Claire graduated from the renowned British School of Osteopathy in London in 1991 and has practiced in Wallington ever since, as well as establishing a clinic from her home in Cheam.
Claire is passionate about her work and through application of knowledge and experience over time has developed approaches for treatments applicable to a large range of patients. Claire’s particular interests include ’Later life Training’ and Maintaining Fitness in the Elderly. Claire has experience in working with top level athletes at Sutton and Cheam Swimming and Waterpolo club and Westcroft Judo Club.
Sophie qualified as an Osteopath from the European School of Osteopathy. She works with both a structural and cranial approach, creating an individual treatment plan for each patient. She is also qualified in Dry needling, Kinesiology taping and Sports Massage.
She works with the core principles of Osteopathy, by supporting the body with the self-healing mechanism, to aid a quicker recovery from injuries. She works with a wide range of patients, from general aches and pains to chronic pain, expectant mothers, children and sports injuries.
She has a particular interest in the treatment of children and babies. This was developed by her experience working with children, including a rugby coach for 2 to 5-year-olds for four years. Whilst studying, she worked as a carer delivering round the clock care to clients within their home, which enhanced her customer communication and medical knowledge. In addition to this experience, she worked within a community setting as a lifeguard.
Brishen studied Osteopathic Medicine under the regulation of Kingston University and gained an integrated masters degree. Her background of various sports including kickboxing, swimming and horse riding, alongside previous experience within the NHS encouraged her down the route of Osteopathy.
Brishen has experience in treating elderly clients with conditions such as arthritis and osteoporosis, as well as experience with younger individuals with sport-related injuries. She has a passion for weight training herself which allows her to relate to clients and provide advice and individualized care.
Brishen is first aid trained and has a qualification in sports massage therapy, which she believes to be a fundamental aspect of preventing pain and maintaining flexibility and range of motion at the joints. Brishen has experience in tailoring her treatments to individual clients based on their needs, whether this be a generalized aches and pains, or specific pain related to an injury.
Charlie is a qualified Sports Massage Therapist and is currently studying to become an osteopath at the University College of Osteopathy (previously BSO).
He previously studied a degree in Music but had always shown an interest in becoming an osteopath and decided to undertake a Master of Osteopathy course at UCO in September 2020.
Charlie has broadened on the skills that he has learned as a manual therapist during his time studying osteopathy by completing a Sports Massage course. Combining the vast knowledge of anatomy and physiology learned from his studies and manual therapy techniques learned from both his studies and Sports Massage course, he works with his patients using a
versatile approach, applying a range of techniques to cater to the individual and their needs.
Charlie offers various massages including therapeutic massage and sports massage and can treat a wide range of patients from athletes to office workers.
Outside of work and studying, Charlie enjoys attending live concerts, playing 5-a-side football and going to the gym.
Nick qualified from the British School of Osteopathy (BSO) in London.
He is a co-director of the Wallington practice and as well as working there has a practice at his home in Headley, a village near Leatherhead. He is also a Senior Clinic Tutor and Examiner at the BSO.
Nick is a traditional Osteopath meaning that he evaluates his patients dysfunctions with a total body approach. As is the fundamental basis of osteopathy, this means not only examining the site of pain but more importantly finding the cause of this dysfunction.
Osteopathy are experts in the structure and function of the whole body and hence biomechanics. Our therapy targets the specific areas of need that will assist in the most authentic, real-life, and quickest recovery of players back to their sport.
From tennis elbow to Achilles tendon damage, your osteopath can diagnose, treat and rehabilitate a wide array of sports injuries. Treatment is tailored to every individual to ensure that the fastest resolution to your problem is met.
Whether you've had an injury playing sport or are recovering after an operation, we can help you regain full strength, mobility and fitness and get you back on to normal... and beyond!
At Wallington Osteopaths, we treat even the smallest members of the family! From infancy to 18, we're here for examination, diagnosis, treatment and ongoing wellness for your children.