About me
Helping you to health
As an Osteopath I have over 12 years of experience helping people in pain
Fionnuala is a Registered Osteopath under the General Osteopathic Council and Institute of Osteopathy.
She is committed to providing high quality care through individualised osteopathic treatments using a range of structural and cranial based approaches to treat all ages
Her goal is to improve and maintain your overall movement and advise on the best way to get
What do I do
Osteopathy is a way of detecting, treating and preventing health problems by moving, stretching and massaging a person's muscles and joints.
Osteopathy is based on the principle that the well-being of an individual depends on their bones, muscles, ligaments and connective tissue functioning smoothly together.
Osteopaths use physical manipulation,stretching and massage with the aim of:
- increasing the mobility of joints
- relieving muscle tension
- enhancing the blood supply to tissues
- helping the body to heal
In the UK, osteopathy is a health profession regulated by UK law. Only people registered with the General Osteopathic Council (GOsC) are allowed to practise as or call themselves osteopaths.
How I can help
What I treat
Research has shown that Osteopathy can treat pain in the following conditions ;
- back pain
- neck pain
- joint pains including hip or knee pain
- shoulder pain and elbow pain ( for e.g. tennis elbow )
- arthritis
- problems with the pelvis, hips and legs
- sports injuries
- muscle and joint pain associated with driving, work or pregnancy
- digestive issues
What to expect at your osteopathy appointment
When you first come to see me I will work with you to understand the cause of your problem and where your lifestyle, work and other factors could be a cause.
We are always looking to find the most appropriate diagnosis and design a treatment that suits you taking into account your lifestyle and ability to respond to treatment methods.
Initial assessment will include posture, spine and joints including deeper and detailed examination where necessary particularly in movement and function.
Osteopathic treatment is all about the individual and takes into account lifestyle (including work and personal exercise), posture and healthy living to ensure a personalised solution.