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About Us

Established in 2003 and based in Trowbridge, we provide private healthcare for patients of all ages. At our practice, we offer osteopathy, shockwave, sports massage and hypnotherapy.

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For all appointments please use our online booking system or call 07504 258 927.

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Meet the Team

Providing you with the best care

Claire Gregory holding General Osteopathic Councils Award for Collaboration in Practice.

Claire Gregory

BSc (Hons) Ost

Registered Osteopath & Clinical Director

 

Claire Gregory is the senior clinical lead and founder of Trowbridge Osteopaths. She is a 2002 graduate of the oldest and most well-known Osteopathic institution, The University College of Osteopaths, formally the British School of Osteopathy.

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Claire has been in practice for over 20 years. She sees patients from Trowbridge, Bradford on Avon, Westbury, Frome and Warminster. 

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Claire's team have won two national awards, for 'Outstanding patient care during Covid' and  'Collaboration in Practice' for their care and dedication to the patients and community.

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She knew she wanted to help people after a motorbike accident at age seventeen. Claire experienced being a patient first-hand. She tried Chiropractic and Physiotherapy treatment before settling on Osteopathic treatment.
 
Having completed a four-year degree in Osteopathy, she has undertaken further training in dry needling, Hypnotherapy and Pilates.


Many of her patients are interested in mental health and the effects of stress on their bodies. She uses all her skills and techniques to provide a  whole-body approach to biomechanical assessment, treatment, rehabilitation and overall health. 

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Claire has treated all levels of athletes over the years. She has a vast knowledge of sports-related injuries, worked alongside Physiotherapists and Chiropractors to treat a variety of athletes. Some of these include members of, The British Bobsleigh team, the Samoan Rugby team, and runners at an Ultra X in Sri Lanka. Claire also likes to embrace new challenges and enjoys skiing and paddle boarding in her spare time. She also has a certificate in fire walking.

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Since graduating Claire has gained qualifications and training in the following areas:

  1. Sports Massage BTEC Level 5

  2. Dry needling  - British Medical Acupuncture Society

  3. Extracorporeal Shockwave for conditions such as Plantar fasciitis, tennis and golfer’s elbow, Achilles tendonitis, bursitis and more.

  4. Pilates instructor Level 3

  5. Firewalking 1236°F

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Claire is registered with the General Osteopathic Council and is a member of the Institute of Osteopathy.

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Sally Bonnell holding her General Osteopathic Councils Award for Associate of the Year.

Sally Bonnell

BSc Ost

Registered Osteopath

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In 2021 Sally was awarded the top award for best associate Osteopath in the UK by the Institute for Osteopathy (IO) for the ‘Above and Beyond' care and treatment given to her patients. 

 

As an Osteopath, Sally qualified from the London School of Osteopathy with Honours, having previously specialised in the biomechanics and physiology of human movement. By combining her skills and knowledge as an Osteopath, she focuses on the individual needs of each patient in order to provide the most suitable all-around care and support that they require. Previously worked in Osteopathic practices in Warminster, Frome and Bath before dedicating her time to the patients in Trowbridge.

 

Integrating traditional osteopathic techniques with a whole-body approach to movement assessment, treatment, rehabilitation, and long-term health, Sally works holistically with all her patients. Over the years she has developed many collaborations with other allied healthcare workers and these links enable her to get you the best care possible should you need additional support.

 

Sally’s patients come from all walks of life and are of all ages, from all over Wiltshire and Somerset. Sally has a background playing international sports and her love of sport and her first degree enables her to combine her knowledge of sports injuries, and rehabilitation with Osteopathy  She particularly enjoys treating people with sciatica and issues related to her post-graduate specialisms. Placing the care of your health in her hands is a privilege she takes very seriously, and it rarely stops just because a patient isn’t in the clinic.  

