What is Osteopathy?

Osteopathy is a regulated healthcare profession focused on diagnosing, treating, and preventing musculoskeletal issues. It uses a biopsychosocial approach that looks beyond symptoms, considering how mental health, social environment, lifestyle, and personal circumstances affect your wellbeing.

Osteopaths create personalized treatment plans addressing the whole person—not just pain—helping remove barriers to recovery and promote lasting health. As fully trained Allied Health Professionals in the UK, osteopaths work closely with doctors and healthcare teams to provide expert musculoskeletal care.

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Common Conditions Treated with Osteopathy

  • Acute and chronic neck and back pain or stiffness

  • Sports Injuries (e.g. sprains/strains)

  • Headaches

  • Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder (jaw pain)

  • Sciatica

  • Shoulder, elbow, wrist, and hand pain or stiffness

  • Hip, knee, ankle, and foot pain or stiffness

  • Pelvic and sacroiliac joint (SIJ) dysfunction

  • General joint and muscle pain or stiffness

  • Chronic pain conditions, including fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome

Verity’s Special Osteopathic Interests

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    Osteopathic care for sports and movement-related injuries

    Verity helps active individuals across Tunbridge Wells, Tonbridge, and Sevenoaks recover faster and return to the activities they love.

    Injury Prevention & Performance
    - Pre-competition preparation
    - Post-event recovery
    - Injury prevention strategies

    Injury Treatment & Rehab
    - Acute sports injury assessment
    - Rehab plans for recurring or long-term issues
    - Return-to-sport support
    - Scar tissue therapy to improve mobility and reduce discomfort from previous sports injuries or post-surgical scars, supporting a smoother return to activity.

    Conditions Treated
    Sport-specific shoulder, elbow, wrist/hand, hip, knee, ankle & foot injuries
    Tendinopathies (e.g., Achilles, patellar)
    Repetitive strain injuries (RSIs)
    Pre- and post-surgical rehab

    Meet Verity for Sports Injury Support
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    Osteopathy & Women's Health

    Verity Kelsey is passionate about providing compassionate osteopathic care for women’s health, supporting individuals across Sevenoaks, Tonbridge, and Tunbridge Wells through all stages of life. She offers a safe, inclusive space for those seeking support with a range of women’s health-related concerns, including:

    Pain Management: Using gentle manual therapy techniques to address menstrual pain, pelvic discomfort, and menopausal joint stiffness

    Pelvic Health: Supporting those experiencing pelvic floor dysfunction through targeted exercises and manual treatment

    Scar tissue therapy to support recovery from C-section scars, laparoscopic or abdominal surgery, and breast surgery—helping reduce pain, improve mobility, and restore comfort.

    Holistic Care: Addressing broader aspects of women's health including stress management, lifestyle changes, and nutritional guidance

    Exercise rehabilitation: Tailored exercises to strengthen muscles, enhance posture, and improve mobility

    Inclusive Approach to creating a safe, supportive environment for all individuals seeking women's health-related care

    Meet Verity for Women’s Health Support

Important Notice

At present, I do not provide treatment for pregnant individuals or children under the age of 18.

These groups have specialized healthcare needs that require additional training and expertise. I am committed to furthering my professional development in these areas and hope to expand my services in the future to include pregnancy and pediatric care. If you are pregnant or seeking treatment for someone under 18, I would be happy to refer you to qualified practitioners who specialize in these areas.