Hi, I’m Andy
I’m an experienced Osteopath with 20 years in practice. A former marine engineer who later graduated from the European School of Osteopathy. I swapped the mechanics of ships for bodies! I practise at Leaf Health on Bancroft in Hitchin, Hertfordshire and I’m also a tutor and lecturer.
Osteopathy is a system of medicine founded by A T Still in the 1870s.
It pays credit to the natural ability of the body to heal itself and uses gentle, subtle movements and techniques to release impingements to this process.
What to expect on your first visit
WHAT CAN OSTEOPATHY TREAT?
Osteopaths can treat a variety of conditions - we don’t just do backs! Osteopaths are Allied Health Professionals, able to diagnose and treat a number of conditions, especially but not solely those concerning the musculoskeletal system. With a highly developed sense of touch, osteopaths use a variety of gentle techniques to influence the appropriate tissues in order to restore better health.
WHAT WILL I FEEL?
The movements are usually natural and are rarely uncomfortable but, if at any point you are not comfortable, tell the osteopath so an alternative technique or approach can be used.
DO YOU TREAT JUST ONE AREA OR THE WHOLE BODY?
You may find that the osteopath starts the treatment in a different location to the pain you came in with. This is because osteopaths look at the whole body to determine what needs doing and will address the cause of the symptoms, not just deal with the symptoms directly.
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WHAT HIS LOYAL CLIENTS SAY
Andy was very conscious of ensuring I felt comfortable, and he made a real effort to explain issues and treatment in a simple, easy to understand way. I really like his holistic approach in considering both physical and emotional ailments.
MICHELLE CROW
Andy is seriously amazing! He is super knowledgeable, tackling the root causes of all of my issues. I leave every session feeling physically better and also well informed on what the root cause is - I can’t recommend him highly enough!!
TIM GRAY
I’m 75 with osteoporosis and arthritis. I was nervous about seeing an osteopath again but Andy is brilliant. He uses techniques that don’t cause any damage or discomfort. I can now lead a much more active life with far less discomfort.
MAGGIE ANDERSON
