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Osteopathy

Welcome to our Osteopath Profiles.

An Osteopath is able to deal with a wide range of problems from sports injuries to the treatment of mothers and babies.  Our Osteopath team work closely with the rest of our team to better understand and manage your injury.

Below you will find our Osteopath profiles which will provide you with information on each osteopath currently working at Perfect Balance Clinic.  We always take our time in the selection process of our Osteopath team members to make sure we select people that are motivated, professional and honest, making sure we provide you with an osteopath service that provides great results.

If you click on each Osteopath profile you can read more...

 

Profile: Terence McSweeney

Terence McSweeney

Qualifications

  • GOsC Registered Osteopath
  • Masters in Osteopathy (M.Ost)
  • Diploma in Naturopathy
  • Lecturer at the British College of Osteopathic Medicine

 

The Person:
 
“Growing up in the Irish countryside I had many creative influences in my life and am still passionate about art and woodwork. However I am also a keen sportsperson, with Martial Arts and Badminton being my main passions. Being treated for sporting injuries by an Osteopath when I was a teenager stimulated my interest and I soon became determined to pursue a career in Osteopathy. Since achieving my Masters in Osteopathy I am as fascinated by the subject as ever and continually strive to develop my skills and knowledge for the benefit of my patients”
 
The Therapist:
 
Terence graduated from the British College of Osteopathic Medicine with a distinction in his Masters of Osteopathy. He also received seven academic awards during his studies including prizes for clinical osteopathy and osteopathic technique. Terence gained experience treating a wide variety of patients at the BCOM clinic, including those under chronic pain management at the Royal Free Hospital, and patients referred through the Primary Care Trust.
 
Terence has a particular interest in treating visceral disorders such as IBS and acid reflux and incorporates a naturopathic and nutritional approach in his treatments alongside structural osteopathic techniques. However, with a sporting background and regular training, Terence also enjoys treating sports injuries and is well placed to understand mechanisms of injury and help his patients recover as quickly as possible. Terence views anatomy and biomechanics as fundamental to his osteopathic practice and uses his solid knowledge of these areas to bring about efficient recovery from pain and dysfunction.
 
Terence lectures anatomy and tutors osteopathic technique at the British College of Osteopathic Medicine, a position in which he can pass on his passion for osteopathy while also keeping his own knowledge sharp and up to date. He further achieves this with involvement in continual professional development courses and reading the latest research in the fields of manual therapy and medicine. Through such continuous learning Terence's ultimate aim is to provide the best care possible for his patients. 

 

Profile: Himesh Mistry

Himesh Mistry

Qualifications

  • GOsC Registered Osteopath
  • M. Ost. Med
  • Diploma in Naturopathy
  • Certificate in Medical Acupuncture

The Person:

When I’m not in clinic, I enjoy playing a wide variety of sports; however, my heart has been in athletics from a very young age. The event that I excelled at most was sprinting – mainly 100 and 200 meters – and by the age of 15, I achieved three gold medals in one tournament. At present, I do not sprint for tournaments, but like to keep fit. I spend a lot of time in the gym to keep in shape and also believe this will be an advantage to my understanding of the body. This is the reason why I really enjoy learning about the biomechanics of the body and its ability to heal sports injuries after treatment. I am extremely honoured to be part of the Perfect Balance team.

 


The Therapist:
 
Himesh graduated from the British College of Osteopathic Medicine (BCOM) with a Masters in Osteopathy and a Diploma in Naturopathy. 

 

Himesh is an enthusiastic and determined Osteopath who always seeks to improve upon his skills gained at BCOM. He has incorporated a structural and functional approach with rehabilitation exercises and his ambition is to learn a wide range of other skills, techniques and treatments, which will add to the effectiveness of his treatments. 

In his final year at BCOM, he volunteered to perform sports massage on the marathon runners for Bliss charity, which he thoroughly enjoyed.

Himesh is a keen athlete and sportsman in a variety of sports, such as athletics, football and basketball. He loves to keep fit by attending the gym and finds that it enables him to understand the body a lot more in terms of movement and exercise prescription.

Whilst working out in the gym and considering his previous sports injuries, Himesh found Osteopathy to help in many ways. This made him look at the body more holistically as a practitioner and helped him to apply the principles of Osteopathy to each individual patient. He believes this helps the patient to recover from sports injuries quicker, with the addition of a balanced diet.

Profile: Carly Yates

Carly Yates

Qualifications

  • B. Ost. Med
  • GOsC Registered Osteopath

The Person:

'When I am not working as an Osteopath, I enjoy keeping fit; I am a big advocate of group exercise classes, my latest interest being Zumba fitness. I am also a keen gardener and can be regularly seen offering the other allotment holders advice on how to prevent the dreaded post-gardening aches and pains!

