Reviews
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Google Reviews
Overall rating: (4.9) based on 76 reviews.
a week ago
I came to Fiona not sure of what to expect. I had read a lot about the benefits others had noticed in their babies after cranial osteopathy and wanted to see if it would help my little ones silent reflux, wind and constipation issues. After our first session I felt like I had a different baby. No more constipation, breaking wind a lot more easily (often without help) and most importantly no more projectile vomiting!! We just finished our 3rd treatment and my wee one is still a lot more settled than before we began! Fiona is lovely too! I felt like I’d known her for a long time and she was very knowledgeable and helpful in regards to information that could help not only my baby but one of my other kids too! I 100% recommend anyone who is considering the treatment to at least contact Fiona for more info.
4 months ago
As a mid-late 30’s male with back and leg issues migrating from Australia, I was a little nervous about finding a local Osteopath who could match the service I became familiar to. Using google as my guide, I found Fiona’s practice and booked a suitable session. From the first appointment all concerns were dispelled; her widespread knowledge, attention to detail, memory and ability to explain the most complex sounding things were impressive. Through her thoroughness I have found results which four previous doctors would not take the time to investigate – I could not be more thankful. I now have answers with a care plan and feel completed supported through her ongoing service. I recommend anyone seeking Osteopathic services should reach out to Fiona in the first instance. Thank you again Fiona.
2 weeks ago
My sessions with Fiona have been a game changer. I’ve been suffering shoulder and neck pain for several years due to a number of reasons and last year the pain escalated quite significantly, to the point I had to take sick leave from work for months and barely socialised due to the pain. I sought treatment from both private and NHS medical professionals, but apart from standard tests and ‘physio exercises’, I didn’t get much benefit. Fiona’s holistic ‘body and mind’ approach, has helped me massively. It’s been a combination of deep massages, exercise recommendations – and, crucially, rethinking my attitude towards my pain, and how I respond to it. I’m in a much better position than I was a year, and much happier too. She’s professional, knows her stuff, always eager to help in any way, and great fun to be around (with an infectious optimism! ) – and I always look forward to our weekly sessions. Would highly recommend her, she’s absolutely fantastic.
Essential Osteopathy Reviews
Overall rating: (4.9) based on 76 reviews.
Sep 29th, 2023
As a mid-late 30’s male with back and leg issues migrating from Australia, I was a little nervous about finding a local Osteopath who could match the service I became familiar to. Using google as my guide, I found Fiona’s practice and booked a suitable session. From the first appointment all concerns were dispelled; her widespread knowledge, attention to detail, memory and ability to explain the most complex sounding things were impressive. Through her thoroughness I have found results which four previous doctors would not take the time to investigate – I could not be more thankful. I now have answers with a care plan and feel completed supported through her ongoing service. I recommend anyone seeking Osteopathic services should reach out to Fiona in the first instance. Thank you again Fiona.
S Young – ★★★★★
Sep 27th, 2023
I highly recommend Fiona’s extremely professional and holistic approach.
She has the ability to give a clear diagnosis and explanation of symptoms and her advice and hands on treatment, using a variety of techniques, are tailored to treat the individual’s requirements. I am confident in Fiona’s sound judgement and her sympathetic and reassuring manner is very effective at putting patients at ease.
Oct 17th, 2022
Before treatment my son was constantly fussy and was only settled while feeding or sleeping, had colicky symptoms screaming for hours with nothing helping him, now after 3 treatments he’s a bubbly happy baby who likes to play. He will happily sit in his bouncer while i make dinner etc which I would never be able to do beforehand.
Fiona is amazing an has helped my son so much it’s amazing to see the difference in him after not being sure anything would help. Thank you so much
Apr 21st, 2021
I went to Fiona with consistent shoulder pain and the improvement after just a few sessions was great. Treatment sessions with Fiona are very professional yet comfortable, and she communicates clearly what she is doing and why throughout the process. She also offered invaluable advice and practical tips, tools and stretches that could be used outside of appointments to ensure I can manage any pain effectively that might crop up in the future. If you’re suffering any form of back pain I would highly recommend booking in with Fiona.
Jan 7th, 2021
Fiona is fantastic, really knows her stuff! She listens to everything & gives you every bit of help she can, very thorough. After my second visit today I feel like a new woman. Wish I found her years ago. Would 100% recommend.
