Matthew Wheatley
Matthew Wheatley, BSc (Hons) Ost Med
FONT FACE=Tohoma size=4 color=#000080>Matthew Graduated from the Surrey Institute of Osteopathic Medicine with a first class BSc honours degree in Osteopathic Medicine. Since Graduating Matthew has worked with yacht crews in the Caribbean, Firefighters in East Sussex, and with the general public in Sussex and Surrey. /FONT>The Consultation
During the consultation a diagnosis will be made by taking a clinical history in which the osteopath will ask the patient about various aspects of their symptoms and medical history. The examination consists of standard osteopathic and orthopaedic tests which are used to establish which structures of the body are injured. Initial consulations last 1 hour with follow up appointments lasting approximately 45 minutes.The Treatment
Each treatment is tailored to the patient's individuals appropriate requirements. Osteopathic treament consists of passive joint mobilisation, massage techniques and stretching of specific muscles, and sometimes gentle manipulation of the joints. Matthew provides each patient with a thorough explanation of the diagnosis made and the proposed treatment plan. Treatment is not painful and rarely uncomfortable.What can Osteopathy help treat?
Osteopathic treatment can help many musculoskeletal conditions. These include:BACK & NECK PAIN
JOINT PAIN & STIFFNESS
MUSCULAR ACHES & PAINS
SPORTS INJURIES
HEADACHES
MIGRAINES
SYMPTOMS OF ARTHRITIS
FROZEN SHOULDER
About Osteopathy
Osteopathy is an established system of diagnosis and manual treatment, which is recognised by the British Medical Association as clinical discipline. In 1993, osteopathy became the first major complementary health care profession to be accorded statutory recognition under the Osteopaths Act. Only practitioners meeting the highest standards of safety and competency are eligible for registration.Osteopaths are committed to a programme of Continuing Professional Development.
Prospective patients can be confident that when they visit a registered osteopath, they will experience safe and competent treatment from a professional practitioner who adheres to a strict Code of Conduct, giving them the same safeguards as when they visit a doctor or dentist
In the UK, Registered Osteopaths are regulated by the General Osteopathic Council (GOsC)
Practices
For All Appointments Call Matthew on 07950472807 or contact:Equilibrium Complementary Health,
16 Station Street, Lewes
01273 470955
www.equilibrium-clinic.com
The Parkview Clinic,
22 Dovers Green Road, Reigate
01737 247555
www.parkviewclinic.co.uk
Cuckfield Physiotherapy & Sports Injury Clinic,
Borde Hill Lane, Haywards Heath
01444 416587
www.cuckfieldphysio.com
