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Andre Kulesza
The booking process was quick and easy. As always, Andre is professional, knowledgeable and very quick to assess any injury. He is extremely good at finding the root cause of your pain and offers treatment to relieve it, as well as exercises to help maintain the improvement gained during your session. Highly recommended! Jennie
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Ellie Walpole
It was my first time being treated by Ellie and, like everyone I’ve seen at Richmond Osteopaths, she was thoroughly professional and charming, explaining clearly what was wrong and how we were going to tackle it. Another very impressive member of the team whom I would highly recommend.
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Andre Kulezsa
Session was great. Andre was extremely professional, listened to my current ailment as well as my activities and dealt with the issue at hand as well as helpful advice for the future. Will be back on Saturday. Brian P.
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Suraj Mehta
Couple of years ago I had several sessions with Suraj and he helped me with my back pain & hand numbness. I definitely recommend !
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Suraj Mehta
I have been to many Osteopaths over the years and I would rate Suraj amongst the best, actually the best.
Suraj is a true professional in every aspect and would happily recommend him to anybody with full confidence.Kind regardsWayne Hartley -
Ellie Walpole
I have had many sessions with Ellie and she is extremely professional, competent, caring and friendly.Always eager to understand the need of her patient, to help, improve and innovate.I totally trust her and the sessions are greatly helping my back situation which is recurring and challenging.I would totally recommend her.Thank you.Virginie -
Katrina - The Vinyard Surgery
Hi I came to see Katrina yesterday and I can only say that it was an excellent experience. She is a lovely girl and certainly knows what she is doing. So far she is the best osteopath that i have come across and there have been many! I had no pain afterwards or today. I shall most certainly be recommending this practice to other people. Its in an easy to reach location and inside is a very pleasant environment. Thank you Penelope Davidson
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HP
Words that sum up my follow-up session with HP - professional, courteous, clear friendly communication. Will return I'm sure, as I train for various forthcoming sport events. Thank you, Jonathan Alawo
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Mansoor
Claire is clearly one of the best physiotherapist I have been to. She is professional, charming and extremely helpful.I am happy to trust my recovery with her.I will also happily recommend her to others.Many thanks,Mansoor -
Alexandra
I had an emergency appointment with Claire this afternoon to help with my acute neck pain.
Claire was fantastic - she helped reduce the pain and inflammation, increase movement as well as offering much-needed reassurance and support.Many thanksAlexandra -
HP
This was a game changing session for Anthony - for the first time a therapist gave him hope, that with time and effort, he could retrain his back. We have booked two more sessions and he is doing his exercises religiously ! HP was very professional, friendly and informative. Thank you Katherine on Anthony's behalf.
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Isabel, Richmond
Amazing! Amazing! I can not recommend Richmond Osteopaths more highly. I've been going for about six months (mainly for knee and achilles issues but now to improve overall mobility) and then subsequently three out of four of our children/teenagers have gone. Everything from glue ear to lower back pain after a rowing competition. We have seen Claire and Suraj - both perfect professionals but beyond that lovely people with a manner that has made us all feel like we are in the best hands.
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Nicolette Richardson
Feedback: extremely happy with treatment given by Nicolette.I Don't feel treatment could have been any better and really hope I can start to make progress in alleviating this plantar fasciitis type condition!Kind regardsBrian Airdrie -
HP
Hello,My sessions with HP have been terrific. I feel much better after and there has been improvement. He is very skilled, knowledgable, professional and understanding. I will book sessions when I am back from holidays!Thank you,Debbie -
Ellie Walpole
Ellie is very thorough, knowledgeable, personable. And I think a great all round job.Thank you Richard -
Ellie Walpole
Dear Richmond Osteopaths,I had a really good session with Ellie, she's such a professional and knows exactly where to touch you to release the pain! I will be coming in again.Best regards,Ioan Savastre -
Andre Kulesza
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Today I completed the first of five sessions with Andre at Richmond Osteopaths. I was very pleased how helpful, knowledgeable and professional Andre was. I felt better after the treatment and will follow his advice. I am looking forward to my second session on Saturday, 18th March.Many thanks,Vali Faulkner -
Rebecca Player
I've now had two sessions with Rebecca and I am coming back on Saturday. I feel so much better for knowing I've found someone so professional and sensitive.Thank youSarah -
Karlee O'Brien
Karlee was fabulous. Really experienced and great at working through my problems. She gave me really simple exercises to do inbetween sessions which were easy to follow and to fit into my schedule. She was always prompt and friendly and I wouldn’t hesitate to see her again or to recommend her to anyone in need of treatment.An excellent service! -
HP
Feedback re Appointment. I thought HP was friendly, considerate and very thorough. He listened well to what I had to say and I believe he made an accurate diagnosis and administered considered treatment during the session to the affected area. He also offered good advice regarding future treatment and the healing process. I would recommend him to anyone and will re book if the symptoms persist.