 

In the final year of my degree, I specialised in the management of pregnant women, as well as cranial and visceral osteopathy. Together with my structural approach and sports injuries qualification, I feel I am well equipped to manage the wide variety of problems my clients present with.'

 

The Therapist:

Carly works as an Osteopath at our Hatfield clinic. She graduated from The British School of Osteopathy with a Master of Osteopathy degree. During Carly’s training, she worked within the pregnancy and children’s clinics, and decided to specialise in the management of pregnant women in her final year. She also enjoys working with children, and uses a combination of both cranial and gentle structural approaches as appropriate.

 

Prior to osteopathy, Carly worked in an administrative role within the NHS. Whilst working for a consultant orthopaedic surgeon, she became interested in human anatomy. At the same time, she was suffering from occupational-related back pain, which was successfully treated with osteopathy. This led her to pursue a career in osteopathy and she now has a great appreciation for the strain a sedentary desk job can put upon the human body.

 

A friendly and approachable professional, Carly believes the key to being a good practitioner is the ability to explain the cause of a client’s problem to them, combined with offering lifestyle and exercise advice to empower her clients to get back to their daily activities quickly.

Carly works as an Osteopath in St Albans clinic. To book an appointment online with her, please visit our online booking page or follow this link to find an Osteopath in your area. You can also find out how we can help sports injuries in St Albans or learn about what is happening in the world of healthcare.


Carly Yates practices at our clinics in:

St Albans (Mother & Baby)
Hatfield


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Profile: Lucy Georgiou

Lucy Georgiou

Qualifications

  • GOsC Registered Osteopath
  • M. Ost. Med
  • Diploma in Naturopathy
  • Certificate in Medical Acupuncture
 The Person:
"I am a keen sports person and previously took part in lots of sporting activities, mainly gymnastics and ballet, which is really what got me interested in how the human body works both at its best and when injured.  I have completed a Masters in Osteopathic Medicine in London and having gained previous experience as a massage therapist, I feel equipped to deal with a wide range of injuries. I am proud to be part of the team at Perfect Balance Clinic! "

The Therapist:
Lucy Georgiou provides Osteopathy in Perfect Balances sports injury clinic and also alongside Sara Randall our Osteopath Midwife in the Mother and Baby Clinic for Pregnancy.  Although they are two ends of the spectrum, Lucy finds it interesting working with athletes and pregnant women.  Lucy graduated from the British College of Osteopathic Medicine where she undertook the Masters program in Osteopathy.  LUcy has also worked in the pain clinic at Londons Royal Free Hospital. This knowledge and dedication to her work mean that Lucy is the right person to get you back on track and in good working order.

Lucy's training has included extensive knowledge of anatomy and physiology which help her to decide on the best course of action to take with most injuries. Her skills in applying techniques have lead to many quick recoveries and remedial work to help loosen tight aching muscles.

Lucy works as a Pregnancy Massage Therapist and an Osteopath in St Albans and Hatfield clinics. To book an appointment online with her, please visit our online booking page or follow this link to find an Osteopath in your area. You can also find out how we can help sports injuries in St Albans or learn about what is happening in the world of healthcare.


Lucy Georgiou practices at our clinics in:

Profile: Andrew Maddick

Andrew Maddick

Qualifications

  • BSc (Hons) Osteopathic Medicine
  • Diploma in Paediatric Osteopathy
  • MRes Health Research
  • Consultant Osteopath (OCC)
  • Senior Lecturer (BCOM)
 The Person:
"I am a keen runner and often can be spotted running up and down the Finchley Road in-between clinic sessions at the British College of Osteopathic Medicine.  I also really enjoy research and have found this useful to help further my knowledge of Osteopathy and how we use our skills in the treatment of human beings"

The Therapist:
Andrew trained at the British college of Osteopathic Medicine and qualified in 1999.  Andrew went on to work at the Osteopathic Centre for Children in London for where he read for his Diploma in Paediatric Osteopathy and a Masters degree in research studying osteopathy on premature babies in a Special Care baby unit.
 
Andrew was course leader for the MSc in Paediatric Osteopathy for 3 years, and currently works as Consultant Osteopath for the Osteopathic Centre for Children, and teaches undergraduate paediatrics at the British College of Osteopathic Medicine, and specialist osteopaths at the neonatal unit in Barnet Hospital.  Andrew has lectured across the UK and Europe and has published research in the UK and US, and is currently involved in osteopathic research in preterm infants, cerebral palsy and plagiocephaly.
 
