Mike is an osteopath registered with the General Osteopathic Council (GOsC), having graduated with an Integrated Master’s degree in Osteopathy with Distinction from Health Sciences University (formerly the University College of Osteopathy). He also holds a BSc (Hons) in Sports Science and a BTEC Level 5 Diploma in Sports Massage and Remedial Soft Tissue Therapy from the London School of Sports Massage (LSSM), and is a member of the Institute of Sports and Remedial Massage.
Before becoming an osteopath, Mike worked as an Exercise Physiologist in private health and fitness clubs before completing a full career in the Metropolitan Police Service, retiring at the rank of Detective Superintendent. Working with people from all walks of life, often during challenging circumstances, helped him develop strong communication, empathy and problem-solving skills that continue to underpin his patient-centred approach to care.
Mike believes that understanding the person behind the symptoms is central to effective osteopathic care. He takes time to listen, explore how symptoms may have developed and consider the wider factors that could be contributing to them. Whether pain has arisen suddenly through sport, injury or lifting, or developed gradually through everyday activities, work or repeated movements, he seeks to understand each patient’s individual circumstances, lifestyle and movement patterns to help guide his assessment and treatment.
His osteopathic training provided experience with a broad range of patients and musculoskeletal conditions, including clinical placements at the Royal Free Hospital working with people with more complex health needs. These experiences reinforced his appreciation of how pain and physical difficulties can affect different aspects of people’s lives and the importance of adapting care to each individual.
Mike combines hands-on osteopathic treatment with tailored exercises, practical advice and guidance. He believes recovery is a collaborative process, where helping patients understand their symptoms and the steps they can take themselves is just as important as the treatment they receive. His aim is not simply to help relieve discomfort, but to support patients in building confidence, improving movement and returning to the activities that matter to them.
With a sporting background in martial arts, distance running, triathlon and racket sports, Mike understands the frustration of being unable to remain active or do the things we enjoy. Outside of work, he enjoys running, gardening, travelling to explore scenic and architecturally interesting places, and spending time with his family. He has lived locally for over 25 years.