Musculo-SkeletalMark Pitcairn-Knowles 
Mark Pitcairn-Knowles
Principal of the practice, Mark graduated from the British School of Osteopathy in 1989 with Honours. He worked in New Zealand for one year before returning to the UK . He then shared his time between Sevenoaks and West London for four years before concentrating full time on the practice...
Musculo-SkeletalMarathon Injury prevention
Marathon Injury prevention
A number of the major city mass participation marathons take place in April. For those taking part training should be well underway by now. As the weekly distance covered and some longer runs take place some may experience some niggles and discomfort. Don’t ignore early warning signs. There is nothing...
Musculo-SkeletalDawn Draper
Dawn Draper
Dawn qualified from the British School of Osteopathy with an honours degree in 1996. She spent eight years in a large Osteopathic clinic in London before joining the team in Sevenoaks in 2004. Dawn draws on over 27 years of experience practicing Osteopathy. Dawn enjoys an interest in structural Osteopathy focusing...
Musculo-SkeletalTara Turgoose
Tara Turgoose
Tara graduated from the British School of Osteopathy in 1992. She has worked in private practice, the NHS and the Osteopathic Centre for Children (OCC). Tara has been at Springbank Clinic since qualifying, with a couple of extended breaks for travelling and having children. Using a combination of traditional and...
Musculo-SkeletalClarissa McManus
Clarissa McManus
Clarissa graduated from the European School of Osteopathy in 2007 with a 2:1 B.Sc. She has worked in several clinics since, as well as working as a Lecture Assistant at the ESO for 3rd and 4th year students.Clarissa often works with babies and young children. Clarissa uses a variety of Osteopathic techniques,...
Musculo-SkeletalLucy Sonson
Lucy Sonson
Osteopathy Lucy qualified as an Osteopath in 2013 and moved to Saint Lucia to work in a specialist team of practitioners at a 5* health and wellness resort. Here she treated a wide range of patients from different backgrounds, from chronic pain & postural asymmetries to sporting injuries. She met...
Musculo-SkeletalRichard Puxty
Richard Puxty
Richard Puxty is a massage practitioner at The Springbank Clinic. He is an integrated part of the team of practitioners that combine to provide the best possible care and management for patients whether the symptoms are stress related, sports injuries or from other specific causes. He studied at the London...
Musculo-SkeletalSarah Parnaby
Sarah Parnaby
Sarah graduated from Newcastle University and lived in Amsterdam for many years before moving back to the UK to work in the finance industry in central London. She has always had an interest in sport, swimming competitively whilst at school and later becoming a very keen rower, squash and then...
Musculo-SkeletalMike Balcombe
Mike Balcombe
Mike graduated from the Chelsea School of Human Movement (Brighton Polytechnic) with a BSc (Hons) Sports Science degree in 1992 then worked in private health and fitness before embarking on a career as a Metropolitan Police Officer for 30 years in ranging investigative roles, recently retiring as a Senior Detective....
Musculo-SkeletalJane Cast
Jane Cast
Jane Cast qualified as a chartered physiotherapist over twenty years ago from King’s College Hospital London. She has since gained extensive neurological experience in the private and NHS sectors within acute hospitals, rehabilitation and community settings. Her roles have included team leader for the local NHS Community Neuro Rehab Team,...
Musculo-SkeletalElissa Benson
Elissa Benson
Having qualified from Leeds School of Physiotherapy, Elissa chose to specialise in the field of Adult Neurology. Over the last 25 years she has developed extensive skills and gained a wealth of experience in this area. This has involved holding several senior clinical posts providing services to both in-patients and out-patients...
Musculo-SkeletalClaire Edwards
Claire Edwards
Claire graduated in 2002 with a BSc in Physiotherapy from Keele University, and has worked in both England and Australia, predominantly in Musculoskeletal, Sport and Orthopaedics specialties. Her passion for sport and fitness, and the desire to provide a holistic service to her clients led to post-graduate qualifications including a...
Musculo-SkeletalAcupuncture
Acupuncture
About Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine Acupuncture and herbs aim to restore the body’s own capacity to heal itself. Acupuncture is a part of Chinese Medicine, along with Tuina massage and Herbal Medicine. It uses very fine disposable needles to stimulate the body’s own physiological and emotional health. How Does Acupuncture...
Musculo-SkeletalKelly Clews
Kelly Clews
Kelly joined the Springbank Clinic in 2011 as the full time Podiatrist (Chiropodist) starting this department from scratch. She graduated from Brighton University in 2008 with a 1st Class Bachelor of Science degree (Hons) in Podiatry. She is a member of the Health Professions Council and the Society of Chiropodists...
Musculo-SkeletalRenate Blacker
Renate Blacker
Renate graduated in 1997 from the London College of Traditional Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine and has since been a member of the British Acupuncture Council (BAcC) and the Register of Chinese Herbal Medicine (RCHM). Working as a nurse before and then practising acupuncture for the NHS West Kent trust for...
