Northallerton Osteopaths Osteopathy & multi-disciplinary healthcare clinic

Ross graduated in 2015 from Leeds Beckett University. On graduation, he was awarded the Deans Prize for Osteopathic Excellence.

Ross first discovered Osteopathy at 16 years of age as a result of an an incident whilst playing football, which left him suffering from low back pain & sciatica. Over the course of 8 months he sought advice from various health care professionals with no improvement, before finally visiting his local Osteopath in Selby where he finally got some pain relief along with a diagnosis for his condition. Ross was extremely impressed at his Osteopath's understanding of the body and how he was able to relieve him of his pain just through hands-on manipulation. So much so, that on Ross' first session with his Osteopath he began questioning what you need to do in order to become an Osteopath, and with a little guidance from him Ross went on to apply for his Osteopathy degree at 18 and has never looked back since.

In order to continue his professional development, he has completed further training in Kinesio-Taping, Dry Needling and Cranial Osteopathy. He has a keen interest in Osteopathic sports care and rehabilitation but likes to treat a wide range of conditions and injuries seeing patients of all ages. He spent two seasons as head of the medical team at a semi-professional football team in West Yorkshire, but left to focus more on his private practice work.

After 2 years at Croft House Clinic, Ross and Jo went into business together in order to move premises to Hale House in 2017 and expand the business. In April 2019 Ross was made a partner at Northallerton Osteopaths.

Ross also works at a clinic in York.

Appointments available Monday mornings, Tuesdays, Wednesdays mornings and Fridays.

Diana graduated from the European School of Osteopathy in 1988.
She worked in full time practice in Kent before combining that with tutoring student osteopaths in a busy teaching clinic.
Diana went on to establish her own multidisciplinary practice in Kent working alongside other healthcare professionals as well as in a GP clinic and with the NHS in London.

In 2012 Diana sold her practice in Kent and relocated to Yorkshire to work full time as a Senior Lecturer on the Osteopathy course at Leeds Beckett University, this is where she met Jo and Ross.
Following the decision by the University to close the course, Diana has moved back into full time practice and now practices from Northallerton Osteopaths and York Natural Health.

Her experience centres on helping adults and older adults with low-back, neck and mid-back aches and pains, also any pains in their muscles and joints in any part of the body. She is particularly interested in problems associated with working and ageing, but she also has experience in treating the discomforts of pregnancy.
She combines traditional hands-on osteopathy with more recent evidence informed exercise, rehabilitation and lifestyle advice. Diana is very happy to have a free informal chat on the telephone with you if you are unsure whether osteopathy might help you. Just ask at reception or call us and we can organise a suitable time.

Diana has a Diploma in Osteopathy (1988, European School of Osteopathy), an MSc in Research Methods (Kings College London, 1995), and a teaching qualification PGCAP (2014, Leeds Beckett University). Diana is taking a Counselling Course at York College this academic year (2019/20)

Appointments available Thursdays and alternate Saturdays.

Helen qualified in Body Massage and Reflexology in 2003. Her work includes Remedial Massage, Reflexology and Indian head massage.

Helen also works in Bedale and Yarm and runs a mobile business visiting clients in the Bedale, Leyburn, Masham and Richmond areas. She also works in many of the local care homes and has specialist experience in working with patients with alzhiemer dementia.

Helen uses a wide variety of massage techniques designed to address your specific needs. She will tailor a treatment to your needs, and works very closely along side our osteopaths to ensure the best treatment plan is delivered to meet the needs of the individual.

Appointments available Mondays, Wednesdays & Thursdays

Jill qualified as a Chartered Physiotherapist in 2002. Since then, she has worked in Amateur and Professional Sport alongside working in the Public and Private sector.

Jill specialises in the assessment, treatment and rehabilitation of musculoskeletal problems and sports injuries. These can range from a sprained ankle and neck pain to more complex biomechanical overuse injuries. She has extensive experience of treating Orthopaedic patients, including post knee and hip replacements, ACL repair and post shoulder surgery.

