Matthew
MOST, BSC(HONS), CPO, MSCCO
Matthew is the co-founder of Wellthy Clinic.
He is a dedicated Osteopath known for delivering personalised, hands-on treatments that relieve pain and equip clients to manage their symptoms confidently.
His interest in osteopathy began in childhood, after finding real relief through treatment for his own pains. He was drawn to both the effectiveness of the treatment and the holistic approach behind it.
Although his initial career took a different path, in his late twenties, he decided to retrain as an Osteopath, driven by a genuine desire to help others feel and function better.
His Osteopathic approach focuses on identifying the patient’s functional and training issues which could have contributed to injury. Matthew questions your barriers to recovery and how healing times could be improved. He uses a range of hands-on techniques including muscular stretching, joint articulation and manipulation (only when appropriate and always with consent).
Cranial Osteopathy is a relaxing treatment that uses a subtle hands-on approach that can bring profound results. It works on the principles that gentle manipulation of your joints and tissues can promote overall well-being. Your body can hold physical and emotional trauma in your tissues and cranial sessions can help ease tensions. I am constantly amazed by the body and its healing ability and how small changes can have such a deep impact.
Paediatric Osteopathy is a relaxing treatment experience which can help with baby torticollis, breastfeeding issues, plagiocephaly and digestive issues. During treatment, some babies start to relax and sometimes even fall asleep.
As a Pilates Instructor, Matthew believes Pilates align well with the osteopathic narrative to increase postural awareness. Involving exercise rehab with meaningful movements is all important to stay well. The rehabilitation Pilates sessions work well for patients recovering from injuries and surgery to strengthen muscles and increase flexibility. Sessions can pro-actively prevent injuries by increasing body awareness.
Training & Qualifications
OCC: Certificate in Paediatric Osteopathy (2024)
SCCO: Osteopathic Medicine, Spark in the Motor, The Functional Face (2021-3)
APPI Advanced Pilates Equipment (2020)
Nutrition for everyday course (2019)
APPI Advanced Mat work Pilates Instructor (2018)
Classical Osteopathy (2016)
BSO: MOsT Osteopathy (2016)
ITEC Sports Massage Therapy Level 3 (2013)
University of Brighton: BSc Sports Science with Physical Education (2005)
Matthew believes that learning is a lifelong process and consistently attend courses to further his knowledge.
More recently he has gained a ceritificate in Paediatric Osteopathy (320 hours) with the prestigious Osteopathic Centre for Children. He has progressed onto the second year at the diploma level.
He has been deepening his cranial osteopathy knowledge with postgraduate courses with the Sutherland Cranial College of Osteopathy.
Outside of work, he loves a challenge and has completed two marathons and climbed Kilimanjaro. Moreover he enjoys travelling, nature and light hearted conversations with patients.
Private Health Insurance
Matthew is qualified and registered with the General Osteopathic Council. He is fully insured and recognised with AVIVA, Healix, Vitality, Cigna, Simply Health, Healthshield & WPA health insurance companies.