Our Osteopaths

David Richardson, Clinic Director, B.Sc (Hons) D.O.
- Queen Charlotte Street
- Wells Road
David graduated from the British School of Osteopathy in 1987. Initially working in Lincolnshire and then Australia, he settled in Bristol in 1990 and founded Wells Road Osteopaths in 1993. He has lectured extensively on osteopathy and sports injury prevention. He has a keen interest in sports related injuries with a special interest in veteran … Continued

Tim Chapman, Clinic Director, B.Sc (Hons) Ost
- Sneyd Park
- Queen Charlotte Street
After qualifying in 1999 Tim worked in a large multi-disciplinary clinic for two years, combining classical osteopathy for humans but also for top flight race horses! To further his interest in sports injuries, Tim set up a busy winter sports injury clinic in the French ski resort of Meribel. When the snow melted he spent … Continued

Claire Dobson, Clinic Director, M.Ost B.Sc (Hons) N.D D.O.
- Sherston
- Wells Road
Claire joined the team in 2011 and became a partner at the Wells Road Clinic in 2016. She trained at the British College of Osteopathic Medicine in London, graduating with a Distinction in the four-year Master’s degree in Osteopathy. Before qualifying as an osteopath, Claire completed a BSc (Hons) in Microbiology and Immunology at the … Continued

Jeni Sloane M.Ost PGCert
- Wells Road
Jeni believes in the value of diversity and employs a variety of osteopathic techniques in her practice, tailored to the patients needs, including cranial, visceral and structural approaches. Qualified in specialist paediatric osteopathic practice at the British School of Osteopathy, she has a special interest in the osteopathic care of children and babies and likes … Continued

Corinne Brice B.Sc Ost
- Sneyd Park
Corinne qualified from the British School of Osteopathy in 1991 having previously completed a degree in Zoology. She worked as an assistant for two years before starting her own practice in Henley-on-Thames. She returned to the British School of Osteopathy as a tutor and was one of the first people in the country to complete … Continued

Rosamond Chapman M.Ost
- Sneyd Park
Rosamond joined us after graduating from the British School of Osteopathy in 2010. Rosamond decided to retrain as an osteopath after seven years hard graft as a professional full-time rower, racing for Great Britain and Leander Boat Club. She won numerous national titles, with her greatest achievement being the Women’s Pair World Championships in 2000. … Continued

Ali Mughal M. Ost. N.D D.O
- Wells Road
Ali completed his integrated Master’s in Osteopathy and a Diploma in Naturopathy from the British College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2016. Prior to this Ali studied Swedish and Sports Massage at Kingston College. After visiting an osteopath, he became curious about how biomechanics and poor posture can cause pain, and decided he wanted to further … Continued

Eleanor Dove M.Ost
- Wells Road
Eleanor graduated from Swansea University with a 1st class Master’s degree in Osteopathy. Whilst at university, she completed a dissertation about the personal experiences of Fibromyalgia sufferers, in order to create an understanding of the development and management of this Chronic Pain condition. This project emphasised the importance of patient-centred, individualised, and empathetic care for … Continued

Ellena West B.Ost
- Saltford
- Wells Road
Ellie attended the British school of osteopathy and graduated with distinction in 2009. She spent the next five years working in London and returned to work in the west country in 2014. Ellie trained in medical acupuncture and mat work pilates which adds options for patients with complex problems. She also offers one to one … Continued

Kirstin Holmes-Evans, M.Ost
- Sneyd Park
- Queen Charlotte Street
Kirstin graduated from Leeds Beckett University with a Masters degree in Osteopathy. After graduating Kirstin moved in Melbourne Australia, where is worked in large multi disciplinary clinics working with a range of different patients, from sports teams to elderly. She enjoyed becoming part of the community and getting to know all members of the family … Continued

John Pares, M.Ost
- Queen Charlotte Street
John graduated from Plymouth Marjon Univeristy with a Masters degree in Osteopathy and works in both the Queen Charlotte Street and Sneyd Park clinics. Being a keen sports person, John pursued a career in Osteopathy after seeing the benefits of treatment both after injury and as preventative care. During his studies, he completed a thesis … Continued

Adam Mackintosh M.Ost
- Wells Road
Adam earned a first-class Masters in Osteopathy after completing his four-years of training at Swansea University. His main motivation stems from helping individuals achieve comfort and freedom within their bodies while promoting musculoskeletal health for performance and longevity. This enables patients to return to the activities they love doing. Adam primarily employs a hands-on approach, … Continued

Geraint Williams, M.Ost.
- Sneyd Park
- Queen Charlotte Street
Geraint, a former regional rugby and football player, developed a passion for musculoskeletal healthcare after a shoulder injury with the Scarlets West Under 16’s team. Intrigued by the rehabilitation process, he turned his interest to Osteopathy, earning a Masters from Swansea University in 2021. Geraint embraces an evidence-informed approach, embracing biomechanics and anatomy, and has … Continued

May Price , M.Ost.
- Queen Charlotte Street
- Wells Road
May studied at Swansea University for 4 years, graduating with a 1st class Master’s degree in Osteopathy. She was inspired by her own positive experiences with osteopathy and was driven to pursue a career in Osteopathy to help others experience its benefits. May’s dissertation explored the use of pelvic floor muscle training as a complement … Continued

Chloe Bird , Physiotherapist
- Queen Charlotte Street
Chloe is a CSP-registered Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist with five years of clinical experience in both NHS and private outpatient settings. She specialises in treating a broad range of MSK conditions, including lower-limb injuries, tendinopathies, running-related issues, upper-limb injuries, neck pain, and mechanical lower-back pain. Chloe’s expertise extends to acute injury management in pitch-side environments, enhancing … Continued
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