Our friendly Receptionists

Gwyn at our Hazel Grove surgery

June at our Crewe surgery

Janet at our Alsager surgery

Wyn at our Hazel Grove surgery

Hazel at our Hazel Grove surgery

Victoria Lawson

• BSc (Hons) Ost. Med. DO. ND.
• Member of the General Osteopathic Council
• Member of the British Osteopathic Association
• Member of the Scottish Osteopathic Society
• Naturopathic and nutritional support for patients
• Interest in sports related injuries with experience working alongside semi-proffesional football teams

Cyril R. Irvine R.G.N., B.Sc.(Ost), N.D., G.Os.C. Registered, Senior Osteopath

As well as being an Osteopath and  Naturopath, Cyril incorporates Dry Needling techniques where necessary to create an holistic approach in his treatment of patients.

NATUROPATHY

Naturopathy is a system of preventative and therapeutic medicine based on holistic principles.  It comprises dietetics, hydrotherapy, soft tissue physical therapy, exercise counselling, relaxation and rest in order to promote and maintain the body's inherant healing mechanisms.

DRY NEEDLING

Dry needling or medical acupuncture is based on the modern understanding of anatomy, physiology and pathology.  Cyril received his training under Dr. Anthony Campbell, Emeritus Consultant Physician from the Royal London Hospital who has published extensively in the field.  This version of acupuncture is different from the traditional form that uses meridians (or chanels).  Instead, acupuncture needles are inserted in tender points (trigger points) in the muscle and soft tissues from which pain may radiate to distant areas in the body.  It may be used in conjunction with other osteopathic techniques to help reduce pain and improve tissue function.

Cyril in a nutshell: Cyril was a qualified Cardio-thoracic Intensive Care Nurse working in a busy London teaching hospital when he first became familiar with Osteopathy as a patient. The occupational demands of the profession mean that three out of four Nurses experience a work related injury during their career. Successful treatment fostered an interest which eventually culminated in enrolment at the British College of Osteopathiy. Following graduation Cyril consolidated and built upon his practice by undertaking a number of courses including Medical Acupuncture, Low Level Laser Therapy and Lower Limb Biomechanics. Travel has been a major influence on Cyril's life and he has been fortunate to be able to indulge his interest, taking several year long trips to Africa, Australia, Southeast Asia and India.

Mr Andrew P Hodgson BSc Hons Ost, BSc Hons Anat/Phys

Andy is a fully qualified and registered Osteopath, and completed a four year full-time degree in Osteopathic medicine at the British School of Osteopathy, one of the leading Osteopathic institutes in the UK.

Since qualification, Andy has gained experience by working in GP surgeries, hospital outpatient clinics and one of the longest established private multidisciplinary clinics in Cheshire. He treats a variety of conditions in patients of all ages, ranging from the classic bad back and neck to headaches.

Andy is also trained to assess and diagnose foot problems and can provide advice about orthotic selection to best suit the patients needs. This aspect of Andy’s approach is vital when assessing lower back, hip and knee conditions.

Andy will be able to assess the lifestyle, posture and fitness of the individual to establish the causes of the problem, allowing him to develop optimal health through an individually tailored treatment and management program.

Andy has a sporting background, having played rugby and cricket at county level, and he has a keen interest in mountaineering and mountain biking, which has led to his particular interest in the treatment and rehabilitation of sports injuries.

Tim Martin BSc. (Hons) Osteopathic Medicine D.O. N.D.

Tim qualified at the British College of Osteopathic Medicine, London.

As a skilled structural Osteopath and qualified Naturopath, Tim feels he has excellent diagnostic skills and is experienced in all areas of muscular-skeletal medicine. He has special interest in disorders of the neck and particular success in the treatment of chronic (long standing/ recurrent) headaches and hip pain.

Having previously worked within the geriatric field he also has renowned results in the treatment of arthritic pain and that associated with spondylosis ('wear and tear') of the spine.

Steven Shepherd B.Sc and B.Sc ( Hons ) Osteopathy

Jason Gaskill B.Sc (Hons) Osteopathy

Andrew Tonks B.Sc ( Hons ) Osteopathy

We have four Surgeries in the Practice

• Crewe
• Nantwich
• Alsager
• Hazel Grove

- see Location of our Surgeries for more detailed information.

Osteopaths in South Cheshire, covering Sandbach, Alsager, Crewe, Stockport, Hazel Grove, treating backache, back pain, sciatica etc.

Martin Davies & Associates Ltd
Head Office
59, Valley Road,
Crewe
Cheshire
CW2 8JZ

Co. Reg. No. 4528478