Based in the West End of Glasgow, Fiona McIntosh of Essential Osteopathy offers professional, safe and effective osteopathic care for adults. Treatment is tailored to the individual and aims to support pain relief, movement and day-to-day function.

Osteopathic treatment may help with:

• Back and neck pain
• Headaches and migraines
• Shoulder, arm and hand pain
• Hip, knee, foot and ankle pain
• Arthritis and age-related joint pain
• Pregnancy-related pain including pelvic girdle pain
• Sports and activity-related injuries
• Persistent or recurrent musculoskeletal pain

Osteopathy is a hands-on manual therapy and treatment usually involves a combination of techniques such as soft or deep tissue work, stretching, joint articulation and mobilisation and muscle energy techniques. Where appropriate, Cranial Osteopathy and dry needling (modern acupuncture) may also be used. If you are an adult wishing to be treated primarily with Cranial Osteopathy, please book an Initial Consultation and Treatment, although cranial techniques are often integrated into many treatments as part of a broader approach.

Fiona graduated with distinction from the British School of Osteopathy and holds a BSc (Hons) from the University of St Andrews. Following further postgraduate training in cranial osteopathy and modern acupuncture, she combines cranial, functional, visceral and structural techniques in her treatments. She has a particular osteopathic interest in treating pre and postnatal patients, sports injuries and people living with persistent or chronic pain.

For more information about Osteopathy and how Fiona works, please visit the Essential Osteopathy website:
https://www.essentialosteopathy.co.uk/

Cranial Osteopathy for babies

(Please wait until your baby is at least 4 weeks after their due date on the day of their first appointment before attending)

Osteopathy can be a gentle and supportive option for babies in the early months. Birth can place strain on a baby’s body and in some babies this may contribute to symptoms such as feeding or latching difficulties, reflux or wind, unsettled sleep, colicky behaviour or excessive crying.

Cranial Osteopathy uses subtle, gentle hands-on techniques to help reduce tension and support the nervous system.

Fiona’s main clinical focus and experience is working with babies from 4 weeks after their due date at their first appointment through to around 6 months of age - supporting comfort, movement and early development. Older babies and children may still be appropriate for Osteopathic treatment and are considered on an individual basis. Fiona is always happy to advise and will refer on where another practitioner would be better placed to help.

For more information about Osteopathic treatment for babies, please visit:
https://essentialosteopathy.co.uk/conditions/babies/

Booking notes

Please book “Cranial Osteopathy Initial Consultation and Treatment” under Babies (scroll down) and not the Adult Osteopathy option. Once booked, please complete the intake form on your baby’s behalf and ignore any automated messages suggesting you check with Fiona first.

Please note:
• The clinic is on the 2nd floor and there is no lift
• Please leave buggies or prams tucked to the left after entering the building
• Only TWO adults may attend with the baby. Unfortunately, additional adults or other children cannot be accommodated in the clinic room
• Please bring a made-up bottle and/or be prepared to feed your baby if needed, even for comfort