The Chertsey Osteopathic Clinic

Get the care you need, from professionals who are leaders in their fields.

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Why choose Chertsey Osteopathic Clinic?

Clean and accessible clinic

We thoroughly clean all equipment and surfaces after each patient in line with COVID 19 guidelines.

Registrations

Registered with all healthcare associations and major insurance providers.

Experience

Years of experience working with both amateur and professional athletes.

Clinicians

Both male and female practitioners that have been vaccinated against COVID 19

Contactless Payment

A range of contactless payments options available.

Referrals

We accept both solicitor and and insurance referrals

Our treatments

Soft Tissue Massage

Soft tissue massage is a specific type of massage which aids in relaxing muscles, increases blood circulation and lymph flow, improves the healing time of strained ligaments and muscular tissue, reduces the inflammation of joints and improves joint flexibility.
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Articulation

Articulation is used in most manual therapies, including osteopathy. It uses a low amplitude (short distance) and low to moderate velocity (speed) of movement to carry a dysfunctional joint through its full range of motion, with the therapeutic goal of increasing range of motion.
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Trigger Point Therapy

Trigger point therapy is one of many treatments Osteopath's can use to release trigger points. A trigger point is a small "knot" or inflamed tight ball, that forms within a fibre of a muscle. They can also cause referred pain, which is pain created in a separate area.
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Myofascial Release

Myofascial release is one type of massage that treats discomfort in skeletal muscles. It helps to improve circulation and stimulates stretch in muscular tissue.
Fascia is a very strong, very connected spider web, when one area of fascia gets injured, the effects can cause problems elsewhere.
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Ultrasound

Ultrasound is normally applied by the use of a small metal treatment head which emits a sound wave (something the patient cannot feel). This is moved continuously over the skin for approximately 3-5 mins. It causes a vibration and production of heat in the tissues. This aids healing in ligaments, tendons and scar tissue.
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Taping

Strapping and taping is often used by Osteopath's to relieve pain, improve joint stability, enhance athlete's confidence and prevent injury. It can be tailored to individual injuries, allow normal movement and correct posture.
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Dry Needling

Medical acupuncture can help to relieve pain by stimulating the brain and nervous system to produce pain-relieving chemicals, such as endorphins. This is thought to help promote the body's natural healing process, which can be essential in the treatment of painful musculoskeletal problems.
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Interferential

Interferential therapy is widely used by Osteopaths and Physiotherapists. It uses an electrical current to reduce swelling, relieve pain and stimulate healing. Interferential applies two different Interferential therapy is used for acute and chronic pain, muscle spasm or swelling due to ligament or muscular injuries.
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Manipulation

Manipulation or HVT (high velocity thrusts) are short, sharp movements to the spine, which normally produce a clicking noise. HVT is effective in increasing the range of movement within a locked spinal joint, thus reducing muscle spasm in the surrounding soft tissues, increasing blood flow and reducing the patient’s pain.
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Cranial Osteopathy

Cranial is a refined and gentle type of Osteopathic treatment. It encourages the release of stresses and tensions throughout the body and head and can be used to treat a wide range of conditions in new born babies right through to the elderly patient.
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Our Treatment Costs

First Consultation

£55

45 Mins to 1hr

During your first consultation, the osteopath will ask some questions about your medical history, ask you to perform some movements and diagnose your injury to determine your recommended treatment plan, with an estimate of how many sessions you will require.

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Follow Up Appointments

£45

30 Mins

Follow up treatments involve a re-assessment and re-examination of your injury. If required, the treatment will be adjusted and prescriptive exercises will be provided to compliment this.

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Sports Massage

£40

30 Mins

Sports massage can help to relieve pain, rehabilitate sports injuries, reduce inflammation and aid relaxation.

It can also help to improve poor posture caused by inactivity or simply help with sports injuries.

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Strapping/Taping

£5

5-10 Mins

Strapping and taping can help with pain, improve joint stability, enhance athlete's confidence, and prevention of injury.

It can be tailored individually for each patient and their need.

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The Chertsey Osteopathic Clinic and team

Established in 1989, Chertsey Osteopathic Clinic is run by Principal Osteopath Gemma Happe with support from Lisa Wigglesworth and Ben Holland. Having all trained at the London School of Osteopathy for five years and graduating with a BSc (Hons) Ost, we are able to offer an accurate diagnosis and treatment to your problem.

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What our patients say

"Gemma and the team at Chertsey Osteopaths provide an extremely valuable service to my patients in the management of pain. Very often, Gemma’s osteopathic interventions has precluded the necessity for a more invasive approach in pain management; however, when it has been necessary to treat a patient with injection therapy, Gemma and the team’s input following treatment from me, provides a long term resolution to their pain problem”

Dr Andy King FRCA FFPMRCA
Consultant in Pain Management

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I have been visiting Chertsey Osteopath for 8 years on and off. I can not fault the professionalism of Gemma, Lisa and Ben. I have had recurrent back problems since a teenager. They are always friend and compassionate. Provide excellent advice and after care advice and are always available outside appointments for further advice. Highly recommend.