Musculo-SkeletalNeuro Physiotherapy
Neuro Physiotherapy
About Neuro Physiotherapy Neuro Physiotherapy is the treatment of individuals who have neurological impairments from a variety of conditions, as listed below. A Neurological Physiotherapist has an in depth knowledge of neurological conditions and an understanding of how these conditions affect the individual’s ability to move independently.How Does Neuro Physiotherapy...
Musculo-SkeletalOsteopathy
Osteopathy
Osteopaths provide safe, effective treatment and care that aims to promote the health of patients. Using manual therapy, health advice and sometimes exercise, tailored to the needs of the individual, people of all ages see osteopaths, from babies to the elderly. Osteopaths are highly trained healthcare professionals, with expertise in...
Musculo-SkeletalPhysiotherapy
Physiotherapy
There is considerable overlap between Osteopaths, Massage therapists and Physiotherapists, with individual therapists evolving their own ways of treating. Physiotherapists generally will use more exercise therapy to treat patients , with Osteopaths doing more hands on work. As sponsors of Knole Park Hockey Club and Holmesdale Cricket Club we are able...
Musculo-SkeletalPodiatry
Podiatry
About Podiatry Your feet work incredibly hard putting them under enormous stresses and strains. Your feet should not feel painful and you should never ignore foot problems even if they seem minor. How does podiatry work? Wearing orthotics or insoles in your shoes can improve your foot function, reduce stress...
Musculo-SkeletalSports & Therapeutic Massage
Sports & Therapeutic Massage
The benefits of massage have been recognised for many thousands of years. The earliest records date to China in 2700BC and massage was practised by many other ancient cultures including Indian, Egyptian, Greek & Roman. How does it work? In the 18th and 19th centuries massage became popular in Europe...
WellbeingSleep – the Impact of the Pandemic
Sleep – the Impact of the Pandemic
By Joanna Hogan, Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist for Anxiety, Depression and Insomnia. Our CBT for Insomnia specialist, Joanna Hogan MBABCP has a weekly clinic at Springbank. Joanna works in private practice helping clients with anxiety, depression, OCD, trauma and insomnia and she works the NHS London Sleep Unit with clients with sleep...
Musculo-SkeletalOsteopathy for Children
Osteopathy for Children
Tara Turgoose (Paediatric Osteopath) writes about treating Babies and young children. Many of our patients at Springbank Clinic are babies, young children and teenagers. Osteopathy has a variety of gentle techniques appropriate for helping the younger generation. Muscular tension in babies can present as favouring turning their heads one way...
UncategorisedPsycho-neuroimmunology (PNI)
Psycho-neuroimmunology (PNI)
Our Physiotherapist Angel Lopez is trained in Sports Physiotherapy and Clinical Psychoneuroimmunology (cPNI) He uses both scientific pathways to treat patients. What does PNI actually mean? Psychoneuroimmunology (PNI) is a holistic approach to treating patients. PNI looks at the patients’ diet, physical exercise, psychology, anatomy, etc. with the aim of boosting the...
UncategorisedAppointment Procedure during CV-19
Appointment Procedure during CV-19
Updated 15th May We are now able to offer Emergency / Urgent / In need appointments from Monday 11th May with Osteopaths, Physiotherapists and podiatrists (book online or telephone). Please see www.springbankclinic.co.uk and follow the online booking link to see available practitioners and the days they are working. Neuro Physiotherapists are also going...
Musculo-SkeletalJames West GB athlete interview
James West GB athlete interview
James West is a local athlete who has been selected for Great Britain last summer. He is a 1500m / 3000m runner who is on the cusp of making the Olympic team, he is one for who the years delay may well be beneficial. After attending Loughborough Uni, he has...
UncategorisedNeuro Physiotherapy Consultations
Neuro Physiotherapy Consultations
Jane Cast and Elissa Benson are delivering consultations with their clients via telephone and video techniques. Continuity of treatment for many of the patients that consult the Neuro Physiotherapists can be critical to rehabilitating after Neuro vascular incidents such as a stroke, TIA or Head trauma. Regaining mobility, strength and...
UncategorisedFurther Practitioners available Online
Further Practitioners available Online
Mark Pitcairn-Knowles (Osteopath) and Jay Jindal (Audiologist) are now available for online video appointments via the book online button on the website. Mark will be available between 10.30am and 12 noon each weekday morning for 15 minute consultation. The aim of these appointments will be to discuss any symptoms that...
Musculo-SkeletalIs the Covid19 infection your only concern during confinement?
Is the Covid19 infection your only concern during confinement?
As one of the professionals (Physiotherapist) at Springbank Clinic, what really concerns me is the fact that over 1.5 million people are obliged to stay at home for more than 22 hours per day, a situation which very few of us have experienced before, for any length of time. While many...