CRANIAL OSTEOPATHY IN STREATHAM, LONDON
• Master’s Level Osteopathic Practitioners
• A more gentle form of osteopathy
• Suitable for all ages, including children and newborns
Our Master’s Level Osteopaths, Philip Rossiter and Romain Mallett give cranial Osteopathy at the Leigham Practice throughout the week.
What is Cranial Osteopathy?
Many people assume that cranial osteopathy is a form of osteopathy that is only applied to the head, but it can be applied throughout the body. Often described as a delicate form of osteopathy, gentle pressures, movements and manipulations releases stresses and strains throughout the body. The subtle nature of cranial osteopathy techniques makes this form of treatment particularly suitable for all the family.
Who should consider Cranial Osteopathy?
Cranial Osteopathy takes a holistic approach and can be used by those seeking a non-invasive and very gentle approach. Young children and babies can benefit, with mothers attending because of a range of concerns, and cranial osteopathy has become hugely popular and highly praised by parents for the improvements they have seen with a wide variety of problems.
What happens in a session?
The session takes approximately one hour and begins, like most medical assessments, with a detailed history and talking about the reasons that caused you to attend. If treatment is for a baby or child, you will be asked details about events during pregnancy, the birth and how the baby developed postnatally, as this is important to gather information and establish a good understanding of things that may have contributed to the present situation.
During the session, the subtle rhythmical shape changes present in the skull will be assessed and we may apply gentle pressures to gradually release tension. Patients may feel sensations of pressure or warmth, either under the hands of your cranial osteopath or elsewhere in their body.
Patients often feel any tensions are gradually released with a sense of deep relaxation. People have described sensations such as feeling ‘floaty’. You may experience feelings of released tension and relaxation elsewhere during treatment.
What happens after the session?
After your assessment, your therapist will explain the nature of your problems, talk about what they feel they can do to help and explain what they feel they require achieving a successful outcome. They will explain whether your treatment will be a one-off, or whether further treatment will help.
Do I need Osteopathy or Cranial Osteopathy?
Most people make a Cranial Osteopathy appointment after researching the type of treatment this involves, or have had cranial osteopathy previously, or recommended by a friend. If you are at all unsure, just contact us and we will ask one of the team to let you know which appointment type would be most helpful for your situation.
From what age can you give cranial osteopathy?
Philip treats children as young as six years old, while Romain treats babies from six weeks old.
Do I need a referral?
No. We are a private clinic and do not need any referral from medical or healthcare professionals. You should bring as much information relating to the problem when you attend, and if our team need further information, they will always discuss this with you to make sure you are happy for us to contact other professionals involved in your care.
