Welcome

This long established Wirral osteopathic practice was established by Wirral osteopath Margaret Lavender. It was originally in Irby, but has moved to Thingwall in latter years and is also attended by another Wirral osteopath - Andrew Woodhouse.

Osteopathic services provided:

• General ('normal' / structural) osteopathy

• Cranial (or cranio sacral) osteopathy

• Visceral (internal organs) osteopathy

Whilst the Practice is primarily an osteopathic practice we now, also provide;

• Traditional Chinese Medical (TCM) Acupuncture

• Western (medical/ 'dry needling') acupuncture (used only with osteopathic treatment)

• NAET Treatment (Nambudripad's Allergy Elimination Techniques)

• Reflexology

• Aromatherapy Massage

• Swedish Massage

• Indian Head Massage

In these few pages we hope to provide some background information on osteopathy, acupuncture & reflexology. We feel that the more people know about these holistic approaches to health, then the more people are likely to be helped by them.

Our intention is to demystify these treatment approaches and dispel some of the myths associated with them. Perhaps, most importantly, it will provide the information for you to make an informed decision on whether they are for you!

Now with Traditional Chinese Medical Acupuncture, Aromatherapy Massage, Swedish Massage, Indian Head Massage & Reflexology

We welcome eminent TCM acupuncturist Kate Anderson, that also tutors & lectures medical students at Liverpool University - more details as soon as I get them.

At the moment most of the information here is about osteopathy, but I will be updating as soon as I get more information.

Introduction to Osteopathy

Although we are best known for treating neck & back problems and yes spinal problems are the mainstay of most osteopathic practices, but most will be surprised by the range of problems that we may well be able to help with. See A-Z for more on this.

I should point out that since the Osteopath's Act '93 osteopaths are Primary Health Care Practitioners. That means that we are educated to and on a par with doctors & dentists.

This means that;

• Osteopathy is recognised as a discrete discipline by the British Medical Association.

• We asses & diagnose according to osteopathic principles, although any tests you may have had or medication you are taking will be important information for your care.

• You don't need to be referred by your doctor.

• If you would be better helped by orthodox medicine we will advise on this.

• Your doctor shouldn't 'officially' disapprove of osteopathic treatment. There seems to be the general belief that we only treat back & neck problems, and if you have a condition, such as, osteoporosis, then you shouldn't have osteopathy. Although, this is not true - you need to tell us if you have any such condition.

• In some areas you can be referred for osteopathic treatment on the NHS, check with your GP.

• All osteopaths should be registered with the General Osteopathic Council, as a legal requirement to practice.

• It is currently being debated whether we should be called doctor & whether we should be given prescribing rights.

We hope you find something here of interest.

Call back soon & find out more!