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Andre Kulesza
I had an appointment with Andre last week and I just wanted to say how happy I am. People are quick to complain but not so quick to give credit. He was very knowledgeable, friendly, interested in my condition as well as my general well being, diet & exercise plans etc which allowed him to get a really good view of how best to advise and treat me. I felt really listened to and was impressed by his knowledge and genuine concern.I would recommend him without hesitation.Thank You and all the best. Nicola Rossington -
Ellie Walpole
Hello,Thank you very much for this first session!It was first time and I didn't know what to expect, however the Ellie professionalism made this experience really good...and less pain on my back.Best regards, -
Rebecca Player
Rebecca was amazing, very friendly, polite and helpful. Would reccomend her without hesitation! She gave a great starter treatment and really helped my symptoms.
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HP
HP is great – I have seen a noticeable difference since my treatment. He takes the time to explain the different methods being used and provides information on what to do to prevent further injury.
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Rebecca Player
That was my first time that I have had a treatment with Rebecca and I thought she was excellent! A really strong addition to the team at Richmond Osteopaths and I look forward to seeing her again. Warm wishes Alex
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Feeling better with HP
Hello, I just wanted to provide feedback for my treatment with HP at Richmond Osteopaths. I usually do not do feedback for anything (I probably should) but I don’t. So the fact that I am even writing this means that I truly had a good experience. I have seen HP now for ten sessions. He is always happy and very informative. I felt like he always understood how my body was feeling, and was great at answering my questions and providing further insight. I have a high tolerance for pain, and do not make a lot of sounds, and would not really say if an area was hurting, and I felt like I never had to say anything, he always knew right where something was off and would go back to that exact area without me even having to say anything! That is talent being able to read the body like that! I usually give some constructive criticism to help improve things, but I honestly have none. HP was great! I would and will recommend him to anyone and I will be back in the new year! Warm Regards, Jessica
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Healing hands with Karlee
Hello Richmond Osteopaths,Karlee O'Brien is lovely and very gifted, she worked her magic on my lower back and neck and I feel so much better.I will be back!Many thanksDonna -
Andre goes the extra mile
Andre Kulesza at Richmond Osteopaths is very professional and helpful, especially as there was a rugby match at Twickenham and the traffic made me late but he managed to juggle his schedule so that I had my session. The clinic is very nice as well as the room. The clinic is very convenient to get to either by public transport or by car. Thank you to all concerned. Sue Kennedy
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Hip Pain with Nicolette Richardson
Hello I am very happy to have Nicolette as my Osteopath. She is able to help me in every session. She knows exactly which treatment I need and is able to explain everything clear and precise. I leave every session feeling much better than when I arrived. Thank you Nicolette. Margrith Rizvi
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Severe chronic neck pain and headaches
Some years ago, I had major surgery on my brain that involved my head being held stationary at a difficult angle for 12 hours. The surgery was very successful but I developed severe headaches. Over the years I have tried many different pain killers, some of which changed my personality and affected my balance and ability to concentrate, three different physio’s, chiropractors, exercise with a trainer, acupuncture - British and Chinese - and hypnotherapy. All helped to a degree but nothing significantly.
A few weeks ago I visited Nicolette who from the start appeared to understand my problem. Today, I am no longer taking any pain killers, my movement is much better, my balance is improved and my headaches are an occasional phenomenon rather than a debilitating constant. What more could I have asked for ? I have got my life back and I am very grateful.Alan Stark -
Vanessa Fison
Andre really sorted out my hip problem. Nagging pain going down my leg and after a couple of visits it’s noticeably better. Treatment is in nice surroundings and Andre is friendly and good at what he does. The practice is also very conveniently situated in the middle of Richmond.
