Payment is made to your therapist on the day of the treatment.
Should you prefer not to book via the online form above you can telephone 01892 671764 and speak to our receptionists who will be happy to help.
Payment is required in full unless cancelled with at least 24 hours’ notice.
The Rehab Plan – our 8-week programme is £560 in total, a payment plan is also available to spread the cost over 3 instalments. All sessions are led by Ben & Lucy Parker.
Ben Parker – Registered Osteopath
Ben has been a local osteopath since 1999 and has extensive experience in working with individuals with a wide range of physical complaints using both structural and cranial osteopathic techniques. Ben opened Groombridge Osteopathy in 2005 and expanded his business into Flow Tunbridge Wells in 2015.
He is particularly interested in helping people to understand the causes of their injuries and how to prevent their recurrence. Ben emphasises the importance of exercise in the process of recovery.
Structural Osteopathy
The structural approach is what most people imagine when they think of osteopathy. Hands-on techniques are used to move joints and massage and stretch muscles to improve the function of the body. Techniques are also used that release joints with a click (HVTs) but not as often as people might think. Certainly if there are techniques which you would rather avoid this is not a problem; osteopaths are trained in a variety of techniques which can achieve the same results.
Cranial Osteopathy
Cranial osteopathy is a refined and subtle form of treatment that encourages the release of stresses and tensions in the body. The name implies that cranial osteopaths only examine and treat the head and, although particular attention is paid to the head, the approach can be used on any area of the body. It is a gentle yet extremely effective approach and may be used in a wide range of conditions for people of all ages, from birth to old age.
Cranial osteopaths are trained to feel a very subtle, rhythmical shape change that is present in all body tissues. This is called Involuntary Motion or the Cranial Rhythm. Tension in the body disrupts the cranial rhythm. This tension can result from stresses and strains your body is under at present or has been in the past. Practitioners compare what your rhythm currently feel like to what they feel could be achieved and use gentle treatment techniques to bring your body towards a more balanced and harmonious state.
The Rehab Plan
We offer a fully rounded 360-degree approach to your well-being using a bio-psycho-social model of health.
When injuries hang around it can be tricky to get back to feeling good. The fear of pain can stop us from moving, which can lead to compensatory patterns and further discomfort. So how can we start moving towards a more comfortable, confident and pain-free life both physically as well as mentally?
This is where The Rehab Plan steps in, offering you a careful bespoke 8-week programme of osteopathy & private 1-2-1 yoga movement exercise. There is also an option of incorporating counselling and coaching into your bespoke treatment plan, should we feel that helpful.
Working with our osteopath Ben you will have the Flow treatment room and studio all to yourself. Your rehab plan will span 2 months, meeting an hour per week. Each hour session will be split between Osteopathic hands-on treatment & yoga-based movement rehabilitation.
You’ll be supported, encouraged and taught movement, which you must practice at home between sessions. You’ll progress at your own pace over 6 weeks and then the last 2 weeks will ease you into a group class setting so that you can build your confidence and begin to feel what works for you independent of your therapist.
The rehab plan will provide you with your own personal toolbox of tips, skills & home exercises to keep you pain-free and moving confidently for the long term.
For more information or to start your rehab plan please get in touch.
We suggest you attend wearing sports wear that is comfortable, will not restrict movement and is not too loose fitting. It may be helpful if you are able to undress to aid assessment and treatment, however this is not necessary if you prefer not to. This will be discussed with you during your appointment to ensure you’re comfortable and informed at all times.