Osteopathy is the modern, scientific development of two of the oldest forms of treatment known to man - massage and manipulation. It is essentially a natural therapy, which seeks to overcome the wide range of diseases, disabilities and pains which result from disturbances of the body's framework and moving parts.

Naturopathic medicine is a distinct system of healing which seeks to promote health by stimulating and supporting the body's inherent powers to regain harmony and balance.

Naturopathy is not a single therapy.  It is not even a group of therapies.  It is a philosophy of health which is at least as old as the time of Hippocrates and adheres to the principle of 'first do no harm'.  It is used by the naturopathic practitioner to assist in increasing the vitality of the individual and to educate the patient in the long-term attainment and continuance of good health.

Osteopathy complements naturopathy perfectly as the structural and mechanical component of the treatment.

Cranial osteopathy is a particularly gentle, but powerful, form of treatment.  It is particularly suitable for treating babies and children

.   Very specific, skilled, light pressure is applied where necessary to assist the natural ability of the body to release stresses and tensions. 

The treatment may be complemented with naturopathic advice or conventional osteopathic manipulation, particularly in older children. 

Cranial osteopathy is also very useful in treating adults, often alongside structural methods, particularly in treating neck or jaw dysfunction or when addressing an emotional aspect of pain using somato-emotional release techniques.

I have been lucky enough to form collaborations with a number of excellent therapists including fellow osteopaths, trainers, herbalists, NLP practitioners and psychotherapists.  Together, we run a range of self-development courses, in collaboration with a number of other health professionals, both clinic-based and residential. They include health, nutrition and wellbeing, and posture dynamics.

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About Neurological Integration

The Neurological Integration System bases its treatment methods on the neurophysiology principle that the brain governs optimum function of all body systems.  This, in essence, makes the patient’s brain, not the practitioner, the most knowledgeable and qualified to diagnose and correct complaints.

The human body is born with a set of maximum tolerances dictated by our unique DNA.  When all body systems operate within our individual template of parameters, we have our best health.  From time to time, stresses (physical, pathological, chemical or emotional) cause our individual tolerances to be exceeded. This is when the body will start to show symptoms of pain and/or illness.  An exceeded threshold may be thought of as a broken circuit - the brain is no longer in full communication with certain aspects of function.

The Neurological Integration System involves a set of prioritised treatment protocols that evaluate your neurological circuitry to determine and address which aspects of your body function that your brain is not fully controlling. It is non-invasive, stress and pain free and is suitable for the new-born baby through to the very aged (and also for animals). 

Having spent her early professional years working alongside an orthopaedic specialist, a GP family doctor and in sports injury clinics; Julia now spends the majority of time working in rural SW Scotland.  However, she still visits London regularly to see patients at 121 Harley Street.

Julia treats a wide range of patients and clients of all ages and from all backgrounds from babies to the elderly, office-workers to farmers and sports professionals, using a range of osteopathic techniques from manipulation to cranio-sacral to the neurological integration system. 

She is also a member of the Lowther Hills First Responders for the Scottish Ambulance Service and provides first aid and sports injury to care to local sports groups including the South West Scotland Cycling Project (Scottish Cycling Team) and the International Children’s Games to be held in Lanarkshire in 2011.

As a naturopath, Julia uses a range of techniques including diet and nutritional medicine, detoxification treatments, herbal remedies, good breathing practice, hydrotherapy, postural re-education, relaxation techniques and Emotional Management techniques

She is also a registered practitioner of the Niel-Asher approach to frozen shoulder problems. 

Julia is registered with all major health insurance companies including BUPA and PPP.

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Julia Williams

MEng (Hons), BSc (Hons) Ost Med, N.D., MRN

Registered with the General Osteopathic Council

Member of the General Council and Register of Naturopaths and British Naturopathic Association

Member of the British Osteopathic Association

Member of the Osteopathic Sports Care Association

Licensed Practitioner of the Niel-Asher Technique for Complex Shoulder Syndrome

Registered Practitioner of Neurological Integration System

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Florence Leo obtained her M.Ost Masters in Osteopathy from the British School of Osteopathy in June 2010. Prior to this, she spent four years working within a neurological rehabilitation unit at the Wellington Hospital in London.  This has given her additional insight into the remedial care and rehabilitation of the whole spectrum of neurological complaints and disabilities alongside her traditional osteopathic techniques.

She also spent two years working in the orthopaedic, cardiac and ICU physiotherapy unit at London Bridge Hospital and so is experienced in lymphatic and postural drainage techniques as well as post-operative rehabilitation.

Florence was born and raised in France and, before moving to London, spent a few months working as an assistant in the paediatric emergency department at C.H.U. (Centre Hospitalier Universitaire) Bordeaux, France. In 2009 she completed a cranial osteopathy diagnosis workshop with Luc de Moal D.O. and is continuing her cranial osteopathy training as she is keen to expand her treatment of infants and children.

She has a keen interest in sport injuries and chronic pain presentations and tries to find a tailored, whole person approach to assist her patients towards recovery.

Florence speaks fluent English and is also proficient in Arabic.

Florence Leo, M.Ost

Registered with the General Osteopathic Council

Member of the British Osteopathic Association

Member of the Scottish Osteopathic Society

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