Clinic Co-Founder and Director

Integrative Osteopath, Cranial Osteopath & Naturopath

My integrative approach to healthcare combines structural, cranial and visceral osteopathy, naturopathy, and mind-body approaches to help and empower my patients along their journey back to health and vitality.

Approach:

My approach navigates the interconnectedness of body, mind, and spirit, while drawing on the latest insights from the sciences of polyvagal theory, trauma work, sensory regulation and neuroplasticity. Central to my practice is helping patients release physical and emotional tension and blockages, tap into the wisdom of their bodies, and re-establish a sense of safety and trust within themelves, while empowering them with tools to sustain this state.

The inner journey to a place where the body feels like a safe harbour can be a deeply transformative 'homecoming', and one which benefits every aspect of life. Physical symptoms ease as the nervous system settles into a calm, connected and regulated gear. We feel more grounded, present, alive and in the drivers seat of our lives. We discover, sometimes for the first time, that we can return to our body as a refuge of safety and comfort, no matter what life throws at us. 

In a world that often pulls us away from our bodies - through busyness, trauma, tech overload, and the stress of modern life - developing a peaceful inner sanctuary becomes an act of profound healing and empowerment. Helping my patients achieve this is one of the most rewarding aspects of my work,

While I enjoy the variety of general osteopathic practice, and I am happy to see patients of all backgrounds. over her 19 years in private practice she has developed special experitise in the following areas:

• Women's Health and Wellbeing - physical, emotional and spiritual

• Issues affecting the Neck, Head, Face and TMJ

• Stress, anxiety and trauma

• Nervous system regulation

As a mum of two wonderful boys, I also enjoy supporting women through the physical and emotional challenges of motherhood.

Background:

In addition to my osteopathic training, I holds a BA (Hons) in Psychology, and diplomas in Naturopathy and NLP. My postgraduate studies include trauma, somatic therapy, limbic system retraining, mind-body techniques (such as visualization and breathwork), various healing modalities, and quantum physics. This rich background gives me a deeply holistic approach that addresses not only the physical structure, but also the emotional, psychological and bio-energetic layers of health and healing,

In addition to my clinical work, I have lectured and tutored in Osteopathy to undergraduate students at BCOM, and have run postgraduate training courses and one-to-one mentoring for other therapists. I have also worked as a conference producer and copy writer for the Health Service Journal and Nursing Times. 

After many years of working in clinics in London, Brussels and Brighton, my husband Simon and I created the Tree of Life Centre in 2012.

My space to see new clients can be limited, but she always welcomes people getting in touch for help, guidance or signposting - to contact me direcly, please email gaynor@tolcentre.com