About Amersham Osteopathic Clinic

Osteopaths provide over 8 million consultations a year for musculoskeletal problems. We aim to treat the cause of the problem, ease their symptoms and prevent recurrences. Osteopaths are well known for treating bad backs and necks, strains, tendinitis and arthritis, muscle tensions, digestion and circulatory problems via the musculoskeletal framework. However, osteopaths don't treat conditions - we treat people.

The osteopath takes a comprehensive case history during the first consultation. Our patients typically consult us for treatment for musculoskeletal aches and pains. but we take note of all our patients other health issues to understand the complex dynamic nature of how the musculoskeletal problems our patients come with are affected by the structure and function relationships of the whole body. Then gentle osteopathic treatment is applied over a course of treatments to help the patient with the issues they have presented with.

Amersham Osteopathic Clinic has been open in Chiltern Road for the last 15 years, serving the families of Amersham, Chesham, Beaconsfield, the Chalfonts and further beyond.  We are open 6 days a week including Saturday mornings. The clinic is run by:

Karen Carroll, DO, ND, Dip Paed Ost, MSCC

Osteopath and Naturopath.

Karen treats structural problems and has a special interest in the osteopathic treatment of children, pregnant and post partum mothers. Karen is also Consultant at the Foundation for Paediatric Osteopathy clinic (the Osteopathic Centre for Children) in Clerkenwell, London. Karen lectures worldwide on Laser Therapy and in the UK and Europe at a Post Graduate level on Paediatric Osteopathy and Osteopathic Techniques. Karen has done extensive post graduate training in Osteopathy in the Cranial Field and is now a member of the Sutherland Cranial College

Matthew Mojsak, M.Ost, DO, ND

Osteopath and Naturopath.

Matthew treats structural problems, particularly sports injuries.

As a Naturopath, he has a special interest in chronic fatigue syndrome / ME, digestive problems.

REFERRAL Patients do not need a GP referral to come to an osteopath for paediatric or structural osteopathy. Most patients are self-referring or come on the recommendation of family, colleagues, GP or Health Visitor.

URGENT APPOINTMENTS We aim to fit all new urgent patients in with one of our osteopaths within 48 hours where possible, particularly unwell babies or children. We operate a cancellation list and phone patients if an appointment becomes free sooner.

HEALTH INSURANCE COVER All private health insurance companies now pay for osteopathic treatment on GP referral including PPP and BUPA. Some health insurance policies pay for osteopathic treatment of children. Treatments are covered by BUPA and PPP,  Norwich Union, WPA, Standard Life as well as other insurance companies depending on the level / type of cover. We recommend patients contact their health insurance company before coming for treatment to ensure they have the appropriate referrals / authorisation to cover treatment.

OSTEOPATHIC TREATMENT The first consultation includes a full case history, a thorough structural assessment and some treatment (unless there are any reasons why a patient should not be treated that day). Patients may be directed to consult their GP or a specialist if necessary.

Treatment may include deep soft tissue massage, joint mobilisation and manipulation, 'cranial' osteopathy, laser therapy, postural and home care advice and the prescription of exercises to maintain flexibility, range of movement and strength. The number of treatments often depends on how long the problem has been there and how bad it is. Two or three treatments may be sufficient to sort out many complaints. It is best to treat recent injuries as soon as possible.

HEALTH MAINTENANCE Here at the clinic, as both Osteopaths are qualified Naturopaths, we also try to encourage patients to actively look after their health and well-being. We may suggest patients come in for a regular loosen up as we find this reduces the incidence of acute episodes. Patients who lead stressful lives especially benefit from some time out to look after their body and to discuss ways of improving their health, diet and lifestyle and reducing stress.

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