Cranial Osteopathy
Here at The Orchard Clinic Thrapston, Cranial Osteopathy is used as a subtle form of osteopathic treatment that uses very gentle pressure to encourage the release of stresses throughout the body. It is called 'cranial' because treatment often involves the head, although other parts of the body such as the spine and tailbone can also be involved.
Cranial Osteopathy is suitable for all ages and many conditions. As it is an extremely gentle treatment it is even suitable for newborn babies and the very elderly.
Most of us have been exposed to physical trauma at some stage in our life. The body may have coped well at first, but occasionally a lasting strain remains. Gradually the accumulation of strains may start to show. Mechanical problems can lead not only to aches and pains in joints and muscles, but also disturbances in the internal organs and the way they work.
Pierre Antoyé
Pierre treats many conditions from all ages, activities and professions staying true to the osteopathic motto: “To keep you younger for longer”. His love for treating adults, babies and animals is now pretty well known. He is especially good at treating babies, children and pregnant mums, and has had much success in doing so since 2006.
Lizzie Hayes
Lizzie graduated from the largest Osteopathic University in the UK with Distinction in 2019. She holds a PG Cert in Paediatric Osteopathy to reflect her interest in treating babies and children, so she is able to help patients of all backgrounds and ages! She has also taken several additional courses in Cranial Osteopathy in order to advance her skills.
Anand Aggarwal
Anand practices both Cranial and Structural Osteopathy. He has completed modules 1 and 2 from the Sutherland College of Cranial Osteopathy (SCCO). He is our second-longest standing team Osteo member. His passion is for complex presentation cases, chronic pains and issues that have not been understood or explained before by anyone. He is especially interested in using an Osteopathic approach so that his patients can help themselves to understand and improve their health.
Emily Freeman
Emily graduated from the European School of Osteopathy, which is well known for its thorough education in Cranial Osteopathy. Emily has experience treating all ages with Cranial Treatment. She finds treating babies particularly interesting.