Mike Harding - clinic principal, osteopath (plus acupuncture and shockwave)

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How can Mike help me?

Mike is a musculoskeletal expert specialising in pain, body alignment, movement mechanics and posture. As a registered Osteopath, he takes a hands-on approach to diagnosis combining years' of experience with orthopedic testing, and has a proven track record using osteopathic techniques to improve back pain, sciatica, shoulder pain, hip pain, headaches and much more.

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Why should I book with Mike?

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Selecting Mike as your health professional means you're choosing someone deeply committed to your wellbeing. Mike works diligently to ensure that you reach your health and fitness goals expediently through effective treatments, comprehensive explanations, and pragmatic at-home exercise guidance. He enjoys answering questions, particularly those related to pain. Many people choose to see Mike based on a personal recommendation or from reading customer feedback on Google.

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What is his style of treatment?

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Mike's therapeutic approach predominantly encompasses direct techniques such as deep tissue massage, targeted stretching and joint mobilisation (including High-Velocity Thrusts that may produce a 'pop' sound). While his style leans toward being firm, it is always adapted to accommodate the age, body type, and personal preferences of each client, ensuring optimal results. He also uses acupuncture (dry needling) and shockwave as required, particularly on myofascial trigger points, sprained ligaments and tendinopathies.

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Who does he like to work with?

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Mike loves to work with adults of and older children, providing relief and rehabilitation to those grappling with back and neck pain, postural anomalies, and sports-related injuries. His expertise also extends to enhancing sports performance and guiding injury recovery.

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More about Mike...

Besides running the clinic, Mike has two children and a busy family life. He has a background in sport and music, excelling at tennis and playing the trumpet to a high level. With a keen intellect for problem-solving, Mike attained a degree in mathematics prior to shifting his focus to nurturing the health and wellbeing of others.

Rosie Waygood - registered osteopath

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Rosie is on a maternity break and returns Summer 2025

 

How can Rosie help me?

Rosie is an expert in musculoskeletal and visceral osteopathy*. As a registered Osteopath, she uses traditional tests to identify the cause of pain and dysfunction. Her holistic approach, treating both the cause and the symptoms, helps to speed up the healing process. Treatments are reinforced with tailored exercises and lifestyle advice to aid recovery and wellbeing. 
 

*Visceral osteopathy is the treatment of the organs and their connective tissue.

Why should I book with Rosie?

Rosie works with the body in a holistic, subtle and deep way to release tension. Patients often report feeling “lighter and freer” after treatment. Her treatments address a wide range of conditions and life phases from back and neck pain to specific joint problems, headaches, and stress related issues. She also uses visceral techniques to address chest tightness and breathing restrictions, digestive issues and pelvic pain. 

What is her style of treatment?

Gentle, precise and holistic. Rosie connects with the body’s tissues to remove deep restrictions in the muscles, joints, and connective tissue around organs. 

Who does she like to work with?

Rosie works with adults, children and babies. She also offers support in specific areas, including: 

• Women's osteopathy: the menstrual cycle, pregnancy, child birth and menopause

• Paediatric osteopathy: Baby birth trauma and support in paediatric growth and development

More about Rosie

Rosie is a former clinical tutor in osteopathic medicine. Having spent time working in London, Belgium and
Hamburg, she returned to Oxford in 2021 to settle down close to her roots. Rosie is also fluent in German.

Sonia Keerstock - registered osteopath

 

How can Sonia help me?

Sonia is a specialist practitioner with an interest in techniques that include visceral and cranial osteopathy. She focuses on truly understanding you, listening to your personal history, and establishing your overall health objectives. She will keep you informed throughout the session, both in terms of what she feels and also, what she is doing and why. Sonia also advises on lifestyle changes and sets exercises to empower her clients to recover at home. 

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What Is Her Treatment Style?

Sonia creates a safe and welcoming environment, her treatment style is adapted to the specific needs of each person. She blends body movement and soft tissue work with joint manipulation. In addition to these core osteopathic techniques, she incorporates cranial* and visceral* techniques to release tension and enhance mobility.
*Cranial: A soft-touch technique often applied to the head and sacrum, which can be effective in reducing stress, anxiety, and headaches.
*Visceral: Gentle techniques applied to the suspensory ligaments of organs, aimed at alleviating certain digestive discomforts.

 

Who does she work with?

Sonia loves to help people with back, neck and joint pain, and has also seen positive results with tension headaches, urinary incontinence, postural related imbalance and persistent pain, particularly in conditions such as fibromyalgia and arthritis. 
 

Sonia is a paediatric osteopath, treating children and babies from birth up to 2 years old. As well as newborn checkups, she also extends her expertise to breastfeeding, torticollis, sleep and digestive issues.

