Heartstrings Osteopathy

Welcome to Heartstrings Osteopathy, where I provide exceptional osteopathic care and education to musicians and my local community. I have a dedicated clinic space but also offer home visits.

I find it deeply meaningful providing osteopathic support to people experiencing stressful times.

As an osteopath, I always start with a comprehensive history and biomechanical analysis to understand and diagnose where the body’s tissues are holding stress/tension, and crucially, what patterns (whether physical, behavioural, environmental or emotional) are holding these tension points in place.

I then utilise a variety of therapeutic techniques such as stretching, trigger point therapy, myofascial release, articulation and mobilisation that are tailored to each client's individual needs and circumstances.

I also offer focused treatments such as osteopathy in the cranial field, which aim to address the subtle movements of the body to promote physical and emotional balance.

My music teaching background means I have a strong focus on education, working with clients to increase their understanding of their own body and health. Knowledge is power!

If you’re ready to work with your body instead of against it, I’d love to support you. Whether you’re navigating the physical demands of performing, recovering from strain or injury, or simply wanting to feel more grounded in your everyday movement, osteopathic care can help you reconnect with ease and confidence. Together we’ll tune into what your body is asking for and create space for genuine change — not just symptom relief.

My mission at Heartstrings Osteo is to support musicians to deepen the connection between their physical bodies and their creative practice - both to reduce the risk of /recover from injuries but also to open up new avenues for greater ease in playing, less blocked/freer creative expression and increased professional resilience.

Musicians face unique demands — we are small muscle athletes! On top of the obvious physical demands of actually playing our instruments, there are so many more demands placed on the performing musician...

These factors and as well as anatomy, genetics etc combine to form unique stress and strain patterns for each musician which can take a toll on the body over time. Some musicians notice low level fatigue or pain, with symptoms flaring after intense performance times, whilst others experience little discomfort and then develop a more severe injury or creative block seemingly out of nowhere. Both are common patterns.

Whether you're recovering from injury or striving for more fluid and confident performance, these approaches work in harmony to support your long-term health, creativity, and resilience as a musician. When you’re ready, book a session and let’s start building comfort, balance and performance from the inside out.