Chelmsford Osteopathy Clinic | Treating the Person, Not Always the Symptoms

Expert, Trusted & 5 Star Rated

Here at Chelmsford Osteopathy Clinic, I specialise in providing gentle, effective relief for a wide range of common musculoskeletal pain conditions and injuries, such as:

  • Back Pain
  • Neck Pain
  • Pain from Arthritis
  • Tennis/Golfers Elbow
  • Headaches
  • Wrist and Hand Pain
  • Shoulder Pain (Rotator cuff injury/Tendonitis/Impingement)
  • Foot pain (including plantar fasciitis)
  • Sports Injuries
  • Stiffness and Muscular Tension
  • And many more

Whether you’re dealing with the stresses of daily life, recovering from an injury, or simply seeking to improve your health and well-being, be assured that I am dedicated to always having your best interests at heart.

Why Chelmsford Osteopathy Clinic?

As a small, patient-focused clinic, my priority is to give you the time and space to be heard.

Personalised treatment plans are tailored to your specific needs. This typically includes using gentle hands-on techniques to relieve pain, reduce inflammation, and restore balance, in addition to offering advice on posture, exercise, and lifestyle habits.

I take a professional, evidence-based approach to your recovery and avoid using unhelpful terms like “wear and tear, out of place, or slipped disc.”

Instead, I focus on clear, accurate explanations of your condition and will never pressure you to get imaging unless it is absolutely necessary. As we get older, imaging will always show something.

Chelmsford Osteopathy Clinic is located in the very heart of Chelmsford with plenty of local parking nearby and just a short walk from the mainline station. Our ground-floor clinic is wheelchair-friendly, ensuring everyone can visit comfortably.

As a small local business, it is also important to help support the local community, which is why I offer blue light card holders and student discounts.

Osteopathy Treatments

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Patient Resources

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Expert, Trusted & 5 Star Rated

Here at Chelmsford Osteopathy Clinic, I specialise in providing gentle, effective relief for a wide range of common musculoskeletal pain conditions and injuries, such as:

  • Back Pain
  • Neck Pain
  • Pain from Arthritis
  • Tennis/Golfers Elbow
  • Headaches
  • Wrist and Hand Pain
  • Shoulder Pain (Rotator cuff injury/Tendonitis/Impingement)
  • Foot pain (including plantar fasciitis)
  • Sports Injuries
  • Stiffness and Muscular Tension
  • And many more

Whether you’re dealing with the stresses of daily life, recovering from an injury, or simply seeking to improve your health and well-being, be assured that I am dedicated to always having your best interests at heart.

Osteopathy Treatments

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Why Chelmsford Osteopathy Clinic?

As a small, patient-focused clinic, my priority is to give you the time and space to be heard.

Personalised treatment plans are tailored to your specific needs. This typically includes using gentle hands-on techniques to relieve pain, reduce inflammation, and restore balance, in addition to offering advice on posture, exercise, and lifestyle habits.

I take a professional, evidence-based approach to your recovery and avoid using unhelpful terms like “wear and tear, out of place, or slipped disc.”

Instead, I focus on clear, accurate explanations of your condition and will never pressure you to get imaging unless it is absolutely necessary. As we get older, imaging will always show something.

Chelmsford Osteopathy Clinic is located in the very heart of Chelmsford with plenty of local parking nearby and just a short walk from the mainline station. Our ground-floor clinic is wheelchair-friendly, ensuring everyone can visit comfortably.

As a small local business, it is also important to help support the local community, which is why I offer blue light card holders and student discounts.

Patient Resources

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What is Osteopathy?

Osteopathy is an increasingly popular, gentle, and effective form of manual therapy that focuses on the underlying causes of a person’s pain and discomfort.

It is recognised by the NHS and has grown into an internationally respected profession that is based on the principle that when the bodies structures are balanced, everyday functional movements and your wellbeing are improved.

Helping You

My role here at Chelmsford Osteopathy Clinic is to help relieve you of your everyday aches and pains and not just wobble you around to make you feel better. I am dedicated to listening attentively and will make sure you are given the time and space to talk freely.

My ultimate goal is to provide you with meaningful, lasting relief that goes beyond temporary fixes and to never compromise on doing the best I can for my patients.

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Getting to the root cause of your pain and discomfort requires a deep understanding of your symptoms. Understanding your medical history and lifestyle will help me diagnose and create a personalised treatment plan tailored specifically to you.

This plan will incorporate using targeted hands on osteopathic techniques and may include exercise and lifestyle advice to help you return to everyday functional movements.

Osteopathy Treatments

At Chelmsford Osteopathy Clinic, every treatment is built around you. Depending on what’s most appropriate for your condition, a session may include hands-on techniques such as joint mobilisation, soft tissue therapy, manipulation, myofascial release, muscle energy techniques, dry needling, and exercise and lifestyle advice.

No two patients are the same, and no two treatment plans should be either. I’ll take the time to understand what’s going on and put together an approach that works best for you and your circumstances.

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Patient Resources

Understanding your health is one of the most powerful tools you have. I regularly share evidence-based insights on topics like pain, nutrition, exercise, posture, and everyday wellbeing — because what happens between appointments matters just as much as what happens during them.

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Contact

Ready to book an appointment, or do you just want to find out whether osteopathy could help? I’m always happy to have a chat before you commit to anything.

📞 07440 498109
📧 info@chelmsfordosteopathyclinic.co.uk

You’ll find me at:
Chelmsford Osteopathy Clinic
2 Rainsford Road, Chelmsford CM1 2QD

If you’re in urgent need and can’t see any available appointments online, please call and I’ll do my best to respond as quickly as possible.

John Dods, M.Ost
Registered with the General Osteopathic Council (GOsC) | Masters of Osteopathy, University College of Osteopathy

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Pricing

ServiceCostLength of Appointment
Initial Assessment£651 hour
Follow Up£5040 minutes

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