Our Ethos
Our dedicated team of osteopaths provide health care services and education to both individuals and families. We value professionalism and excellence. All are members of their respective professional associations and committed to continuing their professional development in addition to any compulsory requirements.Together we are passionate about inspiring, equipping and supporting you to live your healthiest and best life.
- All of our osteopaths and practitioners are committed to providing the highest standards of therapeutic care, service and advice.
- The intention of each practitioner is that, through their provision of effective treatment, each patient will develop an understanding and awareness of their problem in order to help reduce the risk of recurrence or aggravation.
- The aim of working with each patient is to obtain the maximum benefit from the least number of treatment sessions.
- Our osteopaths are regulated. You can read more about that here below.
Meet The Team
Paul mitterhuber
Principal Osteopath
Paul graduated from the British College of Osteopathic Medicine London in 1993 and established the Chiltern Osteopathic Practice thereafter. He returned to the British College of Osteopathic Medicine to lecture on a part-time basis for eight years.
Paul is regional communication coordinator for the General Osteopathic Council representing Buckinghamshire, also a member of the Institute of Osteopathy. He is also the organiser for the local South Buckinghamshire Osteopathic Group, and a member of BBENSCH Post Graduate Society for Osteopaths.
Neil Younger
Registered Osteopath
Kimberley Dubbin
Registered Osteopath
Kimberley qualified from the University College of Osteopathy, London with a Master’s Degree in Osteopathy. She enjoys treating a wide range of people (from young to senior adults) with a variety of musculoskeletal conditions. Her treatment combines a structural approach with gentle stretching and soft tissue techniques. Kimberley tailors each treatment approach to the individual patient and offers exercises, lifestyle advice and taping if required.
Karolina Todirjana
Registered Osteopath
I have a good knowledge base of yoga, Pilates and postural correction exercises, which I like to share and incorporate into the take-home exercise plan for my patients. I have a particular interest in detecting the malfunctioning or suboptimal patterns in people’s daily life activities – how are you using your body while sitting on a sofa, walking your dog, gardening, and even looking at your sleeping position. I like helping my patients to become aware of those patterns and re-educate them how use their body in the most sufficient way. I like to incorporate breathing techniques into my treatment and exercise plans as I believe they can be effective in aiding good posture, stress-management, digestion and strengthening the core muscles.
I enjoy working with a range of patients, including children and elderly patients and my treatments are varied and tailored to suit with an individual approach. I have a long-standing and continuous interest in management of structural scoliosis, especially in children, and can help with sharing my knowledge in brace assessment and specialised exercise plans and techniques.
Charlotte Smith
Registered Osteopath
Charlotte has recently joined our team of Osteopaths, she brings with her a host of life experiences and has a particular interest in women’s health. She has enjoyed treating a diverse population, the treatments and home exercises she uses complement each patient and are individually tailored to their needs. In addition she has significant experience as a sports massage therapist. As well as working, she manages a household of three young children.
Natasha Morley
Massage Therapist
Natasha Morley ITEC Dip. HE Dip. MGHT. is an experienced Clinical Deep Tissue/Sports and Prenatal Massage Therapist. Natasha gained her Diploma in Anatomy, Physiology and Body Massage and Sports Massage with the International Therapy Examination Council in 1997. These initial qualifications lead her to and then Advanced Soft Tissue Techniques, Deep Tissue Massage, Trigger Point Therapy and Acupressure, all of which Natasha incorporates into her treatments, when required.
She recently completed her Midwifery Training at University of Hertfordshire which lead to an HE Diploma in Maternal and Neonatal Health Studies and a Prenatal Massage Diploma with the Centre of Excellence. Her work has been alongside the Chiropractic and Osteopathic professions, working in Harpenden, Hitchin and Luton, notably alongside the well respected Dr Graham S. Heale DC. Dip Biomech. DChiro, a path which has had a huge impact on the way Natasha works within the clinic. This early experience enabled her to gain a wealth of experience, not only in muscular and skeletal dysfunction, but also in clinical practice. Natasha has also worked alongside Hitchin Town FC (2003-2010) and Stotfold FC (2010-2011) as their official Sport Massage Therapist.
Natasha has over 23 years’ experience in her chosen field, specialising in Deep Tissue, Clinical, Sports and Prenatal Massage Therapy. She is full Member of the Guild of Holistic Therapists (MGHT) and the Complimentary Medical Association (CMA).
To book an appointment with Natasha please call 07894 868 564
Caroline Gilks
PODIATRIST & CHIROPODIST
Caroline is an experienced podiatrist with 22 years of experience in both the NHS and private practice. She qualified from the University of Huddersfield in 2004 and is registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
Caroline offers:
- Routine foot care, including professional treatment of thickened, fungal, ingrown and problematic nails
- Diabetic foot care, assessments and screening
- Callus and corn removal, including treatment of cracked heels
- Verruca treatments, including debridement, salicylic acid and silver nitrate treatments
- Assessment and advice for foot conditions and deformities, including flat feet, bunions, pronation, heel pain, Morton’s neuroma, plantar fasciitis, osteoarthritis and Haglund’s deformity
- Footwear advice and guidance on off-the-shelf insoles and orthotics
- Assessment and advice for other foot-related conditions, including chilblains, athlete’s foot, dry skin, rheumatoid arthritis and neuropathies
Caroline has extensive experience in treating diabetic foot-related problems and managing the foot-care needs of older patients. She has also volunteered at the London Marathon and with London charities supporting people experiencing homelessness.