In clinical practice Andrew enjoys seeing a wide range of patients from new babies to toddlers, teenagers and pregnant mothers.  He has a particular interest in sleep problems, paediatric and pregnancy pain, unsettled babies, plagiocephaly and paediatric neurology.
 
Andrew has a particular skill in cranial osteopathy, but uses a full spectrum of osteopathic techniques to provide the best osteopathic care for each patient.

Andrew works as an Osteopath in St Albans clinic. To book an appointment online with him, please visit our online booking page or follow this link to find an Osteopath in your area. You can also find out how we can help sports injuries in St Albans or learn about what is happening in the world of healthcare.

Profile: Diego Bresciani

Diego Bresciani

Qualifications

  • GOsC Registered Osteopath
  • M. Ost. Med
  • Diploma in Naturopathy
  • Certificate in Medical Acupuncture

The Person:
"I grew up in a very sport-orientated family and, as a result, have played a variety of sports. I used to play a lot of rugby, the sport I am most passionate about. However, after having suffered a string of recurrent injuries, I had to stop playing! I now spend most of my time keeping fit and playing both golf and cricket whenever I can. My studies and sporting experiences have made me a lot more body-conscious and allowed me to understand mechanisms of injury, treatment protocols and comprehensive rehabilitation regimes."

The Therapist:
Diego Bresciani graduated from the British College of Osteopathic Medicine, achieving a high distinction in his final exam, under his Masters in Osteopathic Medicine and a diploma in Naturopathy qualifications.

 

Diego Bresciani a keen sportsman, playing rugby, football and cricket to a high standard. He is also a regular golfer. It is his sporting background that initially led him to pursing Osteopathy after sustaining a string of injuries. He has worked with a number of professional rugby players and Olympic athletes amongst other sports people, building upon his interest in treating sports injuries and providing comprehensive rehabilitation.

 

Diego Bresciani was one of three students chosen in the final year of his studies to work alongside the senior pathology lecturer at BCOM, within the Royal Free Pain Management Clinic, in Hampstead, London. This experience has enabled him to hone his skills in treating a variety of problems, including headaches, asthma, postural issues and back pain. His strong structural emphasis and visceral techniques enable him to approach each and every client holistically, tailoring his management to the individual.

Diego Bresciani attends regular CPD courses to keep his knowledge up to date and moving forwards.

Diego works as an Osteopath in St Albans and Moorgate clinics. To book an appointment online with him, please visit our online booking page or follow this link to find an Osteopath in your area. You can also find out how we can help sports injuries in St Albans or learn about what is happening in the world of healthcare.


Diego Bresciani practices at our clinics in:

St Albans (Sports Injuries)
Moorgate


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Profile: Lauren Storey

Lauren Storey

Qualifications

  • B.Ost.Med
  • GOsC Registered Osteopath
  • Diploma in Naturopathy
  • Stage 3 Sutherland Cranial College

Lauren Storey completed her training at the British College of Osteopathic Medicine, graduating with a Bachelor's degree in Osteopathic Medicine and a diploma in Naturopathy. Lauren Storey has recently returned from New Zealand where she has spent the last 18 months working in a busy clinic in the country’s capital, Wellington. 

Lauren Storey uses a variety of structural, cranial and visceral osteopathic techniques in order to achieve the best results possible for her clients, incorporating lifestyle and exercise advice if required to avoid injury reoccurrence. 

Lauren Storey has recently completed stage 3 of the Sutherland Cranial College pathway. Cranial Osteopathy is a more subtle and gentle form of osteopathy that works with the body's rhythm to bring about a deeper response. 

Lauren’s undergraduate dissertation researched the effect of seated postures on breathing, which has given her a good insight into the problems that can occur in those clients who spend long hours working at their desks.  

Whilst Lauren Storey enjoys treating a wide variety of clients her special interest lies in Paediatric Osteopathy. She has completed a variety of post-graduate courses in order to widen her knowledge in this area and she is currently studying for a post-graduate diploma in Paediatric Osteopathy. Lauren believes there is great benefit in treating both mothers and babies together during the early stages of life. 

Lauren works as an Osteopath in St Albans clinic. To book an appointment online with her, please visit our online booking page or follow this link to find an Osteopath in your area. You can also find out how we can help sports injuries in St Albans or learn about what is happening in the world of healthcare.


Lauren Storey practices at our clinics in:

St Albans (Mother & Baby)


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Profile: Sara Randall

Sara Randall

Qualifications

  • BSc (Hons) Midwifery
  • Registered Midwife
  • B.Ost.Med
  • Registered Osteopath
  • Diploma Naturopathy
  • Foundation Cranial Osteopathy courses
  • Medical Acupuncture
  • Parent Education Facilitator
  • Lecturer in Clinical Methods, Osteopathic Technique & Clinic Tutor

Since graduating with a degree in Midwifery in 2002, Sara Randall has worked as a midwife within the NHS, recently moving into the private sector as well as complementing the team at the Hospital of St John and St Elizabeth. Sara Randall has also qualified as an Osteopath and specialises in pregnancy-related musculoskeletal pains and the treatment of newborns and children following a traumatic birth using Cranial Osteopathy.

