Building on Reputation

The Odiham Clinic has become well recognised locally, especially since moving to the Old Bakery in 2002. Here, we have been pleased to expand the range of disciplines and treatments offered, to provide a rounded personal service to the local community and beyond.

Whatever your health needs, we can help

Where necessary, therapists can now consult with the other disciplines, to help resolve your problem as quickly as possible. If further investigations, such as an x-ray or blood tests are necessary or you require further medical treatment, we may contact your doctor, with your permission.

To assist your treatment, relevant supplements, remedies, creams, hot/cold therapy are available for purchase. Other specialist items, such as back supports, can usually be supplied within 2-3 days.

Many of our patients find us through kind referral. For those who wish to introduce friends or family to these benefits, we now also offer Gift vouchers.

Osteopathy

Our Osteopaths are registered with the General Osteopathic Council and recognised by all the main health insurers, including BUPA and PPP.

A graduate of the British School of Osteopathy in London, Christina Hood BSc(Ost) has been practising in Odiham since 1993, when she established The Odiham Clinic.

Prior to becoming an Osteopath, Christina qualified and worked as a Nurse at St Bartholomew’s Hospital, London. She also gained nursing experience in orthopaedic surgery and paediatric orthopaedics at Great Ormond Street. Having nursed patients following spinal surgery and other neurosurgical operations, Christina has found this experience invaluable in her practise as an Osteopath.

Although Christina enjoys treating a variety of complaints, she has a special interest in treating expectant mums, children and all patients with chronic pain.

Christina works closely with her colleague Caroline Litchfield BSc(Hons), BOst(Hons), who is also a graduate of the BSO, London. They have a wealth of experience in treating neuromusculoskeletal conditions at any age, suffering either acute or chronic pain.

Both Christina and Caroline have undertaken postgraduate courses in Cranial Osteopathy and Christina Hood also offers Myofascial Acupuncture (Dry Needling) as an effective treatment.

Chiropody/Podiatry

Shirley Brittain MSSCh, MBCPA qualified in 1994 and has been practising in the Basingstoke area for 12 years and Sarah Sadler BSc, MChs qualified in 2007 from the University of Southampton, with a degree in Podiatry.

Sarah also offers home visits in the Basingstoke area. For a home appointment please contact 07916 253618.

Homeopathy

Claire French LLSCH, RSHom is a Classical Homeopath who trained for 4 years at the London School of Classical Homeopathy. She is now a registered member of The Society of Homeopaths and the NHS Directory of Complimentary and Alternative Practitioners.

Claire's interest in Homeopathy began many years ago after the successful treatment of various members of her family. Claire is still passionate about Homeopathy and this continues into her practice where she is committed to improving the health of her patients using Homeopathic medicine.

Claire's experience includes treatment of babies, children, pregnancy, men, women, and the elderly for a wide range of acute and chronic illness.

For more information about how Homeopathy can help you, visit Claire's website www.clearlyhomeopathy.co.uk or contact The Odiham Clinic.

Medical Herbalism

Prior to becoming an herbalist, Daren Oliver MNIMH, MCPP graduated from Kings College, University of London, with a first class degree in Pharmacy. He became interested in the healing properties of plants and holistic medicine while working in community pharmacy. Although respecting mainstream medicine, he increasingly became aware of the limited effectiveness in the conventional approach to the management of many diseases.

After graduating from the College of Herbal Medicine (Phytotherapy) in 1997, Daren then became a member of the National Institute of Medical Herbalists, the oldest body of practising medical herbalists in the world.

Daren is able to treat a wide range of medical conditions and has a special interest in treating digestive and hormonal problems. Along with prescribing herbal medicine, Daren has a wide knowledge in the use of nutritional supplements, dietary therapy and food intolerance testing.

Acupuncture

Daren Oliver BSc, BPharm, LicAc, MBAcC, MNIMH has a degree in Acupuncture from the much-respected College of Integrated Chinese Medicine in Reading. Daren practises an integrated style of Acupuncture, encompassing the best of both Traditional Chinese Medicine and Five Element principles.

Acupuncture treatment combines well with herbal medicine, as both therapies treat the person and their constitution as well as their symptoms.

Hypnotherapy

Garry Coles GQHP, Dip Adv Hyp, Dip PLT is a highly qualified and experienced hypnotherapist and is among a very select number to hold a NHS contract as a clinical hypnotherapist, practising at a major hospital.

He is accredited by the National Regulatory Register for Hypnotherapy and is registered with the General Hypnotherapy Register. Garry has also been validated as a practitioner by the General Hypnotherapy Standards Council and is registered in the NHS Directory of Complimentary and Alternative practitioners.

For more information please visit Garry’s website at www.releasehypnotherapy.com or email info@releasehypnotherapy.com

And finally...

Not forgetting Boris, our resident skeleton more commonly known as Mr Bones, who receives postcards from all over the world and has appeared on local Meridian TV.