To book an appointment with Caroline, call the clinic on 01582 713 648.
Alternatively, you can book online via our website.
Irina Vorobjova
Foot Health Practitioner
Irina offers routine appointments, nail cuts, hard skin and corn removals, partial ingrown nail removal, nail paints, and more. Along with routine treatments Irina is offering specialised treatments such as Lacuna method for fungal nail treatment, Verrutop wart/verrucae treatments and LCN toe nail reconstruction. Registrant of the Alliance Accredited Register of Foot Health Practitioners – Professional Standards Authority for Health and social care registration number AR9676 Irina Vorobjova Bsc DipCFHP MPSP5666
Irina has also been treating foot conditions such as plantar fasciitis and will be introducing shockwave therapy to the clinic.
For more information please click the link below.
Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy treatment (ESWT)
To book an appointment please call 07720 203 997 or email [email protected]
ANNETTE MURPHY
ACCUPUNCTURIST
Annette is a highly experienced Specialist Nurse and Acupuncturist, with over 20 years of experience in healthcare. She trained as a Traditional Acupuncturist at London’s leading City College of Acupuncture. This involved 3 years of degree-level training in Chinese Medicine. Annette also has extended training in Medical, Auricular, and Fertility Acupuncture, and Life Coaching.
Her unique holistic approach to health integrates both conventional and complementary medicine.
Effective Treatments are tailored to your needs and include Traditional Acupuncture, Medical Acupuncture, Auricular Acupuncture, Application of Ear Seeds, Gua Sha, Cupping, Electro Acupuncture, Acupressure, TDP Heat Lamp Therapy, Diet and Lifestyle advice, and Mindfulness Training.
Annette is fully insured and a member of The British Acupuncture Council.
To book an appointment please call 07359 614 187 or email: [email protected]
For more information, please click the link below
www.annettemurphyacupuncture.com
Dani Lacey
Receptionist
Gill Clark
Receptionist
Osteopathy UK standards and regulations
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All osteopaths practicing in the UK …
All osteopaths practising in the UK must have completed rigorous training. Students of osteopathy follow a four or five-year degree course, during which they study anatomy, physiology, pathology, pharmacology, nutrition and biomechanics. In addition, they undergo a minimum of 1,000 hours of clinical training. Qualification generally takes the form of a bachelors degree in osteopathy – a BSc (Hons), BOst or BOstMed, or a Masters Degree in Osteopathy (MOst).
The General Osteopathic Council (GOsc) sets the standards of osteopathic education and requires qualified osteopaths to update training throughout their working lives, a process known as continuing professional development. The GOsC also ensures that all osteopaths comply with strict osteopathic practice standards and the Professional Standards of Practice (see download below) As well as completing the necessary training, osteopaths must also prove themselves to be in good health and of good character and have professional indemnity insurance cover.
All osteopaths at Osteopathics Harpenden…
All osteopaths at Osteopathics Harpenden are further professional members of The Institute of Osteopathy (originally the British Osteopathic Association.)
The purpose of the Institute is to unite, promote, develop and support the osteopathic profession, to improve public health and patient care. By working collaboratively with osteopathic institutions at local, national and international levels the iO strives to raise the standards of care by osteopaths, and improve the understanding and awareness of the public and fellow health professions to the benefits that osteopaths and osteopathy bring to the resource and cash-strapped health economy.
The iO are members of the Osteopathic Development Group, a collaboration between the iO, GOsC, the Osteopathic Alliance, and the National Council For Osteopathic Research. By working together with the regulator, research community and educators they aim to unite the profession to promote development, improve understanding and knowledge, support and celebrate excellence, facilitate communication and demonstrate the effectiveness of osteopathy.
Useful Info
Treatment & consultation fees
Initial consultation (Inc. treatment)
Duration : 40 / 45 minutes / Fee : £ 67
Follow up treatment
Duration : 20 / 30 minutes / Fee : £ 55
Note: Paul as Principal Osteopath charges
New Patients £77 and Existing Patients £67
All major credit cards, cheque or cash accepted.
Due to some complications with some PHI providers we kindly ask you to check in advance and confirm that they agree that your claim is valid, before coming to see us.
We further advise obtaining a pre-authorisation, claim-number or reference also, as we do require payment at time of treatment. We are happy to issue a receipt for all monies paid to help you reclaim your expenses.
Your PHI should also advise whether your GP needs to sign your claim, before you visit us.
Find us
58 Tennyson Road. Harpenden, AL5 4BB