Church Surgery

Osteopathy in Bideford, North Devon

Church Surgery is located in the centre of Bideford in beautiful North Devon. There is a short stay car park nearby providing easy access to the surgery where you will be welcomed by our reception staff.

Nigel De Salengre and Philip Corbin are registered osteopaths are able to offer a full range of osteopathic services. These consist of traditional structural/functional osteopathy, soft tissue techniques, manipulations where necessary harmonics, cranial osteopathy and acupuncture.

The practice is dedicated to the treatment of musculoskeletal disorders

We are also able to advise on exercise rehabilitation programmes and diet/nutritional programmes for patients to help in their recovery and future good health.

Acupuncture treatment is also available both in combination with osteopathic treatment and as a stand alone technique.

The Practitioners

Nigel De Salengre

Graduating from Keele university in 1974 and keen to pursue his studies in anatomy, physiology and biomechanics further at a vocational level, Nigel eventually attained his DO. in 1980. His interest in oriental pain control techniques led him to postgraduate study at the British College of Acupuncture and graduating from there in 1988.

Between 1997-99 Nigel was an appointed Examiner and part-time Lecturer at the London School of Osteopathy. After completing original research on the prevalence of spinal dysfunction in industrial workers, Nigel was awarded an M.Sc from Anglia University in Applied Osteopathy.

Whilst remaining principal of the General Practice, Nigel now devotes the majority of his time heading a consultancy in occupational osteopathy and clinical ergonomics; serving a portfolio of corporate clients throughout Cornwall and Devon.

Philip Corbin

Philip Corbin joined Church Surgery in June 2006. A graduate of the British School Of Osteopathic Medicine, he had previously completed a BSc (Hons) in Sports Science and Exercise Physiology at Loughborough University.

Philip treats a wide range of patients as young as 11 weeks to as old as 97! With complaints ranging from headaches,osteoarthritis, whiplash injuries, back problems and other muscular skeletal conditions. Philip is also experienced in the treatment of sports related injuries and is qualified in rehabilitation and fitness programmes.

In his spare time(!) he is a keen rugby coach, surfer and all round fitness enthusiast.

What is osteopathy?

Osteopathy is the science of Human Mechanics.

Osteopathic evaluation and treatment is based on viewing the body as a whole - i.e. how the integration of the body's structures (bones, joints, ligaments, discs, muscles, tendons and nerves) function with each other within the body's system. A breakdown of the normal working patterns of the body (unique to each person) causes these structures to dysfunction and become painful.

An osteopath assesses each patient's individual normal mechanical working pattern and by gentle manipulation of the bones and soft tissue structures, works to remove restrictions which may be impeding joint mobility, blood flow, nerve supply or muscular activity.

In doing this, dysfunction is reversed and pain alleviated.

Please see our Osteopathy and Frequently Asked Questions pages for more information.

How much do treatments cost?

Nigel De Salengre: £35 per treatment and £45 for a new patient consultation.
Philip Corbin: £29 per treatment and £45 for a new patient on the intial consultation.

How many treatments will I need?

This will vary from patient to patient but you will be given an outline treatment plan on your first visit.

Where is Church Surgery?

8 Church Walk, Bideford, Devon.

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Opening times: 8.30am - 5.30pm Monday to Friday, 9.00am - 12.30pm Saturday.
Later appointments by arrangement.

Church Surgery, 8 Church Walk, Bideford, Devon, EX39 2BP, UK.
Tel/Fax: +44 (0)1237 471 110 | email: info@devonosteopath.co.uk