professor Rolin Becker.
1982 Touch for Health course (Applied Kinesiology Muscle testing for food sensitivities).
1979-1983 British School of Osteopathy. Special interest Nutrition and Dietics with James Lambert Mount, consultant at the London Homeopathic Hospital and founder of McCarrison Society
Price list:Please enquire for concessionary rates
First 80 minute session
Subsequent 40 minute sessions

Children:
First 80 minute session
Subsequent 40 minute sessions
£50
£38


£40
£33






   
   

     
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