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Michael Lingard BSc., Dip.Ost., BIBH

Orthopath & Buteyko Practitioner

Hours:Monday to Friday 9am to 7.30pm

Tel: 01580 752 852

Appointment or enquiry: E-mail lingard@totalhealthmatters.co.uk

YouTube Video Clips: http://www.youtube.com/user/fuzzymike2

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Background

Michael has 25 years experience integrating the best of alternative and orthodox healthcare in a multi disciplinary clinic. He has been practising physical medicine, osteopathic treatment and cranio-sacral therapy since gaining his Diploma in Osteopathy from the European School of Osteopathy in 1981.

In 2005 he trained as a Buteyko practitioner with the Buteyko Institute of Breathing and Health, the International Professional Association of Buteyko Practitioners (BIBH) to add correct breathing to his structural work to promote better health. Visit his website at www.buteykokent.co.uk ..

Over the past ten years he has been researching the nature and aetiology of health. In 2004 he presented some of his work "A 21st Century Vision of Healthcare" at the International Public Health Conference in Brighton "Vision to Action" (UKPHA) His membership of the Scientifc & Medical Network (SMN) see recent blog has been a source of inspiration & learning.

He has had a number of articles published in the British Holistic Medical Association (BHMA) Journal on the subject of a better health service. In 2005 he established the first BIBH Buteyko Centre in Kent.

In 2008 he published "The Buteyko Guide to Better Asthma Management" to help asthma sufferers make a start learning about the true nature of their condition according to Professor K Buteyko.

The other section of this site (Totalhealthmatters/Philosophy) outlines some of his ideas for a better NHS based on a philosophy of health promotion rather than the traditional focus on pathology and negative health.

An Orthopath is a practitioner of orthopathic medicine (Association of Orthopathic Practitioners).

Orthopathic Medicine:

The art and science of restoring normal structure, health and dynamics to the body using physical treatment allied with other adjunctive therapies/approaches that aid the restoration of natural balance and health. Adjunctive therapies and approaches usually include Nutritional advice, Lifestyle advice, and other Therapeutic systems as appropriate that will help restore health. The individual supportive therapies and approaches will depend on the speciaility or training each orthopath brings to their work, some may use energetic medicine such as acupuncture, or applied kinesiolgy others may use medicinal treatment such as homoeopathy or herbalism, others may work with relaxation, breathing or NLP all will give their attention to the patient's nutrition.

Matthew Moat BSc (Hons) Ost.,DO. AAF

Registered Classical and Cranial Osteopath

Hours: Mondays & Wednesdays 7.00 am to 7.30pm, Friday 7am to 1pm, Saturdays 7.30 am to midday

Tel: 01580 212 293

Mobile: 07811 114487

Web: www.moatosteopaths.com

E-mail: info@moatosteopaths.com

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Moat osteopaths has now been up and running for 18 months. I would like to thank all patients for the kind referrals that are making this a success.  Over this last year I have been involved heavily with professional development and have undertaken a postgraduate in Classical Osteopathy. This is concerned with treating the causes behind many pathological conditions.  As a result I am seeing many more patients with complex problems in addition to the classic ‘back pain’ presentation, this focuses on treatment being a cure not just a palliative interference. I am also training with an eminent Cranial Osteopath in Brighton to further my functional skills. This is especially associated with many conditions ranging from colic & restlessness in babies to sinusitis, congestive colds & headaches in adults. I shall continue to offer a free advice service over the phone 07811 114 487, and emergency home visits where required in addition to my usual hours including a Saturday morning clinic.

Background

Qualified in Sports Massage for two years prior to obtaining his Osteopathy degree Matthew became interested in the treatment and rehabilitation of sports injuries.During his four years of training at the European School of Osteopathy (ESO) he became interested in all aspects of the human body in health and sickness and the physical treatment of common and more obscure complaints. Matthew uses a variety of approaches to his work enabling him to tailor the treatment to the patient. Matthew is a fully qualified Osteopath and Advanced Sports Massage Therapist. He is registered and governed by the General Osteopathic Council for Osteopathy (GOsC), the Active Foundation for sports massage and is a member of the British Osteopathic Association (BOA).

Yuko Nakamura MBAc.C, M.STAT

Acupuncturist & Alexander Teacher

Hours: Tuesdays 9am to 7.30pm, Fridays midday to 7.30pm

Tel: 01580 752 852

and 01424 721 875

Website: http://www.yukoacupuncture.co.uk/

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Background

Yuko Nakamura studied in Tokyo as a Medical Shiatsu Practroitioner, was trained in acupuncture in London and is also a qualified Alexander Technique Teacher. With over 12 years experience in these healing arts, she has tried to follow the oriental tradituion of not just treating the illness but going deeper to the root causes. Yuko is a member of the British Acupuncture Council.

Acupuncture

Acupuncture is a system of healing which has been practised for thousands of years. Its aim is to improve the overall well being of the patient. rather than just treating the symptoms. According to traditional philosophy, our health is dependent on the body's motivating energy- Qi - moving smoothly and in a balanced way throughout the body. Fine needles are inserted into the energy channels to stimulate the body's own healing response to restore balance.

The Alexander Technique

The Alexander Technique teaches us how to use our bodies with minimum stress and maximum efficiency. It re-educates posture, increases our own awareness and helps the individual reduce the tensions derived from bad body poise and use. The effect being to restore a general condition of harmony and balance in the body. Once learned, the Alexander Techniques can be used throughout your life as an aid to better health.