These two qualifications make Sara Randall a unique professional within the Obstetric and Osteopathic field. Sara has gained extensive experience within Midwifery, which makes her the ideal medical professional to consult. Sara Randall trained at the British College of Osteopathic Medicine and gained a Bachelor of Osteopathic Medicine and a Diploma in Naturopathic Medicine. She currently lectures in Clinical Methods and Osteopathic Technique. Sara Randall has also gained Cranial Osteopathic experience and has studied courses in this field at the British School of Osteopathy.

Sara Randall has a very sensitive and friendly approach to treating clients, and maintains her professional integrity at all times. Her interests within the professional field include not only Obstetrics, but also Paediatrics and, she has also spent a period of time at the Osteopathic Centre for Children on their MSc programme. Working at Watford General Hospital on the delivery suite and birth unit allows Sara to communicate and liaise with members of the multidisciplinary team on a regular basis. Sara’s next adventure is to complete the Examination of the Newborn programme that allows her to examine newborns on a paediatric level, adding even more depth to her knowledge. Sara’s goals are to provide each client with individualised osteopathy care. Sara Randall is more than happy to share her knowledge and experience so that each and every person that enters her osteopathy clinic room is empowered to become a little bit more Perfect, not only from the information she gives, but also by her holistic Osteopathic approach.

Sara works as an Osteopath in St Albans, St John's Wood and Hatfield clinics. To book an appointment online with her, please visit our online booking page or follow this link to find an Osteopath in your area. You can also find out how we can help sports injuries in St Albans or learn about what is happening in the world of healthcare.


Sara Randall practices at our clinics in:

Hatfield
St Albans (Mother & Baby)
St Albans (Sports Injuries)
St John's Wood


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Profile: Stephen Makinde

Stephen Makinde

Qualifications

  • MSc. Clinical Neuroscience
  • BSc. (Hons) Ost.Med.
  • Naturopathy Diploma
  • Certificate in Medical Acupuncture
  • MICO
  • Senior Lecturer BCOM

Stephen Makinde trained at the British College of Osteopathic Medicine (BCOM) in Hampstead, London, where he undertook the full-time degree course in Osteopathic Medicine and Naturopathy. Stephen now teaches on the undergraduate and post-graduate conversion course run for international Osteopaths. Stephen Makinde firmly believes that anatomy and information are at the core of any good Osteopathy practitioner and this should be passed on to each and every client, so that they can understand what is going on with their bodies in a logical way.

As well as his undergraduate training, Stephen Makinde has an MSc in Neuroscience from Queens Square, London. Stephen finds this an added bonus to understanding, treating and managing a multitude of clients' problems in a much more comprehensive way, as he has a good understanding of the complicated nervous system. Stephen Makinde has completed numerous courses and keeps up-to-date with current issues with in the field of medicine. Stephen is able to use a multitude of techniques such as cranial osteopathy, medical acupuncture, functional positional release, MET, PNF, manipulation and many others. Stephen is convinced that the Osteopathy treatment itself should not be painful and strictly maintains this ethos.

Stephen comes from a strong sports background and continues to follow his passion for sports by treating many top level professional athletes, such as sprinters/long-distance runners, long and triple jumpers, tennis players and golfers. Stephen loves the gym environment as he is able to work closely with personal trainers, biomechanics specialists and Physiotherapists, making sure he gets to the core of client's problems and keeping them away. His training as an Osteopath and Clinical Neuroscientist has indeed helped with his evidence base and problem solving, leading Stephen to understand the importance of a thorough case history to formulate the best approach to a problem.

Stephen is one of the Practitioners involved in running our performance biomechanical clinics and uses Quintic™ biomechanical analysis software and GaitScan™ force plate analysis software to get excellent results, particularly reduced injury occurrence with junior and top-level athletes, from many sports.

“A professional and kind manner fused with a good old-fashioned hard working attitude” make Stephen Makinde more than competent when it comes to improving your health and your performance.

Stephen works as an Osteopath in St Albans, Moorgate and Hatfield clinics. To book an appointment online with him, please visit our online booking page or follow this link to find an Osteopath in your area. You can also find out how we can help sports injuries in St Albans or learn about what is happening in the world of healthcare.

Stephen Makinde practices at our clinics in:

Hatfield
St Albans (Sports Injuries)
Moorgate

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