ABOUT US
Ana Pret (Osteopath)
Ana Pret (Osteopath)
M.Ost PGD WHO
Ana graduated as an Osteopath in 2010 from the British College of Osteopathic Medicine in London.
Her interest in Osteopathy started when she needed to have an Osteopathic treatment to help resolve a very bad back pain. After seeing the results of treatent and seeing what osteopathy could do, she then decided to become an Osteopath herself.
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After graduating, she had the opportunity to work in Brazil (her native country), which now gives her the ability to treat not only English but Portuguese and Spanish speaking patients too.
Once back in the UK, Ana worked in several multidisciplinary clinics, and finally in 2020, decided to open her own, developing a special interest over the years on Women's Health, Ana has now her
post-graduate diploma from the Molinari Institute of Women's Health (WHO).
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Ana is also a certified Mummy MOT, and done courses on Scar Tissue work , Visceral and Cranial Osteopathy .
Laura Springthorpe (Osteopath)
Laura Springthorpe (Osteopath)
Laura graduated from the British School of Osteopathy in 2013 with a Masters in Osteopathy, having previously worked for several years in a busy, office based arts organisation role.
Osteopathic treatment for a back injury and a developing interest in anatomy and movement led to Laura retraining as an osteopath and since graduating she has worked in a number of multidisciplinary clinics in London and Kent, before relocating to Wiltshire with her family.
Laura enjoys helping people of all ages and has post graduate training in cranial and visceral osteopathy, sports massage and kinesiology taping.
Laura has experience in effectively treating a very wide range of complaints from acute injuries to chronic low back pain and has special interest in the treatment of headaches and shoulder problems. She takes great pleasure in helping people feel better quickly!
Registered with GoCS
Lorna Stephens (Osteopath)
Lorna is a qualified Osteopath and registered with the General Osteopathic Council (GOSC) having completed an honours degree at The College of Osteopaths.
She decided to embark on studying to become an Osteopath after her father suffered a stroke.
Lorna offers a holistic approach for her patients, incorporating treatment, lifestyle advice and rehabilitation. She particularly enjoys helping diagnose and treat older patients, encouraging them to engage in their own recovery after treatment and go on to lead healthy fulfilling lives. Furthermore, Lorna’s upbringing in a military family has given her a keen interest and understanding of serving and ex-serving personnel and the challenges these roles can have on the musculoskeletal system.
Lorna grew up in the countryside and has a strong passion for animals. In her spare time she enjoys walking her spaniels Mousa and Hilda and has a keen interest in horses. She is looking to complete further education in stroke medicine.
Registered with GoCS
Vanessa Hull (Soft Tissue Therapist)
Vanessa is a Clinical Soft Tissue Therapist
As an experienced massage therapist I have a wide range of assessment and skills that I use to deliver effective treatments. These skills include completing a full postural assessment and knowledge of advanced massage techniques to treat soft tissues problems. I strongly believe in working in partnership with
my clients to ensure that they fully understand the treatment I am administering and the advice/after care advice that I provide.
I hold a level 4 Diploma in Holistic Massage & Bodywork Therapy (2015) anda Level 5 Diploma in Remedial & Sports Massage Therapy (2022). Thesequalifications were obtained from the Bristol College of Massage& Bodywork. Additionally I am accredited to the Massage Training Institute.
I regularly treat clients with a variety of symptoms including chronic pain,muscular imbalance and stress/depression. The ages of my clients range from teenagers to those aged 75yrs and over. I have had experience of working in the Bristol Royal Infirmary as a massage therapist where I worked along side a team of physiotherapists delivering massage therapy to patients with cystic fibrosis. This work clearly
demonstrated the benefits of massage by reducing stress/depression and helping to ease chronic pain.
Unfortunately following the Covid pandemic this work has not been able to continue due to associated restrictions within hospital settings.
I have a keen interest in lower back pain and shoulder/neck pain. Having completed the Remedial & Sports Massage I now have a greater in-depth knowledge/understanding of how the muscular-skeletal system works to achieve movement and the affects muscle imbalances can have on other
parts of the body.
In my spare time I enjoy running and thus have a keen interest in running related problems and other sporting related injuries. Massage therapy is key to supporting the well being of individuals in society
today since it is well placed to address muscle imbalances whilst promoting relaxation and reducing stress.
Alison Samrai (Reflexology, Wellness and Relaxation)
Alison Samrai, Reflexologist
My working life has always revolved around people. Supporting client’s to meet their individual needs is my goal and my ethos is very simple “ Treat the person as a whole”.
I believe that continuous professional development is a vital part of that support, enabling me to develop and refresh my skill base to meet those needs.
I can empathise, but also recognise the benefits of holistic therapy treatments to client's well-being.
Qualifications:
SCQF LEVEL 8 ADVANCED 5 ELEMENT REFLEXOLOGY
VTCT L3 MASSAGE THERAPY QCF
Certified : Pregnancy Massage | Warm Bamboo Massage
Deep Tissue Massage (WSBHT)
VTCT L3 REFLEXOLOGY QCF
Certified : Maternity Reflexology 1&2 Sally Earlam | TCM Pregnancy Reflexology Complementary Therapy College | RLD Reflexology Lymphatic Drainage Sally Kay
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