Chris is a highly experienced full time sports massage therapist working in Kent, and London as well as being a fulltime soft tissue therapist at a premier league football club.Chris has worked at over 600 pro football games through all four divisions,.he has worked games at every English premier league grounds,worked at five Wembley play off games, and attended numerous overseas training camps.Chris has treated and continues to treat elite Current and past Olympians. With an extensive sporting background as a qualified personal trainer, U.K Athletics endurance running coach and qualified kettle bell, boxercise, and PowerPlate instructor, his warm, friendly manner combined with extensive experience, Chris brings a wealth of knowledge to the City Way Health Clinic.
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Tom graduated from the European School of Osteopathy in the summer of 2017 with a Master’s degree in osteopathy, having lived and grown up in Maidstone his whole life. Having undergone lower limb reconstructive surgery amongst other orthopaedic operations at a young age, Tom has been exposed to the benefits that manual therapy entails as well as enhancing my fascination with the human body and its self-healing abilities.
During his training, Tom recognised more the role osteopathy can play as preventative healthcare after resolving the initial acute or more chronic complaint. Tom adopts a mainly structural approach but uses functional and cranial techniques to allow him to treat any patient and a variety of complaints. Tom is a firm believer in a strong patient-practitioner relationship to ensure treatment is continued in the form of rehab outside of the treatment room to accelerate progress.
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Katie qualified as an Osteopath from the European School of Osteopathy. In which she additionally participated in Paediatric and Headache specialist clinics. She also has a qualification in dry needling and acupuncture.
Katie is a structural practitioner, however is trained in a wide variety of approaches. In which she utilises to tailor the treatment and management dependant on the individual. She takes her time to understand each individual’s goals, in order to provide appropriate information and care.
Katie enjoys treating patients of all ages and acute to chronic complaints.
In her spare time Katie loves playing sports, in which she plays in a netball league.
Katie qualified as an Osteopath from the European School of Osteopathy. In which she additionally...
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Andrew graduated from the European school of Osteopathy with a Masters Degree and has a keen interest in Sports.
During his time at the ESO he completed additional qualifications in Dry Needling, Sports Massage and later Shockwave Therapy. He enjoys using a range of hands on techniques to help his patients and incorporates the use of rehabilitation.
Away from the practice, Andrew fills his time by going to the gym, walking the dog or binge watching a tv series. Andrew also plays football locally and has worked with a range of sportsman in injury recovery/prevention from NFL to Jiu Jitsu.
Andrew graduated from the European school of Osteopathy with a Masters Degree and has a keen inte...
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Samantha graduated from The European School Of Osteopathy in 2018 and gained a Sports Massage Therapist qualification in her first year of study.
Samantha uses a wide range of techniques dependent on the tissues affected and how easily they respond. She has a special interest in how the organs can affect the Musculoskeletal system and how psychology can affect the patients current symptoms.
Outside of work, Samantha has a huge passion for music from a variety of Genres and enjoys seeing live bands and DJ’s. Samantha socialises a lot with friends and family and loves personal fitness including the gym, long walks, cycling, swimming and occasionally goes skiing with family. She also enjoys being creative in her spare time.
Samantha graduated from The European School Of Osteopathy in 2018 and gained a Sports Massage The...
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Sophie graduated from the European School of Osteopathy with a masters degree in the summer of 2023.
She uses a variety of techniques (structural, visceral and cranial), within her treatments which are tailored specifically to the need of her patients. Sophie specialises in treating pre- and post-natal women as well as babies and children. She also has a qualification in dry needling and sports massage.
The foundations of her interest in osteopathy roots from anatomy and fascination with how the human body works. She believes in holistic health and lifestyle changes as well as manual therapy to optimise patients lives.
She is a keen sports woman with backgrounds specifically in gymnastics and rowing through which she has learnt invaluable lessons about the durability and limitations of the body.
Sophie graduated from the European School of Osteopathy with a masters degree in the summer of 20...
