Adam Bridger D.O.
Adam graduated in 1983 from the British School of Osteopathy in London after 4 years training. He has been practicing osteopathy for 23 years in both Leeds and Wetherby. He enjoys sports and in particular, playing rugby.

Adam became involved in osteopathy because he found it very intriguing and is extremely enthusiastic about the use of osteopathy as a complimentary health therapy.

Adam also undertakes some NHS work in the musculo-skeletal service in Leeds and Wetherby. He was also on the Board of Directors of the British School of Osteopathy in London for 6 years.

Mary Bridger D.O.
Mary graduated in 1983 from the British School of Osteopathy with a Diploma in Osteopathy. Mary worked in the south for one year after graduating before setting up the practice in Wetherby 23 years ago. Mary enjoys equine activities including one day eventing and cross country as well as art, antiques and outdoor activities.

Mary initially studied physiotherapy, but wanted to be more proactively involved in the treatment of the cause of problems, rather than just the symptoms. She first came across osteopathy through a friend who asked her if she would like to see her being treated for a bad back. It was at this point, Mary knew exactly what she wanted to do.

Marise Richfield B.Sc. Ost.
Marise graduated from the British School of Osteopathy in 1993 with a Degree in Osteopathy. She has been practicing in Wetherby for the last 11 years. Her interests include tennis, golf and singing in the local choir.

Marise decided on a change of career after working for many years in computing and she decided upon osteopathy because of its 'hands on' approach to treatment. Marise specialises in cranial osteopathy and has received some post graduate training in this field.

Marise also runs a busy practise in Shadwell, Leeds - www.richfieldosteopaths.co.uk

Matthew Derbyshire B.Ost
Matthew graduated in 2005 from the British School of Osteopathy in London after 4 years training, and has been practising at Wetherby Osteopaths for the past year. Matthew chose a career in Osteopathy following many personal experiences with osteopaths during his sporting life, and found the Osteopathic approach to treatment very beneficial. His interests include Rugby, Sailing, Football, Skiing and Golf. As a keen sports enthusiast, Matthew is looking at studying the Osteopathic Sports Care Association (OSCA) MSc in Sports Osteopathy to gain further expertise in the treatment of sporting injuries.

Caitlin Allen
Caitlin trained at the Northern College of Acupuncture in York, one of the foremost educational and research institutions for acupuncture and chinese medicine in the UK.

Caitlin's first experience of acupuncture was when she worked as a manager for drug counsellors in prisons and offered auricular (ear) acupuncture to those who wanted to stop using drugs. She then experienced the healing powers of acupuncture herself having had a road traffic accident that resulted in whiplash and severe lower back pain. Acupuncture was the only treatment she found that successfully took her pain away and restored her back to full health.

She how runs a busy practise in Kirkstall, Leeds as well as Wetherby and enjoys doing work with local businesses and voluntary organisations. www.caitlinallen.co.uk.

Caitlin is a member of the British Acupuncture Council (BAaC), the governing and regulatory body for acupuncture practise and training in the UK.

Emma Richards
Emma studied Chinese Medicine at the Northern College of Acupuncture in York, and currently runs a practice at Wetherby Osteopaths and from her home town of Pudsey, West Yorkshire. She is a fully registered member of the British Acupuncture Council (BAcC) which maintains common standards of ethics, discipline and practice to ensure full safety and well being of the public.

Emma says, "Chinese Medicine is a fascinating subject to study. It provides us with the opportunity to look at the human body and disease from a different perspective. It is this opportunity that opens the door for many people to benefit from acupuncture".

"I have a keen interest in pain management and I am currently researching the benefits of acupuncture for sufferers of Trigeminal Neuralgia."

Judith Scott
Judith is a trained nurse and homeopath. She studied Homeopathy from 1982-1986 at the Northern College of Homeopathic Medicine in Newcastle, where she gained her Diploma. Judith has been practising homeopathy for 17 years and is a registered Member of The Society of Homeopaths. (The national regulatory body for qualified homeopaths who have been professionally trained and practice according to a strict code of Ethics and Practice). As a member of the society, Judith is fully insured.