Dear patient,

On the 19th of July 2021, according to government guidelines, it will not be compulsory to wear a mask in public spaces, except in the healthcare sector, where it will be at the discretion of the practice or practitioner.

The General Osteopathic Council and the Institute of Osteopathy have advised osteopaths to carry on with the same procedures regarding Covid-19. Here, at The Mindful Osteopath, I am keen to reassure patients that I shall still follow the same best practice procedures. I shall still be wearing a disposable mask, a disposable apron, disposable gloves and, if necessary, a face shield. The same cleaning and airing routine will be followed and patients’appointments will be spaced out so there is minimal cross over. Patients will have to wear a mask. The procedures in place are constantly reviewed to assure that safe and professional treatments can be offered to you and your family.

All patients will have a pre-screening form to fill in as part of their confirmation email and if needs be we shall take an initial case history on the phone to determine if a face to face session is relevant or if support could be provided by a telehealth consultation. 

Appointments will be more spread out so that you don’t meet another patient and we have time to clean the room thoroughly. All linen has been removed from the treatment room and replaced by plastic couch covers and pillow cases that can be disinfected after each patient. If you would like a towel to preserve your modesty you may have one; it will be placed into a material bag after use and will then be washed at high temperature.

Before you enter the treatment room we shall kindly ask you to wash your hands or use the alcohol gel provided. We shall also check your temperature with a non-contact thermometer and give you a surgical mask if you don’t have one. If you don’t want to wear one I cannot treat you. Children under 6 don’t need to wear a mask but I reserve the right to refuse to treat them if I think they are unwell.

Payment will be cashless: BACS, online payments or cards (machine cleaned after use).

I look forward to hearing from you.

Stay safe but don’t suffer, call me, even if it’s just for a question, I might be able to help.

Kind regards,

Sylvie Hamilton, osteopath.

Welcome to The Mindful Osteopath established at Gurnard near Cowes. We offer the highest standards of service and effective treatments for your musculoskeletal problems. Our Osteopaths are friendly and professional and will diagnose your condition swiftly and accurately. Osteopathy adopts a holistic approach to understanding the body, relying on precise knowledge of anatomy and physiology. Osteopathy promotes self-healing, relieving pain and stiffness.

Osteopathy is a medical healthcare profession that utilises a patient-focused, physical approach to restoring, maintaining and promoting physical and psychosocial well-being. Osteopathy focuses on a whole body approach and applies a variety of techniques to free up joint restrictions, increase spinal and soft tissue flexibility, improve circulation and provide advice and exercises relevant to the individual person and their presenting condition.

(The British Osteopathic Association)

Here at The Mindful Osteopath, we offer osteopathic excellence for people of all ages from the newborn to elderly.

At The Mindful Osteopath, many patients have enjoyed the following benefits after a course of treatments :

• Quick and effective pain relief
• Life without painkillers
• Rapid return to daily activities
• Improved posture
• Better sleep

Some patients may benefit from a short course of treatment without the need of ongoing sessions. Other may gain from maintenance appointments every month as we believe prevention is better than cure.