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Oliver graduated from the University College of Osteopathy in July 2023, whilst working part-time as a Level 3 Sports Massage Therapist and a Level 2 Swimming Teacher .
Oliver has personally experienced the transformative benefits of osteopathic treatment during his teenage years, after years of discomfort and pain stemming from dental procedures. This allowed Oliver to thrive, and he is now passionate about helping others become pain-free and return to activities that they love.
Oliver was a club and county-level athlete, competing in the 200m and 400m sprints. As a result, he developed a profound interest in health, fitness, rehabilitation, and well-being, and how he can share this knowledge with his patients.
Oliver enjoys keeping active in his spare time; going to the gym, playing racket sports with his family and playing 5-a-side football with friends!
Oliver graduated from the University College of Osteopathy in July 2023, whilst working part-time...
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Tom graduated from the European School of Osteopathy in July 2021 and gained additional qualifications in Sports Massage Therapy and Modern Acupuncture during the 4 year Masters Degree.
Tom is a structural Osteopath with an interest in Sports and Rehabilitation. He like’s to be able to send patients away after treatment with exercises so that the benefits they experience from treatment can be maintained for even longer. Within a treatment session Tom may use a variety of techniques including manipulation, massage, stretching, acupuncture and shockwave therapy.
In his spare time, Tom enjoys staying active by cycling and going to the gym. He is also keen on expanding his knowledge of Osteopathy to optimise patient care.
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Anastasia graduated from the European School of
Osteopathy with a Masters degree. With a background in
horse riding at high level competitions and after
experiencing osteopathic treatment herself from a young
age this is what interested her in a career in osteopathy.
Anastasia believes osteopathy is not only manual therapy
and she considers the most effective treatment approach is
one where the patient can be included in the decision
making, which allows a management plan specific for each
individual to give them the best recovery.
She likes to educate her patients by incorporating any
nutritional, exercise or stress related changes in their
lifestyles into their treatments.
She is also qualified in dry needling and and has a specific
interest in equine osteopathy.
Anastasia graduated from the European School of
Osteopathy with a Masters degree. With a backgrou...
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Alice graduated from the European School of Osteopathy (ESO) with a Masters in Osteopathy and gained additional qualification in Medical acupuncture (dry needling). She also holds a Bachelor’s degree in Sports Science.
Alice treats with a variety of techniques, including structural, functional and cranial, depending on her patient’s needs. She also incorporates rehabilitation exercises to her treatment plans to support and maintain the changes achieved with the hands on approach. She likes to approach each patient as a whole and takes into account not only their pain but their lifestyle, diet, sleep etc. She has a keen interest for the human body, how it functions and is always interested to learn more in order to deliver the best care for her patients.
Alice is originally from France but has travelled and lived in a variety of countries, discovering places and meeting people from a diverse range of backgrounds. She enjoys being outdoors and staying active; she currently plays football in Kent and is an avid sports person who likes hiking, cycling, tennis and yoga.
Alice graduated from the European School of Osteopathy (ESO) with a Masters in Osteopathy and gai...
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Jack completed his Osteopathic studies at the European School of Osteopathy (ESO) finishing with a Masters degree. Jack is focused on patient centred care and takes a hands on approach with his treatments alongside an exercise and rehabilitation approach where appropriate.
During his studies at the ESO jack added qualifications in sports massage, dry needling and more recently trained in Extracorporeal shockwave therapy. Having these additional treatment modalities, widens Jack treatment scope and improves patient outcomes.
Outside of osteopathy Jack has a interest in sports. Playing football in the winter and cricket In the summer months.
Jack completed his Osteopathic studies at the European School of Osteopathy (ESO) finishing with ...
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Lucy graduated from the European School of Osteopathy in July 2023 and has since gained additional qualifications in Modern Acupuncture and Shockwave Therapy.