She has all the full PPE in place and her clinic is immaculate. Very high hygiene standard.
Thanks Fiona, see you in a few weeks x
Dec 10th, 2020
Fiona offers an excellent service plus she also takes time to provide very appropriate advice .
Dec 9th, 2020
I went to Fiona for a lower back pain issue which she worked on and was very thorough. I also left feeling revived and relaxed. I will be going back to get a regular general treatment as I feel the benefits and I’m energised after the session
Dec 9th, 2020
I have been attending Fiona now for some years on and off, and cannot recommend her highly enough . She is a true professional , but feels like a friend . No problem is too difficult to treat , and I have 100% confidence in her ability to do so . Fiona is A1
Dec 9th, 2020
I would recommend Fiona to anyone she is a outstanding Osteopath your made to feel at ease from the minute you arrived she is so professional and polite I have had many treatments from Fiona for long standing shoulder neck and back pain during this terrible pandemic it was so safe with her following all the rules and wearing full PPE Thank you Fiona definitely give you plenty stars
Dec 9th, 2020
Fiona really helped my sciatica over the summer which had worsened following months of being slumped on a couch using a laptop. I was in a lot of pain and Fiona put me completely at ease. The clinic itself had COVID-19 safe measures fully in place and I felt very comfortable in her hands!
Oct 26th, 2020
Firstly, I would like to apologise to Fiona for taking so long to leave my review as we last saw her nearly 4 weeks ago. The chaos and joys of having 2 under two literally takes over.
Anyhow, I am still relieved to have found help for our little boy and would recommend Essential Osteopathy to anyone. Osian is 3 and half months old now; he was 9 weeks old when we first saw Fiona and I am so glad I followed my mothers instincts to find help; I knew something was wrong.
Osian was a very unsettled baby; he was always really fussy and would struggle terribly to feed and wind. He was a very grunty and groany baby in bed, or whenever he was asleep really, and was waking up countless times through the night. It would take ages to settle him down.
Osian was born via C section with forcep intervention and he had a double knot in his umbilical cord when he entered the world. These were all factors leading to his presentation and I had seen a few posts online about cranial osteopathy helping babies with the same kind of symptoms and decided to find someone to help. After finding Fiona’s website, I saw another mama’s review about how good cranial osteopathy had been for her baby and I booked Osian’s first appointment straight away.
I am so glad I followed my mother’s instincts in knowing Osian could be helped as he was like a different baby, even after his first session. We had 3 sessions in total and so far since our last session he has remained far more settled than he was. He has the odd occasion where he becomes unsettled however, he is much easier to settle back down. He feeds and winds much easier and he doesn’t grunt and groan in his sleep half as much. We have even been able to get into a bit of a routine at bedtime whereby he goes to bed at 7pm when he seems to become naturally tired and ready to settle. He has a feed at 11pm when I go to bed and will then settle for 5 or 6 hours, sometimes longer. Generally, he’s a far happier baby and in turn, I am far more settled knowing he’s happier.
I am further happier as Fiona also treated my frozen shoulder. I had 2 treatments for bad aching and muscle tightness which had built up over years of repetitive strain. This, along with the exercises Fiona gave me has helped resolve the issue, and I haven’t had any discomfort since.
Fiona is a lovely lady, friendly and approachable. Under under the current Covid-19 circumstances and restrictions I found her to be very professional and working within all the advice and guidelines. I would recommend Fiona and her healing hands to anyone. I also would not hesitate to book another appointment if I felt we needed another appointment.
Sep 29th, 2020
Fiona has successfully treated my son to relieve his migraines on a number of occasions. As we had used her services before I was more than happy to visit Fiona for myself, having been suffering from a frozen shoulder for a couple of months.
Fiona has thorough measures in place to ensure patients feel safe while attending an appointment during the Covid pandemic. On booking you are required to complete a form relating to Covid. Clear instructions are given for your arrival and the process during treatments. Appointments are well spaced to allow for cleaning, patients are required to wear a mask and must use the hand sanitiser on arrival, while Fiona herself is wearing PPE.
