Reviews

I'm so glad someone recommended St Clements Osteopathy to me! I sit at a desk all day, and my neck and back tend to become stiff and painful at times. Tom Bedford's osteopathy treatment has offered me an easy and effective way to deal with the problem, and a few visits a year keep my spine in good shape.

I am an 81 year old woman who has been suffering with from pain in the back and feet. I have been taking pain killers for these symptoms for the past 6 months at least. On recommendation I decided to seek osteopathic treatment. The therapist recommended to me was Tom Bedford. Currently I have received 3 treatments for my condition and am glad to report I am now free from the pain. I no longer have to resort to painkillers and their side effects and am able to move freely, and thankfully, sleep without being wakened by painful episodes. I am very glad that I took advice from a friend and can testify to the benefits of osteopathy and its efficacy in treating the underlying causes of the presenting pain.

I’d been suffering with lower back pain for years, but had always been sceptical about visiting an osteopath. I visited Tom after he had been recommended by a work colleague, and was amazed at the results. After only a few treatments the pain disappeared and my flexibility increased dramatically. I have now been completely trouble free for over 2 years.

When I first visited, I was in severe pain and unable to walk more than about 100 metres; I feared that I might be becoming crippled for life (I'm in my mid-60's). Weekly visits for manipulation gradually eased the cause of the distress, and as I improved, so the visits became fewer. Now I just need occasional manipulation, am active and can walk three miles with ease - something I never imagined I would do again.

According to Tom, Bill Gates is seen by his profession as the Patron Saint of Osteopaths, for as we contort our bodies by sitting at desks in front of PCs, the more likely it is that we will need osteopathic intervention. Although Tom charges slightly more than his colleagues at his practice on account of his experience and expertise, it is a worthwhile investment for the client, and I hope that his case load is never so full that he is unable to accommodate me

Tom is an authority in his field, and, at our first session, he gave the air of having encountered my issue countless times, which was reassuring. He took a little time to explain what my problem is and what its cause was – which again made me feel that I was in safe hands – and he also pointed out that the problem was such that I shouldn’t have to be on his books for too long. Clearly, Tom was more interested in practising his art than taking money from me, which added to the confidence and trust I had in him. He is personable and friendly but, most importantly, the diagnosis he provided for my back made sense, and the short daily stretching routines he suggested have hit the mark, making me feel whole and centred again, not cut in half by a precarious back, nor left with nagging doubts about it. In short, I’m able to move as I did before the problem ever arose. My back pain does (and will) occasionally return, in line with Tom’s diagnosis, but at least I now know what to expect, how to deal with i

Tom was recommended by a friend after I mentioned that I suffered from lower back pain. This problem had existed for about seven or eight years, on and off, and before visiting 51 St Clements, I’d been to four other osteopaths and chiropractors in and around Oxford. All of them had provided me with adequate treatment and reasonable advice, but it was only after visiting Tom that I realized that none of them had really hit the spot.

I can't remember when I had my first visit to the practice and saw Tom. What I can remember, however, is the amount of pain I was experiencing and the relief after just one session. After one or two more sessions I was pain free. Prior to visiting Tom, I had been to a number of other practitioners where the treatment seemed to go on forever. Tom is excellent at explaining the cause of pain, what he is doing to resolve the pain and what I need to do after the session to improve my recovery. Apart from his professional skills Tom is a very warm emphatic individual who has a natural ability to create an atmosphere of calm and confidence in the midst of whatever agony a patient might be experiencing. I would highly recommend him and the practice. I have visited since he opened after lockdown and I can confidently say that the practice has taken every precaution possible to ensure risks are well managed.

It's was amazing. Huge thank for Corrine. She has helped me to back do things i love running and playing football after several years of back pain . I think she got magic hand .She was very kind and professional. The receptionist was very helpful. I will highly recommended her.

I asked Chris to unknot my back and he did just that. Very helpful suggestions for exercises too. Would thoroughly recommend.

I came to Emily initially to help with anxiety and insomnia, and after each session I always feel much calmer and relaxed. Although not my original intention when coming for acupuncture, she has helped regulate my menstrual cycle which has been totally irregular for over 20 years as I have PCOS. In the 8 months since I started seeing her I have regularly had a period each month - it’s incredible! I couldn’t recommend her treatments highly enough, she has such a warm, calm and caring character and makes you feel totally at ease. I am totally converted to acupuncture and think the benefits of it are amazing!

This feedback for Tom Bedford is 12 years late, but maybe all the better for it because of the long-term benefit I've experienced. Tom treated me in 2007 for lower back pain. I was prone to back spasms, usually leading to at least a fortnight's pain and discomfort, which could be quite severe. Three years of chiropractic treatment had brought only temporary periods of relief. After two visits for treatment, Tom uttered the memorable words "I'm going to free you from the clutches of treatment." He taught me simple stretches to do morning and night and we talked about back management. Since then, my painful episodes have been much less frequent and also less severe. I returned to playing cricket, which I had feared I would have to give up because my back felt too vulnerable. I do the stretches religiously and have not needed to return for any further treatment. I owe Tom many thanks indeed!

Thank you so much, Summeara, this was brilliant. Summeara was professional, friendly, easy to talk to, and clearly an expert. I decided to book an appointment with her as none of us are getting any younger (I'm 62) and I was beginning to experience a few aches and pains after gardening, housework or being on my feet all day at work. She gave excellent treatment and sound advice and suggested I see a massage therapist every three or four months. I felt much better immediately - my joints felt so much freer and even my teenage daughter noticed I was 'walking taller'!

I saw Summeara and oh my! What a difference she made. The Iffley Turn Practice was recommended to me by colleagues. I came to the surgery with a very sore back, painful to be more precise. I could hardly walk. After just one treatment I was able to walk properly. I would recommend ITP and Summeara to everyone.

Absolutely amazing! After visiting my GP for back pain and almost giving up thinking nothing could be done about it I visited iffley turn practise. I was able to get a same day appointment which was fantastic. I was slightly nervous but was made to feel at complete ease by Tom who was so professional and understanding and knew exactly what was the problem. He talked me through and explained everything. After 2 visits I’ve left the practise extremely happy and he’s managed to work wonders on my back. Thank you Tom!

Amazing service and amazing care - I walked out a different person!

Professional, confidence-inspiring, calm, clean, thorough.