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. PGCertHE
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 in 1984. 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.

Mary has undertaken further academic study and has a teaching qualification, PGCertHE and is a Senior Lecturer in Osteopathy on the Masters of Osteopathy course at Leeds Metropolitan University. She has been involved in the development nof the Masters course and it’s delivery since 2007.

In 2012 Mary was appointed as an assessor on behalf of the GOSC, assessing and providing feedback on registered osteopath’s portfolios as part of a national pilot scheme for professional revalidation.

Mary is also a member and contributor to NCOR – National Council for Osteopathic Research.

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 since 1994. 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 undertaken post graduate training in this field.

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 since 2005. 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.

Anna Scott M.Ost
Anna has recently joined Wetherby Osteopaths Anna decided to train as an osteopath in 2008 after receiving osteopathic treatment for a neck problem. She found the underlying principles of Osteopathy fascinating and graduated from Leeds Metropolitan University in 2012 with a Masters of Osteopathy degree.

Prior to becoming an osteopath, Anna gained a BSc (Hons) in Occupational Therapy and worked for two years as an occupational therapist within the NHS. In her spare time Anna loves anything to do with crafts. She is a keen walker and enjoys playing the piano.

Anna’s Masters dissertation was on the topic of hypermobility and she is interested in developing her skills in cranial osteopathy. She has undertaken level one of the Sutherland Cranial Course. She also enjoys working with children.

Anna currently works at Wetherby Osteopaths on a Tuesday and Friday, she also works at two other clinics in Northallerton and Bedale.

Emma Richards Dip.Ac
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."

www.harmonyacupuncture.co.uk

Lee Short BSc MSc
Lee has 18 years experience working in the field of musculoskeletal podiatry both in private practice and with in the National health service. Lee currently divides his time between his extended scope practitioner Musculoskeletal Podiatry role with in the National Health Service and Podiatry clinics within York and Wetherby. Lee was one of the first 20 people in the country to possess an MSc Masters degree in clinical podiatric biomechanics the first course of it’s kind leading to a specific qualification in biomechanics for podiatrists.

Simon O’Donnell BSc Postgrad Dip MSc
Has many years experience as the former lead musculoskeletal Podiatrist for Westminster PCT. He is the newly appointed lead musculoskeletal Podiatrist for Harrogate Foundation NHS Trust, and Associate Musculoskeletal Podiatrist at Podiatry Clinics. He has completed a Post Graduate Diploma in Clinical Podiatric Biomechanics and received his MSc in 2012.