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-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-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-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-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-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...
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...