The Practitioners at Lymm Osteopathic Practice

	Suzette Pulman ND, MRN, DO Registered Naturopath & Osteopath Suzette qualified in 1979 from the British College of Osteopathy and began practising in Lymm, Cheshire as a naturopath and osteopath. These disciplines require Suzette to treat her patients holistically and they restore balance to the body by identifying the causes of pain and discomfort and not just the symptoms. Combining the two disciplines - naturopathy and osteopathy – is a gentle way of healing by using natural levers to open up restrictions of joints and muscles which maybe creating pressure on nerves and arteries and thereby causing pain and discomfort.
	Darren Hayward BSc (Ost) Registered Osteopath After qualifying at the British School of Osteopathy in 1994, Darren has been practising throughout the North West - and working within Lymm Osteopathic Practice for 14 years. He has treated patients with a whole variety of ailments: from children with sleep disorders to people with chronic work related back pain to arthritis patients who want to become less reliant on painkillers.
	Georgina Watson BSc, DPodM, MChS, HPC Registered Chiropodist / Podiatrist Since qualifying from Salford University as a State Registered, now HPC Registered Podiatrist, Gina has been employed for over twenty years within the NHS. She joined the Lymm Practice over 15 years ago, allowing her to develop and nurture a holistic approach to benefit her patients.
	Anne Delooze MSc IFPA AOR Holistic Therapies - Reflexology, Aromatherapy, Remedial Massage Anne Delooze qualified in 1977 after completing a two year course in body & facial treatments.In 1985 she began exploring complementary therapies after a period of stress affected her own health & well being. She has taught in further education until 2003 when she undertook study to complete a Masters Programme in Practitioner Research. Anne practises the following treatments: aromatherapy, body and indian head massage, manual lymphatic drainage, reiki healing and hopi ear candles.
	David Alexander BSc (Hons), TCM Ac, MBAcC Tuina Massage Dip College of Oriental Balance Acupuncture David Alexander, an experienced acupuncturist, has a special interest in cosmetic therapy – the natural way to maintain youthful looks without undertaking invasive surgery or botox. The best thing about this form of treatment is that it offers a holistic way to look and feel good. Other conditions benefiting from acupuncture treatment include pain conditions such as headaches and migraines, injuries, sciatica, digestive problems and a wide range of women’s health issues including pregnancy.
	Deborah Murray VCTC MICHT FHT Remedial and Sports Massage and Reflexology A qualified and experience holistic therapist, Deborah Murray joined Lymm Osteopathic Practice in 2006 as a remedial, sports masseuse and reflexologist. A keen competitive runner herself she advocates the preventative and maintenance benefits of both treatments. The sports massage is a deep tissue therapy working on soft tissues i.e. muscles, ligaments and tendons. The remedial massage is beneficial for anybody suffering from general aches and pains, muscular strains, fatigue, arthritis etc. Reflexology has been shown to be effective for conditions such as back pain, migraine, stress related conditions, sleep disorders, hormonal imbalances etc.
	Di Faulkner FICHT MAR Traditional Thai Massage and Pre-Natal Massage Di Faulkner has been a teacher and practitioner of Traditional Thai Massage for 12 years since training in Thailand with the renowned Dr. Yan Praphas Sankhawat. The ancient healing treatment, aims to relieve muscular and joint tension, balance the energy system, increase flexibility and improve posture. The treatment is performed on a futon so loose clothing is essential. A pre-natal full body massage, specially devised using safe essential oils is performed during the second and third trimester to promote well being and relieve back ache.
	Judith Knight BSc (Hons), Cert CC relate Counsellor Since obtaining her degree in Psychology Judith undertook training as a Counsellor, part of the training being with Relate, both as a Relationship Counsellor and a Psychosexual Therapist. In addition to her work as a Counsellor in Lymm she is a qualified counselling supervisor. She is also certified in Group Work Consultation, Therapeutic Play Skills, and EMDR – a highly effective treatment for trauma and anxiety-based problems. She has worked in Primary Care for the NHS, and also in the Dept. of Sexual Health Services, as well as for Cheshire Relate and Warrington Women’s Aid. Currently Judith works for an agency in Lancashire with children who have attachment difficulties. Her work as the Counsellor at the Lymm Osteopathic Practice has a holistic perspective, where emotional difficulties can present as a physical problem.