Osteopathy at our Central London Clinic

We have successfully treated thousands of patients since we started in 2001. During this time we have had the constant clinical consistency of two (now) Senior Osteopaths - Toby Borraidale and Harriet Johnson - who are now ably supported by Lee Harvey and Marc Dunn.

Our Approach

Our Code of Practice is to aim to solve the problem within three appointments. Having said that, our goal is not to provide a short term fix, but a long term solution to the problem so that you don't need us anymore beyond an occasional check up.

Our mission is to find a fully comprehensive and permanent solution to your problem. Initially that will of course involve assessment and manual therapy, but also Corrective Exercise. We want to empower you; you will initially take part in the process, but eventually you will take control of it. We provide you with the treatment, the know-how, the program and the support to achieve previously unknown levels of health and performance.

Our Osteopaths at Vauxhall Bridge Rd, Westminster SW1

Harriet Johnson, BSc(Hons) Osteopathy

Registered Osteopath, member of the British Osteopathic Association and the Osteopathic Sports Care Association. Graduated from the British School of Osteopathy in 2001. Practicing fitness instructor since 1994, also a qualified massage therapist.

Toby Borradaile, BSc(Hons) Osteopathy

Registered Osteopath and Sports Injury Specialist. Qualified in 2000. Has worked with top rugby clubs including national deaf rugby team; used to play semi professional rugby at London Wasps.

Lee Harvey, MSc Osteopathy

GOC registered, BOA member. Particularly interested in sports injuries; retrained as an osteopath following successful treatments for knee and ankle injuries he sustained playing football.

Marc Dunn, MSc Osteopathy

Already had eight years' experience treating clients with a range of problems from general aches and pains to complex sporting injuries prior to obtaining Masters Degree. Passionate about good posture, Marc incorporates deep tissue massage, lymphatic drainage, joint mobilisation and other techniques.

What is Osteopathy?

Osteopathy is a safe and natural approach to healthcare. Patients may be treated for health problems ranging from back pain to arthritis of the elderly. Osteopathy is an established, recognised system of diagnosis and treatment that places its main emphasis on the structural integrity of the body. It is distinctive in that it recognises that most of the pain and disability we suffer stems from abnormalities in the function of the body's structure as well as from damage caused to it by disease.

What do Osteopaths Do?

Osteopaths use their hands both to investigate the underlying cause of pain and to carry out treatment using a variety of manipulative techniques. These may include muscle and connective tissue stretching, rhythmic joint movements or high velocity thrust techniques to improve the range of movement of a joint. Gentle releasing techniques are often used when treating acute pain, children or elderly patients. Uniquely at Ambition, Osteopathy is often combined with our established Corrective Exercise Program to provide a fully comprehensive solution to the problem.

What Compaints can be treated using Osteopathy?

Related complaints treated by osteopaths:

• Lower back (with or without sciatica).
• Muscle and ligament injuries.
• Knee pain (including mal-tracking).
• Shoulder, elbow and wrist injuries.
• Foot and ankle complaints.
• Functional complaints.
• Reduced joint mobility (e.g. lower back stiffness)
• Mechanical limitations (e.g. frozen shoulder, arthritis).
• Postural problems at work
• Repetitive strain injuries
• Tennis elbow
• Jumper's knee
• Tendosynovitis and tendonitis