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About me

My name is Louise James, and I qualified at the British School of Osteopathy in 1993. Before this, I did a Cellular Biology degree and took a certificate in Physical Recreation for the Community in Holloway, London, and the BAWLA qualification enabling me to become a gym instructor.
In 1984 I started working as a gym instructor with an interest in rehabilitation under the guidance of a physiotherapist, and took a qualification with the Swedish Massage institute, building a massage practice an also providing personal training sessions in clients homes.
I continued providing mobile PT and massage sessions throughout my 4 years of osteopathic training , and then started working in Tonbridge Kent in 1993 when I qualified.
In the early years I worked alongside other osteopaths and in multidisciplinary clinics, whilst building a practice in East Peckham on the outskirts of Tonbridge, eventually being able to work entirely in my own practice by 1999.
I taught as a Clinic Tutor at the European School of Osteopathy ( now the BCNO Group) from 1999 in general clinic, and then as a Children s Clinic tutor. I also ran OsteoMAP demonstration Clinics for 4th year undergraduates showcasing this unique approach for the management of persistent pain.
In 2022 I took a qualification to teach Hanna Somatic Movement which I integrate into my practice/rehabilitation advice.
In 2023 I relocated to Bristol to start a practice there, whilst continuing to work in Tonbridge 4 days every 2 weeks. I am current building the Bristol practice, so have lots of availability there!

BRISTOL CLINIC

Louise works here whenever she is not in Kent, in a lovely Log Cabin on the property. Online booking or booking via messaging me on WhatsApp on 07852 950464 is available for this clinic, but please WhatsApp message me on 07852 950464 if you have any questions or want to know if treatment is for you. I will contact you as soon as I have a moment!




TONBRIDGE CLINIC
Louise works in the Tonbridge Practice Sunday to Wednesdays on alternate weeks. It is within Piper s Business Centre, 220 Vale Road, Tonbridge, Kent, TN9 1SP. As this is a very established and heavily booked clinic, booking is only available by contacting Louise, leaving a message on WhatsApp 07852 950464 or emailing brislingtonosteopaths@gmail.com.
There are two fantastic assistants here too. Sarah Jane Marshall works on Wednesdays, and Ellie Gibson on Thursdays.
Both of them generally have good availability and you can book them on line, or book in by WhatsApp messaging Louise on 07852 950464.

Areas of interest

Rehabilitation; Spine; Headache / migraine; Children (0-6 years of age); Cranial; Children (7-11 years of age); joint injuries; shoulder injuries/rehabilitation; chronic pain; sports injuries; powerlifting and strength sports; post fracture treatment/rehabilitation;
Mindful management of acute conditions; somatic movement for rehabilitation;