“Nigel studied Russian and French at the University of East Anglia. His first job was as toy librarian at the Hamlet Centre in Norwich. He then briefly had a spell working in Norwich 4 tax office and Martin and Acock accountants. He soon realised he was not suited to the accountancy profession and went off to Portsmouth to study primary education. He worked in a range of primary schools in Hampshire and Kent for 23 years. He was a Headteacher of two primary schools over 10 years.

He loves working with children and babies and he is very skilled at putting them at their ease to allow for gentle cranial treatments.

Nigel became disillusioned with the direction of education which seemed to be more about statistics than developing children. The thought of becoming an osteopath first occurred when he left UEA back in 1986 when he obtained a place at the then British School of Osteopathy. For family reasons that decision was delayed… being resurrected thirty years later when he resigned from education live on radio 5 on the Nicky Campbell show.

Nigel returned to University and spent four years studying for his masters in osteopathy at both the European School of Osteopathy and Swansea University, for which he was awarded a first class.

He decided to retire from the General Osteopathic Council over differences in philosophy and the direction of the profession. Nigel is no longer allowed to describe himself as an osteopath. He therefore chooses to highlight the craniosacral aspects of his education which he received at the European School of Osteopathy and through on-going training.

Sadly the European school is no longer functioning which means huge talent has been lost to the profession.

Nigel is now secretary and a founder member of Thinking Osteopathically – a consortium co-operative of healers who have qualifications in osteopathy but are not necessarily registered with the GOSC. 

Over the last century, using the original principles developed by Dr Andrew Taylor Still, the founder of osteopathy, therapists have refined a variety of techniques aimed at restoring health through optimal movement, from the smallest cell to the largest joints.

A key advancement came from Still’s student, Sutherland, who developed craniosacral therapy —a gentle approach to relieving restrictions throughout the body, including delicate joints in the ear and cranium. This method is suitable for all, particularly beneficial for infants whose bodies are still developing.

We look forward to welcoming you to the clinic, where Nigel will work to restore balance and harmony to your health.