Reviews

The St Clements Centre is an impressive place of healing where people receive expert treatment from skilled and qualified professionals. I myself have benefited from their professional care. I warmly recommend it to others.

I have suffered with back problems ever since I was a teenager when I had a spinal op to correct a curvature of the spine by inserting a metal rod to straighten the upper third. I also have a slightly rotated ribcage which means that my back is never in the position it should be in. I spent years trying to find a practitioner who could help me maintain my spinal health as from time to time I suffer bouts of pain, sprains and extreme stiffness which can be debilitating, as my spine is under a lot of pressure and my back in general has to work very hard to function. I have only ever found two people whose treatment was effective; one is now in Australia, the other is Tom Bedford. I see him whenever I feel that my back is "about to go" although sometimes I leave it a bit too long and I am in severe pain by the time I see him. He is always extremely sensitive about the way he treats my back, I never feel unsafe in his hands, and his treatment seems to be more effective, more quickly than any other osteopath or ch

I'd had severe right shoulder/arm pain since August 07 - hard to dress, sleep at night etc. Physiotherapy was making little difference. After one session with Tom in March 08 I was 50% better, after 2nd session a week I later was 75% better, and after the third session 95%. The effect seems to be permanent/sustained: I write this three weeks later. My only regret is I didn't see Tom months earlier.

I was recommended to Tom by a friend after a particularly severe case of a nerve being pinched in my back effecting strength and movement in my left arm. Not only was this causing an extreme amount of pain but was also affecting my state of mind. Initially I was sceptical that this could be resolved by osteopathy treatment, however over a course of treatment covering two months all movement was restored and in fact I ended up with more movement. Being a very active individual I have since managed to increase strength and flexibility and am more focussed when I train and at work.

Tom is the first practitioner that I have come across in 16 years of wrist pain that had seen my particular problem before and was able to correctly diagnose and treat the problem. Two months ago my wrist was unusable and now I can not only hold shopping bags with that hand, but I have taken up yoga again. In the near future I look forward to being able to play the violin! I can unqualifiedly recommend Tom Bedford

As someone who has lived with a complex of illnesses for the last 15 years, it takes someone who is exceptionally perceptive, sensitive, and most importantly, inspires confidence, to help me with the pains I suffer in my back and arms. I know that when the pains flare up, after a session with Tom Bedford, the treatment I’ve received not only removes the aches and pains, but gives me more energy and mobility, as well as rejuvenates me mentally.

I had a painful low back and a trapped sciatic nerve, giving me pain down my right leg to my ankle and foot. The pain had been getting worse for two or three weeks, so I booked an appointment with Tom Bedford, as he had previously helped my husband with back pain. Within two treatments I was 75% better with no leg pain at all.

I was 24 weeks pregnant when I developed a sore left shoulder, which was especially painful at night. Tom Bedford was recommended as he had helped other people in the office. He diagnosed a tendonitis, gave me a treatment and some exercises, and within a week I had improved by 70% and I could comfortably lift my arm again. Tom is now also helping keep my back comfortable in the latter stages of my pregnancy, and as a result I'm sleeping much better in this pregnancy that my first

Being a sportsman,it is important to me for my body to feel right , I have always suffered from a stiff back and painful shoulder and have tried a lot of physiotherapy in the past. Osteopathy, helped me be pain free for the first time in my life,it is hand on and the results are immediate. I would recommend it to anyone!!!

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.

After suffering from sciatica for over 4 months I decided to visit Tom Bedford, and after 3 sessions I found a big improvement and was so glad to get some much needed relief to my sciatica problem. Tom explained what was happening with the sciatica and what he needed to do in order to correct the problem in an easy to understand way. I would recommend Tom Bedford and the St Clements Osteopathy & Massage.

Really professional, soothing,and carefully explained what they were doing and why.

I went to Summeara with severe SPD in pregnancy - to the point my hips had dislocated at one point and I couldn't walk. Physio treatment had had no impact, but after just one session with Summeara I could walk again and she kept me mobile right through my pregnancy. Other than being a miracle worker, she was lovely and friendly yet professional. She also went away and did some extra research on my rare connective tissue disorder so that she could treat me better. Fantastic care! Would you recommend our services? Yes

Had my first ever treatment today for a recent back/Sciatica complaint. Saw Corinne who was thorough in getting to understand my problem & professional in her treatment & advice. Reception staff Aoife & Anne were very helpful in arranging a suitable time & day for me as I'm restricted due to work. Would highly recommend anyone to come to 51stclements.

Had your first appointment today, with a lovely lady called Summeara, I believe her name was. Amazing! After multiple pregnancies I had lower back pain, pain between my shoulder blades and lower neck. I literally walked out pain free. Cannot believe how effective the appointment was. Highly recommended. Can see myself returning for all kinds of appointments.

I was suffering from a debilitating, stabbing pain in my head, stemming from my neck and possibly caused by stress and long days staring at a screen. After two sessions with Ben Davies, the pain, a 'tension headache', completely disappeared and I was back to normal...highly recommend this place!

Just the very efficient and knowledgeable practitioners. Each time I visit they exam me and find the areas that hurt without me always having to say each spot. I always come away feeling much better and like the issue has resolved or is a whole lot better. Would highly recommend to anyone with ongoing pains.

I was very pleased with the service I received. I arrived with pain in my middle and upper back which had been getting increasingly worse over several months. The Osteopath I saw explained what was likely to be causing the pain, gently manipulated my spine and massaged surrounding muscles. I was given some advice on being more active and exercise that should help maintain the comfort the osteopathy would provide with. Several weeks have now passed since my appointment and I am feeling very well.

I had a meeting with Tom Bedford re having cracks in my knees when bending _ I am 75! He examined me - complimented on my fitness for my age and effectively said -Don't spend any more money on this practice .What you need is to regularly use an exercise bike -and then he gave me suggestions on bikes suitable for seniors So instead of getting to spend money on his practice he directed me to a different 'treatment'. How many time has this happened to you ?

It is always scary to go for a session like that, especially because it involves rather a high price. However, I felt better immediately and the next day I forgot that I had pain. So I was very happy for my decision to seek for help, it has improved quality of life drastically!