Newbury Osteopath, Abi Shrapnell

Newbury Osteopath, Abi Shrapnell Abi Shrapnell is a fully qualified osteopath that trained at the Surrey Institute of Osteopathy Appointments are available on request. NHS discount available.

Abi Shrapnell is a fully qualified osteopath working that trained at the Surrey Institute of Osteopathic Medicine. Working across Berkshire Abi specialises in Connective Tissue Disorders

Pre appointment covid screen questions are mandatory. Sessions are £60 for 25minutes. All patients have access to ask their Osteopath any questions any time free of charge, this is a complimentary service offered

to all patients following their first session. COMPLAINTS PROCEDURE

Step 1
If you have a complaint or concern about the level of care you have received from an osteopath or any member of staff, please let us know. We will treat your complaint seriously
Work to resolve your complaint promptly and in confidence. Learn lessons and use them to review and where appropriate improve our service

You can make your complaint us either in person, by phone or in an email to [email protected] or by letter. Whether you telephone us or speak to us in person, the complaint will be logged and whoever takes your call will attempt to resolve the issue for you. If you are not satisfied, we will attempt to ring you to discuss the matter or invite you to come to the practice to do so (within covid protocols). Step 2
Institute of Osteopathy Complaints Resolution Service

If you do not feel that your complaint has been resolved to your satisfaction you can talk to an independent source about it by ringing the Institute of Osteopathy on Freephone 0800 110 5857, or email [email protected]

Step 3
General Osteopathic Council
If you are concerned about safety and you wish to instigate a formal complaint with the regulatory body, the General Osteopathic Council can be contacted on 0207 3576655. Please note that the General Osteopathic Council cannot award compensation.

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Self-care isn’t always about doing less — sometimes it’s about giving your body the support it needs. 🌿

Healthy movement, rest, nourishment and osteopathy can all be part of making your wellbeing a priority. Your body carries you through every day; taking care of it matters. 🤍

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For people with joint hypermobility and connective tissue disorders, pain doesn’t always fit neatly into a number.Joint ...
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For people with joint hypermobility and connective tissue disorders, pain doesn’t always fit neatly into a number.

Joint instability, muscle guarding, fatigue and nervous-system sensitivity can mean that persistent pain becomes part of everyday life. You may still be working, walking, exercising or smiling while experiencing significant pain.

The Mankoski Pain Scale can help put words around how pain is affecting you — not just *how much it hurts*, but how much it interferes with concentration, sleep, movement and normal activities.

**A few things to remember:**

* Your ability to function doesn’t necessarily reflect the severity of your pain.
* Long-term pain can change what feels “normal,” so you may underestimate your pain level.
* Pain can fluctuate considerably from day to day — and even hour to hour.
* You don’t need to wait until pain becomes unbearable before asking for help.
* A pain score is a communication tool, not a test you have to pass.

For hypermobile bodies, the aim isn't simply to chase a 0/10. Treatment may also focus on improving joint support, reducing unnecessary muscular effort, building strength and proprioception, managing load and helping you feel safer and more confident in movement.

🐾 **Osteopooches reminder:**
**You are more than a number on a pain scale. Tell us what your pain is stopping you from doing — that information matters too.**

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Super thankful to have the best patients
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Super thankful to have the best patients

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Prevention is better than recovery.Osteopathy isn't just for when you're in pain. Regular treatment can help maintain mo...
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Prevention is better than recovery.

Osteopathy isn't just for when you're in pain. Regular treatment can help maintain mobility, address areas of tension early, and support your body before small issues become bigger ones.

Invest in you and your families future 😘

Address

Henwick Park
Newbury
RG183AP

Opening Hours

Monday 4pm - 9pm
Tuesday 4pm - 5pm
Wednesday 4pm - 5pm
Thursday 5pm - 6pm
Friday 2am - 10pm

Telephone

+447990579670

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