At The Movement Practice we believe we're all shaped by the numerous and varied forces of genetics, lifestyles and what we eat, where we live, and how we cope. These factors determine your physical, mental and emotional health and inform our treatment ensuring that it's focused on YOUR ability YOUR function YOUR goals and that it's not the same as the patient before or after you.
Here at The Movement Practice we don't follow set protocols, we work with you as an individual. We don't treat sprained ankles, we treat the person with a sprained ankle. Having undertaken a 5 year Masters degree in Osteopathy we have a deep knowledge of anatomy and physiology and we're not scared to challenge convention with this knowledge as a foundation.
Here at The Movement Practice we don't follow set protocols, we work with you as an individual. We don't treat sprained ankles, we treat the person with a sprained ankle. Having undertaken a 5 year Masters degree in Osteopathy we have a deep knowledge of anatomy and physiology and we're not scared to challenge convention with this knowledge as a foundation.
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Osteopathy is a holistic system of diagnosis and treatment for a wide range of medical conditions. It works with the structure and function of the body, and is based on the principle that the wellbeing of an individual depends on the skeleton, muscles, ligaments and connective tissues functioning smoothly together.
Do you want to improve your golf, enhance your performance, play without pain, reduce your risk of injury and have a training program specifically designed for YOUR golf? The golf swing is a complex athletic motion requiring coordinated sequencing of multiple body segments. If there are limitations in strength, flexibility, or balance anywhere in the body, it will result in a less efficient and effective swing.
Our philosophy is not solely about helping you perform better but move better and feel better too. We love building strong working relationships with individuals who are in it for the long term. We integrate a wide range of disciplines and methods to keep both body and mind challenged. Building strength - strength is more than just muscle gain.
Gary graduated with a Masters degree from the British School of Osteopathy, and has since completed a postgraduate qualification as a Fellow of Applied Functional Science, completing the prestigious Gift mentor membership programme from the Gray Institute, USA. As a qualified personal trainer for over 20 years, Gary has always had a keen interest in biomechanical function and movement.
Having graduated in Natural Sciences from Durham University Rebecca embarked on a successful career as a financial consultant in the City before finding her true professional calling as an Osteopath. Rebecca was thrilled to graduate top of her year at the British School of Osteopathy winning the Silver Medal and graduating with a distinction in her Masters of Osteopathy degree.
Reviews (15)
Jason Bushnell
Jun 15, 2021
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Jancis Clegg
Mar 22, 2021
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Simon was brilliant. I was a newby to all of this and had no idea what the treatment involved. He explains everything so clearly and really puts you at ease. It's also the fact that he takes the time to explain what is going on with the body. The suggested exercises are really helpful. Excellent on all counts.
Lottie Stitt
Mar 01, 2021
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Mr Fix. You will see the results!
I went to Simon with a shoulder injury, he understood the issue and explained how it can be fixed. Helped with the convenient appointments. He has a wealth of experience. I could clearly see the improvement of my shoulder movement. I am delighted with the final results. I would recommend Simon with confidence.
I went to Simon with a shoulder injury, he understood the issue and explained how it can be fixed. Helped with the convenient appointments. He has a wealth of experience. I could clearly see the improvement of my shoulder movement. I am delighted with the final results. I would recommend Simon with confidence.
Cara Lee
Feb 26, 2021
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Siobhan Wood
Feb 22, 2021
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Excellent service! Simon helped me with an injury sustained from cycling. With such a professional level of service and attention to detail I was injury free in no time! I still continue to complete the recommended exercises even though I am now injury free. I would recommend the movement practice to anyone and happily go and see Simon again for any treatment.
Liz Lyons
Feb 16, 2021
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I have had a long standing issue with my lower back since crushing two vertebrae. Since that there have been side effects such as sciatica, tight hip flexors and hamstrings.
Simon has always offered excellent and professional service and I have always left the treatment feeling better than when I walked in. The treatments always happen whilst Simon explains what he is doing and why, this automatically puts you at ease, knowing he is knowledgable and passionate about his work.
He will never over treat and always offer solutions that are practical and can be done at home in order to improve mobility
Simon has always offered excellent and professional service and I have always left the treatment feeling better than when I walked in. The treatments always happen whilst Simon explains what he is doing and why, this automatically puts you at ease, knowing he is knowledgable and passionate about his work.
He will never over treat and always offer solutions that are practical and can be done at home in order to improve mobility
Kevin Sanders
Oct 03, 2020
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After being recommended by a friend i went to see Simon and immediately felt at ease... after only a couple meetings he recognised that something was not right ,he stopped treatment until I had an MRI done... turns out he knows his stuff...I had a squashed and cracked vertebrae in the neck!!!! I cannot thank this man enough his professionalism… is second to none!! Having sorted me out a few times for different problems now and each time finding the problem and helping to sort it efficiently and not long and drawn out...He really does think of the patient... I am happy to say I will never
Daryl Brown
Aug 26, 2020
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I picked up a knee injury early in lockdown, and I had always heard amazing reviews from other people at my CrossFit box about Simon and the movement practice, so when I knew we might be able to book an appointment I reached out to Simon. He was amazingly quick to respond, and despite uncertainty around re-opening he kept me up to date about his availability and plans and when able to I made a visit to him. Simon was able to very quickly identify my issue, and also reassure me that the injury was not as significant as I first thought. I had 4 appointments with Simon over a relatively short period
James Erlam
Jul 03, 2020
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Me and my family all use Simon (The Movement Practice) for fixing CrossFit injuries and general repairs to pulls and strains and more serious accidents like my recent dislodging of my pelvis bone that was expertly put back into place. Simon has freed up tight knots that other osteopaths have failed to reach on me in the middle of my back that I thought I was just going to have to live with. We always leave feeling better with expert follow up advice for preventative measures and exercises to maintain the good work done. Simon is polite, professional, knowledgable and good with all the family. I
Martha Pace
Jun 11, 2020
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Lucy Biss
Dec 02, 2019
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I highly recommend Simon. I have had a bad back and other related issues for about 2 years - I visited the Movement Practice on two occasions over 7 days, and feel more comfortable than I have for a very long time. No more stiff back and limited movement after 1 week - so grateful to feel comfortable training again after working around my discomfort for so long. He fully understands the desire to get back to functionality and training ASAP - I definitely wouldnt hesitate to come back in the future should I need to.
Billy Wybrow
Jan 29, 2019
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I went to Simon when I picked up an awkward shoulder injury, he helped identify the issue, manipulated it and used acupuncture to ease the pain. Using the information he gave me, I sought out help from massage therapist and the combination of conventional and alternative treatments.. like electro-acupuncture (which I highly recommend) we have solved the problem. Simons advise and treatment sped up the recovery period and removed the guesswork from the whole process!
Louise Baines
Sep 29, 2018
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Geoff Erzan-Essien
Mar 07, 2017
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Simon was able to identify a number of hotspots which had been causing me pain as well as restricted movement. A mixture of targeted deep tissue massage and acupuncture did the trick as well as some technical advice going forward. Will be booking in for my 3rd session in the coming weeks. 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾
Dan Spencer
Mar 05, 2017
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In preparation for my first CrossFit competition I went to see Simon as I was having some pain in my right shoulder. After just one treatment from Simon using various techniques my pain was gone and was able to… complete my competition pain free! Simon also was able to suggest mobility work that I am able to do at home which has also helped lots. Would highly recommend Simon's services.
