I qualified as a Chartered Physiotherapist in 1986 from Bath School of Physiotherapy and have worked in both the NHS and private practice since. This has meant a wealth of experience including orthopaedic and musculoskeletal medicine at the Middlesex Hospital and Peterborough Hospitals, cardiac and respiratory medicine at the Royal Brompton Hospital and a great stint on an exchange programme to Prince Alfred Hospital in Sydney, Australia.

I have continued training since qualifying, particularly in headache and migraine management, back and shoulder pain, running and other sporting injuries. I qualified in acupuncture and Pilates as adjuncts to physiotherapy.

I particularly benefited from studying with elite rehabilitation consultant, Joanne Elphinstone. As Joanne says “The most enduring relationship of your life is the one that you have with your body.”

When working with patients, whether young or old, sporting or more sedentary, I use hands on physiotherapy alongside exercise to improve movement, help restore confidence in the body and enable people to live life to the full.

I have lived and worked in the Stamford area for 30 years. My proudest achievement is raising two fabulous children. When not working I can be found enjoying sport, travelling, theatre, film, and knitting! I keep fit with walking and boot camps and I’m a “shout it from the rooftops” advocate for parkrun.

Chartered Society of Physiotherapists - CSP Registration: 45662 Health & Care Professions Council - HCPC Membership No: PH36264

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I qualified as a Reflexologist in 2006 following two years training at The Burghley Academy in Peterborough. After qualifying I was based at Oakham Medical Practice and then went on to work independently. I provide reflexology to patients at the Sue Ryder Hospice in Peterborough on a regular basis.

In 2010 I qualified in Advanced Reflexology and I continues to expand her knowledge and intuition of reflexology by attending regular talks and seminars.

In November 2014 I qualified in the Bowen Technique having trained for a year with Bowtech (in association with The Bowen Therapy Academy of Australia). During my training I had to fulfil over 100 hours of practice along with completing over 10 case studies. I regularly attend talks and seminars on the technique to satisfy the requirement for 16 hours continuing professional development points each year.

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I have been a Registered Osteopath since 1985 and also hold an MSc in Animal Osteopathy. I am currently a PhD candidate and post graduate researcher in Canine Biomechanics and Morphology.

Over the years I have worked as an associate, a practice owner and a clinical lead in a residential clinic. I currently see all my human patients at The Broad Street Practice and have a small animal practice separately.

Modalities used, as clinically appropriate: osteopathic manipulative technique; dry needling (western medical acupuncture); kinesiology taping; exercise prescription.

Memberships and Registrations: - General Osteopathic Council - (GOsC) Reg no: 7099 - Institute of Osteopathy - Register of Animal Musculoskeletal Practitioners (RAMP) - Association of Animal Osteopaths - Universities Federation for Animal Welfare - Animal Welfare Research Network - Enhanced DBS checked

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With my husband Perry Westbrook, I am a co-director of The Broad Street Practice, which we started from scratch in 1996.

I graduated with a 2:1 Bachelor of Science degree in Osteopathic Medicine from the British College of Naturopathy & Osteopathy in 1995. I pride myself in my role as a primary healthcare practitioner and relish the diversity of patients who come through the door – all ages, backgrounds, professions, body shapes and states of health! I particularly enjoy treating pregnant women and mothers of young children and with my secretarial background I have particular empathy - and sympathy! - for those whose working hours keep them stuck at a desk and in front of a computer screen.

I thoroughly enjoy the opportunity to teach patients – introducing them to the anatomy, physiology and mechanics underlying their problem and am a great believer that if people understand what has happened to them and why, then we’re half way to resolving the problem or helping to gain control over a long-standing condition.

Ongoing training is a central part of maintaining our skills and I enjoy attending training courses, seminars and workshops.

BSc (Hons) Osteopathic Medicine 1995 from the British College of Naturopathy & Osteopathy now the British College of Osteopathic Medicine

Registered with the General Osteopathic Council - GOsC Reg 2586 Member of the Institute of Osteopathy - Membership No: 95089

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Hello, I’m Lorna, a qualified Counsellor and registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP - Registration No 41783), the UK’s leading body for talking therapies. I am also a Parent.

Before training to be a counsellor, my job choices always led me to working with people – following university I worked in Care, for a young/disabled person and then with the elderly. I also worked for the charity, Parentline as a call taker – giving me more insight (and building on my own parental experience) into family life, both from an adult/young person’s perspective. It was, however, teaching in secondary schools across the country, which particularly opened my eyes to many of the situations facing young people.

My growing interest in emotional health led me to retrain as a therapist – I’ve been counselling now for twelve years. Working for the charity CASY (Counselling and Support for Young People), I’ve counselled in schools across the region and in communities, working with adults/young people/children (aged 11 plus). Previous work with Victim Support/Parentline/counselling staff in schools have helped to inform my work with adults.

