Testimonials

The best recommendations come from satisfied patients. Please click on the links below to read some testimonials.

Angeline Fourmy, age 33, Conference organiser

“I organise large conferences overseas within a small team in a charity. As the stress of deadlines get to me sometimes, I forget to take care of myself, including my back. I went to see Sorrel after developing severe lower back pain. After a few sessions with Sorrel, my pain stopped and I felt much better.

“As well as relaxing my muscles, Sorrel gave me exercises to do and explained how to improve my posture, as well as how to sit at my desk and swim properly in order to reduce strain on my back. This was of immense help in the long-term as I got rid of bad habits which could have made more damage to my back.

“Sorrel is also a very reassuring and calming person, which helped a lot to reduce my stress levels as well as help with the back pain itself. It is really nice to be healed by someone who cares about your long-term well being as much as the immediate relief of pain.”

Valerie Swan, 67, officially retired but I work for my son

“After a long distressing marriage, a very stressful job and finally a divorce, I became very tired and could sleep all day as well as night.  I was very tired all the time so went to the doctor who just said it was due to long term stress and it would gradually go, but it didn't.  I then saw an advertisement from Sorrel with all the symptoms I was suffering from and saying that it was probably early signs of M.E.

“Her treatment, the Perrin Technique™ involved massaging and exercises and eating the right foods, but after 3 months I felt so much better.

“I have now returned to work as I like to be busy and I go jiving with my partner two or three times a month.

“I am so glad I saw that advertisement.”

Divindra Bains, 42, Self employed

“I first came to see Sorrel due to ongoing back problems following the birth of my children &  lifting heavy boxes during a house move.  I had seen other Osteopaths before but Sorrel was different.  Sorrel used very gentle manipulative techniques to stabilise and improve my back condition.  In addition she has provided me with back exercises which have helped to strengthen my back.

“Actually her knowledge extends far beyond just my back.  More recently when running I damaged my achilles tendon; Sorrel gave me practical advice and treatment which helped to cure this injury. As a result of overworking my shoulders I suffered calcification and Sorrel's practical advice and treatment helped in alleviating that too.

“I see Sorrel a few times a year to ensure I'm looking after my back as I should.  Quite frankly she is the best Osteopath I've worked with and would highly recommend her.”

Jason S, age 34, Teacher

“I am a classroom and games teacher at a school in Bedfordshire and had suffered from back pain and poor posture for a number of years. The problems first began in the early nineties when I pinched a disc whilst carrying a heavy suitcase. Bending down to mark books and to speak to pupils added to the pain.

“I contacted Sorrel after a period of ignoring the problem due to the pressures of work. She examined my back and posture and set about relieving the pressure on certain muscles and loosening my stiff vertebrae. I welcomed the immediate relief from the tension and Sorrel made me aware of the importance of a proper posture. After a series of sessions, it became easier and less painful to exercise and since then I have been able to keep my body flexible by regular exercise.”

Viv U

“When I finally plucked up the courage to seek Sorrel's help, I had been suffering from increasingly bad back pain for approximately two years. As a teacher of primary aged children, all the bending down, communicating with young children at their level, had taken its toll. My mobility was very poor and the constant pain was beginning to limit my actions.

“Despite being very apprehensive, sessions with Sorrel began to bring about noticeable improvements in my mobility and after a short while I realised that I wasn't constantly aware of pain.

“Now my situation has improved to such an extent that I can concentrate on becoming fit and have joined a gym. In my previous condition, this would have been impossible and I would have continued to head down an unhealthy spiral due to the debilitating back pain. Now with Sorrel's help, I look forward to a healthier, fitter and pain-free future.”

Stephen Marley, 40

“I work at a tree nursery, which is a physically demanding job. Four years prior to seeing Sorrel I sustained an injurty to my lower back whilst lifting a heavy tree. Initially the pain was excruciating and left me unable to move. The pain subsided but left my back aching and feeling stiff. Soon after the accident I went to see my G.P. and he diagnosed it as a muscle injury, prescribing anti-inflammatories. This reduced the pain partially but not completely. I went back to work but the injury re-occurred intermittently. Each time I went to see the GP, I was given a variety of diagnoses iincluding a viral cause and given more anti-inflammatories. My back got progressively worse, and had spread throughout my lower body. I went to see a physiotherapist recommended by my boss. I was given a variety of exercises and the correct diagnosis, a partially slipped disc. However these exercises did not entirely solve the problem. At this time I saw Sorrel's advert in the local paper and decided to give osteopathy a try.

“Sorrel gave me a complete check up and correctly diagnosed the problem. She suggested I should refrain from work for two weeks, to enable my spine to recover, together with the spinal manipulation, which helped to re-align my spine. The pain gradually reduced and became more localised. Sorrel suggested some precise exercises, which worked on this region very effectively. I would now say that my back has improved entirely. Considering the long term nature of my injury, I have been very impressed and surprised by the results, which have improved my quality of life considerably.”

Claire Rhys-Jones, 49, Cruse Counsellor and Reiki Practitioner

“I have always been fit and active and have a great interest in health and diet. Three years ago, I was out walking in Wales and suffered severe pain in my back. By the time I got home I was in agony and my left leg had lost all sensation. At hospital I was examined, and was given anti-inflammatories and pain-killers. For two weeks I couldn't stand. I slowly regained a little of my fitness over the next year, but was still in pain daily and my leg was still numb. My GP told me that I would never recover. I couldn't accept this so I visited a chiropracter who tried, but could not help.

“Finally I found Sorrel's advert and booked a treatment. I saw her maybe six or seven times and she worked on the tight muscles in my back and neck. She also gently manipulated the tendons at the back of my knee where I also had pain. Each visit helped to restore my back and leg to the extent that when I stopped seeing Sorrel my back was pain-free and my leg regained about 70% of feeling. Sorrel's gentle treatments and caring attitude put me well on the way to full recovery.

“After my last visit to Sorrel I returned to Wales and victoriously climbed Snowdon! I now visit the gym every day and can swim, cycle and run with the vigour I had three years ago. Thank you Sorrel!”

Iris Haynes, 83

“I first went to see Sorrel in August 2008 as I was stooping badly when I walked, and I was also having pain in my back. It is now December 2008 and Sorrel has worked wonders. I am no longer in pain and my posture has improved greatly.”