Jill spent eight years as Lead Physiotherapist for a Hand Unit Service where she provided rehabilitation for clients who had hand injuries and those after hand surgery. She obtained her British Association of Hand Therapists Accreditation from the world renowned Pulvertaft Hand Centre in Derby.

She spent six years working in Occupational Health at one of the world’s largest manufacturers of convenience food, working alongside the HR and Occupational Health Medical Team. She advised staff on ergonomics, improving working environments, stress management, return to work programmes and provided health promotion and advice.

Additionally, she has experience of working in fracture clinics providing immediate physiotherapy management and advice following a fracture or injury, ante and post natal management of conditions such as symphysis pubis dysfunction and with clients experiencing chronic pain. She can help with osteoarthritis management.

Jill has a specialist interest in physiotherapy for oncology patients post treatment, especially clients with reduced shoulder movement after a mastectomy and returning to activity after treatment.

Jill was the Consultant Physiotherapist for the Guernsey Sports Commission’s High Performance Athletes, and supported athletes who attended the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games, 2017 Commonwealth Youth games and biannual Island games. She worked closely with track, endurance, ultramarathon athletes and triathletes. Jill also worked with the Great Britain Wheelchair Basketball Team supporting their High Performance Athletes during their 2012 Paralympic campaign and with British Gymnastics at International competitions.

She has provided Physiotherapy services for local and County Rugby teams, England Rugby under 18 and England Women’s Rugby trials, Leicester Tigers Elite Player Development Squad, Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire, Lincolnshire and Derbyshire senior and age group rugby squads. One of her highlights was being part of a successful county team who won at Twickenham.

Jill has had extensive mentoring by internationally recognised Physiotherapists as well as working closely with English Institute of Sport Physiotherapists and UK and Channel Islands Strength and Conditioning Coaches. Jill continues to develop her own knowledge through attending courses.

Jill is a manual physiotherapist which means she has completed training in Orthopaedic medicine, Maitland therapy, Mulligan and various other soft tissue release and massage techniques. She is able to use these techniques to help you recover and return to your activities. She uses Kinesio taping and fixed taping techniques where appropriate and she can provide you with bespoke rehabilitation plans which will support your recovery.

Jill prides herself in delivering friendly, professional and confidential care to help you back on the road to recovery.

Appointments available on Thursdays.

Dr Annie Hickox has worked as a Chartered Clinical Psychologist and Consultant Clinical Neuropsychologist for over 35 years, in the NHS and private practice.

Dr Hickox provides comprehensive psychological assessment and therapy for a wide range of problems arising from cognitive, emotional and/or physical health issues. These difficulties may arise from background trauma, family issues, or a combination of current stresses, which may influence the way a person thinks, feels, and behaves, and can become obstacles to getting on with day to day life. She offers a flexible and individually tailored approach to each person’s problems and the context in which these arise. The therapeutic approach depends on the individual’s specific needs and goals, and is based on evidence-based therapeutic models, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Compassion Focussed Therapy, and Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy.

In addition to psychological therapies, Dr Hickox offers detailed Neuropsychological assessment and cognitive remediation for memory and attention problems arising from brain injury and/or Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.

For more information, a link to Dr Annie Hickox's website can be found here.

Appointments available on Wednesdays, Thursdays & Fridays.

(From left to right) Elaine, Sandra and Maureen make up our wonderful reception team here at Northallerton Osteopaths.

All members of our reception team receive training so that they are educated on the different disciplines offered within the clinic.
Should you be unsure what would be best for you feel free to ask Elaine, Sandra or Maureen what profession they think would be best suited to the issue which has brought you into the clinic.

If you are still left unsure one of our reception team members can pass a message onto one of our practitioners so they can give you a call back if they are not available in person at that time.

As with all practitioners, information shared is kept strictly confidential with our reception team also.