About Teresa Thirlwall
Teresa is a registered osteopath at the Cullompton Osteopathic Clinic, which based at the Culm Valley Integrated Centre for Health. She joined the clinic in the summer of 2011, after moving back to Cullompton. She has since settled in, and begun to gain a reputation in the area for her gentle and effective application of osteopathy.
Teresa has always had an interest in pursuing a career in complementary medicine, and this wish was realised in osteopathy, a discipline that combines scientific knowledge with subtle and accurate hands on application.
Before beginning the 4 year Masters training in osteopathy (M.Ost), Teresa studied anatomy and physiology at Kings College London, gaining a BSc(Hons) and qualified as a pilates instructor. Since becoming an osteopath, she has gained specialist qualifications in cranial Osteopathy and Pediatric osteopathic care.
Enjoying the diversity of her job, Teresa believes no two people are the same, and that it is important to reflect this in osteopathic practice. Different styles of treatment are appropriate for different people at different stages in their life. Although she is equally happy treating an unsettled baby, and a chronic low back condition, the approach and techniques used may be very different.
Whichever techniques are utilised within a treatment, they will always be within your range of comfort, effective and tailored to your particular needs. Treatment will be undertaken only after the benefits of treatment have been discussed, and with your consent. Teresa is always happy to answer any questions you might have. Having received detailed tuition on pathology, and a thorough clinical training, you can be sure that Teresa will refer you to the relevant medical or complementary practitioner if she feels osteopathy is not the most suitable solution for your complaint.
Her skills as a clinician include:
- Cranial osteopathy
- Classical osteopathy based on a whole body approach
- Manipulation “clicking” joints, applied accurately and specifically
- Soft tissue “massage” and muscle energy technique
Teresa specialises in gentle, balancing techniques, often including cranial osteopathy. This is particularly appropriate for babies and children, and those who prefer a less physically demanding approach to their problem.
