OSTEOPATHY
Helen Wither BSc OST
The Island Osteopath-
Osteo Yr Ynys
ABOUT OSTEOPATHY
Osteopathy is a safe and gentle form of manual therapy based on the principle that when the body’s structure (e.g. joint alignment, muscle length, posture) is not optimal, the body functions poorly, leading to injuries, pain, fatigue and even chronic illness.
Rather than treating symptoms alone, your Osteopath will strive to find the root cause of your imbalance and pain to create a longer term change. This will often mean treating the whole of your body in an integrated way, not just looking at the "sore" part in isolation. Sometimes this "wider lens" means osteopathic intervention can succeed in alleviating stubborn pain, even when people have tried a lot of other approaches.
Osteopaths are regulated health professionals who train to Batchelor of Science degree level for four or five years. Your Osteopath will always work alongside any medical care you are receiving. She will take a full medical history at your first appointment and, where needed, can refer you back to your GP or consultant for further tests and advice.
Osteopathic treatment can be gently adapted to treat people of all ages and our patients range from babies and children to older people and pregnant women. Osteopathy is a hands on approach and your osteopath will use a range of techniques including physical manipulation, stretching and massage alongside other gentle techniques such as cranial osteopathy and myofascial release.
ABOUT THE OSTEOPATH
We work with you to come up with the very best solutions for your challenges!
Helen Wither BA BSc(Hons)Ost is a registered Osteopath who has been in family practice for over 15 years. Helen comes originally from Ynys Mon and has recently moved back home, having run a successful practice in Knutsford, Cheshire for the past 14 plus years. Helen's new practice - The Island Osteopath - Osteo Yr Ynys - is based at the Seiriol Wellness Centre, part of the Canolfan Beaumaris and Beaumaris Library.
She offers osteopathic care for the whole family, from babies and children to adults of all ages.
Osteopathy is suitable for treating a wide range of problems including back pain, tension, sciatica, joint pain, neuralgia, frozen shoulder, fibromyalgia, sport injuries, headache arising from the neck, digestion problems and migraine prevention.
Helen has a first class BSc Honours degree in Osteopathy from the College of Osteopaths and has been registered with the General Osteopathic Council since 2007 and is a member of the Institute of Osteopathy. Helen was the winner of the Reg Oakes Prize for "First in Class" in 2007. Helen has completed Breastfeeding Support certification for Health Professionals through the Association of Breastfeeding Mothers and has worked for a number of years as part of a network of professionals supporting babies and new parents - Cheshire "Pregnancy, Baby and You". Helen has special interests in treating babies, children and during pregnancy; and in treating performing artists (dancers, musicians, vocalists). She continues to provide specialist osteopathic treatment for young dancers and teachers at a ballet school in Cheshire.
Helen is Mum to four awesome neurodivergent children. She enjoys ballet, walking, outdoor swimming, gardening and the sea and loves the opportunity to chat to patients about what they are reading
Samantha Williams-Jones
Exercise Referral Professional/Level 4 Fitness Instructor.
I have been teaching exercise classes since 1994 all over Ynys Môn and Bangor. I teach mainly in Canolfan Beaumaris now after joining the NERS (national Exercise Referral Scheme) team in 2007.
I am qualified to level 4 standard in, Cardiac rehabilitation Chronic Respiratory Disease, Postural Stability/Falls Prevention, Obesity and Diabetes management, Chronic Lower Back Pain.
I also have a level 3 diploma in teaching Pilates and Trigger Point Pilates, Clients with Specific Controlled Conditions, Advanced gym Instructing and level 2 in teaching Exercise to Music.
I work full time for Anglesey County Council Mon Actif delivering Fitness sessions for the NERS Scheme 3 days per week and Falls prevention for the Frail and Elderly 2 days per week.
I am also an active member of The Green Prescribing Project situated in Llangoed nature reserve which helps clients with poor mental health conditions by getting them out in the fresh air learning woodland skills like whittling, willow weaving, bushcraft, foraging and plant and tree identification.
I teach mainstream fitness classes for Canolfan Beaumaris and help with the marketing for events and activities.
I love living in Ynys Môn and take advantage of the beautiful scenery by weekend mountain walks and have walked the whole coastal path many times.
