Katie Banfield Osteopathy and Naturopathy

"Release Your Potential" Winslow 01296-714504 Aylesbury 01296-612361

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                              Osteopathy - not just for back pain

 

                                                       Headaches

                                                       Neck pain

                                                       Frozen shoulder

                                                       Tennis elbow

                                                       Overuse injuries

                                                       Arthritis

                                                       Knee sporting injuries

                                                       Sprained ankle

                                                       Pes Planus (Flat feet)

 

What is Osteopathy & Naturopathy?

"To find health is the duty of the doctor - anyone can find disease."
(A T Still, Founder of Osteopathy)

Pain & disease are warning signals, like a traffic light. The body has the key to the answers if only we can learn how to listen to it.

Osteopaths & Naturopaths diagnose the cause of the dysfunction & pain, they work with the patient to attain health through exploring the optimal conditions required to regain health. This education will involve addressing their environment, work, diet, hobbies & mental well-being.
 

Katie Banfield BSc. (Hons) Ost. Med. DO ND

Registered Osteopath & Naturopath graduated from the British College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1994. Experience to date has included the completion of research projects on Overuse (RSI) Syndrome and the effect of manipulation on chest expansion and PEFR in asthmatics, working within the NHS in the UK and ACC system in New Zealand, giving talks on Osteopathic and Naturopathic matters to interested groups and working in private practice. Uses following modalities in practice:
- Visceral techniques useful for releasing such areas as the gut, lungs and liver
- Craniosacral for head trauma sustained during birth, falls, congestion of sinuses etc
- Manipulation affording a quick release of locked and restricted joints where indicated
- Neuromuscular techniques to re-programme, re-balance and release traumatised tissue
- Strapping techniques to immobilise ligaments and muscles that need to heal up and to aid rehabilitation of sporting injuries
- Nutrition essential for the bodies inherent self-healing mechanism, sometimes combined with herbs
- Postural work taking seating posture in cars, at office or during hobbies such as music playing into account
- Exercise for specific conditions, with recommendations of other exercise disciplines that may help
- Hydrotherapy to stimulate, decongest and/or calm an area.

- Dry Needling to ease trigger points with precision, particularly useful with muscle spasms

Katie’s approach is very much one of working in partnership with the patient to empower them in their quest to achieve health. The treatments are personalised to the individual, bearing in mind each person’s unique constitution, lifestyle and health needs.

Surgery Hours
 
Horn Street Clinic:
01296-714504

Monday 9.00am to 12.30pm
Wednesday 1.30pm to 5.00pm
Friday 8.30am to 1.30pm
 
The Belmore Centre:
01296-612361

Monday 1.00pm to 5.00pm
Wednesday 8.30am to 12.30pm
Thursday 5.00pm to 9.00pm
Saturdays by special arrangement
 
Medical Insurance 
 
Registered with most medical insurance companies (please check your details first, as a referral sometimes needs to be via your G.P. first).
 
Payment
cash or cheque or paypal.
 
As a courtesy to other patients and to ensure the smooth running of the practice please allow a minimum of 24 hours notice of cancelletion, otherwise a fee may be charged.
 
What to expect on the first visit?
 
An assessment will be made by taking a case history detailing previous illnesses, investigations and injuries. If you possess any X rays relating to your complaint please bring them. 
 
For the physical assessment you will be asked to remove some of your clothing to examine the muscles and joints. For those individuals that are uncomfortable with this, it is advised that they come in leggings and a swim suit. If involved in sporting/musical activity please bring equipment where possible e.g. shoes, racquets, violins