WHO WE ARE?

OUR MISSION

&pause was started by Francesca Yates, an osteopath and wellness advocate. The workplace is where we spend most of our time, yet move the least. Francesca has big plans to get right to the source and help businesses and employees make healthy, sustainable changes.

In general practice, the bulk of Francesca’s patient list was people presenting with postural aches and strains related to deskwork. On investigation, most of these people were receiving very little support at work in terms of ergonomic consultation, access to exercise and manual therapy. At a very basic level, there was a lack of education. Francesca saw a gap that Osteopathy could fill.

WHAT IS OSTEOPATHY?

The osteopath’s mission is to identify and remove any barriers to health and recovery.

To do this, we look at an individual and take a deep dive into their lifestyle and habits, in order to build a wellness plan tailored for them. Using hands-on therapy and our unique exercise and lifestyle advice, we help you maximise the efficiency and adaptability of your musculoskeletal system (muscles and joints) so that not only can you recover from injuries, aches and pains, but you can optimise your whole body health by nurturing it with movement.

IS THE GYM NOT ENOUGH?

Whilst it’s very important and useful to go to the gym, think how much of your day it uses up – an hour or two? And what is your body doing for the rest of the time? Consistent movement throughout the day and in lots of different ranges for the body is what we need to aim for.

YOUR BODY IS TELLING YOU TO MOVE

Do you find yourself subconsciously stretching your neck from side to side? Or reaching your arms up high in a big body stretch? Or maybe you are a knee shaker or finger tapper. All of these behaviours are your body telling you to move.

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