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The Musculoskeletal, Physiotherapy and Osteopathy Clinic at
The Awareness Centre

About the Clinic

The Awareness Centre Musculoskeletal Clinic combines a multidisciplinary approach to many chronic muscular and joint disorders. 

With practitioners onsite every day we are able to provide a complimentary range of therapies and treatments to deal with problems such as overuse injuries, tension and stress aches and pains, shoulder and neck pain, arthritis, back pain and headaches.

For specific clinic times please contact our receptionist on 020 8673 4545 or by email info@theawarenesscentre.com. Some practitioners provide home visits.

For further information please click the relevant link below:

Osteopathy

This is a therapy that aims to pinpoint and treat any problem that is of a mechanical nature. Problems that prevent the body from working correctly or that create pain can be caused by an injury or stress. This can result in what is known as a tension headache since the stress experienced causes a contraction in muscles.

In osteopathy, it is believed that if the basic framework of the body is undamaged, then all physical activities can be accomplished efficiently and without causing any problems. The majority of disorders are of the spine resulting in pain in the lower back and neck. Manipulation techniques are used on joints as well as massage to free tension. Can be used to relieve chronic or minor problems:

• Joint pain
  
• Muscular strains and pulls
  
• Upper and lower back pains
  
• Repetitive strain injury
  
• Mobility problems
  
• Sports injuries
  
• Sports training enhancements
  
• Skeletal developments in children

Practitioners:

Jo Bowyer

 

 

 

 

Fee:
£50 for 30 mins

About the Practitioner:

Jo Bowyer is a generalist Chartered Physiotherapist and Registered Osteopath who has a particular interest in 'chronic and difficult to manage' cases.

She has been involved in the management and treatment of world class sports people and other performers for over 25 years, in the UK and abroad. She spent 9 years working in the NHS in Westminster, Kensington and Chelsea and then at Bedford General Hospital on medical and care of the elderly wards, where she developed an interest in the treatment of chest conditions, stroke and the effects of aging and wear and tear on the musculoskeletal system.

She spent a further 6 years as Deputy Superintendent Physiotherapist at the Lister Hospital in Chelsea, where she managed the Outpatients and Sports Injury Clinic. For the past 17 years she has been in private practice in Clapham and Bedford.

Osteopathy - Cranial

For further information please contact Jo Bowyer direct:  07850 258 893

Practitioner:

Jo Bowyer

 

 

Fee:
£50 for 30 mins

About the Practitioner:

Jo Bowyer is a generalist Chartered Physiotherapist and Registered Osteopath who has a particular interest in 'chronic and difficult to manage' cases.

She has been involved in the management and treatment of world class sports people and other performers for over 25 years, in the UK and abroad. She spent 9 years working in the NHS in Westminster, Kensington and Chelsea and then at Bedford General Hospital on medical and care of the elderly wards, where she developed an interest in the treatment of chest conditions, stroke and the effects of aging and wear and tear on the musculoskeletal system.

She spent a further 6 years as Deputy Superintendent Physiotherapist at the Lister Hospital in Chelsea, where she managed the Outpatients and Sports Injury Clinic. For the past 17 years she has been in private practice in Clapham and Bedford.

 

Chartered Physiotherapy

Chartered Physiotherapy has its core, a science based understanding of different body systems.  Professional practitioners apply proven, effective techniques such as manual and soft tissue therapy, exercise and joint manipulation to alleviate pain, imbalance or dysfunction.

Expert physiotherapy goes beyond your immediate problem, creating optimal function and fitness. A personalised prescription to promote total body health, physiotherapy can make a big difference to you and your quality of life.

Common challenges to health and well-being, helped by Chartered Physiotherapy include:

• Back, joint or muscular pain
• Injury, recovery from surgery, or illness
• Degenerative conditions such as arthritis
• Managing conditions which require lifestyle changes, including obesity or stress related problems
• Low energy levels, feeling ‘out of shape’, or desire to improve health and fitness.

Practitioners:

Jo Bowyer

Fee:
£50 for 30 mins

About the Practitioner:

Jo Bowyer is a generalist Chartered Physiotherapist and Registered Osteopath who has a particular interest in 'chronic and difficult to manage' cases.

She has been involved in the management and treatment of world class sports people and other performers for over 25 years, in the Uk and abroad. She spent 9 years working in the NHS in Westminster, Kensington and Chelsea and then at Bedford General Hospital on medical and care of the elderly wards, where she developed an interest in the treatment of chest conditions, stroke and the effects of aging and wear and tear on the musculoskeletal system.

She spent a further 6 years as Deputy Superintendent Physiotherapist at the Lister Hospital in Chelsea, where she managed the Outpatients and Sports Injury Clinic. For the past 17 years she has been in private practice in Clapham and Bedford.