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Katherine Edden
Amazing practice. I have seen Nicolette Richardson 4 times now for a chronic knee injury - her treatments have got me back to running after months of problems. Cannot recommend her enough. And the new building is beautiful. Thank you!
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J MacInnes
Andre has been treating my teenage son following a serious ankle injury. We received very little advice and no follow up care from the hospital. I decided to seek help from Andre following recent successful treatment of a separate, less severe rugby-related injury. Both times, Andre has provided excellent treatment, consultation and advice in a calm, professional and very experienced manner. His knowledge and expertise dumbfounds me and I am very grateful for his help. Furthermore, Andre's manner and expertise are such that my teenage son listens carefully to his suggestions and follows his advice. Andre's care goes beyond simply treating the physical symptoms too as he has shown consideration for my son's mental well being understanding his frustration at not being able to play sport and has sought to address this accordingly. I would definitely recommend Andre and we are very grateful for his help in ensuring my son's recovery is the best it can be.
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Jennie Harrington
I visited Andre with sharp pain in my ribs which was not only restricting movement but also affecting my breathing and it was a huge relief to have someone so knowledgeable and calming treat me. He explained everything from what he was doing to how the injury could have been caused and I left not only with more understanding of my body but also of what to do next. I have continued to see him for various ailments and cannot recommend him highly enough.
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James
I have suffered from low back pain for the last ten years, I had seen other therapists with some success but this was only ever short lived. I started to see Karlee O'Brien for treatment about a year ago. I found her to be very reassuring and friendly. She made sure to explain exactly what was causing my pain and how we were going to address this reoccurring issue. In addition to hands on treatment I received a clear home exercise program that enabled me to actively participate in my rehabilitation. I am extremely grateful to Karlee for all her help and feel that my back is at the best it’s been in over a decade.
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John
I am in my mid 50ies, live in Richmond and have had a minor back issue for over 30 years. This got significantly worse about 3 years ago and got to the point I could not fully function. For example, sitting was very uncomfortable, I had sleeping difficulties and getting a train was next to impossible... This seriously affected both my work and my personal life I went to a Richmond chiropractor for about 6 months and things did not improve (expect that was for the bank balance of the consultant). I then started going to Richmond Osteopaths and within a couple of weeks my back started to get better. Instead of just a couple of minutes with the a chiropractor I got 45 minutes of hands on treatment from Nicolette Richardson and a full follow up program of exercises/stretching that I could do myself. Today my back is so much better. Last weekend I helped my niece move flat – involving carrying lots of boxes up two flights of stairs. In my wildest dreams I would never have believed this could be possible 3 years ago. If you have a bad back you really should try Richmond Osteopaths and Nicolette Richardson.
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Gloria
Seriously, don't put up with back and hip pains, it really isn't worth it. I remember limping into my first visit with Nicolette Richardson (Gygi) (my daughter watched me struggling with hip and back problems caused by structural movement in my body, while I commented on how much better she was getting - used to get migraines frequently but with Nicky's help they are few and far between) my daughter bought me a voucher and as I said above, limped into my appointment but from the first visit felt the benefits and now pain free. The best part of seeing Nicolette is her ability to diagnose body issues without the use of invasive X-rays. Don't waste time suffering, book that appointment and look forward to being pain free.
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Mary Evans
Nicolette Richardson (Gygi) from Richmond Osteopaths has been to my spine what Hermione was to Harry Potter's glasses. I had given up on ever being pain-free, but her warm expertise and passion for healing has worked wonders on my back. She is simply magical. I would strongly recommend Richmond Osteopaths and Nicolette Richardson.
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Neck, shoulder and lower back pain
I have been a regular patient of Nicolette Richardson (Gygi) at Richmond Osteopaths as I have suffered with neck, shoulder, lower back pain and reduced mobility following a road traffic accident in 2001. The symptoms have been exacerbated by a lack of exercise and a career in IT where I'm at my desk for hours at a time. Nicky gets me moving and reduces my overall pain during each session. Without her I would be in a terrible state! I would highly recommend Nicolette Richardson to anyone for her professionalism, skill and also her fantastic personality! Thanks Nicky!
