Summertown Clinic

16/02/2026

Nadine Cheli - Chiropractor gives some great advice here!

If your back pain feels unpredictable — good for a few days, then suddenly your back has "gone again", it is normal to feel that your body is unpredictable and unreliable. But you are not alone. Many women I work with ha...

13/02/2026

Hitting the slopes this winter? 🏂

Before you do, don't skip leg day! Squats, lunges, and calf raises are your best friends for preventing injuries.

💪 Strong legs absorb impact and control your moves. Worth a conversation with your practitioner about a pre-ski plan. We're here if needed.

I wrote a blog about it: https://summertownclinic.co.uk/winter-sports-injury-prevention-your-pre-holiday-osteopathy-guide/

And if you're interested where and how injuries occur on the slopes I did this a while back: https://summertownclinic.co.uk/avoiding-skiing-injuries/ (still relevant though!).

Winter Sports Injury Prevention: Your Pre-Holiday Osteopathy Guide by James Ruddick | 13 Feb, 2026 | Blogs, James' Blogs | 0 comments I saw a patient just last week, a keen snowboarder, hobbling in after a pre-Christmas trip to the Alps. He’d spent more time off the slopes with a painful knee than...

12/02/2026

Something I've noticed this week: more and more people are waiting longer for NHS physiotherapy. ⏳ It's frustrating when pain impacts your life. If you're struggling while waiting, remember there are options. Osteopathy or Chiropractic can help. Worth a conversation with your practitioner. James.
Contact us: [email protected]
Or book online: https://eubook.nookal.com/bookings/book/3e6db6CF-E8d3-0618-2Eed-e7EfddF84AFA/practitioner%22

17/04/2025

🎉 Work for Charity Day – Friday 18th April at Summertown Clinic 🎉

Tomorrow, a group of our amazing team are donating their entire day's work to raise money for two incredible charities — Soundabout and Macmillan Cancer Support 💙

A huge thank you to: James Ruddick, Jo Ruddick, Claire Cullen, Audri Schaay, Louisa Mays, Julia Sinnett (Practice Manager), and Sharon Baskerville (Receptionist) — all of whom are generously sacrificing their salaries for the day to support these causes 🙌

✨ Soundabout is a local Oxfordshire charity using music to empower children with complex disabilities.
👉 Donate here: https://soundabout.enthuse.com/pf/summertown-clinic

💚 Macmillan Cancer Support has been a vital source of care and guidance to one of our team members as they care for a loved one with cancer.
👉 Donate here: https://www.justgiving.com/page/summertownclinic

If you're visiting us tomorrow, thank you — your appointment is helping raise funds directly. If you’re not in, but still want to support, just follow the links above.

We’re proud to be part of a community that gives back ❤️

27/02/2025

🌿 Emotional Health Day – Prioritise YOUR Well-being 💙

Life can feel overwhelming, and emotions can sometimes weigh us down. Today, take a moment to pause and check in with yourself—how are you really feeling?

✨ Here are a few small but powerful ways to nurture your emotional well-being:
💨 Breathe – Slow, deep breaths can instantly calm your mind.
🚶‍♀️ Move – A walk in nature or gentle stretching can release tension.
🗣 Talk – Opening up to someone you trust can lighten the load.
😴 Rest – Prioritise quality sleep to recharge your body and mind.
💖 Be kind to yourself – Self-compassion is essential.

But what if emotions feel too deep, or stress is hard to shake? 🤔

This is where hypnotherapy can make a real difference. By working with your subconscious, hypnotherapy helps break negative thought patterns, ease anxiety, and restore emotional balance. Whether you're struggling with stress, trauma, phobias, or emotional blocks, hypnotherapy offers a gentle yet transformative way to heal.

💡 Ready to feel lighter, calmer, and more in control? Linda Flanigan, Clinical Hypnotherapist and NLP Practitioner, is here to support you. A conversation could be the first step toward emotional freedom. 💙

📩 Get in touch today. Your well-being matters.

15/01/2025

🚨 We’re Hiring! Part-Time Receptionists Wanted!

Looking for a rewarding role in a vibrant health clinic?

Join Summertown Clinic as a friendly and professional Receptionist! Duties include welcoming patients, managing diaries, handling payments, and ensuring the smooth running of our reception area.

💼 Vacancies:

Shift 1: Monday PM & Friday AM
Shift 2: Wednesday PM, Thursday AM & Friday PM
📅 Start Date: 10th February 2025
💷 Rate: £13.52/hour

If you're organised, approachable, and computer-literate, we'd love to hear from you!

📧 Email your CV and cover letter to [email protected] or call 01865 558561 for more info!

Find out https://summertownclinic.co.uk/receptionist-vacancy/

31/12/2024

🌟 Happy New Year from Summertown Clinic! 🌟

As we welcome 2025, we want to take a moment to thank all our wonderful patients, staff, and practitioners for being such an important part of our journey.

To our patients: Your trust and commitment to your health inspire us every day. It’s a privilege to support your wellbeing, and we look forward to continuing to help you thrive in the year ahead.

To our incredible staff and practitioners: Your dedication, skill, and compassion make Summertown Clinic a truly special place. Thank you for all you do to care for our patient community and support each other.

2025 brings new opportunities to grow, heal, and achieve together. Let’s make it a year full of health, happiness, and shared success.

Here’s to a bright and vibrant New Year! 🥂✨

Warmest wishes,

James Ruddick

12/12/2024

We're upgrading our Systems!

After 17 years with TM3 we are moving on! We are currently shifting everything over to Nookal, a new, more innovative practice management system that several other innovative clinics have moved to as well. It will offer a more robust online booking experience and mean we can further improve your experience at our clinic.

Things might be a little intermittent on our Online Booking as we move across so please bear with us, and remember you're more than welcome to give our friendly receptionists a ring on 01865 558561 if you need help.

Thanks for your patience (things should be back to normal by Monday!)

James Ruddick

System Upgrade and Online Booking Outages by admin | 12 Dec, 2024 | Clinic News, Uncategorised | 0 comments Heads Up! We’re Upgrading Our Systems! We’re currently upgrading our practice management system to improve your experience. During this process (it should be ready on Monday 16th December)...

28/10/2024

🎗️🌸 **Supporting Breast Cancer Awareness at Summertown Clinic!** 🌸🎗️

Last Friday, several of our wonderful team members came together in pink to show their support for Breast Cancer Awareness. Our osteopath Atlanta Kyte, foot health practitioner Nicola Ruddick, and massage therapist Audri Schaay all donned bright pink clinic coats, standing united to raise awareness for such an important cause.

At Summertown Clinic, we’re dedicated to supporting health and wellbeing in every way we can. It was a fantastic day of solidarity and an important reminder to stay proactive about breast health. Thank you to our team and all who contribute to this meaningful cause! 💖