None of this changed the excellent service provided. Fiona is very professional, but friendly and has a calm approach. She explains everything thoroughly and makes sure you are comfortable during the treatment. I highly recommend her services as an osteopath
Jul 14th, 2020
Fiona is honestly the most dedicated osteopath, and is taking all the right steps to treat during COVID19 to provide incredibly helpful, safe, and positive treatment (as always). I had a successful appointment today. Aside from following all the health guidelines set out by the government, and using the proper PPE, she still makes sure you are feeling safe and comfortable, and it’s the same quality treatment as before COVID19. It is not in the least bit scary, and after attending recently I could not be more grateful for her courage to treat and all the steps she has taken to ensure safety for all her patients and herself. When booking, you’ll be required to fill out a form on COVID related info (are you at risk, do you have symptoms, etc.), it only takes 30 – 60 seconds and is required for booking an appointment in accordance with government guidelines. As per these guidelines, patients MUST wear a mask, and it does not prevent you from breathing normally by any means, even when lying face down. This is to protect you, her and anyone else you come into contact with. Naturally, it is also required for you to use hand sanitizer before and after the appointment. I could not be more appreciative of her treatment and her dedication to safety.
I highly recommend her, and I have been seeing Fiona for over a year now, she’s always so friendly, supportive and kind, she has helped me recover from debilitating back pain that took me out of studies of conservatoire for two years. Without her treatment, I would not have been able to continue in my studies as a violist due to the physical nature of the career. Thanks, Fiona! 🙂
Jul 7th, 2020
I have just attended my first appointment with Fiona at Essential Osteopathy.
When making the appointment there was some paperwork that I received which detailed the measures that had been put in place for safeguarding and mitigating against the risk of infection/Covid 19. I did initially find the literature to be a bit daunting but was fully reassured that all preventative measures that could be taken had indeed been put in place. The appointment whilst delivered wearing masks and the full range of PPE was very professional and not in anyway unpleasant or uncomfortable.
I have attended many Osteopaths over the years, if I had to rate Essential Osteopathy using a 10 point scale, I would have no hesitation in awarding the top score of 10 for a first class and professional service.
I’m already feeling the very positive benefits from the treatment I received. Many thanks.
Feb 23rd, 2020
I have been going to Fiona for about 5 weeks & I cannot recommend her highly enough, Fiona is exceptional. I went to her as I was suffering from upper back & neck pain & getting headaches all the time, this is due to being stuck behind a desk all day. Fiona used a combination of osteopathy & acupuncture, I felt a huge improvement after the first session, and continue to go to as the sessions help me immensely. she also gave me some great advice on posture & some stretches to help. Fiona is very knowledgeable, warm & friendly & gets to the root of the problem very quickly and makes you feel very much at ease. If you suffer from any back or neck pain book an appointment you definitely wont be disappointed
Feb 19th, 2020
Fiona is an exceptional bodyworker – through a combination of osteopathy and acupuncture she successfully ‘fixed’ our 21 year-old’s back problems, which had been an issue for many years. The improvement after the first appointment was amazing, and after four appointments he feels better than he has his entire life. Her understanding of the body is superb.
Dec 1st, 2019
Nov 27th, 2019
I took an appointment with Fiona for my 4 week old son who was suffering from reflux.
I didn’t want my baby to take medication if I could find gentle alternatives to ease his pain.
After one session, I already could see an amazing improvement. My son wasn’t vomiting or crying as much.
After a second session, my son was a happier baby. Of course, reflux is a condition which improves as the baby grows, but Fiona managed to ease his pain and, as a mum, it was a relief.
The treatment was very gentle and adapted to babies, and you should not be worried about bringing your wee one along. Just make sure you have something to feed them as they will be hungry after sleeping during the treatment.
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Jul 15th, 2019
I work on research into tendon injuries in animals. I can testify that these tissues are often more responsive to manipulation and/or proper exercises, than any drug or or more invasive measure. No-one has anything to lose by making a visit to an osteopath and doing that as soon as possible after injury, rather than leaving it as long as I did!. Fiona comes with my highest recommendation.
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I would not hesitate to recommend her and have done already to numerous people. Fiona is a fantastic practitioner who clearly takes pride in her job.
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Aug 14th, 2018
Fiona is a credit to her profession, kind, caring and enthusiastic about doing her best for her patients.