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Jess P
I have had ongoing upper and lower back problems for many years that have led to pain felt throughout my entire body! However seeing Nicolette Richardson from Richmond Osteopaths has dramatically helped my management of these issues and helped me understand my body and where these aches and pains can come from. Nicolette Is incredibly skilled at making a sometimes painful sessions bearable by her sunny disposition, her friendly character and incredible skill as an osteopath!
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Sam
I was referred to the clinic from my solicitor and medical agency after a road traffic accident I had over two years ago, damaging my right shoulder. I had been seen by other therapists on two separate occasions with no real progress. So I wasn't really holding out much hope when I was offered more. I first met Karlee Simper in December. After going through a detailed history we got down to business. Karlee was very friendly and put me at ease. She was able to identify the source of my pain, explaining that most of the pain was coming from my neck. It took a few treatments to start seeing results but Karlee explained in a clear and professional way that after over two years of constant pain and restricted movement it was going to be a shock to the body. Even though sometimes she found pain I didn't know I had I can't believe how much Karlee has helped me. I have plenty of exercises to keep me busy. I know I still have a long way to go but I can't thank Karlee Simper enough for all her help.
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Gloria
I can't believe I put up with pain in my lower back and hips for so long and resisted suggestions to visit an Osteopath until I received a gift purchase for a treatment from my daughter. Since my first visit and seeing Nicolette Richardson I have gone from strength to strength receiving advice and reducing my pain in my lower back and hips. I would highly recommend Nicolette Richardsonat Richmond Osteopaths.
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Klara Oloko
Unfortunately for me I suffer with migraines and sports injuries but thanks to Nicolette Gygi at Richmond Osteopaths with her tender care and gentle torture, she is working wonders on putting me back together and giving me much needed pain relief! I would highly recommend Nicolette for any Neck, shoulder and back pain.
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Natasha Howard
As a keen dancer range of motion and movement quality are of up most importance. Since seeing Nicolette Richardson my upper back and shoulders have felt much freer than they ever have before and my often painful, tight hip flexors are pain free. Nicolette is really friendly and I feel completely comfortable and relaxed during our sessions. I couldn't recommend Nicolette Richardson more.
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Natalia Polyanskaya
Suraj Mehta has healing hands! I was in so much pain that I could not turn my head, neck and shoulders. Everything was tight and stiff and I was in complete agony. I have my own business and its really important that I can work and keep fit and active. After just one session with Suraj I felt like a new person. Thank-you.
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Trevor L
I’ve had a number of back injuries over the years including slipped disc, a car accident that caused problems and rugby twists and tears. More recently a ruptured shoulder tendon that took me out of action for 6 months. The upshot has been chronic back pain and problems with the end result of my right arm experiencing pins and needles and my mid back locking up. I went to see Nicolette based upon recommendation (always a good start) and she set to work on releasing and mobilising my back with a combination of soft tissue and gentle manipulation. I was pleased to see an immediate improvement and Nicolette is the first person I’ve seen over the years to really get into the deep tissue and give me some real relief. I would highly recommend her and Richmond Osteopaths.
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Marc Berryman
I have had several episodes of debilitating lower back pain during the last two years. Before working with Fisnik, these episodes would result in an inability to undertake my day to day activities, and set back my training for weeks. I had seen other physiotherapists before but found that the only response was to treat the pain and muscle spasm directly over a course of several weeks. Whilst this treatment would result in a reduction in pain, I would need to avoid certain activities and exercises to prevent pain reoccurrence. I decided to visit Richmond Osteopaths following a near miss at the gym when my back when into spasm during lifting; I finally wanted to get to the bottom of the ongoing back problem and thought I would try sports therapy. Fisnik took a holistic approach to identify the most likely causes of my muscular imbalance, looking at aspects ranging from ankle and hip mobility to the type of training shoes I used. With regular manual therapy along with an exercise and stretching programme, I have been able to recover quicker from my back pain when it occurs, in a matter of days as opposed to weeks, and without pain medication. I have also seen significant gains in my training including increased average running speed and improved flexibility and strength. It's work in progress but with my regular sessions I remain confident that my body's response to the back pain will continue to improve, so much so I've signed up for my first duathlon and with Fisnik's help I will be ready for the challenge in 2014.
