Daniel Thomas MSc., B.Ost., BSc.
Registered Osteopath
I’ll be there when you need me…
I grew up in Jersey and spent much of my childhood digging tunnels on the beach, before discovering a passion for rock-climbing on the cliffs at Grosnez.
After university I taught English in Japan for five years. After a chance encounter in a bar I started to learn shiatsu, a form of Japanese massage. Intrigued by the potential for this kind of work to help people, I returned to Britain and trained to become an osteopath.
After graduating from the British School of Osteopathy in London, I worked at the Kendal House Clinic in Lancashire for several years. During this time I was part of the medical team for Wharfedale Rugby Club and treated players on and off the pitch.
I also undertook training in treating pregnancy and children, and completed a MSc. in Paediatric Osteopathy at the Osteopathic Centre for Children in Manchester.
I use a variety of techniques in my work (including spinal manipulation and cranial osteopathy). I choose my techniques according to the nature of the problem and whether the patient prefers strong or gentle treatments.
All of this comes with a good friendly chat and some advice on which exercises are best to help the problem.
I enjoy a variety of sports including running, swimming and mountaineering, but haven’t devoted as much time as I would like to sport since the arrival of our two lovely daughters.
However, being a dad has stimulated a new appreciation of the importance of sleep in the maintenance of health and recovery from injury and chronic pain!
I also enjoy dance and I teach Lindy Hop and Charleston (check out our i-charleston Jersey video!). This provides a great chance to observe how people move and acquire new movement patterns, which feeds into my work as an osteopath.
For me, an osteopathic treatment is more than just “fixing” a system of muscles and joints. It’s an opportunity to discuss your body’s strengths and weaknesses, and then explore ways to move better and “dance” through daily work and play.
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