Gideon Seth Ries

 

Osteopath, Cranial Osteopath, Acupuncturist

 

"Gentle Structural and Cranial Osteopathy for all ages. Paediatric Osteopath & Acupuncturist."

Holistic, hands-on osteopathic care that works with your body's natural ability to heal — easing pain, restoring movement, and supporting your overall wellbeing.

Gideon is an experienced osteopath and has been in full time practice for 35 years.

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The Approach

What is Osteopathic Medicine?

Osteopathy is a holistic approach to healthcare that focuses on how your body's structure and movement influence how you feel and function. It recognises your body as a naturally self-healing and self-regulating system, and osteopathic treatment aims to support these processes when they've become strained or blocked.

In osteopathic care, health is seen not simply as the absence of pain or illness, but as a dynamic state of balance and harmony. When your body is well aligned and adaptable, it can respond to everyday challenges and naturally return to its own sense of equilibrium.

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Areas of Care

Conditions worked with

Back pain

One of the most common reasons people seek osteopathic care. Whether acute or long-standing, we work to ease tension, improve mobility, and address what's contributing to your pain.

Headaches & migraines

Tension in the neck, shoulders, or jaw, and restricted movement in the upper spine and compresssion in the skull bones or face can contribute to headache patterns. Osteopathic treatment aims to ease these underlying physical factors.

Stress & wellbeing

When stress becomes prolonged, its effects can build up physically. Osteopathic care — including gentle cranial approaches — can help you ease tension, balance vagal tone and support your body's resilience. 

Sports injuries

From sprains and strains to recovery after surgery, osteopathic treatment pays close attention to joint mechanics and soft tissues to support more comfortable, efficient movement. Restoring healthy fascia after injury is often the key to tissue recovery.

Postural & workplace strain

Long hours at a desk, driving, or repetitive tasks can place extra load on your back, neck, and shoulders. We work with both treatment and practical advice to reduce everyday strain.

Pregnancy-related discomfort

Shifts in posture, weight distribution, and ligament flexibility during pregnancy can lead to discomfort. Osteopathy offers gentle, supportive care tailored to each stage.

Paediatric Osteopathy

Gideon is an experienced Paediatric Osteoapath, treating newborn infants to older children. Very gentle techniques are used, predominantly Cranial Osteopathy. 

Other conditions

There are very many more conditions that respond well to Osteopathy and Acupuncture. I invite you to make contact to discuss whether Osteopathic treatment could help you .

Ready to feel better?

Whether you're dealing with pain, recovering from injury, or simply want to move and feel more freely — osteopathic care could help. Get in touch to arrange a consultation