HÉLOÏSE GILLEMAN
OSTEOPATH D.O. M.Ost
"To find health should be the object of the doctor. Anyone can find disease." – A.T. Still MD, DO Philosophy of Osteopathy
About me
In my practice I use a mixed approach of structural and functional techniques in order to tailor the patients' needs. Within my treatments, I put my focus on a gentle patient-centred approach to identify the cause of their problems. I enjoy taking the time to understand the patients' needs and make sure I can respond to their expectations as best as I can. Whilst I enjoy taking care of all patients, I have a particular interest in treating babies and mum to be.
I graduated from the European School of Osteopathy (ESO) in 2017 and have since worked in both the UK and Belgium. I also partake in teaching within the international department at the ESO. Since graduating, I have further my knowledge in paediatric osteopathy, obstetrics, visceral as well as cranial osteopathy and osteopathy within the fluid fields.
What is osteopathy?
Osteopathy is a holistic manual therapy looking at diagnosing and treating a wide range of medical conditions. The osteopathic approach is patient-centred and is looking at restoring a balance in order for the body to function as a whole. Osteopathy can treat patients from all ages, from babies to elderly to pregnant women.
During the assessment, as osteopaths believe there may be a number of contributing factors to the symptoms, the osteopath will look at the body as a whole and may ask you further questions about trauma, environmental factors and family history during the case history in order to have a better understanding of the presenting complaint.
Osteopathy is based on the principle that the body has a self-healing mechanism, this self-healing mechanism can be altered through physical or emotional trauma etc. Osteopathic treatment can help restoring this self-healing mechanism through various types of techniques such has structural mobilisation/manipulation, visceral osteopathy, cranial osteopathy, etc.
For more information, contact me on +44 (0) 7908324280 or visit the following links:
Osteopathy for adults
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Generalised aches and pains
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General, acute & chronic backache, back pain (not arising from injury or accident)
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Uncomplicated mechanical neck pain (as opposed to neck pain following injury i.e. whiplash)
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Lumbago
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Sciatica
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Joint pains
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Joint pains including hip and knee pain from osteoarthritis as an adjunct to core OA treatments and exercise
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Muscle spasms
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Neuralgia
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Arthritic pain
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Rheumatic pain
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Headache arising from the neck (cervicogenic)
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Migraine prevention
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Circulatory problems
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Cramp
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Digestion problems
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Fibromyalgia
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Frozen shoulder/shoulder and elbow pain/tennis elbow (lateral
epicondylitis arising from associated musculoskeletal conditions of the back and neck, but not isolated occurrences) -
Minor sports injuries
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Tension and inability to relax
Osteopathy for babies/children
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Treatment is suitable for children and babies. Osteopathic techniques are adapted for children at all stages of development
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Could help soothe and relax your baby
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Babie's skeletons are softer than an adult's and I will therefore use gentler techniques such as cranial osteopathy when treating babies
Osteopathy Pre/Post Natal
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Pregnancy related aches and pains
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May help relieving the stresses and strains put on the body during pregnancy and after birth
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A woman's body changes during pregnancy. Those changes include the softening of ligaments, weight increase and changes to posture. That can lead to additional pressure on joints in various parts of the body, including the spine or pelvis
