Meet The Team

Samantha qualified in 1996, and enjoys treating patients of all ages. After gaining her first degree in zoology, she did a degree in osteopathy at the British School of Osteopathy in London, where she took elective clinics in sports injuries and treatment of the older person, qualifying in 1996. She then worked in GP surgeries in London and Sussex, as well as osteopathic practices in Windsor and Dorking, before settling in Cranleigh and building up the practice.

After a skiing injury nearly brought her osteopathic career to an end, she completed a postgraduate Diploma in Paediatric Osteopathy from the Osteopathic Children’s Centre in 2005, where she gained valuable experience treating babies, children and women both during and after pregnancy. She takes a whole person approach with her patients, and feels honoured to have treated four generations of some families. She lives in Cranleigh with her partner and son, and loves walking the Surrey Hills with their dogs in her spare time.

Richard qualified from the British School of Osteopathy in 2004 after a 12-year career in the entertainment industry. He has over 22 years’ experience practising in established clinics in the Woking area and Cranleigh, and is also the osteopath at Laine Theatre Arts.

He has a special interest in chronic pain, headaches, care of the elderly, and sports rehabilitation, with postgraduate training in cranial osteopathy, sports injuries and dry needling.

Richard retains a lifelong passion for music, bicycles and art, and lives in Great Bookham with his wife. He has three grown-up children.

Sarah has always been interested in hearing people’s stories and prior to training as an osteopath she had a successful career in making television documentaries – including the BBC’s Who Do You Think You Are? series. Sarah already had a science degree and psychology A-Level before studying at the renowned British School of Osteopathy, graduating in 2011 with distinction.

Whilst at university Sarah enjoyed working in specialist clinics, including one for expectant mothers and a home for elderly people. Sarah also received a diploma in sports massage and is confident treating a wide range of sports injuries.

Since graduating, Sarah has undertaken further training including cranial osteopathy and ‘balanced ligamentous tension’ – two gentle yet effective osteopathic methods in helping the body’s joints return to health.

In her spare time, Sarah can usually be found outdoors climbing trees or playing cricket with her two young sons.

David trained at the University College of Osteopathy and is also qualified in Sport and Remedial Massage. He works with adults of all ages to manage a wide range of conditions and injuries including work-related stresses and strains. He enjoys enabling people to regain control through improved function, whether for occupational and recreational activities or simple daily tasks.

David previously trained as a pianist and has spent more than twenty years as a performer and teacher of adults and children. Having personal experience of chronic pain during his musical education, David has a keen interest in helping those who have not benefitted from conventional medical approaches.

Dee’s passion for osteopathy started 20 years ago, when having visited The British School of Osteopathy she signed up for the 5-year degree course.

Dee aims to identify and resolve the mechanical cause for symptoms. She recognises that this is often the missing key to unlocking a patients’ potential for health. She treats patients with anything from headaches to toe sprains and everything in-between.

Dee continuously seeks to support her osteopathic practice and expand her knowledge of a broad spectrum of subjects including; gut and visceral health, cranial movement, autoimmune disease, chronic and acute illness. She has explored the benefits of numerous wellness practices including ice bathing, gluten and dairy-free diets, nutritional supplements, fasting, yoga, pilates, red light therapy, pranayama breathwork and more.

BTEC Diploma (Level 4) Soft Tissue Therapy and Sports Massage

Melissa has been practicing massage therapy since graduating from a 1,000 hour program at Guildford College in 2003. She is also a personal trainer, mat and reformer Pilates and yoga instructor. Melissa has always been interested in how the body works and traditional healing practices. After many years working within this field, her joy is helping people to relax and feel better. She believes that living a healthy lifestyle and massage therapy is a great way to promote relaxation, reduce stress, and ease pain. She is passionate about helping people feel their best and reach their wellness goals.

Laura qualified in Soft Tissue Therapy from the London School of Sports Massage in 2013.

Since then, she has worked across Surrey supporting clients ranging from athletes and pregnant women to those with everyday aches or injuries. Laura uses various well proven techniques to alleviate pain, release tension, improve recovery and enhance posture and mobility. She also integrates her expertise as a personal trainer and qualified yoga teacher to provide tailored exercises for her clients to prevent injuries and promote long-term wellness.

Laura has competed at a high level in distance running, triathlon, cycling time trials, and rowing, achieving multiple accolades along the way. Since becoming a mum in 2022, she enjoys spending quality time with her family and is excited to begin her osteopathy degree in September.