Osteopathy was started by an American doctor called Andrew Taylor Still. He lost three of his children to meningitis and felt that medicine, as he had been taught it, had failed him when he needed it most. Osteopathy looks at the body as a whole unit and aims to place it into a position where it can heal itself.
Cram Osteopaths began with the late Normund Cram in 1946, who whilst studying medicine became dissatisfied with orthodox approaches at that time. He was introduced to Osteopathic theory and opened the first Cram Osteopaths, in Glasgow's west end. Normund was joined in his practice in 1973 by his son and daughter-in-law, Alex and Heidi Cram, who had graduated from the British College of Naturopathy and Osteopathy (BCNO), now the British College of Osteopathic Medicine (BCOM).
He has since worked closely with GP's, psychiatrists, and complementary healthcare providers in treating patients and expanding his body of knowledge and skills. Osteopathy is the first complementary healthcare profession to gain full statutory recognition under The Osteopaths Act (1993) which in turn led to the formation of the General Osteopathic Council (GOsC) and Register of Osteopaths. Only practitioners who have shown they are competent and safe to practice are allowed on the Register.
I am Seonaid McLeod and I qualified in 1989 from The British School of Osteopathy in London. I spent the next 18 months doing locums and working as an assistant in an osteopathic practice in Edinburgh to gain experience of running a practice. In Kirkcaldy I work from Tolbooth House, which is a multi therapy centre where you can also find Chiropody, Homoeopathy, Acupuncture, Hypnotherapy, Remedial Massage, Dietetics, Reflexology and Reiki.
Please use this site to find out more about Osteopathy, more about our practice and what to expect when you arrive for your consultation. Feedback from our clients has shown that by reading this in advance has helped them greatly when arriving in a new environment and discussing your treatment.
Physioflex is a locally run private clinic located in West Lothian with clinics in both Livingston and Bathgate. Using our expert knowledge and variety of treatment techniques we can provide a personalised solution to your problem. A key component of your treatment at Physioflex is addressing the underlying cause of your pain and preventing future injury. We aim to alleviate your symptoms to allow you to get back to normal living as quickly as possible.
That's why there are Osteopath's, like us. We're here to prevent and correct the damage that modern living does to our bodies. So if you're one of those Homo Sapiens that prefers to hunt for a chair and gather aches and pains, we could help you to feel a bit more human.
David Drysdale has worked as an Osteopath in the West End of Glasgow since 1996. David combines a wide range of techniques, ranging from Osteopathic Manipulation, Massage, Trigger Point Therapy, Cranio-Sacral Therapy, Nutrition and Exercise. Treatments are tailored for People. It is understood that some people simply do not like osteopathic manipulation, while others like Deep Tissue Massage, or benefit from Cranio-Sacral Therapy.
At Advanced Back Care Clinics in Perth and Dunfermline you will benefit from an experienced and no-nonsense approach in all aspects of osteopathy by qualified practitioner Ken Blakeley. We commonly see a wide range of people from all walks of life including builders, golfers, nurses, social workers, office workers and those who have repetitive jobs - often those who spend a lot of time at computers.
Harmonic Osteopathy Edinburgh is based in the West End of Edinburgh at 18b Charlotte Square. We provide specialist treatment for muscle and joint pain, stiffness and injury: not just backs! Osteopaths use a variety of techniques to achieve their objective, including acupuncture and massage and joint manipulation. Click osteopathy for more information and how it works. At Harmonic Osteopathy Edinburgh we specialise in the harmonic technique and medical acupunture.