I share the values and work to the principles held by the BACP, as set out in the Ethical Framework for Good Practice. I regularly attend training for my Continuous Professional Development and to keep up to date with policies. I hold a current enhanced DBS Certificate and am trained in safe guarding.

My professional qualifications include a BA Honours degree, a Post Graduate Certificate in  Education, a C.P.C.A.B. Advanced diploma in Therapeutic Counselling and Certificates in training to work therapeutically with children and young people.

If you would like to find out more or to book an appointment, please call me on 07894 436132 or send an email: lorna@lornabettscounselling.co.uk

Click here for information about my work or see my own website at www.lornabettscounselling.co.uk

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I qualified as a Level 5 Soft Tissue Therapist in 2013. After 12 years of working in the fitness industry, I decided that massage therapy and rehabilitation was what excited me more than helping people to get fit and managing the day to day running of a gym. I qualified with the Oxford School of Sports Massage and the rest is history.

Since 2015 I have worked with The Cambridge School of Sports Massage as an assistant tutor, delivering their Level 5 Diploma course in soft tissue therapy along side that I have run my own clinics in Oxfordshire and Norfolk before moving to Stamford in 2019.

Throughout the year I work with charities on their events to provide massage support to the participants, ranging from marathons, triathlons and 4 day event London to Paris bike rides, I love the buzz the events have and the people you meet from all walks of life.

In addition to that my life outside of clinic is consumed by my partner and two children. We love to walk our dog, go on bike rides and explore as many different cafes as we can and I generally just embrace the chaotic life of a Mum!

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Having previously attained a diploma in Anatomy & Physiology, I graduated from the London College of Homeopathy in 1994 - a 3 year full time course that included medical sciences and pathology. After a two month work experience trip to Bombay, India to experience first-hand homeopathic treatment, I came home and began to run a busy practice in Oakham where I focused on IBS, mental health, women’s health, menopause, infertility and the treatment of children. After the birth of my third child I decided to put my career on hold for a few years.

My children are now older and I have returned to the world of healthcare. I have recently graduated from the College of Naturopathic Medicine in London, and am now able to offer Naturopathic Nutrition treatments, complete with bespoke diet and health plans for each individual client. I want everyone to experience that ‘feel good buzz’ that can be achieved through healthy food, supplemental herbs and vitamins - and exercise. I strongly believe that we can alleviate many symptoms of ill health through lifestyle and diet. The food that you eat really is your medicine. I am registered with BANT - The British Association for Nutritional Therapy, and with CNHC - The Complementary & Natural Healthcare Council which is on the Professional Standards Authority accredited register.

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I have been with the practice since 2015. I first graduated in September 2007 with an Honours degree in Sports Therapy and then obtained a post-graduate MSc qualification in Sport and Exercise Rehabilitation. Most recently I have graduated with a Masters in Physiotherapy.

I have spent 6 years working in professional football managing and assisting with the running of club medical departments. Subsequently I have been employed by the British Army to assist injured personnel recover from musculoskeletal injury and complex trauma.

Alongside my clinic here at the practice, I have worked within an occupational health setting for the last 7 years providing assessments, treatments, and management reports for staff from different fields of employment.

My approach to treatment is to help individuals suffering from pain, injury or illness affecting the musculoskeletal system. I am able to provide assistance to people of all ages to maintain their health and fitness whilst providing injury assessment and assistance with recovery, in addition, I am able to assist with then prevention and reduction of pain using exercise, movement and manual therapy.

Chartered Society of Physiotherapists - CSP Membership number: 112036 Health & Care Professions Council - HCPC Reg: PH126030

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I am a Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapist qualified from the Harley Street Hypnosis and Hypnotherapy College and I’m registered with the General Hypnotherapy Council.

I use a variety of tools to achieve rapid and enduring change in clients, which include not only CBT and Hypnosis but meditation, mindfulness and breathing techniques. The combination of CBT and Hypnosis is a powerful combination which is extensively evidenced, all you need is an open mind and be willing to work collaboratively with me.

I work with adults and children, with my previous experience as a Primary teacher helping to create rapport and imaginative fun sessions for younger clients. I have a degree in Montessori and Primary teaching. I hold an enhanced DBS certificate and I am a parent of twins. I can help with stress regarding exams, school or general anxiety.

Issues I treat include Low Confidence and Self–Esteem, Low Mood, Menopause, Social Anxiety, Performance Anxiety, Habits and Phobias. I also have advanced specialism in Smoking and Vaping Cessation.

I aim to instigate change from our first session but on average it can take between 4 – 6 sessions, depending on the issue.

Continuous Professional Development is really important to me and I take any opportunities I can to attend workshops and seminars to expand my knowledge and skill set.

