The Team

The Stockbridge Osteopathic Practice is a lively and patient focused practice. We are a friendly, vibrant team, dedicated to working with each other and with your body.

Our principles are the same: We aim to give the body the support and guidance it needs to stimulate the healing process and to address the cause and not just the symptoms of each condition. We will endeavour to spend the time to listen to you and your body and look to treating each individual with our tailored and integrated approach.

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With your help, along with the selfless groups of volunteers, the tireless work of our Kenyan colleagues connecting us to the local communities, and the vision and direction of the Divinity Foundation, together we can make a difference.

E-Clinics

During your online consultation with us we can offer advice, guide you through exercises as well as self-treatment options using, balls, bands and foam rollers.

How to book your online appointment

Contact us on 01264 810028 or reception@the-sop.com The phones are operating between 9am - 7pm and emails are frequently monitored.

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Whether you are looking for the most up to date advice about how to look after your body or you want to find out more about the work we do at the practice, take a look through our blog and discover all the amazing content that we have published with you in mind.

Contact us

If you have any questions you would like to ask please use the form on the contact page, send an email to reception@the-sop.com or call us directly on 01264 810028. You can also call to make an appointment or use our online booking page.

Osteopathy

Osteopathy is a primary health care system, complementary to other medical practices. It is suitable for almost anyone and can contribute to the treatment and management of a wide range of conditions. Osteopaths primarily work through the neuro-musculo-skeletal system, mostly on muscles and joints, using holistic and patient-centred approaches.

A core principle behind osteopathy is the idea that the body is an integrated whole, and contains self-healing mechanisms that can be supported as part of the treatment. No part of the body works, or can be considered, in isolation. Relevant psychological and social factors also form part of the process of patient diagnosis.

Cranial Osteopathy

Cranial Osteopathy is a subtle form of osteopathic treatment that uses very gentle pressure to encourage the release of stresses throughout the body. It is called 'cranial' because treatment often involves the head, although other parts of the body such as the spine and tailbone can also be involved.

Sports Osteopathy

Sports activities are a regular way of life for many of us now, and involve people from across all age groups, from those who have an avid interest to those who just wish to keep fit; from the elite professional to the casual participant. Many of the injuries are the result of overuse i.e. playing too hard and too often e.g. tennis elbow, golfer’s elbow, and biceps tendinitis, or from not warming up properly beforehand or from not warming down after exercise.

Homeopathy

Homeopathy is a holistic system of medicine that assists the body to heal itself. The remedies used are safe and are not chemical drugs. Homeopathy takes into consideration the wider holistic aspects of the patient’s life and situation, as well as their presenting symptoms.

Pilates

Pilates is an exercise method, designed to elongate, strengthen and restore the body to balance. Based upon an anatomical understanding of the body's muscular and skeletal systems, the Pilates teacher creates a comprehensive exercise programme for the client. Classes will focus on specific areas individually whilst using exercises that integrate the whole body to re-educate and restore it to optimum muscular and skeletal function.

Massage

Massage can be restorative, calming and peaceful. It can help circulation, drainage, and the softening of tissues. Massage can also help maintain the body in better condition, improve tone to injured muscle tissue and prevent injury.

Naturopathy

A naturopath uses a great deal of common sense and traditional therapies to support health and wellbeing, “in the gentlest, least invasive, most efficient manner possible”. A Naturopath is a health practitioner who applies natural therapies which may include diet changes, food supplements, herbal remedies, exercise and lifestyle changes.

Naturopathic Nutrition

At a time when poor diet, stress, modern technology and environmental pollution play a significant role in health, lifestyle and natural medicine is now of considerable importance. A naturopath uses a great deal of common sense and traditional therapies to support health and wellbeing, “in the gentlest, least invasive, most efficient manner possible”. A Naturopath is a health practitioner who applies natural therapies which may include diet changes, food supplements, herbal remedies, exercise and lifestyle changes.

Osteoporosis Screening

Osteoporosis is common amongst older adults, and screening is important in helping avoid debilitating fractures and longer term complications.

Western Acupuncture

Western Medical Acupuncture is type of treatment, adapted from traditional Chinese acupuncture, that involves the insertion of very fine needles using current anatomical and physiological knowledge. It is based on well researched medical evidence.

Reflexology

Based on the principle that there are reflexes in the hands and feet which directly link to all the organs, glands and parts of the body, reflexology is the method of using the thumbs and fingers on these reflexes to relieve stress and tension and bring the body back into balance.

Making a booking

We welcome bookings for new and follow up appointments either at the practice or online telehealth by phone on 01264 810028, by email at reception@the-sop.com or online here

We look forward to seeing you soon.

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Osteopathy

Appointment times include the full consultation, examination and treatment

First consultation (Emma)1 hr£134

First consultation (Tracey)1 hr£130

First consultation (Nicola, Roberto) 1 hr £128

Follow up consultation (Emma)30min£67

Follow up consultation (Tracey)30min£65

Follow up consultation (Nicola, Roberto)30min£64

Mother and Newborn check (Emma)1 hr£134

Mother and Newborn check (Tracey, Nicola)1hr£130

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The Team

Emma Wightman

Emma Wightman

BSc(Hons) Ost. Dip Ed. PGD WHOst.

Principal Osteopath & Women's Health

Emma is the practice principal, business owner and director, with an interest in women’s health, sport and fitness, pregnancy related conditions, and the treatment of babies and children.

Emma trained at the British School of Osteopathy. She graduated in 1997 and since then she has worked in practices in London and Winchester, and in 2005 set up her own practice in Stockbridge.

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Osteopathy, Cranial OsteopathyBy Emma WightmanMarch 19, 2019

Tracey Jefford

Tracey Jefford

M.Ost of Osteopathy & Dip Sports Massage

Senior Associate Osteopath & Sports Massage

Tracey graduated from the British School of Osteopathy in 2013 after an intensive five-year masters degree course, and she has taken further post-graduate training in Cranial Osteopathy to advance her skills. She is also experienced in a variety of osteopathic approaches including structural, cranial, fascial & visceral, and is keen to advance her abilities with further holistic courses. She is extremely passionate about osteopathy and applying its wide application in a caring, patient centred and registered profession.

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Osteopathy, Cranial Osteopathy, MassageBy Emma WightmanMarch 19, 2019

Nicola Rist

Nicola Rist

BSc (Hons) Ost. Dip Sports Massage

Associate Osteopath & Sports Massage

Nicola graduated in 2013 from a rigorous five year degree where she gained a detailed understanding of the anatomy and biomechanics of the human body. Having also completed further post-graduate training in cranial osteopathy for all ages including babies, osteopathy during pregnancy, sports massage and taping techniques, Nicola is registered with the General Osteopathic Council and a member of the Institute of Osteopathy.

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Osteopathy, Cranial Osteopathy, MassageBy Emma WightmanOctober 14, 2019