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Since qualifying as an Osteopath, Sally has gone on to complete several postgraduate courses and qualifications enabling her to also specialise in:

  1. Temporal mandibula joint pain.

  2. Frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis)

  3. Plantar fasciitis, tennis and golfer’s elbow, Achilles tendonitis, bursitis and more.

  4. The use of Extracorporeal shockwave for many tendon issues.

  5. ITEC Level 3 Sport’s Massage Therapist.

 

Sally is registered with the General Osteopathic Council and is a member of the Institute of Osteopathy.

Karen Practice Manager

Karen Ives

Practice Manager

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Karen joined the team in 2017, taking on the role of receptionist before progressing to the position of Practice Manager.

She has a genuine interest in all our patient's welfare and enjoys welcoming you to our practice.

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Karen is our first point of contact, over the phone or in person and also handles all patient enquiries and communications.

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Karen is currently training as a Foot Care Professional, we embrace lifelong learning.

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When she is not at work Karen is kept busy with being a mum to two boys. She enjoys running and is an avid rugby fan and Bath Supporter.

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Helen Martin

Osteopath BOst

Registered Osteopath

 

Helen graduated from the College of Osteopaths in September 2022. Prior to this, she spent 5+ years working for the NHS in GP Surgeries and at the Royal London Hospital. Her knowledge of the NHS enables her to help her patients make the most of the care they are entitled to. 

​She discovered Osteopathy after returning from working in the South of France with a neck problem. While receiving treatment at a local clinic, she had a ‘revelation’ and knew that Osteopathy was her calling. She signed up for the five-year degree, and the rest is history!

 

Her degree included a level 5 qualification in Sports Massage. Since completing her degree, she has taken further training in dry-needling and shockwave therapy.

She has previously worked in practices in Welwyn Garden City and Bath.

Helen enjoys treating patients from all walks of life. She is particularly interested in helping patients with chronic, long-standing conditions. Another personal interest of hers is headaches and neck problems - probably due to her own experiences in this area!

​Helen has had a varied life so far and hopes to continue this. She has lived abroad in Russia, South Africa, and, most recently, in the South of France. She loves films, animals (especially dogs!), and food and really enjoys connecting with her patients on a professional and personal level. She strongly believes that understanding and empowering her patients to take an active role in their health and recovery is vital. 

​Since graduating, Helen has gained qualifications and training in the following areas:

  1. Dry Needling - Core Elements Training

  2. MET masterclass - John Gibbons

  3. Extracorporeal Shockwave therapy for conditions including Achilles Tendinopathy, Plantar Fasciitis, Rotator Cuff Tendinopathies and more…

  4. Harmonics technique - Eyal Lederman

 

Helen is registered with the General Osteopathic Council and is a member of the Institute of Osteopathy.

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Chelsea Rixson

Osteopath BOst

Level 5 Sports and Remedial Massage

 

Chelsea is a qualified Level 5 Sports and Remedial Massage therapist, a 200-hour Yoga for Healthcare teacher, and an Ayurvedic therapist. She integrates these practices to offer comprehensive holistic care. Chelsea is also in her fifth and final year of training to become an osteopath at the University College of Osteopathy (UCO), where she received awards for best overall performance in her year group during both her third and fourth year of study. Her clinical rotations have included specialisations in Expectant Mothers and Women's Health, care for trans and non-binary patients, and two HIV specialist clinics.

Along side this, Chelsea has experience of working in the NHS within the world-renowned rheumatology team at the RUH Bath. In her role she provided therapeutic support for patients with Axial Spondyloarthritis (Ankylosing Spondylitis), osteoporosis, Rheumatoid arthritis, and psoriatic arthritis, among others.

She has a particular interest in working with patients experiencing:

  • Chronic long-term conditions, including rheumatic conditions

  • Women's health issues, including pregnancy-related symptoms and pelvic pain

  • Fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue, and long COVID

  • Post-surgical management and scar tissue therapy

  • Palliative and end-of-life care

In the future, Chelsea plans to train in paediatrics and trauma-informed manual therapy.

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