As a medical doctor I have had years of experience in hospital medicine and general practice. Along the way I also trained in homeopathy and I have been a registered osteopath for 20 years too; and I hold a Diploma in Musculoskeletal Medicine.
People come to see me with every kind of problem; often it's because of pain, stress or fatigue. And, because I’m interested in whole person healthcare, I use a whole range of approaches in my work – conventional medicines, joint injections and acupuncture, as well as nutrition, self-hypnosis and simple yoga-based exercise – even homeopathy occasionally. But whatever the problem or the treatment we decide together, my aim is to work with you to reduce stress, explore how you can make a difference, and improve your wellbeing.
As a doctor I can call on all the usual tests and investigations when we need to - blood tests, X-rays and scans - as well as specialist nutritional testing. If I see someone who hasn’t been referred by a GP, I will (with your permission) let your GP or specialist know about the treatment plan, and keep them informed.
Conditions treated
Pain, back pain, back ache, low back pain, joint pain, shoulder pain, frozen shoulder, stress, fatigue, poor well being, wellbeing, well-being, fibromyalgia, FMS, FMG, sleep disturbance, insomnia, ME, CFS, tired all the time, anxiety, PMS, IBS, premenstrual syndrome, migraine, headache, tension, whiplash, PTSD, trauma, breathing pattern disorder, hyperventilation, long term health problems, chronic pain.
Therapies
Osteopathy, medical doctor, homeopathy, homeopathic medicine, medical acupuncture, electro-acupuncture, auricular acupuncture, mind-body medicine, relaxation, self-hypnosis, breathwork, diet, cranial osteopath, somatic experiencing, trigger point therapy.
Books
The Encyclopaedia of Complementary Medicine. Dorling Kindersley. London ISBN 0 7513 1207 X
1998
Total Health. Marshall Editions London. ISBN 1084028-090-5
2000 The complete guide to integrated medicine. Dorling Kindersley. ISBN 0 7513 0602 9
2001
Understanding the placebo response in complementary medicine (ed) Harcourt Brace Edinburgh ISBN 0443060312
2001
Integrating Complementary Therapies: a practical guide for primary care. Harcourt Brace.
New Medicine. Dorling Kindersley. London
Chapters
1994 Sharing responsibility for patient care: doctors and complementary practitioners.
