Osteopath London - Shepherds Bush W12

Tim Howard

B. Ost. Med. DO. ND

Registered Osteopath and Naturopath

Tim Howard worked in business for ten years before retraining, initially as a theraputic masseur, then as an Osteopath and Naturopath at the British College of Osteopathic Medicine, an institution known for its strict and effective clinical training, which encourages a distinct and high quality of practice, based on the key naturopathic tenet of a balance between biomechanical, nutritional and psychological factors.

Tim follows in the footsteps of his renowned grandfather, Johnnie Johnson, a practising Osteopath for 60 years, founder of London College of Osteopathic Medicine (LCOM) and former president of the British Osteopathic Association (BOA).

Tim believes it is important to help patients to understand the causes and maintaining factors of their condition(s); as well as providing the hands-on osteopathic techniques, implied nutritional support, and prescription of hydrotherapy (easy and effective use of warm or cold water, ice packs or steam to ease pain and promote healing) and exercise schedules to allow patients to continue their healing process at home.

Tim has a specific interest in pregnant and post-natal cases, due to his experience as a pregnancy masseur, and further developed in his management of these types of cases at the BCOM College Clinic. He wrote his dissertation on the effective prescription of home exercises for patients with lower back pain.

Tim is excited by the opportunity of working with an established, respected practice as The Happiness Centre, as he believes that therapies such as acupuncture, hypnotherapy, pilates and yoga combine excellently with osteopathy to fulfil the naturopathic ethos of the body's ability to heal itself without drugs.

Client Testimonials

I have seen Tim Howard for a number of months. When we met I arrived with a stiff and painful neck, unable to relax, find a comfortable sitting position or sleep very easily. Tim's assessment and therapeutic manner was confident, re-assuring, gentle and kind. He was keen to know from me, what troubled me and to determine each week whether the pain was worse, better or changed. He was keen to know whether the previous treatment had been successful in easing my discomfort and keen to try out new manipulations, based on this ongoing re-assessment of my needs.

He usefully gave me exercises to undertake at home, that felt manageable and helpfully assessed the car seat and my driving position and discussed my posture at work, to ensure this was both correct and not contributing to further difficulties. When I met him I had a sense that I had his undivided attention and thoughtfulness, this did not waver. My posture has improved, my neck pain and stiffness ameliorated.

I would have no hesitation in recommending him as an Osteopath to anyone else and indeed will make contact with him again should the need arise.

Peter Griffiths, London

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I have been receiving osteopathic treatment from Tim Howard for the past eighteen months and have always found him very capable and thorough in all aspects of his work.

One of his most distinguishing characteristics I noticed the very first time he treated me was that he seemed genuinely concerned that I was in such excruciating pain and (arranged on the spot) for extra time to allow him to carrying on working on me, for an additional few minutes, to ease the pain and agony I was experiencing, an extra few minutes that were meaningful and effective. Subsequent treatment from Tim has endorsed that attribute of his work which has increased my confidence of being in his care and the knowledge that i'll be a lot better and my pain will be much less once I have had my treatment.

He always demonstrates a keen interest in his patient's condition and has meticulously provided me with effective therapy over the years which has alleviated quite severe pain. His advice and support has enabled me to control symptoms and offered significant pain relief.

People need information about their condition and an opportunity to talk through the implications for them. I have found that Tim has an inimitable way of doing so which almost makes you feel as though you have reached a shared agreement about the proposed form of treatment, he is about to give.

Tim's caring, supportive and efficient approach is at the heart of what he does so well in the field of osteopathy and neuropathy.

I am confident that he ... will endeavour to exceed the quality of care and professionalism he has been giving to his patients ...

Yvette Husbands, London

About Osteopathy

Osteopathy is a system of manual medicine that diagnoses, treats and helps to prevent problems arising from and within the musculo-skeletal system (muscles, bones, joints, organs, connective tissue)

Osteopathy requires a detailed knowledge of anatomy, physiology and methods of clinical investigation on the part of the practitioner.

What does an Osteopath do?

• Diagnose and treat complaints occurring due to injury, stress, disease and accidents.
• Aim to enable the musculoskeletal system to work as efficiently as possible by disencumbering it from unnecessary stressors.
• Harness the body’s innate healing processes in the search for health and normal function.
• Believe a caring approach and attention to individual needs is paramount.
• Refer patients on to a registered medical practitioner when appropriate.

Treatment:

• Is always appropriate to the patient’s age and condition.
• Is available to all age groups.
• Is based on an osteopathic diagnosis.
• Is always carried out with the consent of the patient.
• Different techniques, eg cranial, soft tissue, structural manipulation are applied as necessary.

T raining:

• Is a rigorous and demanding course lasting at least 4 years.
• Osteopaths at The Happiness Centre undertake a programme of continuous professional development.

And for peace of mind:

• Osteopathy is a safe and natural approach to health care
• Patients of any age can be treated effectively for a variety of health problems
• Every year over 6,000,000 patients in Great Britain consult an osteopath
• Every osteopath is registered with the General Osteopathic Council
• Every osteopath is properly insured

What can I expect in my Initial Osteopathic Consultation?

During your first appointment

• Full medical and accident history taken
• A physical examination given
• You will be asked to remove some outer clothing and a simple series of movement tests performed
• Points of weakness, strain or specific injury will be identified
• The musculo-skeletal assessment will be considered alongside lifestyle factors
• A treatment plan will be determined and initiated
• Treatment is included in this session

Booking

Call 020 8749 3792 to book your session with a Shepherds Bush & Hammersmith Osteopath:

Osteopath & Cranial Osteopath - Micheal Francis
Osteopath - Tim Howard
Osteopath & Cranial Osteopath - Blossom Heath-Lambert
Osteopath & Cranial Osteopath - Vijay Netto
Osteopath - Aisha Afzal
Osteopath - Jarvia Foxter

Professional Bodies for Osteopathy

	The General Osteopathic Council (GOsC) is the legislated regulating and registering body of all Osteopaths in the United Kingdom. Prince Charles is an active supporter of Osteopathy in the UK and the GOsC.
	Where you see this Certification Mark from the General Osteopathic Council (GOsC) you can rest assured that the Osteopaths are registered and regulated. All Osteopaths working with The Happiness Centre are registered with the GOsC and complete regular Continued Professional Development (CPD).
	The British Osteopathic Association is the Membership Association for UK Osteopaths. It represents the views of its members to the General Osteopathic Council, the Department of Health, local and national government agencies and other professional bodies.
	The General Council and Register of Naturopaths is the register of persons qualified to practise naturopathy in conformity with the standards of the Register in the UK.
	The British College of Osteopathic Medicine is one of the leading educators of developing Osteopaths for the UK.

UK Healthcare Regulators
www.osteopathy.org.uk/about_osteo/regulators.php

UK Social Care Regulators
www.osteopathy.org.uk/about_osteo/regulators.php

BackCare
www.backcare.org.uk

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