For more information please visit my website

You can contact me at info@existbetter.co.uk or by mobile on 07599 214863

General Hypnotherapy Register – GHR Reg No.9765

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My name is Duncan Ford Ba (Hons), Lic.ac, MBAcC Cert KHT, I obtained my First Class Honours Degree in Traditional Acupuncture at CTA in Hatton which, before its closure, was the oldest college of Acupuncture in Europe. I have full membership with the British Acupuncture Council which is the leading regulatory body for the practice of acupuncture in the UK.

My first contact with acupuncture was through the world of Chinese martial arts, in particular Taijiquan and Qigong, which I have been a student of for the last 13 years. I feel my interest in this internal martial art has lead me to understand the fundamental building blocks that underpin the foundations of Traditional Chinese medicine.

As well as my acupuncture qualifications I have a diploma in Tuina Medical Massage and have recently obtained a Level 3 Sports Massage qualification. I am pleased to offer a special blend of the best of these three disciplines in my Oriental Medical Massage Treatments.

I am fully committed to the practice of acupuncture and continuously work to develop myself professionally, so as to be able to provide the best possible care for my patients. I regularly attend postgraduate courses to further develop myself as a practitioner and to deepen my understanding of this living tradition.

Full Member of the British Acupuncture Council - Reg: 959581

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I have been providing sports and remedial massage at The Broad Street Practice since 2007.

I have always been enthusiastic about sports, fitness and performance starting my career working with rugby clubs and swimming teams. I’ve since gained experience of working with a huge variety of patients including people recovering from injury/illness, those who are suffering with the aches, pains and strains of everyday life as well as all levels of sportspeople from just starting out right through to professional.

I first studied with Sports Performance Services at Nottingham University in 2005 where I qualified with an advanced diploma as a Level 4 Sports massage therapist. I then went on to qualify as a level 4 Sports therapist in 2008 as well as gaining a diploma in pregnancy massage.

When I’m not at work I can usually be found in the middle of a field tending to my sheep or out for a walk or run with my 3 dogs!

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My introduction to and passion for osteopathy started almost 30 years ago after I had a successful treatment for a stiff and painful neck. I went on to train and, after graduating with a BSc (Hons) Osteopathy in 1999, I’ve been fortunate to gain a wealth of experience working both in the UK and New Zealand and I ran my own clinic with a team of osteopaths for 15 years.

Whilst primarily a structural osteopath, my knowledge has broadened and special interests developed by completing and attending various post graduate courses and seminars. These special interests include posture related symptoms, BBPV training in the Epley Manoeuvre, and sporting activities - having a golfer, footballer and athlete in the family. I enjoy Zumba sessions once or twice a week and since moving to the area am enjoying kayaking the Nene.

I am committed and positive in my approach to patient care. I aim to ensure you receive the most appropriate treatment with the best possible outcome so you can get back to the activities you love.

Registered with the General Osteopathic Council - GOsC Reg: 3916

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I am an experienced Western Medical Herbalist registered with the National Institute of Medical Herbalists (NIMH) and the College of Practitioners of Phytotherapy (CPP) . After achieving a degree in Medical Science from the University of Birmingham Medical School, I completed a degree in Western Herbal Medicine from the University of East London.

With my background in Medical Science and wide experience of Herbal Medicine, I use my knowledge to offer an integrated approach for my patients, to help optimise benefit from treatment.

I joined The Broad St Practice in October 2014 and have over 15 years clinical experience.

During my Herbal degree, I was awarded the Pharmacology prize for excellent understanding of the action and effects of both conventional and herbal medicines. My previous research interests include looking at the interaction of Vitamin D and the immune system and the properties of Milk Thistle preparations; a herb that has a long traditional use for its protective effect on the liver.

I regularly deliver talks on ‘Herbal Medicine’, ‘Optimising Sleep’ and ‘Herbal Medicine & The Menopause’. I am a member of council for the College of Practitioners of Phytotherapy & for the European Herbal & Traditional Practitioners Association, setting quality and standards in Herbal Medicine.

I became interested in Herbal Medicine after both my Grandmothers turned to it, having exhausted the conventional route without relief. In both cases, after a number of week’s treatment with herbal medicine, their chronic problems were cured and their quality of life hugely improved as a result.

National Institute of Medical Herbalists - NIMH Reg: 1634/07

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I graduated, with honours, from the British School of Osteopathy (now University College of Osteopathy) in 1996.

The theory and practice of osteopathy has held a fascination for me since I first became aware of it; so deeply rooted in science and evidence yet so artful and unique in its application.

We are all physically the same yet each is uniquely different. It is a difference that matters. “Why me? Why now?” are just two of the questions my patients frequently ask. The answers lie in the unique attributes of each, individual patient’s physical, emotional and social attributes.