Lucy offers a variety of treatment approaches, personalised for each patient dependent on their complaint, in order to treat every patient as a whole. Lucy thinks it is important to take all aspects of a person into account to provide the most beneficial treatment for them, and she took a particular interest in learning about the link between psychology and how it affects our pain, through participating in an Osteopathy, Mindfulness & Acceptance course during her studies.
In her spare time, Lucy enjoys staying active by running, cycling, swimming and going to the gym, as well as walking her dog!
Lucy graduated from the European School of Osteopathy in July 2023 and has since gained additiona...
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Stefano graduated from the European School of Osteopathy with a Masters degree in 2022.
Due to a severe neck injury when he was in his teens he went to see an osteopath and was astonished by the results, to the point that it inspired him to follow the same path and embark on his career as an osteopath.
Stefano is passionate about the potential of Osteopathy, not only in managing an acute or chronic pain presentation, but also in preventative care. He is fascinated by the biomechanics of the body and how everybody’s complaint and presentation is unique and needs to be addressed accordingly.
Stefano will be able to offer a wide variety of treatment options, including structural, visceral, functional and cranial approaches. Furthermore, during his studies he gained a diploma in Sports massage and modern acupuncture.
Stefano has experience working with children of all ages, headaches presentations and sports injuries.
Stefano also works within the International department at the ESO delivering lectures to students around Europe keeping a foot in the world of education and teaching.
Stefano moved to the UK and began his studies in Osteopathy just after finishing high school in Italy. During his childhood he experienced a wide variety of sports at a competitive level. Most recently his passions have focussed in on surfing and snowboarding, which has taken him around most of Europe as well as Africa, Asia, and Australia
Stefano graduated from the European School of Osteopathy with a Masters degree in 2022.
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Chris graduated from the European School of Osteopathy (ESO) in 2003 and has since had wide and varied experiences working in several clinics across Kent, Surrey and Essex. In 2008 Christopher established City Way Osteopathic Clinic in Rochester along with his business partner David Kennett. City Way Osteopathic Clinic has gone from strength to strength, moving location due to growing patient numbers and Christopher and David’s ambition to open a multidisciplinary clinic in Medway. City Way Health Clinic is now based on New Road, Rochester.
Chris specialises in a wide variety of complaints from sports injuries, postural strains to headaches. He uses both structural and cranial techniques adapting his approach to best suit each individual patient. Prior to graduating, Chris worked as a personal trainer and has qualifications in giving nutritional advice, and if necessary he uses this experience to give advice on appropriate exercise and lifestyle changes to enable his patients to return to full fitness as quickly as possible.
Chris works as a tutor at The European School of Osteopathy in Maidstone and attends regular professional development courses, including sports related training courses which explore the link between Osteopathy and improving an athlete’s performance.
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A graduate of the European School of Osteopathy, David founded City Way Health in 2003. In 2010 the clinic relocated to Fort Pitt House, New Road, Rochester. Under the direction of his business partner, Chris Allen and himself, City Way Health continues to grow, with the opening of a large practice in Hoo St Werburgh and a satellite clinic in Rainham.
David treats a wide variety of complaints including those related to sports, posture and work. His experience in both structural and functional Osteopathy enables him to treat the most complex of conditions and he is also qualified to administer injections including B12, Glutathione and Vitamins C and D. David is also trained in canine Osteopathy and treats dogs with musculoskeletal complaints.
Alongside his work at City Way Health, David also lectures on Osteopathic Technique and Advanced Clinical Practice both in the UK and overseas. He also acts as an advisor to the Institute of Osteopathy, sitting on various committees. He enjoys mentoring and supporting other Osteopaths and helping them to develop themselves and the profession.
Outside of work, having previously played Football to a high Level, David still enjoys keeping fit and an opportunity to put his knowledge of exercise and nutrition to good use taking on walking and running challenges and playing the occasional round of golf.
A graduate of the European School of Osteopathy, David founded City Way Health in 2003. In 2010 t...
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