What is Osteopathy?

Osteopathy is a hands-on healthcare approach that gets to the root of your problem by treating your whole body—not just where it hurts—helping everything work together for lasting relief.

As a comprehensive system of diagnosis and treatment, osteopathy addresses a wide range of medical conditions through manual techniques that support your body's natural healing process.

Our Osteopathic Philosophy

Our approach begins with comprehensive osteopathic assessment. We take time to understand your body's intricate workings and identify the underlying causes that affect your natural function, ensuring every treatment plan is tailored specifically to you.

Osteopathic treatment at City Osteopathy showing practitioner performing manual therapy on patient's arm and shoulder, demonstrating the clinic's hands-on approach for treating upper limb pain and mobility issues

Founded by Dr. Andrew Taylor Still in 1874

Osteopathy was established as a distinctive healthcare approach based on the principle that the body is a unified whole where structure and function are interrelated, with an inherent capacity for self-healing.

Osteopathic practitioner at City Osteopathy performing gentle manual therapy on patient's back, demonstrating the clinic's non-invasive treatment approach for spinal alignment and pain relief

Musculoskeletal system as foundation

We view the framework of bones, muscles, ligaments, and connective tissues as integral to proper circulation, nerve function, and overall organ health throughout your body. When this foundation works optimally, it supports your body's natural healing processes.


Osteopathic treatment at City Osteopathy showing practitioner performing manual therapy on patient's spine and back, demonstrating the clinic's hands-on approach for treating back pain, postural issues and spinal mobility

Holistic treatment and prevention

We focus on treating the whole person rather than isolated symptoms, using hands-on techniques like osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) to address underlying causes and support your body's natural healing processes.

We also provide guidance on posture, exercise, and lifestyle modifications to enhance your overall health and prevent future problems from recurring.


The Foundation of Integrated Care

While osteopathy is our cornerstone, we recognise that optimal health often requires multiple approaches.

Our osteopathic assessment guides us in determining which additional therapies—whether massage therapy, Pilates, or other natural treatments—will best support your body's recovery and help you achieve lasting results.

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