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More About Sonia

Sonia grew up in the Middle East and has lived abroad all her life. She moved to the UK to study, and graduated from The University College of Osteopathy (UCO). In her spare time, she has been learning canine and equine osteopathy. She also loves traveling, nature, horse-riding and speaks French fluently.

Ben Westerholm - registered osteopath

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Meet Ben: Your Dedicated Osteopath

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Ben is an osteopath dedicated to helping those in need. With a background in sports and a family integrated into healthcare, he discovered his calling in osteopathy and achieved a first-class honors Master's degree from Swansea University. By utilising hands-on assessment and treatment techniques, along with exercise rehabilitation backed by the latest research, he has successfully helped clients with ailments including neck and back pain, shoulder and rotator cuff dysfunctions, tendinopathies, knee pain, and many others.

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Ben's Treatment Style

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He employs an holistic, hands-on, patient-centered approach to treatment. His preferred style includes direct techniques such as soft tissue and sports massage, joint mobilizations, high-velocity thrusts, and many others tailored to each patient's individual needs. He has a firm belief in addressing the whole person, not just the symptoms.

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Who Does Ben Work With?

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Ben is committed to helping anyone who wants to be injury or pain-free, whether it’s to get back to playing sports or to return to everyday activities and work. During his osteopathic training in Swansea, he also set up his own soft tissue business, gaining extensive experience in treating a wide variety of patients. These included high-level athletes such as rugby players for the Ospreys, MMA fighters, and ultra-marathon runners. He has a keen interest in treating patients with sporting and athletic backgrounds.

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More About Ben

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In his spare time, he enjoys weight training in the gym and playing rugby. During his childhood, he excelled at rugby and represented Wales. Ben is dedicated to continuing to learn about osteopathy and exercise rehabilitation to become a well-rounded, experienced, and up-to-date practitioner.

Ladina Berther - registered osteopath

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How can Ladina help me?

In the initial consultation, Ladina conducts a detailed case history and examination to identify and treat the underlying cause of the patient's complaint. She discusses an individualized treatment plan and uses a wide range of osteopathic techniques tailored to the patient's needs. She also provides personalized exercises and lifestyle advice to support the patient’s recovery, prevent the recurrence of symptoms, and enhance the patient’s overall health and well-being.

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Why should I book with Ladina?

Ladina graduated from the European School of Osteopathy (ESO) with a first-class honors Master’s Degree and received the award for being the best clinic student of the year. Ladina enjoys working and interacting with her patients, and she approaches each individual with empathy, kindness, and respect. In her clinical practice, she is passionate about treating patients holistically by integrating various osteopathic models and techniques. Her goal is not only to alleviate current discomfort but also to empower patients with the tools and knowledge to maintain their well-being in the long term.

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What is her style of treatment?

Ladina uses a wide range of osteopathic manual techniques such as joint articulations and manipulations, soft tissue techniques, and myofascial and visceral techniques to improve the body’s function and mobility.

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Who does she like to work with?

 

Ladina treats patients with various complaints such as back and neck pain, joint issues, headaches, sports-related injuries, and posture-related discomfort. She enjoys working with patients of all ages, including babies and children.

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More about Ladina

Ladina grew up in Switzerland and began her Osteopathic education in Munich, Germany. She continued her studies in the UK, at the European School of Osteopathy, where she graduated with a Master’s degree. Besides her passion for Osteopathy, she enjoys being outside and doing sports. She is a passionate Tennis player and started to play Golf since living in the UK. Growing up in a mountain area, Ladina enjoys spending time in nature, going hiking and skiing. She also loves playing the piano and can be immersed for hours in a good book.

     

Russell Kingston - massage and sports therapist

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 How can Russell fix me?

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 Russell uses a combination of sports/remedial massage,  rehabilitation exercises and advice to help you recover from soft tissue injuries. 

  

Why should I book with Russell?

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Russell is an active sportsperson himself and knows how important it is to recover from training or injuries so you can get back to training sooner or simply get through everyday life pain free. He has a wealth of experience, having worked in the pro peloton for over 7 years, and has treated some of the most talented riders for the most successful domestic cycling teams including Team GB, Madison-Genesis and Team Canyon dhb Sungod.

 

What is his style of treatment?

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Deep tissue sports massage

 

Who does he like to work with?

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Anybody, whether active or not, who may be suffering from an injury or simply want to move easier and pain free.

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More about Russell

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Russell is experienced at working with athletes at all levels - from Amateur to Commonwealth, National and World Champions. As a GBR Age Group triathlete, multiple Ironman and keen time trialist and cyclocross rider Russell is passionate about sport and performance and knows how important it is to stay injury free and recover faster.