Melissa qualified from the University College of Osteopathy, obtaining a Masters of Osteopathy with Distinction, she also holds a Postgraduate Certificate in Special Paediatric Osteopathic Practice.  She is qualified to work with babies, children and adults. Using a predominantly structural approach but incorporating other taught techniques such as cranial osteopathy into her practice.  

Melissa is driven by the concept of motion is lotion to keep our mind and body active, enjoys working with patients' collaboratively finding what works for them in their daily lives. Striving to build a better body to deal with daily stresses. 

Melissa has retrained as an osteopath following a 20 year career as procurement professional, the change in direction was due to her interest in medicine and healthcare but definitely her positive experiences of osteopathic treatment to manage her MSK (musculoskeletal) issues.   

  

• Masters of Osteopathy with Distinction from the University College of Osteopathy 

• Postgraduate Certificate in Specialist Paediatric Osteopathic Practice 

• Level 5 BTEC Diploma Soft Tissue Therapist, 

• Mental health first aider and emergency first aider.