Reviews

On both occasions I booked an appointment for treatment with Tim I was very impressed with his manner and expertise. He treated a trapped nerve and within the first treatment there was an instant difference. Since, I have recommended him to two friends who have also found great success with his treatment

Very efficient friendly and welcoming staff. Very informative throughtout treatment of issues and treatment,

I have recently had a Osteopathy session with Tom Bedford for my arm.I can feel the difference after the first treatment.My Doctor couldn't even diagnose the problem but Tom figured out after checking my arm symptoms that it was tendonitis.Hopefully a few more treatments would make it better.

Whenever I have a musculo-skeletal problem (hip and shoulder in the past) I always think of coming to see Tom first, so when I developed a painful ankle problem which made me limp and was starting to give me knee and hip pain too I made an appointment. After the first session Tom resolved the immediate issue to the extent that I was able to walk the 2 miles back to my office without pain! One follow-up appointment to reinforce the treatment and advice about future management and I am 'signed off'! I have recommended Tom to many friends, family and colleagues over the years and will continue to do so. He is always friendly, professional and the treatments are always really effective!

Had an acute episode of pain due to a slipped disk in my cervical this summer and neurosurgions advised surgery that would reduce my neck mobility to solve the pain. I was very reluctant to have it. I undertook physiotherapy and later osteopathy with Tom Bedford. I must say that, in my case, it helped improve immensely. I no longer have constant pain and the parasthesia of arm and hand are gone. I strongly recommend 51 St Clements services, Tom explains everything in detail while he the doing the practice, which is very reassuring and I felt always in very good hands. Reception services are very sweet and helpful.

Went to see Tom with an acute hip pain. My GP was unable to diagnose the problem and suggested seeing an osteopath. Being a commercial pilot , I also went to see an aviation specialist examiner, whom also didn't diagnose it as anything serious. After seeing Tom he said that there was something serious causing the pain, and immediately began a course of deep tissue massage. The massage bought me immediate relief and enabled me to continue working, whilst the real cause was investigated. It took an MRI scan to see the problem (on Tom's recommendation). Great service and great treatment, I would recommend his services to anyone. "Thank you".

I have recently benefited enormously from a few Osteopathy sessions with Tom Bedford at St Clements Osteopathy. From having quite considerable discomfort with a back problem, with massage and the correct exercises I was able to walk from St Clements to St Giles with "wings on my heels"! I am so grateful for my new found mobility. I highly recommended his practice.

I limped into the clinic not really knowing what the future held for me as my foot had deteriorated steadily over a couple of years. After the first session it was clear that it was a simple matter of manipulating the area to free up movement again after ceasing up from a previous inquiry. After three sessions I have my foot back to full working order again, a huge relief and more importantly no joint issues previously suggested by convention! I cannot recommend Tom highly enough. Thank you.

My son had been misdiagnosed with short achilles tendon for years. After discovering this we tried to get help in the country we live but success was marginal. As my daughter was very happy with the treatment Tom Bedford had given her, we made an appointment with Summeara. I was impressed with the progress she achieved in just three sessions. My son stopped twisting his ankles and knees when walking, started walking with his knees apart and can even run well. His mood improved and he is smiling more frequently now. Summeara heard my concerns and reassured me that what I'm doing is correct. She helped me understand that if my son's body suffers his soul will suffer too, and his confidence is as important for his health as all the sports he is trying at. I'm grateful and will do my best to go back to her whenevervwe are in the UK.

My mum lives abroad and had been suffering from back pain for years. She'd been told nothing could be done. Misdiagnosed as it turned out. I took her to see Tom and after one visit she's hugely improved. Tense muscles sorted out, she is able to straighten up and is happily doing her exercises. A massive thank you!!!

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

I attended the mindfulness training, it's been a fantastic course enabling to focus on the present moment. Course is teaching relaxation techniques and is introducing to the meditation which is amazing. I would highly recommend to anyone. Shame it only runs for 4 weeks. Very good value for money. Can't wait for the top up class.

Really excellent, professional and effective acupuncture treatment

I have been having acupuncture with Sam for a few years now, on and off as I have needed and will continue to do so. I have complex medical conditions that have required a lot of thought outside the box, which hasn't been possible within conventional medical practice, (which I still believe there is always a place for, but also has its limitations like most things!) but the holistic approach and positive outcomes I have received through the acupuncture and being able to communicate so easily with Sam has been invaluable to me. She is a caring, extremely knowledgeable, and a very professional down to earth and skilled practitioner who has helped me on so many levels. It is a joy to be treated by someone who is passionate about what they are doing and truly cares about their patients. I cannot recommend highly enough.

I've been coming to Chris for several months for remedial massage to improve muscle tension and headaches. He's been so helpful -- I sleep better now, my tension headaches have significantly decreased in intensity and in number, acute and general anxiety has softened, and athletic performance in rowing improved. He's always relaxed and pleasant; I never feel nervous about the session. Iffley Turn Practice is bright and clean. The only drawback? Chris is very good, and I won't go to anyone else -- this is a problem when his appointments book quickly! 10/10!

I was reassured from the very first meeting with Ben for osteopathy (which have helped me a lot, by the way)and during our conversations I learned about the Mindfulness course. It was reassuring and enlightening ..... and not at al weird :) Highly recommended.

The best £50 I’ve spent for some time! Major improvement, somewhere between completely better and mostly better, physically and physiologically a huge improvement. I recommend the practice.

Tom was really calming and explained the treatment plan clearly. He informed me my back problem was common, that it could be treated and it was. My pain went on my first treatment. I went from being in spasming pain to having no pain after treatment. I was worried my back pain may return due to lifting a 6 month baby that was getting bigger(!) but he his now 8 months and I haven't had any further problems.

I have nothing but good things to say about Heather and my very positive experience of acupuncture with her. She has helped me so much on so many levels with a variety of issues including insomnia. I always enjoy my sessions with her and come away feeling calmer and reassured. Heather is a fantastic person - always kind and perceptive, and highly skilled and knowledgeable. I will continue to recommend her, and am now an advocate for the profound benefits of acupuncture.

I am so grateful that I found Heather during a period of my life when I was feeling extremely weak, anxious, stressed, with my hormones all over the place. I'd just finished breastfeeding and my GP couldn't find any reason for me to be feeling the way I was. When I first sat down with Heather, I felt completely in safe hands. She listened and immediately knew what to do, telling me that in traditional Chinese medicine there is a simple explanation for the hormonal flux when breastfeeding ends. I felt an immediate difference after the first acupuncture session, and the hormonal issue was sorted within a month of weekly acupuncture visits. As well as further acupuncture for a variety of issues (stress, anxiety, sleep issues), she was also able to advise me of some adaptations to my diet which would support and nourish my blood, meaning that I no longer feel dizzy and weak each month. I will continue to follow this advice and believe it has been invaluable to my health and well-being. Heather is very astute, caring and really listens to whatever is going on. I can't recommend her highly enough.