Hello, and welcome to Fulham Osteopaths brand new enewsletter! It’s bite sized but has helpful tips and interesting information. We hope you have as much fun reading it as we had making it.

Your invitation to an exclusive art exhibition

It’s not all about necks, backs and babies. We do art too! Fulham Osteopaths is proud to be hosting its second exhibition by local artist Heather Upton.

We have always enjoyed playing a proactive role in supporting the environment and our community. From the eco-friendly paint that’s on our walls, to the local artworks that adorn those eco-friendly walls.

We are very excited to have Heather Upton exhibiting her work once again at our practice. Heather was awarded a Masters degree in Fine Art, specialising in Printmaking, at Winchester School of Art in 2007. She also won first prize in the World Art College Vision Exchange 2007, which was exhibited in Seoul, South Korea. All works exhibited at the show will be for sale.


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Save money on appointments

Since we recently introduced bulk discounts they have been getting more and more popular. We are able to offer you a discounted rate if you pay in advance for future appointments. Pay for five appointments and receive 10% off, or pay for ten appointments and receive 20% off. There is no expiry date on the treatments so you can use them whenever you like, including your six month check ups. Ask reception for more information when you next pay for your appointment.

New refer a friend scheme

We want to keep you healthy. You want to save money. So here’s how to save money while staying healthy.

A friend in need is a friend indeed...
And a friend who gets you discounts is even better!! How much do you love your friends? You might know of the wonderful benefits of osteopathy, but do your friends? If you know someone that might benefit from osteopathic treatment, send them our way.

To thank you for your recommendation we have introduced a new offer that gives you AND your friend 50% off your next appointment.

It’s easy!

• Pick up a "Refer a Friend" card from reception or download a printable card.
• Write your name on the card
• Write your friends name on the card
• Give the card to your friend to take in to their first appointment
• When they present the card you both get 50% off!
  

We get most of our patients from personal referrals. Don’t let osteopathy be the best kept secret around! Pass this newsletter on to your friends so they can learn more about osteopathy.

twenty one + twenty one = twenty one

Fulham Osteopaths is twenty one this year!! Here is a picture of Melinda Cotton, the practice founder receiving her diploma from HRH Princess Anne, Patron of the British School of Osteopathy [click to link of photo]. If you look closely you can see Andrew in the background waiting his turn. It has been an ongoing joke for Melinda to be able to say that she has been a graduated osteopath for longer than her hubby…by a few minutes!

Melinda began her practice 20 years ago in the basement of a hairdresser called Todds in Jerdan Place, Fulham Broadway. Later she moved her practice to a room above Windmill Wholefoods on Fulham Road until Melinda began to work from her home in Finlay Street, also in Fulham.

6 years ago Fulham Osteopaths got too big for its’ Finlay Street space and the practice moved into it’s purpose built home at 769 Fulham Road. With 5 rooms, ground floor full disabled access, a courtyard and baby changing facilities, we are very happy with our roomy new home.

MOT spring checkover

It is a misconception that osteopaths only treat patients when they have a serious problem or injury. We believe prevention is better than cure and aim to keep your body well balanced all year round. The constant battle with gravity, poor posture at work, stress and strain can all take their toll over time.

Just like cars need to go for an annual check over to ensure they are roadworthy, your precious body can also benefit from an osteopathic ”MOT”.

Osteopaths frequently describe themselves as “Body Mechanics”. Just like a car mechanic ensures your car is well tuned - its wheels are balanced, the brakes are not too tight or the bolts too loose, Osteopaths work with the fine tuning of your body “mechanics”. This MOT ensures that your spine, your joints, your muscles, and body as a whole are working in a balanced and efficient way.

An MOT is a general re-assessment to discover which parts of your body are not working as well as they could, rather than one to look at a specific issue. The Osteopath then treats those areas, bearing in mind the bigger picture, in order to promote better flexibility and overall function. They may also suggest ways for you to better maintain your own body, perhaps through changes in how your work station is set up or targeted exercises.

So... if you’re feeling like a bit more spring in your step or it’s been over six months since your last osteopathic appointment, we recommend you call us on 020 7384 1851 to book your osteopathic MOT.

Visit by the mongolian doctor

Every year or so sees the journey from Mongolia of the estimable Dr Ragchaa, and he is here again this month. Massively experienced and a real treasure, Dr Ragchaa learned mongolian medicine from his father as a boy, and can help with all manner of problems. It's fair to say that his work is for the adventurous at heart, but he gets to places others don't with his treatments of direct bodywork and eastern energy balancing, and can really help to shift difficult problems. We have been visiting  him for many years and he has a very loyal band of followers. We know a thing or two about healthcare here at Fulham Osteopaths, and Dr. Ragchaa is something special. Give Fatima a ring on 07960710364 to book a session (in Portobello road this year), or their number is 07753320223 (Tuya, his wife) after 29th April when they arrive.

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Dates For Your Diary

fair on parson's green, 4th july
Greenfest in Hammersmith, June 20th, details tba