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Tim McTavish
Working in sports nutrition I know that to be at your best for sporting events means listening to your body and giving it the right nutrition, rest and recovery that it needs to respond to training. Regular sports massage plays an important role for all athletes whether for injury treatment or prevention. I’ve visited Fisnik for sports massage on a number of occasions and I always find him enthusiastic and knowledgeable. Fisnik takes into consideration your lifestyle or sporting objectives when treating any problems and takes the time to provide balanced easy to understand feedback on how to avoid injury in the future. I would be more than happy to recommend Fisnik to any of our sponsored athletes.
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Nell McAndrew
I have been to Richmond Osteopaths for follow up treatments on my calf muscle. I would highly recommend Richmond Osteopaths to anyone!
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Alex G
Nicolette Richardson offers a professional yet warm, friendly and sympathetic service, she quickly got to the bottom of my back pain and it has got progressively better with each session. I can't recommend her more highly.
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Caroline
I came to see Nicolette Richardson from Richmond Osteopaths for a course of structural therapy for long-standing alignment problems following a car accident some years ago. She was thorough, friendly and professional at all times and I benefited tremendously from the treatments.
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Cathy Taylor
I first went to see Nicolette Richardson when I was signed off work with an extremely painful neck and right shoulder. Being the second time in 12 months experiencing the same problem, I had already been to other NHS and private physios. I had also been seeing a chiropractor over a number of years for treatment of my neck pain. This was my first time with an osteopath. Nicolette Richardson did an amazing job fixing me up. The combination of massage, stretches and acupuncture, cleared the muscle spasm in my right shoulder and the trapped nerves in my neck enabling me to get back to work. Regular visits have helped me prevent any re-occurrence of my neck pain. I try to recommend Richmond Osteopaths to any of my friends who complain if ongoing injuries/pains. I would thoroughly recommend to anyone choosing Richmond Osteopaths.
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Tina Van Der Graaf
How did I ever live without Nicky?! I went to see Nicolette Gygi because my lower back/glutes were in so much pain (from over training for the London Marathon 2011) that I had painkillers from the doctor and had burst into tears at work. I had seen a physio weekly for about 4 months but it hadn't improved much. After the very first treatment, I walked out feeling happy with no need to take the painkillers any longer. I still visit every few weeks to keep the lower back under control but I am a completely different person than I was six months ago thanks to not being in chronic pain. I always look forward to the treatments because Nicolette is such a lovely person to talk to, and I walk out feeling amazing!
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Peter H
I came in to see Nicolette Richardson after a personal recommendation from a friend. I managed to slip a disc and I have had shooting pain down my leg for 3 weeks nonstop. I could not sleep properly and driving to work and back was absolute agony. Nicolette was fantastic, she was friendly and highly professional. She gave me lots of advice on how to manage my life as well as a stressful and demanding job. Her effective treatments meant that I was feeling much better within 7 days of coming to see her. I would highly recommend her services as well as Richmond osteopaths.
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Sean
I suffered a gym injury many years ago, which caused regular discomfort in my left shoulder. This has been exacerbated by the fact that my job involves sitting at a computer for long periods of time. I had thought that it was just something I would have to live with but was then advised to see an osteopath. I was treated by Nicolette Gygi and found the sessions extremely helpful. My shoulder was a bit tender after the treatment but after a couple of days I found that the pain was no longer there. I am so pleased as the pain has not returned since and I have never been without it with any period of time. I am confident that this was as a direct result of the treatment provided by Nicolette.
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Caryn
Having never been to an osteopath before I had no clue what to expect, meeting Nicolette Gygi for the first time for my treatment of my shoulder which I have since learnt it to be a right rotator cuff injury, and a few follow up appointments after wards has completely change my "bodies" life and of course putting up with a "not so easy' patient . I would like to thank Nicolette for all her hard work on my treatment program she put together for me, without her I would still be a walking ache... With Nicolette's kind heart and powerful hands(magic hands) as I call her, I would not recommend anyone but her, she made me feel very at ease and. Comfortable. I highly recommend Nicolette to anyone who needs a treatment of any kind, her professional out look and work is amazing and you will walk out feeling great. You quickly realise that you have had one of the best osteopathic s treatment you could possibly have.
