Osteopathy treatments from highly experienced practitioners
At Dorchester Osteopaths you’re assured of professional treatment from fully qualified practitioners.
All our practitioners are registered with the General Osteopathic Council, the UK regulatory body for osteopathy, and undertake at least 30 hours’ continual professional development per year as part of their statutory professional obligation. We are also all members of the Institute of Osteopathy.
Paul joined the profession after service in the Fleet Air Arm, retraining to gain his Degree in Osteopathy. He has since specialised in treating acute musculoskeletal conditions, with a particular interest in sports-related injuries.
With 32 years in practice, Paul was instrumental in establishing the Dorset Back Pain Service and ran Back Pain clinics for the Dorset PCT for five years, helping to develop the role of osteopathy within the NHS.
Paul is a member of the Institute of Osteopathy.
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Sam treats acute and chronic musculoskeletal conditions and specialises in cranial, obstetric and paediatric osteopathy.
A practitioner of 32 years’ standing, she has a particular focus on the care of pregnant mums, babies and children — drawing on her own experience of pregnancy and as a mum of three.
Sam is a member of the Institute of Osteopathy.
Kieran graduated with a Master’s Degree in Osteopathy from the University College of Osteopathy (now the Health Sciences University) in London in 2024, having previously gained a Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Imperial College London. He practised in Balham, south London, before moving to Dorset in 2026.
Kieran works with each patient in their own specific context, treating musculoskeletal injuries and underlying health limitations, and supporting those with chronic impairments or limited mobility in their daily lives. He prioritises functional movement in injury recovery and works holistically across the whole body, seeking out the root causes of pain or restricted mobility rather than simply treating the symptomatic area — with the aim of improving patients’ long-term health, not just resolving their current pain.
Having grown up in Dorset, Kieran is passionate about environmental issues, access to wilderness and the power of nature to promote healing and wellbeing. He enjoys freediving, cycling and wild swimming, and continues to work in design and engineering alongside his osteopathy practice.
