Your Osteopaths at Goose Green Clinic

[Osteopathsgoosegreen]

Happy New Year, East Dulwich!

Some of you may already know us here at Goose Green Clinic. We have been providing Osteopathy to the community for 16 years, and have established a reputation for offering a diverse choice of Therapies and Classes. The clinic is both a hive of activity and happiness, and a haven of calm- as you will see if you come to our next open day (look out for notices).

Ravi Parbhoo, Louisa Henderson, Rory Lemon, and Will Westwood are Goose Green Clinic's team of dedicated and passionate Osteopaths ready to serve the local community. We have witnessed how Osteopathy not only helps people suffering with pain but also helps to boost and maintain health.

If you think you would benefit from a consultation with an Osteopath, contact our reception team on

020 8693 3047 or e-mail us at [email protected]

Alternatively, drop in to find out more about our therapists and classes:

Goose Green Clinic,

59 East Dulwich Road,

London SE22 9AP

Reduced fees are offered for Pensioners and those on selected benefits. For details, please ask at Reception.

Treatment, Advice and Referral for:

Acute/long-term Back and Neck Pain, Sciatica, Arthritic Pain, minor Joint,Ligament,and Tendon injuries,inability to Relax,Muscle tension,Cramp,Migraine prevention

[Alba069]

I needed an urgent appointment and Goose Green clinic were able to arrange this promptly.

I saw Rory Lemon first who was able to release my locked joints.

Again because I needed an emergency appointment I had two follow up sessions with Will Westwood. He was able to check my joints and give further physio as well as suggest exercises to help with my progress. He followed up in an email with more help and advise.

The Clinic was clean, professional and helpful and I would be happy to recommend them.

[jordannewbeck]

I contacted the Goose Green Clinic after as I was suffering episodic lower back pain and was offered an appointment with Will Westwood the same day. After a thorough assessment he was able to release my vertebrae and check all my joints, as well as recommend some stretches and exercises I should do at home.

[Fragolina]

I see the wonderful Louisa at the Goose Green Clinic. While I was pregnant she fixed my pelvic girdle pain so that I could walk comfortably again. Prior to seeing her I was in a lot of pain walking for longer than 15 minutes & standing for any period of time. I saw her again for my pregnancy heart burn, she magically 'made space', and it was gone!

I also saw Louisa for a couple of postnatal appointments following the birth of my daughter. Being a mum of two (my son was a toddler) there was little time to recuperate afterwards, Louisa provided the much needed restorative support vital in those first few weeks so that I could muddle through the initial madness & beyond!

I continue to see Louisa whenever the need arises. She is really gentle but has great results & is very easy to speak to. I feel very fortunate to have found somebody that I trust implicitly so it goes without saying that I highly recommend her!

[Monkey10]

Last week I couldn't stand up my back pain was unbearable.

I saw an Osteopath at the Goose Green Clinic called Will Westwood and I have to say it was worth every penny.

Will listened carefully before treating and after the first session the difference was remarkable.

If you are suffering from back pain get it sorted it really is worth it. Go and see Will Westwood.

[calla]

Hi everyone,

I've been meaning to post on this for a long while. Many years back I had a bad shoulder injury which then severely effected my neck and back.

I tried a good number of osteopaths in the area and in central London over a 9 year period. I tried each osteopath a minimum 4 months before deciding on their efficacy.

Unfortunately I'm unable to recommend the Goose Green clinic. Their osteopaths, albeit nice, were unable to help. I worked with them for well over a year and in addition to not being able to help their constant upselling of treatments and items to buy was rather annoying.

Eventually I tried Bruggermeyers in Herne Hill and by working with Habib over an intense period of 3-4months months I'm now 90+% recovered. I very occasionally go back to him for a top up so to speak. Specifically, I went to see him 3 times in 2016 as opposed to 2-3 times a month prior to working with him.

I want to be absolutely clear I have no affiliations with Bruggermeyers, I just really want to help other people out there and try to help save their time and quite a lot of money.

Calla x

[goosegreenclinic]

Dear?Calla,

We're very sorry to hear about your bad experience, however, your story really does sound very much at odds with our clinic and how we operate. We suspect, for a number of reasons, that you may be getting us confused with another clinic, especially given that you saw a number of osteopaths in the area and in central London over a number of years.

- We do not sell any products at the clinic (you can check this on our website) nor do we upsell treatments- if by that you mean pushing for longterm treatments at regular intervals.

- We would rarely, if ever, need to provide a regular course of treatments to the same person for the same issue for more than 3 months.

- Furthermore, none of our osteopaths can recall treating anyone by the name of Calla (assuming Calla is the name you go by), though it is obviously harder to double-check this without a surname.

We do, however, agree that your management doesn't sound like it was handled as it should have been.

Our website advertises a fee for a set number of treatments http://www.goosegreenclinic.net/therapies/osteopathy/ but because our management plan is different for each patient, we advise how many treatments a patient is likely to need at the first consultation- we emphasise that this is the patient's informed decision.

Proper self-management rather than a protracted treatment period is always the ultimate objective of Osteopaths and these practices are required by our statutory regulator, the General Osteopathic Council. This is all especially important with long-term symptoms.

No doubt Osteopaths don't always get this right and when this happens it is our responsibility to put this right with the patient as?best?we?can.

Because the circumstances do sound at odds with our approach and it was possibly many years ago, could we ask you to please double check if we were really the osteopaths you saw?

We are situated at 57-59 East Dulwich Road on the main road opposite Goose Green with Ravi Parbhoo the senior osteopath and founder of the clinic in 1999 , Louisa Henderson , Rory Lemon and Will Westwood practising here.