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Alisa
I have been coming to Richmond Osteopaths for a year now. Because I have a desk bound job - neck pain is almost inevitable, but I can truly say that Nicolette Gygi's work does wonders for my neck, back and shoulders. I can feel the difference every time I leave her office! And she is so nice and friendly that you forget you are being treated! Thank you and keep up the great work!
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Christina
I first came to visit Nicolette Gygi at Richmond Osteopaths after a long period of problems with my shoulders and neck. I work in an office and had a lot of pain due to tension build up in those areas due to a mixture of bad posture, stress and lack of exercise. From my first visit Nicolette Gygi has been immensely helpful in both sorting out my problems and in taking the time to talk through the reasons for them as well as offering great advice and exercises to relieve the causes of my pain and stiffness. I would heartily recommend Richmond Osteopaths to anyone.
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Matt
I have had lower back pain for years but always put it down to stiff muscles due to cycling. I would go to get a "sports massage" every once in a while but that was not doing anything. However, after finally deciding to seek professional help I found that I had serious spine issues. I have been seeing Nicolette Gygi with great results. I have been a customer of Richmond Osteopaths for over one year I can wholeheartedly say that I am pain free and much more flexible than ever before.
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Claudia
I am so grateful to Nicolette Gygi for helping me with my neck and back pain. I was in absolute agony and was looking for an Osteopath close to home and someone who could see me ASAP. Nicolette arranged her diary so I could see her the following day. Nicolette has been treating me for some months now and has brought such relief to my neck and back. Nicolette is a lovely person and I leave after each session feeling relieved and in less pain. I would highly recommend Nicolette and Richmond Osteopaths.
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Helen Stephens
I discovered Richmond Osteopaths several years ago when I had upper back pain which was restricting my general mobility. Nicolette Gygi provided me with a course of treatment over several months which resulted in 100% improvement. My back pain recurred more recently and I didn't hesitate to go back to Nicolette for further treatment and ongoing maintenance. She always takes time to understand and fully assess my condition and varies her treatment to best effect. Nicolette is always friendly and professional and apart from the back pain which takes me there in the first place, it's always a pleasure to see her! I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Richmond Osteopaths.
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Maureen
I have suffered for years with pain and tension across my upper back and shoulder, probably from years of poor posture and too much TV! I have visited other therapists over the years but they didn't seem to do very much, especially since they had me in and out in under 20 minutes! Nicolette Gygi on the other hand really gets stuck in, taking time to loosen and stretch my tense muscles. After my first session with him, I knew I was onto a good thing as I felt much better after just the one session than I ever had after my previous treatments. Now I just pop in to see him every now and then for a top-up session and he keeps me in fine fettle!
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Ricky
This is a letter of recommendation of Richmond Osteopaths. I have received therapy from Nicolette Gygi and can attest to her professionalism and effectiveness of treatment for my hip pain. In addition her cheerful attitude makes the treatment as light hearted as possible. I would highly recommend them.
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Debra
I have suffered with pain originating around my shoulder blade and up into my neck and head. It causes severe headaches which are only relieved by strong painkillers. I was reluctant to continue taking painkillers on a regular basis and therefore consulted an osteopath, Nicolette Gygi. She worked on my mid back and shoulder area and I immediately experienced relief from the tension felt in my back and neck. My headaches have significantly reduced in frequency and intensity since receiving treatments from Nicolette. I find that regular treatments have managed to keep the shoulder pain and headaches at bay and recommend this treatment to anyone suffering from a similar condition.
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Austen
Having tried other therapies in the past, some with limited success, I can honestly say that my osteopathic treatment from Nicolette Gygi has seriously made a huge improvement to my general wellbeing. I no longer find myself lying motionless on the floor in an attempt to get relief from the shooting pains in my lower back. From her thorough consultation to her hands on treatment style she has not only helped to ‘put me back together’ but she has also helped me to maintain the benefit of my treatment and has shown me the importance of doing regular stretching and exercises to prevent the return of my aches and pains. I would highly recommend Nicolette to anyone in a similar situation as her professionalism, level of knowledge and her willingness to put the patient first, she will have you back to your best in no time!