With this perspective so deeply engrained, my interest is wide and I enjoy treating a broad-spectrum of acute and chronic injuries and conditions across the age-range. Through qualifications in the use of electrotherapy and medical acupuncture, I am able to further encourage patients’ healing mechanisms by integrating the use of these techniques into clinical treatment plans.

Away from the Practice, I am a keen cyclist, enjoy ‘off the beaten track’ travel and SCUBA diving. I maintain a commercial pilot licence and also skydive. I have a longstanding, personal interest in human psychology and personality development and disorder and I enjoy successfully trading with foreign exchange and indices.

Registered with the General Osteopathic Council - GOsC Reg 2779

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My name is Louise and I am a BACP and NCS registered person-centred counsellor and hold a current Enhanced DBS certificate for work with children and adults. I am able to assist adolescents (11+), adults (both men, women, non-binary and trans), counselling students and those on a low income. I am trained and experienced in safeguarding for both children and adults.

I am committed to doing my absolute best and you will be welcomed to a comfortable, confidential and relaxed environment to explore your individual needs. Here at Broad Street I am accessible from other parts of Lincolnshire, Cambridgeshire, Northamptonshire, Leicestershire and London. Please get in touch with any queries you may have.

If you would like any further information or to arrange an initial assessment please call me on: 07481 267380 Email: Louise.elizabeth.counselling@gmail.com or visit: https://www.louiseelizabethcounselling.com/

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I qualified as a Chartered Physiotherapist in 1994 from Birmingham School of Physiotherapy. Once qualified, I went to work at one of the UK’s leading teaching hospitals, Addenbrookes in Cambridge. Here I gained a wealth of experience in neurological rehabilitation, cardiothoracic rehab, orthopaedics and musculoskeletal medicine.

I continued to gain experience whilst working in Melbourne Australia, before returning to Cambridge, where I specialised in musculoskeletal medicine working in the Addenbrookes sports injury clinic. I also worked alongside GP’s working in both the NHS and private practice. I moved to the Stamford area 17 years ago and have worked in private practice since. I have continued with my professional development in all aspects of musculoskeletal medicine, including backs, necks, shoulders and sports injuries

I have been teaching Pilates for 17 years and am passionate about restoring normal movement to help the body use its full potential. I use manual therapy and exercise to help patients reach there goals, whether it’s a stroll around the garden or running a marathon. My passion for movement has been underpinned whilst studying with the leading elite performance and rehabilitation specialist Joanne Elphinstone.

Chartered Society of Physiotherapists - CSP Registration: 53875 Health & Care Professions Council - HCPC Membership No: PH47299

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Carol graduated from Staffordshire University with a bachelor’s degree in Sports Science in 1993 and went on to work within the fitness industry including working as a senior fitness consultant with BUPA, a personal trainer and an athletics coach. However after suffering through injury herself and watching others struggle with injuries she became very interested in injury and rehabilitation and from there began training as an Osteopath.

Carol graduated in July 2018 with an honour’s degree in Osteopathy and is now registered with the General Osteopathic Council of Great Britain Although Carol has a good grounding in sports and biomechanics, she treats far more than just sports injuries including issues associated with occupational strain, poor posture, whip lash, back pain, arthritis and headaches. However her specialisms are in treating shoulders having completed her dissertation on shoulder impingement and she is a certified running injury specialist after undergoing further training with “The Running Clinic” a research based manual therapy training clinic approved by the British Journal of Sports Medicine.

Carol uses a wide range of osteopathic manual techniques and is happy to adapt to improve patient comfort and preferences.

Outside of work Carol is a keen runner and running coach, orienteer (good at getting lost!) and horse rider.

Registered with the General Osteopathic Council - GOsC Reg: 9994

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I came to osteopathy via a circuitous route - first as a tree surgeon in the Royal Parks in London, and then a motor racing engineer. A back injury led me into the field of manual medicine and I first qualified as a Sports Therapist in 1989. Finding that limiting, I decided to re-train and I graduated with BSc Honours degrees in Osteopathic Medicine in 1995. In 1996, my wife Anthea and I set up The Broad Street Practice here in Stamford.

I have built up a wealth of experience in general practice, treating a diverse range of patients from all walks of life and corners of the globe! I particularly enjoy the challenge of complex cases and as a result have very good connections with local GP’s and Specialists.

Even after all this time and countless treatments to thousands of people, I continue to thoroughly enjoy my work, finding it stimulating and satisfying. I relish attending courses to further expand my knowledge.

BSc (Hons) Osteopathic Medicine 1995, from the British College of Naturopathy & Osteopathy now the British College of Osteopathic Medicine 

Registered with the General Osteopathic Council - GOsC Reg No: 2628

Member of the Institute of Osteopathy - Membership number 95090

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