Sports Massage Therapy

A bodywork therapy employing massage and manipulation in a targeted manner to muscle groups, ligaments and tendons to relieve pain and tension and provide remedial treatment for injury, imbalance and strain. It is suitable for all levels of fitness and lifestyle from the computer operator with chronic back pain to the professional athlete wishing to improve technique. Improvements in posture, tone, endurance and flexibility, circulation and respiration are often the result. Many clients experience a better general outlook, sleep pattern and stress management.

It involves postural analysis and re-alignment, Deep tissue massage and Acupressure, Cryo and thermo techniques. Prevention, exercise and training advice are also used to rehabilitate and avoid the emergence or reoccurrence of injuries or conditions. The addition of Aromatherapy Essential Oils enhances the relaxant, de-tox, toning and anti-inflammatory aspects of treatment.

Conditions which respond well to treatment include:

• Muscular/Skeletal tension resulting in aches and pains
• Sports and Occupational Injuries
• Frozen shoulder/RSI/Recurring or Overuse injuries
• Whiplash/trauma injuries
• Sprains/Strains
• Arthritis
• Chronic fatigue/M.E/poor motivation/Depression
• Support as part of a weight loss/convalescence/fitness or training
  programme

Practitioners:

Didi Cooper

Adam Mullock

Mark Webster

Fee:
£50 - £60 for 60 minutes

About the Practitioner:

Didi Cooper

Didi Cooper has completed over 8 years of training during her 12 years of practice, resulting in a well informed, 'unique multidisciplinary approach'. Her Sports training was completed with an LSSM tutor. She practices Yoga & incorporates Thai Yoga Stretches, Tui Na, Trigger Point theory, Anatomy Trains theory, NST Bowen, Emmet & Cranio-Sacral techniques amongst other more traditional approaches in her Sports work. She keeps abreast of developments in her field with regular seminars and professional development courses with her registered body.

She has successfully treated & supported conditions ranging from Sciatic & back pain, nerve impingement to trauma, often providing the solution for a diverse client base, of various levels of activity, fitness and ability, who have done the rounds and been unable to find respite anywhere else. She is also often the therapist of choice for other therapists. She treats privately at 4 South London clinics and regularly provides outreach work amongst carers, M.S. & disabled clients.

She has developed a particular interest in muscle imbalances & body mind issues and has a whole body approach to Injuries and conditions often finding that the origin may be located elsewhere than the site of pain or dysfunction.

Adam Mullock, RMT

Adam is a Registered Massage Therapist trained at the West Coast School of Massage Therapy in Vancouver Canada.  The 3000 hour course gave him the confidence and skills he needed  to needed to become a confident and powerful therapist that has a sense of whats going on in the body.  For the past two years Adam ran a successful practice working out of a clinic called Total Therapy. The success of my practice in Canada was a result of my ability to build up and maintain a positive relationship with my clients and coworkers. 

 Adam plays football, golf, squash, and back home in Canada he loves to play Ice hockey.  Sports is one of his passions and he can relate to injuries and muscles tightness due to an active lifestyle.  Being able to relate to this pain allows him to be able to locate, treat, and sooth sports injuries away.

Adam has recently moved to London and is excited to bring his skills and attitude to you.  Adam's experience and specialties consists of Deep Tissue, Relaxation, Swedish and Sports massage, Myo Fascial, Manual Lymph Drainage, Cranial Sacral, Pregnancy and Infant Massage.  Adam has worked with patients ranging from whiplash and car accident injuries, to MS and cerbral palsy.

Mark Webster

Mark Webster has completed 6 years of training during his 8 years of practice, resulting in a well informed, 'unique multidisciplinary approach’. He studied sports massage with the founder of LSSM, Mel Cash, at University of Westminster. He has also trained for 16 years in martial arts and weight training and understands how important it is while training to take care of your body with massage.

He has also completed several courses at Westminster in bodywork and one of those courses was Patterns of Dysfunction. Teachers on this course were Mark Gray who has an MA in therapeutic Bodywork, and the course leaders Chris Salvary and Justin Haroun. 

Mark has successfully treated and supported conditions ranging from sciatic and back pain, trapped nerves; sciatica to trauma, which often provides a solution to a diverse client group who psychically train at different fitness levels. At times clients need respite from their training and sports massage can often support the body during this time.

Mark has developed a particular interest in muscle imbalances using techniques called active isolated stretching and miyo facial release.  This can help long term back pain.  He looks at the whole body and posture to see where the muscle imbalances are.  His clients range from tri athletes, marathon runners and weight lifters. Mark works privately at four South London Clinics.

Disclaimer: Please note that all types and forms of complementary therapies are not intended to replace allopathic and conventional medical treatment and care. Nor are they intended to replace proper diagnoses and treatment by a qualified medical practitioner. Complementary therapies are intended to work side by side with conventional treatment. Also, the therapist cannot guarantee specific results. The therapist may give information or guidance that could bring about positive change and such information or guidance is given for the client to consider. Although the therapist will be as supportive and helpful as possible in all decision making and change processes, any resulting choices and changes made by the client do remain the personal and legal responsibility of the client. Thank you.