Megan Greishaber

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I’ve been seeing the team at Chertsey Osteo on & off for nearly 10 years. They’re friendly, highly professional, and have got me back on my feet more times than I can remember (sports injuries & general clumsiness). They are the only people I trust with my back. I wholeheartedly recommend them.

Richard Vines

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Lisa helped me walk again after my body struggled to cope with the effects of child birth and carrying a baby around! I can't recommend her enough!!

Angela Newton

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"I have been a patient of Gemma’s since the start of 2015. When I first saw her, I was suffering from severe rigidity predominantly in my lower back and often found it very hard to stand up. I had been recommended to her by my pain management specialist, but did not know what to expect. I had seen a number of physiotherapists but never an osteopath. Unlike the physiotherapists I had seen, Gemma uses hands-on massage/manipulation in every session. She gave me a small number of simple but effective home exercises rather than pages and pages of unrealistic ones. Her use of ultrasound on my back has also been hugely beneficial. Now, with a structured gym and home exercise regime, I am progressing very well. Another difference that Gemma makes is with her customer service skills. She always offers to write referrals and has been in contact with my gym instructor to make sure I am doing the right things. She always makes time for her patients. I am really glad I found Gemma and I would happily recommend her to anyone with back problems."

MR Milne

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"I have been a patient of Gemma’s since the start of 2015. When I first saw her, I was suffering from severe rigidity predominantly in my lower back and often found it very hard to stand up. I had been recommended to her by my pain management specialist, but did not know what to expect. I had seen a number of physiotherapists but never an osteopath. Unlike the physiotherapists I had seen, Gemma uses hands-on massage/manipulation in every session. She gave me a small number of simple but effective home exercises rather than pages and pages of unrealistic ones. Her use of ultrasound on my back has also been hugely beneficial. Now, with a structured gym and home exercise regime, I am progressing very well. Another difference that Gemma makes is with her customer service skills. She always offers to write referrals and has been in contact with my gym instructor to make sure I am doing the right things. She always makes time for her patients. I am really glad I found Gemma and I would happily recommend her to anyone with back problems."

Roddy Warriner

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"Gemma is an amazing osteopath. I have been a patient for many years owing to a bulging disc in my lumber spine, which causes me problems from time to time. The treatment Gemma gives me is excellent and I feel extremely well looked after. Gemma knows every detail of my spine and I trust her completely, which is so important when receiving treatment, whilst she does the necessary work to fix me. Not only is the treatment she provides always of the highest standard, Gemma also understands exactly how having a back problem such as mine can make me feel and is kind, sensitive and supportive. Following treatment sessions, Gemma gives excellent advice for recovery and pain relief. I would highly recommend Gemma to any of my family, friends & colleagues. Thank you Gemma for your constant support"

Anne Bland

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"I've been a customer of Gemma's for several years, I have a high impact job and take part in an intensive sport, 6 days a week which stresses and often pushes my body to the limit. I often pick up injuries and Gemma is always my first point of call, she has a great knowledge of the human body and I always come away feeling better and satisfied I am on the way to healing. I highly recommend Gemma and often have done in the past to other colleagues and friends"

Stephen Dennett

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"Following a rugby tour to Krakow, I returned to England with a sore Achilles tendon and calf muscle. On speaking to friends, I was recommended to Gemma, as I needed to be fit for a skiing holiday. On the first visit, she diagnosed the problem, strapped up the leg to prevent me for causing any further damage, and then gave me a series of exercises and cold pack to apply to my leg each day. After several other visits the leg improving each time to the treatment, I was fully fit to enjoy my skiing trip. I have recommended Gemma to all my friends and colleagues as she is so professional and friendly, which puts one at ease."

Jon Toes

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"I have received treatment on my back from the clinic for several years. Gemma (my osteopath) & her two colleagues are always professional, friendly & give good advice & follow up care. They will also fit me in for treatment if it becomes urgent. I just wanted to say a very big thank you."

Barbara Jones

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A big thank you to Ben, my neck and back are so much better. Would recommend without a second thought.

Cheryl Stubbs

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"I came to you with an injury to my lower back, that affected my hip. It gradually had got to the state that I had to not only give up all sport, but it was also starting affecting work and home life. I had treatment with other practitioners before & I had even had an MRI scan prior to seeing you, where surgery or injections were discussed as a solution. Once visiting yourself, and having a course of treatment, I am now able to spend almost every day pain free, but also playing my sports again, at the tender age of 43. The remedial work you have given me to take away, to strengthen my back etc. has been of great benefit. Thank you for all your help, I do not tend to write these sort of letters, however I am most grateful in you enabling me to get back to being able to not only do what I enjoy, but also being able to run and play TAG with my daughter again (who still beats me ), with no pain."

Peter Vince

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"Having run two London marathons and spent decades playing netball, Gemma has always managed to put me back together ready for my next adventure. She offers friendly, professional advice with a smile."

Claire Wrigley

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"We have been treated for many years at Chertsey Osteopath Clinic. The treatment we have received from Gemma and Ben has been first class and has cured many a backache and other ailments and generally kept us in good health! It is nice to go to a clinic with such helpful and friendly staff - we will no doubt continue to be treated there for many years to come."

