Alma Osteopathic Practice

13/07/2026

🌟Celebrating our patients🌟

Patient Story: Andrew Roberts -2026

Well, where do I begin – perhaps with amazing or fantastic.
I first saw Jamie before the Covid pandemic and his work on my elbow problem was perfect, with no recurrence of the problem in the years since.
So, when I developed a problem with my Achilles tendon I had no hesitation in making an appointment to see Jamie again.

Jamie has worked on the affected tendon for a few weeks now and there is a marked improvement. He is also helping me with some musculoskeletal problems with my chest, which is also showing steady benefits.
I hope to keep seeing Jamie for as long as possible and have regular check ups if he sees fit.

So, in conclusion, I refer you to my opening sentence. I would and (indeed do) recommend Alma Osteopathic Practice to anyone. Most definitely 5 stars.

09/07/2026

Another great course teaching OSTEOPATHIC ANATOMY and APPLIED CERVICAL TECHNIQUE to post graduate Osteopaths at Keele Medical School 👇

We loved working with such an engaged and motivated group of osteopaths on Saturday at Keele Medical School for our Cervical Cadaveric Anatomy and Osteopathic Technique Course. Thank you for your focus and 100% committment. 🙏

07/07/2026

🌟Celebrating 20 years - Celebrating our patients. 🌟

Here is Anne's story.

It was in May 2018 that I first felt pain in my right foot and ankle. It came in spasms but gradually became more intense and really affected my walking.

By October 2019, after being in agony on holiday, I made an appointment with Jamie to see if he could help me. He said he could.

After the initial appointment and a further intensive course of treatment where Jamie manoeuvred my foot and ankle, the pain was becoming less and less. I was able to walk normally and was eventually pain free. It seemed like a miracle!

I had regular monthly maintenance appointments with Jamie and have never looked back regarding my initial foot problem.
Age catches up with you and my back started to cause me some discomfort, but with monthly visits to Jamie and regularly doing the exercises he’s given me, I’m keeping mobile.

It’s all thanks to Jamie and I’m so thankful I made that first appointment with him 6 and half years ago. I dread to think what I would be like now if I hadn’t visited Jamie back then.

I would definitely recommend making an appointment with Jamie to anyone who is suffering pain and discomfort. If he can help you, he will. He’ll get to the cause of the problem and give you valuable advice. With regular maintenance visits and exercises where advised, you’ll have no regrets.

We’re so lucky to have Jamie living in our area!

04/05/2026

Celebrating 20 years in Clay Cross 🥳
Full Story here: https://www.derbyshiretimes.co.uk/news/people/couple-at-helm-of-derbyshire-osteopathic-practice-celebrate-20-years-of-helping-patients-to-move-better-7049130?fbclid=IwY2xjawRlr0NleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETEyRERPd24zMVQ1Tm5MZ1Zhc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHmiyi6zuSfZYLXaeZUWNn-YoKvB2gwLd_Sk-oDrDDSjwreXyPIk2IjfeN3oK_aem_KTAQKrDawrg6NKoDxVMi-w

Couple at helm of Derbyshire osteopathic practice celebrate 20 years of helping patients to move better

17/04/2026

🥳Celebrating our patients

😊Patient Story: Simon Busk
⭐First visit: 2006

I first saw Jamie when he took over the practice 20 years ago as I was already a patient.

I have had back problems for 42 years after a motorbike accident and it used to be that I would see Jamie about every 8/10 weeks as I started to get niggles or got up one morning and couldn't stand up! But for years now I have been visiting the practice every month, which is more proactive and I don't have the "can't stand up mornings" anymore.

Jamie was and is different to other Osteopaths I have seen, his knowledge of anatomy way surpasses his Osteopathic training and he has continued improving his knowledge all through the 20 years I have known him.

People think that Osteopathy is just for "Backs" but I quickly realised that if I mentioned another ache, pain or concern Jamie would sort it, often suggesting exercises to help as well. I do a few minutes of exercises for my back every morning since he advised me to many years ago.

In one of our very early sessions I walked in with a really bad headache, he asked me what was wrong and just said he "would sort the headache before attending to my back" and he did! If only you could bottle that?

A couple of years ago I asked Jamie if he would put together some daily exercises for my general health as he knew my strengths and weaknesses and I had experienced problems going to local gyms and picking up injuries. He did this for me and it has been a revelation, 15/20 minutes each morning and I can't believe the difference.

Jamie is a very calm, likeable chap and I talk to him as an old friend after all these years during our monthly sessions. He genuinely cares, is a great listener and always has a suggestion or thought on how to proceed. In fact about 10 years ago he gave me advice about a shoulder operation I needed which means I still have the full use of my right arm, so I am in his debt.

⭐I cannot recommend the Alma Practice highly enough, they keep me upright, mobile and working. Jamie is a great Osteopath and I am still seeing him after 20 years because he is.

Gila runs the practice and is a great help and they both run training courses together in the UK and abroad now as well.

16/04/2026

🥳 Celebrating 20 Years with our patients
Osteopathy and Pilates are the perfect combination. 👌

13/04/2026

12/04/2026

⭐Did you know....We offer 1-1 Reformer and Matwork Pilates classes at the Practice.

Reformer Pilates adds another layer to movement training by using resistance and support at the same time. The springs guide the body so movements are more controlled and precise, which makes it easier to retrain patterns and build strength without overload.

It allows patients to work through a full range of motion while staying supported, which is especially useful during recovery. Over time this helps improve stability, posture and confidence in movement, so the body can adapt and stay resilient in everyday life.

The huge benefit of 1-1 sessions, is that the movement and exercises are specific to your needs and goals. No judgement, no competition, no pressure.

Contact Gila for more details.

11/04/2026

💥NEW EPISODE💥 In this episode, Jamie unpacks the well-known — and often misunderstood — phrase “Find it, Fix it, Leave it alone,” attributed to Andrew Taylor Still, the founder of osteopathy.

He explores how the true meaning behind these words has been diluted over time, and how osteopathy risks being reduced to just another form of manual therapy. Jamie argues that osteopathy is a principled, philosophy-driven approach to patient care and this is what sets osteopaths apart.

At its core, osteopathy is about clinical reasoning, respect for the body’s inherent capacity to self-regulate, and knowing when intervention is necessary — and when it is not.

Listen online here: https://www.theappliedtechniquehub.com/.../epi.../2149172259
Watch and listen on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/msltWnuTj6w

09/04/2026

🥳Celebrating 20 Years helping others to stay mobile with safe and effective osteopathic hands on treatment.

'I arrived with back pain and left without: Jamie has seen me through many traumas and always solves my problems pleasantly and professionally...thank you.' 🙏