Rant:  There is little or no jargon on my website. I do not use 'ragbag' terminology such as Myo-fascial pain syndrome', Fibromyalgia, 'Old age' or the many other 'pseudo-medical' terms which merely serve to confound and mislead patients into thinking that just because a doctor has given their condition a name that they should be satisfied. My work consists of educating and getting people better using my hands-on expertise.

Personally, I don't consider it to be a valid occupation to be paid good money simply to give a patient a dubiously effective drug for a dubiously diagnosed disorder or to send them to a therapist whose sole purpose seems to be filling in forms and not even touching the poor suffering patient. Nor do I consider it valid that just because a doctor can't diagnose a problem that they then conclude that the condition is psycho-somatic rather than admitting that they just haven't got a clue.

I am appalled by the apparent lack of ability in the current medical profession to diagnose even emergency problems such as cancer and gall-bladder infections to name just a few cases that I have seen ignored and neglected by a medical profession whose main task seems to be to dismiss patients in trouble. This must cost the NHS dearly, but, of course the Medics can hide behind their shield of non-accountability and the patients are none the wiser until it is often too late. End of rant.

For over 30 years I have been in practice treating the everyday problems that our bodies suffer from. I qualified from the European School of Osteopathy, Maidstone, Kent in 1980 after which I immediately began my professional career working alongside my Father who had been an Osteopath since 1960. I have been in practice since 1980 treating the everyday injuries that we are all prone to. In 2001, I chose to broaden my range of techniques and became a Physical Therapist.

• Case history taking.
• Visual assessment of symmetry of the body.
• Physical assessment of muscle tone and general mobility.
• Thorough palpatory examination of painful areas.
• Massage of shoulders, ribcage, low back, legs, arms.
• Myo-articulation of muscles of forearms and hands.
• Stretching of the long muscles using long lever methods.
• General articulation of the appropriate areas.
• Specific articulation of joints most in need.
• Manipulation of joints where absolutely necessary.
• Cranial manipulation where the cranium is distorted, traumatised or 'tight'.
• Advice on posture, ergonomics.
• Tailored exercises for strength and stretching.

• Accurate diagnosis. I take into account the interplay of a variety of physical and physiological factors which could be contributing to the problem.
• The sort of treatment that I provide cannot usually be found through the NHS or, indeed in the private sector. This is by virtue of 30 years experience in this field.
• Treatment is non-invasive and drug free.
• Treatment is safe and sensitively applied.
• I have treated over 25,000 individuals.
• I am thoroughly familiar with the treatment of back problems,
  shoulder pain, neck pain, RSI and many other conditions.
• I have given over 80,000 treatments over 30 years in practice.
• You can be assured of a thorough, warm, understanding
  and effective approach when you consult me for help.
• My fees are reasonable, costing £80 for the first one hour consultation and £60 for subsequent sessions, usually 45 minutes. Concessionary rates are available for the low paid, students and OAP's.

My treatment methods include deep massage of muscles and connective tissues. I also use manipulation and stretching of joints through precise passive stretching techniques. This reduces muscle spasm, increases mobility and creates a hetitlehier state in which damaged tissues can heal more efficiently.

My methods are tailored to take into account the differences between each persons’ condition and sensitivity. I have developed a specialised techniques (Myo-articulation) which reverses deep tension patterns swiftly. When applied to the forearm muscles, for example, in cases of RSI and hand/elbow injuries, it is very effective. I have also developed specialised techniques (ECT) to relieve pressure on the central nervous system and undo 'fixations' between the skull bones which can result from direct head trauma and distortions of growth.

I run two back pain and RSI clinics, one in Holborn, Central London WC1, and the other in Maidenhead, Berkshire. See maps.

On Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays in Maidenhead. On Tuesdays and Thursdays in Holborn, London WC1. See maps.