Osteopathy – the Process

Osteopathy is about promoting health and well-being of the body, mind and spirit. I use my skills in Osteopathy to support patients through their healing process in the best possible way for them. I use both cranial and structural approaches to treat a range of conditions as well as Western acupuncture in the management of acute conditions.

Vanessa Correa - background

Before becoming an osteopath I worked in medical research for many years. I gained a BSc Hons in Microbiology from King's College, London University. Subsequently, I worked for Cambridge and Oxford University in the areas of Immunology, Molecular Biology and Pharmacology with several publications in research journals. My scientific background has given me a solid base for clinical reasoning in osteopathic practice.

Whilst in science I gained a Diploma in Massage, Anatomy & Physiology and went on to use massage in the care of terminally ill patients at The Arthur Rank Hospice in Cambridge. I also taught massage to nurses in palliative care at The Homerton School of Health Studies.

Osteopathy

Through working with people I realised I wanted to become an osteopath. While studying osteopathy I continued working part time in science. I qualified with a BSc Hons in Osteopathy from the London School of Osteopathy in 2001. I have been in practice since then.

I did post graduate training with the Sutherland Cranial College working with babies and children. I have extensive experience in the treatment of chronic pain, with referrals from the West Suffolk Hospital, Pain Management Clinic.

Biodynamic Massage

In 2007 I gained my certificate in Biodynamic Massage at the Cambridge Body Psychotherapy Centre. This form of massage recognises the emotional content of the body's tensions, making my practice of osteopathy holistic in the broadest sense.

I am currently studying to become a body psychotherapist with the Cambridge Body Psychotherapy Centre. I hope my patients benefit from my continued learning as much as I do.