Mark Ratcliffe D0.(UK) GOsC Registered. Cert. Ost. (WA), AOA Registered.
Mark Graduated form the BSO (British School of Osteopathy) London in 1986 and became a member of the register of osteopaths. He has worked as a full time osteopath since this date. After working for an established osteopath in Manchester, Mark moved to Burnley where he GP’s noticed the value of his services. As a result he was employed initially on a small scale but then on a much larger scale being the sole provider of osteopathy to over 150 GP’s within the NHS. The aim of the osteopathic service was to get to spinal problems whilst in the primary care stage. Spinal problems tend to be progressive. By treating them early enough it was found far fewer cases were progressing to the secondary care stage, saving the health service vast sums of money. The service was expanded several times in the ten years Mark was in charge. As a result he was invited to lecture to groups of osteopaths by the national body. He has also lectured in clinical biomechanics and sports injuries. More recently, he spoke at the national conference in Sydney on management of postural problems.
Mark was part of a research hub based at Leeds university. This was part of NCOR(The National Council for Enabling Osteopathic Research) He helped formulate a standard questionnaire in use in the UK and Australia today.
As an osteopath he has acted as a professional witness in court.
His interest in sports injuries and running injuries in particular, stems from his younger days when he competed in full and half marathons in the UK and in Europe. Mark has written articles for newspapers and been interviewed on BBC radio when in England.
NHS work demanded a lot of time with much paperwork. In 2007 mark made the decision to emigrate to Australia to allow more time with his wife and their three children.
The practice is delighted to announce that Amanda Heyes BAppSc (Osteo.) GradDip (Osteo. Paed.) is now available for consultation here at the practice
Amanda specializes in the treatment of babies and children. In addition to being an excellent structural osteopath, she is currently the president of the Sutherland Cranial Osteopathic Society and a member of the Board of Osteopaths of Australia.
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