Having suffered many injuries Fiona’s expertise helps rebuild me and Fiona is the best osteopath you could ever have.
Thank you Fiona
Paul
Jul 12th, 2018
I first visited Fiona in 2017 when I developed a sciatic problem. In addition I had residual stiffness in my neck from an old football injury. With Fiona’s treatment and by continuing to use her complementary exercise routines, my mobility and flexibility has improved considerably. I also recently tweaked an achilles recently which she has helped through manipulation and acupuncture. As I get older, I think that regular clinics with Fiona will be essential – after all, think of what we do to keep our cars on the road!
Fiona has posted her exercise routines on YouTube. Only by watching them did I realise I was doing a couple of them wrongly so tune in to them. They won’t replace the need for a clinic visit but they will certainly keep the body going longer and make some of those arduous daily tasks much easier.
Jun 26th, 2018
I went to Fiona at 21 weeks pregnant suffering lower and upper back pain. Fiona managed to relieve most of my pain within the first appointment and offered plenty useful tips / stretches to help keep the pain at bay. I’ve had two follows up since and feeling so much better for it.
Would be happy to recommend Fiona!
Jun 26th, 2018
I had my first appointment with Fiona last week. She is very professional and easy to talk to about all different problems I had in the past with my back.
She really takes the time to listen and ”feel” the most problematic areas. Right after the first appointment, I felt much better and I really appreciate that she took the time to explain some of my bad habit and how to correct them. Would highly recommend Fiona!!
Jun 4th, 2018
I have attended 3 appointments with Fiona for pain in my lower back and leg. The manipulation techniques she used and exercises she recommended have made a huge difference to my mobility. Even after just the first appointment I felt much better. I plan to go back every few weeks for maintenance sessions and will continue to do the exercises every day. I can’t recommend Fiona highly enough. She is fantastic.
Jun 4th, 2018
I went to my first session with Fiona last week after suffering from nerve pain in the lower side of my back and in one of my legs. I found the session great and Fiona was very helpful, explaining to me my condition and massaging the area. Two days after the session my back is nearly back to normal. Fiona was also very helpful and gave me advice about exercises which I should do to keep the problem from coming back. I will go for another session with her this week. Overall the session was great and I. warmly recommend Fiona to everyone who has any problems with their back!
Feb 9th, 2018
I would have no hesitation in recommending Fiona She is totally professional and has made a massive difference to my flexibility and well being She has excellent interpersonal skills and puts you immediately at ease If you are looking for an osteopath, go to Fiona
Feb 9th, 2018
After two treatments my tinnitus was greatly finished, after four it was gone completely and hasn’t returned. I also gained freedom in my neck and shoulders that I’d fogotten was possible. After working as a contemporary dancer for 15 years and being treated for injury all over the world, by various fabulous practitioners in many different disciplines, I can honestly say that Fiona is the most effective I’ve ever come across.
Feb 9th, 2018
From the very first appointment, I knew I had made the right choice. I had relief from shoulder pain which I had not had for years. Fiona has really helped to alleviate my pain and my shoulder is much more functional now. I do not need to see her now as often but know I can get an appointment quickly when I feel I need it. The 30 minute treatment sessions are completely hands on and I would highly recommend Fiona to anyone and have referred many colleagues and friends her direction who would also rate her.
Apr 30th, 2017
My lower back has been painful for many years. Flexibility and mobility has reduced and impacted on both work and leisure time. I visited Fiona to help me continue to be as active as possible, (allowing me to continue my gardening, DIY and landscape photography) increase my flexibility, and to reduce pain in my lower back. After several visits my back is improving, pain reduced and I’m more able than before to continue with my chosen activities. If you are in pain, have back or muscle problems and enjoy talking about your favourite holiday book while having while joint articulation and manipulation are applied therapeutically then get along to Fiona as quickly as possible. I highly recommend Fiona’s professional approach.
Jun 15th, 2016
I started seeing Fiona about 2 years ago due to back and shoulder problems from stress. Fiona is brilliant – I literally come out my appointment like a weight has been lifted from my shoulders. She is personable and professional and is a credit to her profession. To any one who is scrolling through websites looking for an Osteopath, I would highly recommend Fiona.
