S Clithcroe Advertiser & Times, November ISth, 1993 Osteopathy practice is on the move to better premises


Magic touch to ease pains and strains


aches and pains, liobin and Hilary Perci-


A THRIVING Clith- eroe osteopathy prac­ tice has moved around the corner to premises better equipped for its versatile treatment of


val opened their new clinic in Chatburn Road on Saturday, with the help of Radio Lancashire’s Ann O’Brien. The facility, located just a few minutes from their previous loca­ tion in Church Brow, boasts a spacious reception area, more treatment rooms and improved park­ ing facilities.


the practice are Miss Alex Langdon and Mr James Beck, who, like Robin and Hilary, graduated from the British School of Osteopathy. Also joining them in the new facility on Tuesdays is aromathera­ pist Mrs Maria Ellison.


Working with them in


At the Chatburn Road clinic, the registered


A DEMONSTRATION of an osteopathy pain relief technique


file of all ages and walks of


Hilary, “is a complete body system of health care that can be tailored to peo-


ife. Osteopaths take


osteopaths will be carrying on their treatment of pain­ ful joint, muscle and liga­ ment conditions through massage and other tech­ niques using their hands. “Osteopathy,” explains


A n a d v e r t i s in g f e a tu r e b y E l iz a b e th H u f fm a n


account of people’s physi­ cal symptoms, lifestyle and health. “They are versatile enough to treat not only


bad backs, but pain asso­ ciated with glue ear in


and Hilary have treated locally over the past four- and-a-half years have ranged from babies with


children, cerebral palsy, sinus problems, neck strain, sciatica, bronchitis and headaches.” The 3,000 people Robin


average for a total of four sessions, beginning with a consultation about the problem in question and their past medical history. After an examination of the area, a diagnosis is given, along with an idea about the sort of treat­ ment required. Robin and H i la ry


colic to pensioners with arthritis. The most com­ mon age range has been between 30 and 50. Clients have come on


pain, whether you have strained your back moving house, pulled a muscle playing football or are suf­ fering from a stiff neck, the Percivals and their team are ready with an osteopathic recipe for relief.


Trained to offer help


have more than just a natural aptitude. Both have undergone extensive training in the field of


ability to diagnose and treat painful conditions relies on an acute sensitiv­ ity in their hands — an almost “magic touch.” But Robin and Hilary


fingers. As osteopaths, their


CLITHEROE osteopaths Robin and Hilary Percival see with their


ued professional training, leading Hilary, for exam­ ple, to specialise in the


tershire, they trained for four years at the British School of Osteopathy in London and are registered practitioners. Each has since contin­


osteopathy. Originally from Glouces­


treatment of children. And there is even talk one day of Robin expanding his ex p e r t ise to include veterinary osteopathy.


open their first clinic in Clithcroe after falling in love with the town during a Saturday visit almost five years ago. Since then, they have also started practices in Nelson and Longridge.


The couple decided to


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have treated 3,000 people, either during a single ses­ sion or a series of visits.


During this time, they


osteopaths now have to become r e g i s t e r e d . Before, people could call themselves osteopaths without completing the necessary training. Robin and H i la ry


THE Chatburn Road team celebrate the opening of the new clinic. From the left are Mrs Percival, Miss Langdon, receptionist Mrs Jean Hatton, aro­ matherapist Mrs Maria Ellison, receptionist Mrs Margaret Rogers, Mr Percival and receptionist Mrs Christine Walmslcy


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unravelling the joint, mus­ cle and ligament pains of hundreds of East Lanca­ shire residents, the couple recently celebrated a pro­ fessional achievement when Parliament passed the Osteopathic Bill. The legislation means all


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CLITlIEItOE osteopaths Robin and Hilary Perci­ val opened their now clinic at the weekend. During


been practising locally for almost five years. They arc pictured with Ann O’Brien and fellow osteo­ path Miss Alex Langdon


(shown right) which highlights their husband-anil- w ife p a r tn e r sh ip . Patients and staff joined the couple, who have


(be festivities. Radio Lancashire presenter Ann O'Brien unveiled a plaque featuring the logo


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