We can totally relate to your experience and trying to avoid this, and providing a first class, effective and friendly service is one of the things which drives our practice. It would be good to discuss this more with you as the last thing we would want would be to to send away any unhappy clientele.

With best?Wishes,

Ravi?Parbhoo?(Senior?Osteopath?and?founder?of?the?clinic)

[ernrad]

Whilst on holiday I put my neck out and was in severe discomfort. I booked an appointment with Will Westwood at the Goose Green Clinic on my return. Will asked lots of questions to gauge exactly where the problem lay. He was able to manipulate and massage my neck back to good health in just one session. It was a relief to get back to normal so quickly. Would definitely recommend Will as a great Osteopath.

[BelindaD]

I have been seeing Will for a few months now following a chronic issue with my shoulder, a very complicated joint. The original injury was many years ago and I had further complications following surgery last year. Suffice to say that the issue is complex and I've seen several specialists across various disciplines. Will is extremely knowledgeable and is able to pinpoint and identify the particular muscles / tendons etc that need attention, and his manipulation and massage technique is incredibly effective. His level of understanding and expertise gives confidence that you are in good hands - literally! He is also a good listener and always offers useful and practical advice.

[AIP]

I went to see Will at Goose Green Clinic when I was looking for an osteopath and he has been brilliant. Not only did he deal with the initial neck pain but his holistic approach has done wonders for my posture and movement - especially as my body recovers from having a baby. I'd definitely recommend him.

[NewWave]

Ive seen Rory Lemon a few times, He's brilliant!

Really caring and sorted me out in one session.

Highly recommend

[Al-candraw]

Amazing clinic! You I have never had a bad treatment here I find Will Westwood to be an excellent, sensitive and very effective osteopath. He treats my back regularly but also has hugely aided in treating anxiety and stress. I have used Ravi for Crainal SAcral work and Deborah for Accupuncture both give excellent treatments and I must say I find goose green clinic to be an absolute life saver if you prefer a more holistic approach to health and well-being!

[Skull]

8 months into having my son I decided to start excercising and having not done so since pre-pregnancy, had strained my back. In desperation I contacted Goose Green clinic and have seen Will Westwood twice so far. He was very thorough and asked lots of questions. Will was able to manipulate and massage my thorasic region and neck back to good health and gave me some excercises to try out. I highly recommend Will -

he is an excellent Osteopath.

[hooplagza]

Both my wife and I see Will at Goose Green and would highly recommend him, we both have intermittent but recurring back issues (mostly from sitting staring at computer screens for a living!) Will is always very flexible and accomodating with availability for appointments and I always know at the first sign of an issue with my back that I am going to feel 100% better after a treatment from him. It also helps that he is very approachable and really nice bloke!

[samstickland]

I would highly recommend Will Westwood. I saw him for recurring knee pain and he was able to identify the cause and provide some immediate relief, and put me on a path to recovery. Great osteopath!

[HeadNun]

I've had a few sessions with Rory Lemon, who's been helping with general back pain and stress. He takes a great, holistic approach to his work and really looks at the bigger picture.

[Roxen]

Very pleased with my recent osteopath treatment from Will at Goose green - identified the cause of my back pain and resolved it after a couple of visits! Also treated my knee and feet very effectively. Would highly recommend!

[Alec1]

would like to offer another recommendation for Will Westwood. Comforting to know there?s someone local that can lessen my back pain quickly. Very professional, works with you and great with recommending helpful exercises for home. What i do appreciate very much in comparison to other osteopaths i have seen over the years, is Will doesn?t encourage further sessions beyond what?s appropriate or necessary.

[JonasMac]

I had not been to Goose Green Clinic before, but having arrived crocked, and now after a few sessions I am greatly enjoying the sense of being back to near normal again.

The osteopath who teated me, Will Westwood, impressed me also with the thoroughness with which he approached each session.

I would have no hesitation therefore in recommending the osteopath Will Westwood

JonasMac

[mpadavis]

I had 4 appointments with Osteopath Will Westwood to treat severe lower back pain brought on by lifting my two year old. He was absolutely great, both during the session and giving me exercises to do at home. I am much better now and know which exercises to do if it ever comes back again. Thank you!

[Valerie82]

I have suffered from focal migraine for almost two years and was convinced by my partner to see an osteopath as medications were not working or having effects anymore. I have been now seeing will Westwood for some weeks and have to say I have seen great improvements. I have only so far 2 mild migraines and have not needed my medications. He also showed few exercises and techniques to use at home. I am quite pleased. The migraines were affecting me and becoming really really awful. Such a great result can only be a testimony of his abilities. I do heartedly recommend a visit.

[eMac]

I've just finished osteopath treatment at Goose Green Clinic with Will Westwood. I immediately saw an improvement in my symptoms of back and hip pain. He also showed me a number of exercises to help stretch and strengthen. Would highly recommend. I'm now feeling so much better.

[Sdix2]

I sought help from Will at Goose Green Clinic for back pain from a potential slipped disc. Im pregnant and was nervous about having treatment, particularly on my lower back, but Will was very helpful and after only four sessions, and through following the exercises he suggested, I have seen almost a complete recovery.

I highly recommend Will for treatment (particularly if pregnant and suffering with back pain)). Thank you Will!

[andynic]

I have seen many osteopaths over the years, having a longstanding problem with my shoulder and recently had treatment with Will Westwood at Goose Green Clinic. I had been unable to use my shoulder properly for several months, but after a few sessions with Will and doing the exercises he recommended my shoulder is back to normal. I am very happy to recommend him.

[Ruth, Camberwell]

Another recommendation here for Will at Goose Green Clinic. I found the service very good, with clear explanations of the treatment and useful exercises set to help maintain my back. I?ve been to many osteopaths over the years, but found Will one of the most effective.