Hello, I'm Richard Clements
Osteopath & Cranial Osteopath
I provide specialist osteopathic treatment of neck, back and joint pain
Since moving to Banbury from Brighton, I’ve been spending the past 3 years driving around North Oxfordshire as a mobile Osteopath, carrying out hundreds of Osteopathic Home visits, treating folk in their own homes in over 30 villages & towns. It was a great way of meeting the good people of this county and getting to know the area & landscape. However, due to the Covid situation & health and safety restrictions I’ve had to discontinue home visits. But I’m happy to say I’ve decided to practice at Ashcrofts Therapy Centre, all day on Wednesdays and Thursdays. Importantly, It’s a very well run clinic and a safe environment for me to welcome my patients to.
In Brighton & Hove I worked at the Highly regarded Sussex Back Pain Clinic as a Senior Osteopath for 5 very busy, happy and successful years. 98% of my patients rated my treatments as excellent* so you know you’ll be in safe hands.
*Clinical Audit, Sussex Back Pain Clinic, Hove, 2017
In my 13 years as an Osteopath, I’ve treated over 1,000 patients, continually developing and practising a very patient-centred approach to diagnosis and treatment, combining & utilising a variety of treatment techniques. I’m very passionate about getting people out of pain & keeping them out of pain, setting goals and targets that are meaningful & measurable to each individual. Almost everyone has potential towards health, for me, it’s about finding the keys to unlock that potential.
I qualified from the College of Osteopaths in 2008, with a BSc (Hons)Ost, I also worked and trained for the NHS as a Senior Rehab Ass. with the neurological team working on the acute stroke unit, surgical wards and A & E at Whipps Cross Hospital (2006-2008). My continuing professional training has included workshops & lectures on advanced osteopath techniques, cranial workshops, brain trauma injuries, the Central, Autonomic & Enteric nervous systems & informed consent protocols, infection prevention, control and long covid lectures.
I specialise in Neurology and Cranial Osteopathy and excel in treating patients with acute and chronic neck, back & pelvic pain, chronic headaches and stress-related issues. Osteopaths can treat many presentations and conditions, I’ve treated folks from 2 days old to 95 years young & my patients have included people suffering from occasional aches and pains to patients with very painful disc/spinal injuries, and conditions such as Arthritis, Multiple Sclerosis, AS, Cancer & Strokes.
About Osteopathy & Cranial Osteopathy
Osteopathy is a safe & effective system of diagnosis and treatment for all age ranges
Osteopaths & Cranial Osteopaths treat the whole body and many conditions you may be suffering with, including:
Neck, Back and Pelvic pain
Disc Problems and Sciatica
Trapped Nerves
Muscular Aches and Pains
Arthritis & Joint Pains
Sports Injuries
Headaches, Migraines & Vertigo
Hip, Knee, Foot & Ankle Problems
Shoulder, Elbow, Wrist and Hand Problems
Postural Fatigue
Infant Colic
Stress Related Conditions
Long Covid
Founded in the 1880’s by American doctors, Osteopathy is a regulated healthcare profession, recognised by act of parliament in 1993
Ashcroft Therapy Centre, Deddington, Banbury
Hudson St, Deddington, Banbury OX17 0SW
Treatment Information and Prices
What to Expect?
Due to Covid restrictions when arriving at the clinic please wait outside the brown front door and I’ll come and collect you at your appointment time. There is a waiting area inside. However, we’re asking patients to only use this area if it’s cold or raining outside, or if you really need to sit down. We ask that all patients wear a face mask (I can provide one for you) and gel your hands once inside.
For New Patients – Initial Consultation
A full case history will be taken, this is a chance for you to tell your story and for me to ask pertinent questions relating to your presenting complaint, this includes any previous injuries or medical conditions you may have (or have had).
Then, with your consent, a thorough examination will be conducted. This will include testing movement of the problematic areas. This may include specific Orthopedic and Neurological tests.
I recommend wearing loose clothing, this makes examination, treatment and movement easier, very occasionally you may be asked to remove outer garments dependent on your presentation.
After the examination you will receive a full explanation of my working diagnosis, only after this discussion and with your full consent will we move onto treatment. There are rare occasions when Osteopathic treatment may not be appropriate, in these cases a full explanation will be given to you.
Osteopaths & Cranial Osteopaths are trained to safely utilise a wide range of effective techniques, including: joint manipulation, cranial techniques, articulation, harmonics, neuromuscular techniques (NMT), massage, stretching and fascial realease. Only when I’ve again asked for your consent will treatment begin.
A treatment plan, specific stretches, excercises and advice will be discussed & demonstrated to help you with your recovery and rehabilitation
For Follow Up Patients
Your progression and response to treatment will be discussed and an examination will be taken to assess any changes. These changes will be discussed with you before treatment takes place
Please allow 30 – 45mins for any follow up treatments
Prices for Osteopathy & Cranial Osteopathy
Initial Consultation with Treatment - £58 (1 Hr)
Follow up Treatments - £55 (30-45 Mins)
Contact Richard Clements
Osteopathy at the Ashcroft Therapy Centre
Hours of Business
Wednesday - 9:00am to 8.00pm
Thursday - 9:00am to 8.00pm