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All of our practitioners are registered
with the general Osteopathic council.
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| Simeon Niel-Asher | Peter Clark | Julia M Spicer | Deborah Smith | Paul Strange | Naava Carman |
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| Simeon Niel-Asher BPhil BSc
(Ost) Osteopath |
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I am delighted to recommend
Simeon as an Osteopath. His work with me has always
been excellent. He is a great bloke and I hope you
all gain benefit from his new techniques. "
George Michael (Singer/Songwriter)
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I Qualified with a BSc (Ost) from The British School of Osteopathy in 1992. I later obtained a BPhil in Comp Health Studies University of Exeter 1996.
The works and beliefs of Osteopathy have been seminal for me. The philosophies
of Andrew Taylor-Still (The founder of Osteopathy C19th)
and his courage to teach them remain a beacon. His revolutionary principles
remain today as a light to his followers. A.T. Still as he was known
was a true pioneer in an age of US pioneers. Whilst others where rushing
for gold, he was applying sound body based principles to the Chaos that
was Medicine. He actively encouraged his students to engage in research
and to push the boundaries of his science. I hope he would approve of
my endeavours. |
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| My own interest in this fascinating
science developed at an early age. I am privileged to
be related to one of the most influential UK Osteopaths
of his generation Sidney Rose-Neil. Sidney dedicated
his life to the pursuit of helping others. He helped
to bring Natural medicine to a wider audience in many
ways, establishing Tyringham Naturopathic Clinic in 1967
- a magnificent country retreat which treated patients
from all over the world. At this clinic he pioneered
the use of Acupuncture, Osteopathy and Nature cure diets.
His personal interest in Acupuncture grew and he became
one of the first British Osteopaths to visit China. He
threw himself into the task of promoting Acupuncture
and was a founding father of the British Acupuncture
Association GB. Sid ignited a flame in me, which is still
burning. Sidney died in 1999 but his spirit and good
works will live on forever. My contribution to Osteopathy
is in its infancy but I am enjoying the journey. |
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| PETER CLARK |
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| As a very keen sportsman, Peter has a natural desire for health, nutrition and fitness. After spending a few years in New Zealand mixing work with competitive mountain biking and surfing, Peter returned with a rich knowledge and desire to focus on sports injuries.
His qualifications as a core stability and pilates instructor give him great foundations for treating and developing rehabilitation programmes for patients.
His professional and caring nature allow Peter to be a very effective and understanding Osteopath and Rehabilitation specialist. |
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| Julia M Spicer |
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| Julia joined our team in 1992. She
came to Osteopathy later in life. Now aged 46, Julia
is married and a mother of two lovely daughters, two
guinea pugs and a hamster. Julia was inspired to become
an Osteopath having had many years of successful treatment.
It was a brave move but her journey of discovery has
been one of the most exciting and challenging things
she has done. |
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| Before joining the practices in Highgate
and South Woodford, Julia worked in many disciplines
some allied to Osteopathy and some, very different. She
worked as a care assistant in a warden assisted home
for the elderly in Southwark, and then moved on to work
in a homeless project alongside London Bridge station.
She assisted in osteopathic clinics dealing with sports
injuries and care of pregnant women. Julia also worked
for many years in the Bank of England printing works. |
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| ‘Since joining Simeon and the other
associates I have embraced the treatment of Frozen Shoulder
Syndrome using the Niel-Asher technique™ and I have seen
first hand the effects this can achieve.' |
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| Like others in the clinic Julia employs
a wide range of Osteopathic techniques including: |
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| Structural techniques – for many conditions
such as low back pain, neck strains, tennis and golfers
elbow, asthma etc… |
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| Visceral work – a hands on approach
to treating all types of bowel related problems, such
as IBS, PMS and gynaecological issues. |
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| Cranial work – treating headaches,
migraines, sinus problems and problems that occur in
babies, infants and young children |
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| Deborah SMITH |
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| Deborah has worked in a variety of private and NHS clinics in Northamptonshire, Buckinghamshire and across North London. Further training since qualification has included Core Stability Exercise, Podiatric biomechanics and training in the Neil-Asher technique. Deborah has been into schools speaking to year 6 pupils about posture and exercise. She has also spoken at the regional General Osteopathic Council conferences on working in the NHS as an osteopath. |
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| Deborah’s particular interests include treatment during pregnancy and post-natal care; treatment of babies and children; treatment and rehabilitation of sports injuries. Her treatments are tailored to suit the individual and stress the importance of not just treating the presenting condition but also providing preventative advice. |
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Deborah qualified with a BSc (Hons) Osteopathic Medicine degree from the British College of Naturopathy and Osteopathy. She is a registered osteopath with the General Osteopathic council. Deborah is a member of the Osteopathic Sports Care Association, Back Care and the British Osteopathic Association.
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| Paul strange
BSc (Hons) Ost Med D.O N.D |
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Paul specialises in Osteopathy and Naturopathy, and qualified at
The British College of Osteopathic Medicine. He is registered with The General
Osteopathic council, which is the regulatory body for osteopaths in the UK.
He is experienced with sports injuries, and also uses Low Level Laser to speed
the recovery of soft tissue, bone, ligament and tendon injuries, and also skin
problems such as acne, ulcers and post operative scars.
Paul also uses Cranial Osteopathy, a very gentle form of treatment, which is used to release strains in the body. |
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| As a Naturopath Paul has a keen interest in the application nutrition therapy
for weight loss or gain, digestive disorders, joint disorders such as arthritis
and many other conditions. |
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| Naava Carman BA(hons), BSc(hons) |
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Naava Carman (BA(hons), BSc(hons)), is a member of the Register of Chinese Herbal Medicine, and Member of British Acupuncture Council). She founded The Fertility Support Company and is a highly experienced fertility, obstetric and paediatric acupuncturist and herbalist, as well as a Recognised Doula (birthing assistant) with Doula UK. Naava teaches regularly at the London College of Traditional Acupuncture and lectures on many subjects, including birth and labour education, to corporate banks, parents networks, and maternity services. Her latest lecture took place at the Royal College of Physicians on the subject of Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome and Acupuncture, and she trains the Mongan Method® Hypnobirthing teachers in the Birth Basics course which covers what happens to a woman's body during pregnancy and childbirth. She is currently writing a book for practitioners of traditional Chinese medicine on various fertility issues. |
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| She trained in acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine at the London College of Traditional Acupuncture (LCTA) on a five year course which included Western Science as well as Traditional Chinese Medicine. This course includes study of anatomy, physiology, pathology and pharmacology. All the herbs she prescribes are from a British government-approved supplier, and are guaranteed to be free of sulphides, pesticides, and xenoestrogens. |
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| The Fertility Support Company comprises a multi-disciplinary team of acupuncturists, nutritionists, hypnobirthing teachers, mind/body specialists, Ob/Gyn doctors, breastfeeding specialists and cranial osteopaths. We also work with Harley Street Ob/Gyn Doctors, and a number of leading London Fertility Clinics as acupuncture has been shown to improve the success rate in IUI/IVF from 24% to 42%. |
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