Hannah is a Registered Osteopath based in Bicester with over 15 years’ experience in healthcare, providing compassionate, evidence-informed care for patients of all ages, from babies and children through to older adults.
She supports people with a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions, injuries and persistent pain, taking the time to understand each person’s individual needs and goals. With specialist interests in hypermobility, rehabilitation and women’s health, Hannah combines hands-on treatment with education and personalised rehabilitation to help patients move better, feel better and improve their quality of life.
Every treatment is tailored to the individual, with a focus on empowering patients to understand their bodies and take an active role in their recovery.
Scroll down to learn more about Hannah’s approach, specialist interests and what you can expect from your osteopathic care.
Compassionate Osteopathy in Bicester
Hannah began her training over 15 years ago, and provides empathic, honest and focused care, and goes above and beyond for her patients. This is reflected in the reviews and recommendations she receives.
Hannah is a Registered Osteopath with an MSc/MOst (Distinction) from Oxford Brookes University, with extensive experience supporting patients of all ages with acute and chronic pain, injuries and complex presentations. Hannah completed 1000 hours of practical experience with patients during her degree gaining an understanding of how to help patients with both acute and chronic pain.
With a special interest in hypermobility, Hannah works with patients to better understand how hypermobility can impact their symptoms, movement and everyday life. She supports patients in developing strategies to improve confidence, manage symptoms and enhance their quality of life through personalised care, rehabilitation and education.
Hannah welcomes hypermobility referrals and is listed on the EDS ECHO Healthcare Directory, reflecting her commitment to supporting individuals with hypermobility and connective tissue-related conditions.
As a mum, Hannah understands the physical and emotional changes that come with pregnancy, birth and parenthood. She has a particular interest in supporting pre and post-partum women, as well as families, offering a compassionate and individual approach to care.
Hannah’s specialist interests include:
• Hypermobility syndromes and hypermobility-related pain
• Persistent pain and pain management
• Rehabilitation following injury or surgery
• Sports injuries, particularly runners and active individuals
• Pre and post-partum care
• Stress, trauma and the impact on the body
Hannah believes in treating the whole person, considering physical, emotional, lifestyle and environmental influences that may contribute to pain and wellbeing. Her approach combines hands-on osteopathic care with evidence-informed rehabilitation and education, helping patients feel heard, supported and empowered throughout their healthcare journey.
What is Osteopathy and how can it help?
Osteopathy is a regulated healthcare profession recognised by the NHS, that focuses on the diagnosis, treatment and management of musculoskeletal pain and dysfunction. Osteopaths use a hands-on, patient-centred approach to help reduce pain, improve mobility and support the body’s ability to function at its best.
Treatment is tailored to each individual and may include joint mobilisation, soft tissue techniques, stretching, rehabilitation exercises and lifestyle advice. Osteopaths consider the whole person, recognising that factors such as movement, lifestyle, stress and general health can all influence pain and recovery.
Osteopathy may help with a wide range of conditions, including back and neck pain, joint and muscle injuries, sports injuries, headaches associated with neck tension, pregnancy and post-partum discomfort, rehabilitation following injury, and hypermobility-related symptoms.
Hannah’s approach combines evidence-informed treatment with education and rehabilitation, helping patients better understand their bodies, regain confidence in movement and improve their long-term health and quality of life.
What might happen during or after treatment?
What to expect
Following a thorough assessment and treatment, Hannah will provide a personalised rehabilitation plan, which may include strengthening exercises, stretching and lifestyle advice to support your recovery.
Treatment is always tailored to your individual needs and goals. Hannah believes in empowering patients to make informed decisions about their care, working collaboratively with you to determine how many treatment sessions are appropriate. Your progress will be regularly reviewed, allowing your treatment plan to be adapted as your symptoms and goals change.
Hannah welcomes patients of all ages, from babies to older adults, and supports a wide range of conditions, including back and neck pain, sports injuries, hypermobility-related symptoms, pregnancy and post-partum concerns, and persistent pain.
Communication, consent and confidentiality are at the heart of Hannah’s practice. She is committed to ensuring every patient feels listened to, respected and actively involved in decisions about their care.
Previous research and experience
Hannah has ran several half and full marathons and triathlons, this has led her to develop an understanding of how sports injuries can affect an athlete physically and emotionally, and has a passion to help people to return to activities they love doing.
Hannah has an interest in how stress and trauma affect the body, and she gave a talk in May 2019 for Oxford University’s mental health week, to provide their students with helpful tips to combat stress and anxiety (from an osteopathic and allied health perspective).
Hannah was awarded a distinction grade for her Master’s dissertation on the subject of gait analysis, and subsequently presented her research at the Oxford Brookes University Get Published! conference 2016. The research is published on the Oxford Brookes University Radar website.
Hannah is a member of Oxfordshire Osteopathic Network (OON), on the EDS ECHO practitioner list, and is registered with the General Osteopathic Council (GOSc).
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