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Osteopathy

Alisandre Tapster BSc (Hons) Ost
Registered Osteopath

Ali Tapster has a three-year background in Osteopathy, graduating in 2003 from the British School of Osteopathy. She is fully insured and is registered with the General Osteopathic Council.
Ali has always had an interest in healthcare and was inspired to train as an Osteopath when a young member of her family who suffers from asthma, responded very well to Osteopathic treatment. She opened her first clinic in 2003 working from home until she set up her second clinic in 2005 in Winchester and a third clinic a month later in Woking, both clinics being held in multidisciplinary health centres.  In between, she practised as a locum for six months in a Chiropractic clinic in Petersfield

Osteopathy is an established system of diagnosis and treatment with it’s main emphasis on the structural integrity of the body.  It is a safe and effective form of physical medicine that reduces or removes pain by treating muscles and joints.  Osteopathy is also recognised by the British Medical Association as a discrete clinical discipline.

Osteopathy is an effective treatment for a wide variety of painful and chronic conditions, such as back and neck pain, joint and muscle pain, arthritis, postural problems, asthma and many more. Osteopathy incorporates various techniques such as articulation and manipulation of the affected joints, stretching techniques and soft tissue massage.  Every patient is unique and therefore the treatment is tailored to suit their individual needs to restore normal movement and posture.

Visiting an osteopath
At your initial visit, a full detailed case history will be taken, followed by an examination and detailed assessment of your movements and areas of muscle tension to establish a diagnosis.  It may also be necessary to carry out additional special tests to aid the diagnosis, including taking your blood pressure, respiratory assessment etc.

How osteopathy works
Osteopathy works holistically, mechanically, functionally, and posturally.  For example to treat asthmatic patients, the aim is to improve respiration, reduce the symptoms of asthma and improve the mechanical function of the musculo-skeletal system.  The ribcage and thoracic spine is treated to improve mobility and mechanical efficiency, including working on the accessory muscles of respiration, to stimulate the circulation thus enabling them to work more efficiently and healthily.  The diaphragm can also be treated both directly with soft tissue work and indirectly by treating the cervical spine to stimulate the nerve supply to the diaphragm and help improve the function and health of this muscle.  You will also be given simple breathing and stretching exercises to help you to manage this potentially life threatening condition and to continue with your treatment in between sessions as well as general advice on keeping yourself fit and healthy.

Osteopathy and patient protection
Osteopaths are trained to the highest standards and are legally required to be registered with the General Osteopathic Council and to be insured.  They are also required to regularly update their knowledge and skills with additional training.
 
 
 
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