Osteopathy

What is Osteopathy?

Osteopathy is a system of diagnosis and treatment for a wide range of medical conditions. It works with the structure and function of the body, and is based on the principle that the well-being of an individual depends on the skeleton, muscles, ligaments and connective tissues functioning smoothly together.

Osteopaths may use touch, physical manipulation, taping, stretching, acupuncture and massage to increase the mobility of joints, to relieve muscle tension, to enhance the blood and nerve supply to tissues, and to help your body’s own healing mechanisms. They may also provide advice on posture and exercise to aid recovery, promote health and prevent symptoms recurring.

Osteopathic patients include the young, older people, manual workers, office professionals, pregnant women, children and sports people.

 

About your Osteopaths 

Sian George (M.Ost, PG Cert AO)

Osteopath & Clinical Director

Sian graduated in 2015 from Swansea University with a first class honours following 4 years studying as a Master of Osteopathy. Prior to becoming an Osteopath, Sian worked in the NHS as a Physiotherapy Technician and in high level sport for over 10 years, in both rugby and football as a Sports Therapist.

Since qualifying Sian has done post graduate training in acupuncture, treating fibromyalgia, Clinical Pilates headache/migraine management, female pelvic pain/gynaecology and pre/post natal care. She is also a qualified Animal Osteopath and lecturer in the local University.

Sian’s special interests include the treatment of headaches/migraines and sports injuries/rehabilitation.

Henry Fensome (M.Ost)

Associate Osteopath

Originally from Kent, Henry graduated in 2017 and has completed post graduate training in taping, sports trauma management and acupuncture.

Henry’s special interests include pre/post natal care and sports injuries and is the current Head of Medical at Haverfordwest FC.

In his spare time, Henry can be found with his young family on the beaches of Gower!

Zoe Adams (M.Ost)

Associate Osteopath

Originally from North Wales, Zoe moved down to Swansea for university and fell in love with surfing on Gower and exploring more of South Wales from the Brecon Beacons to Pembrokeshire!

She loves working clinically and in addition has a special interest in women’s health and headaches. Zoe has also completed training in acupuncture and paediatrics and now treats babies and children, from newborns to 12! 

When she isn’t working, Zoe has found a new love with her springer spaniel x terrier puppy and renovating her house!

Rebecca Messenger (M.Ost)

Associate Osteopath

Rebecca graduated with a first class masters degree at Swansea university where she has enjoyed providing care for a wide variety of patients.

Previously a dental nurse, Rebecca has an interest in treating TMJ disorders, but is also passionate about foot biomechanics, having done her dissertation on the effects of barefoot training for the general population.

Rebecca has undergone further training in dry cupping, kinesiology taping, and dry needling, as well as continuing her education in animal osteopathy.

When not treating patients, Rebecca can be found in her vegetable garden, swimming, travelling, and walking (barefoot) out in nature as much as possible