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• Fellow of the Sutherland Cranial College of Osteopathy

David is a Fellow of the Sutherland Cranial College of Osteopathy (FSCCO) a member of the Sutherland Society also the London School of Sports Massage (LSSM), in addition a member of the London Osteopathic Society (LOS) David is a fully registered Osteopath with a special interest in Sports specific Injuries, Cranial Osteopathy and the treatment of babies, children and adults. He is also a fully qualified Fitness and exercise consultant, having spent most of the 1980's working as a personal trainer with high level athletes, and those just wishing to get fit and healthy. David began manual therapy, strength training and rehabilitation work in 1986, adding to his abilities by learning Sports massage with the prestigious London School of Sports Massage (LSSM). Training with the American Olympic team Physiotherapist and Sports Masseurs helped develop a unique philosophy towards muscle balance, quality of muscle-joint function approach to therapy. Not content to stand still David went on to study for a BSc honours degree, full time in Osteopathy at the British School of Osteopathy (BSO). For 16 years in- depth study and practice of Cranial Osteopathy has brought a deeper understanding of the body's unique ability to use it's inherent capacity to repair and regenerate when given a helping hand. David now combines a all his experience in a unique approach to injuries. Over the last sixteen years David has continued studying Cranial Osteopathy with the Sutherland College of Cranial Osteopathy. As a Fellow of the Society (FSCCO). This ongoing study works extremely well with babies children and adults who have deep seated issues, long term sinus problems. And as a fellow Migraineura very specific and personal approach to Headaches and Migraines, Post Meningitis stress, ear, immune system and long held trauma complaints. Prevention of problems whilst addressing existing complaints is the key to David's approach. A keen fitness enthusiast for many years (Weight lifting, Rugby Prop-Forward, Hill running and Cross Country Walking), at 63 years of age He can still be seen in the Health clubs, running and weight training twice weekly, running around Wandsworth and Clapham Commons or Richmond park for between 1-2 hours. Occasionally moving much more slowly practicing Tai Chi Short Form or Qi Gong exercises Wandsworth Common. David is well aware of what athletes require when injured, and the need to return to training as soon as possible. All aspects of patient's lives are considered when analysing presenting complaints. To assist in this, full training and rehabilitation, programmes can be designed. Referral to specialists are made when necessary. David is a member of the following Bodies:

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• Registered Members of the General Osteopathic Council