OSTEOPATHY
Understanding your body.
Making space for you.
Welcoming adults and families to Birdsong,
Rosamund offers specialist support for
women’s health, pregnancy and the care
of babies and children.
Osteopathy considers how your muscles, joints and surrounding tissues work together. Assessment helps me understand how you move, where movement feels restricted and what may be contributing to your discomfort.
Depending on your needs, treatment may involve gentle joint movements, soft tissue techniques and stretching. The aim is to ease muscle tension, improve mobility and help you move more comfortably.
Osteopathic care may help with problems such as backache, uncomplicated neck pain, some joint pains and general muscular aches. You do not need to know exactly what is causing your discomfort before getting in touch. We can begin by discussing your symptoms and whether an osteopathic assessment would be appropriate.
Looking beyond the place that hurts
I take time to understand you as a whole — your health history, your daily life and the way you move. This helps me find the bigger picture. Treatment is tailored to you, using a combination of gentle hands-on techniques, listening and movement. My aim is to support your body, ease discomfort and help you feel more like yourself.
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Cranial Osteopathy
Gentle, sustained contact across the whole body, not just the head. It can help your body to settle and find a better balance. It often feels very quiet and deeply relaxing.
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A Biodynamic Approach
I may use very light, sustained contact and periods of stillness as part of cranial work. This gives your body time and space to respond, in its own way.
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Gentle Structural Techniques
I may use gentle joint movement and soft tissue work. These techniques are always applied with care and are generally without clicking.
OSTEOPATHY FOR ADULTS
When discomfort starts to shape your day
Back pain, neck discomfort, muscle and joint concerns can make everyday life harder: affecting work, sleep, exercise and the things you enjoy. If pain or stiffness begin to affect everyday life, even familiar tasks can become difficult.
My practice welcomes adults of all ages. Whatever brings you here, I take time to listen, understand what has changed and explore what you would like to feel more comfortable doing.
Women’s health at the heart of my practice
Women’s health is an important part of my work. I offer space to talk about how you are feeling, how discomfort affects your life and any changes you have noticed in your body.
Your needs may change over time, through adolescence, as a young adult into midlife, perimenopause and menopause, and old age. Care begins with understanding your individual experience, rather than assuming that everyone at a similar stage of life needs the same treatment. Your own comfort and wellbeing deserve attention at every stage of life.
Treatment focuses on your movement and physical comfort, with advice or referral where another healthcare professional may also be able to offer help.
OSTEOPATHY IN PREGNANCY & POSTNATAL CARE
Care for you, as well as your growing family
Pregnancy and becoming a mother bring changes to your body and your daily life. Alongside the preparations for your baby, and the demands of caring for them, your own comfort matters too. I offer gentle, individual care during pregnancy and after birth, with time to discuss how you are feeling and what you need help with.
During pregnancy
As your pregnancy progresses, familiar movements and resting positions may become less comfortable. If you are experiencing backache, muscular tension or joint discomfort, I can assess your symptoms and discuss treatment that is adapted to your stage of pregnancy, with supported positioning and techniques chosen for your comfort. We can also explore practical ways to make everyday activities more manageable.
After your baby arrives
Feeding, lifting and carrying your baby place new demands on your body. Long periods in one position may leave your neck, shoulders or back feeling sore, while finding time to attend to your own needs can be difficult.
An appointment gives us time to focus on you. I will ask about your pregnancy, birth and recovery so far, assess any discomfort and discuss suitable treatment. Where helpful, we can look at feeding positions, how you hold your baby and small adjustments that may make daily life more comfortable.
Following a Caesarean birth
If you have had a Caesarean birth, your care will take account of your surgery, healing and any advice from your maternity team. We can discuss any muscle or joint discomfort you are experiencing and whether osteopathic treatment is suitable at that stage of your recovery.
There is no expectation to recover at a particular pace. Your treatment will reflect how you are feeling and what is appropriate for you.
OSTEOPATHY FOR BABIES & CHILDREN
You know your child. I make time to listen.
Much of my work with children focuses on babies and infants. I offer a calm, welcoming space where you can talk about your concerns and ask questions. You may be concerned about your baby’s crying, feeding, sleep or digestive symptoms such as colic or reflux. As a parent, your observations are an important part of the assessment. I take time to understand what you have noticed and what has prompted you to seek support.
Understanding your baby
We begin by discussing your pregnancy, your baby’s birth and their health and development so far. I will ask about their daily routines and any concerns you have, alongside any advice or care they are already receiving. I assess your baby gently, explaining what I am doing and what I find.
Gentle care, at their pace
I use gentle techniques adapted to your baby’s needs. You remain involved throughout, with time for feeding, cuddling and settling whenever needed.
Your baby does not need to be asleep or perfectly still. If they become upset or uncomfortable, we pause, change position or stop. Their comfort guides how we proceed.
The same thoughtful approach extends to older children, with explanations and involvement suited to their understanding. I listen to what they tell me and respect their willingness to take part.