Nici and Neil Griffiths

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"Gemma, Ben and Lisa have between them helped me recover from a back injury by providing me with excellent treatment, clear explanations of diagnosis, and simple yet effective exercises. Thanks to them, I am much more aware of my body and what I need to do to keep my back in good shape going forward. They are a great team and I don't know where I would be without their support."

Stuart Wittke

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"After suffering persistent sciatic pain, I was diagnosed with a bulging disc. I was recommended to Chertsey Osteopathic Clinic and made an appointment with Gemma. Only after looking at my scan and making a thorough diagnosis did Gemma start to treat me with ultra sound, manipulation and massage. I am pleased to say I am feeling much better and have since recommended the clinic to friends. I have been most impressed with Gemma, she is extremely caring and very professional"

Andy Hamilton

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"Following months of discomfort, anxiety and worry I had explored many avenues of treatment. My neck and shoulder had become such a discomfort to me, it was effecting me every day. I eventually saw Ben who immediately came to a diagnosis. After just three sessions, I could not believe the difference it had made and had almost forgotten what it felt like to feel normal. I now see him on an occasional basis, to maintain the fantastic work he has done."

Corinna Bingham

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"I began running in early 2011 and shortly afterwards I secured a place running for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation charity at the 2012 London Marathon. Everything was going well until early 2012 when I pushed myself too hard and covered too many miles. My left foot and shin swelled up and despite resting it for a while, I could not get over the injury. With marathon day closing in, I was referred to Gemma Happe by a work colleague. She quickly identified the problem and pretty much cured it overnight. I was able to return to running soon after although I then developed a series of further problems as my mileage and intensity increased but Gemma was able to deal with each problem in turn and come marathon day I was well prepared. I ran the marathon with no injury problems and was able to represent JDRF with pride. I would never have even been at the start line let alone the finish line without Gemma’s treatment"

Andrew Marsham

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"I started seeing Gemma in 2010 with lower back problems in the build-up to The London Marathon where she was quick to identify the problem and resolve the issues in time to get me through the marathon. I have been seeing her since then with various issues such as torn hamstrings, further lower back issues and also with my rehabilitation post-surgery to my foot. Having seen a number of health professionals over the past 10 years whilst I’ve been running, I’ve found it hard to find someone that I can really trust and who is not anti-sports, but instead works with me to achieve my sporting goals even if it does mean some rest in order to achieve this. I may not like what I’m being told at the time due to always wanting to run no matter what. However, I know that I can trust Gemma to be making the right decisions for the correct reasons and not just telling me to rest for the sake of it. Gemma always goes the extra mile to help out wherever it’s possible, I would highly recommend her to anyone. Words cannot say how grateful I am for the help that she has provided over the years. I have now run a further 2 marathons and look forwards to work with her in 2013 as I train for the Brighton Marathon. Gemma is now included as part of my marathon training plan so that she can help identify problems before they occur meaning that I can train better and hopefully run a faster marathon"

Darren Wood

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"Upon awakening one morning last month, I was alarmed to find that I could not lift my head from my pillow without excruciating pain. Being a mum of two and a massage lecturer I often have problems in my shoulders but had never experienced anything like this before. I was almost unable to walk, felt nauseous and could not even attempt to drive. I sought treatment from Gemma the same day who instantly assessed and diagnosed my problem. Gemma provided me with the upmost care and attention in the treatment room and followed this up with precise aftercare, she understood my personal frustration of not being able to function even when performing the most simple daily tasks and advised me how I could alleviate symptoms throughout the day. Not only this but after just two treatments and following my aftercare I began to regain mobility and was pain free. I fully intend to visit Gemma monthly and cannot recommend her highly enough."

Faye Lindsay

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"Gemma is a highly qualified professional providing an excellent service in musculoskeletal rehabilitation"

Vish Prasad, Spinal Consultant at The Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust.

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"Being a body builder I'm prone to getting little injuries that hinder my training. I have used Gemma a few times to help me get back on track. I have also had times during competition season when I have needed her at short notice and she has always accommodated me. I highly recommend her"

Ali Stewart - Personal Trainer

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"Just awesome"

James Morris - Personal trainer

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Very professional service at a top class standard. I arrived with recurring ankle ligament issues that I couldn't shake, two sessions with Gemma and I was kicking a ball again. Very friendly and informative, and I would recommend this clinic to anyone in a heartbeat. 10/10

Josh, Football Coach at Juventus Academy

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I have just had a consultation and treatment with Gemma Happe at Chertsey Osteopathic Clinic. I was totally put at ease and welcomed the expertise, advice and the reassurance she provided. I have even had follow up emails before my next meeting.

Roger Coleman

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have visited Chertsey osteopath clinic for a number of years. I have always found everyone to be professional and friendly. I have recommended them many times to friends and family. Recently I have taken my daughter when she was a newborn for baby cranial massage. I thoroughly recommend this osteopath clinic.

Shelley Holwes

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