Building on Reputation

Established in 1993 and based at Odiham’s local landmark Old Bakery, The Odiham Clinic has become well recognised locally for its wide range of disciplines and treatments – offering a rounded personal service to the local community and beyond.

That’s why we are pleased to extend services to the Fleet area, at the Richmond Surgery (off Linkway, Fleet), where we offer Osteopathy, Chiropody, Counselling, Hypnotherapy and Reflexology.

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 colleagues Jim McLeod BSc (Hons) Ost, MBA who graduated from the BSO, London, and with Linda Crawford MOst BSc (Hons), who graduated from the British College of Osteopathic Medicine. They have a wealth of experience in treating neuromusculoskeletal conditions at any age, suffering either acute or chronic pain.

Christina has undertaken postgraduate courses in Cranial Osteopathy and both Christina and Jim also offer Myofascial Acupuncture (Dry Needling) as an effective treatment. Linda is also particularly interested in the nervous system and treatment of shoulder and hip conditions.

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

Elena Panfilova BSc RHom began her interest in holistic medicine after moving to the UK, in 2003, from Russia, where she worked as a medical doctor in a hospital in Saint Petersburg. Elena qualified as a Homeopath from the Middlesex University in London.

Having a great respect for conventional medicine, Elena was drawn to homeopathy because of its approach to disease through understanding the whole person, including their body, mind and emotional state. Elena’s particular interest is in treating women and children – supporting women during periods of hormonal change (puberty, birth and menopause) as well as times of emotional stress, grief or simply not feeling right to children with learning difficulties or behavioural problems.

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.

For more information on how Acupuncture and Medical Herbalism could help you please visit www.fleetacuherbclinic.co.uk

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

Sports Massage

We are unable to offer Sports Massage at the moment but hope to be able to accept appointments again in the near future.

Counselling

Aileen George (Dip.Counselling, M.BACP) graduated from Moray College, Elgin and has worked in a GP practice and private practice, in Scotland, for a number of years. Aileen joined The Odiham Clinic in 2010 after relocating to Hampshire.

For more information on how Aileen can help you, please visit www.aileengeorgecounselling.com

Reflexology

Wendy Gaen BA (Hons) Dip COT MAR qualified as a Reflexologist in 2007 from The Practitioner School of Reflexology with a Level 3 Diploma (an Association of Reflexologists accredited course). She is a full member of the Association of Reflexologists. Wendy is a registered member of the Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council. She is also an accredited Maternity Reflexologist.

Prior to training as a reflexologist Wendy was a state registered Occupational Therapist. She worked in a variety of settings in Surrey and Hampshire, in hospitals and in the community. She worked with people with mental health problems, orthopaedic conditions, long term physical disabilities and terminal illness.

Following a career break to have a family Wendy, decided to train as a Reflexologist as a direct result of her own experience of reflexology.

Since qualifying Wendy has undertaken postgraduate training in Maternity Reflexology and Infertility as well as techniques for treating spinal problems, shoulder problems and stress.

For more information please visit Wendy’s website at www.gaenreflexology.co.uk

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.