Bethany Elliott M.Ost

Registered Osteopath, Pilates and Massage therapist

Bethany is a registered Osteopath with keen interests in general postural and work related aches and strains. Bethany’s journey to osteopathy started when she began working on reception at an osteopathic practice in her home town in Yorkshire. She could see first hand the positive benefits osteopathy was having to the people of the local community and really wanted to learn more about osteopathy.

Bethany was awarded as Highly Commended in the iO (Institute of Osteopathy) for Associate of the Year in 2021. Bethany graduated from the British College of Osteopathic Medicine, achieving a Master’s degree in Osteopathy and a diploma in Naturopathy*. During Bethany’s training and career she has gained experience in treating a wide range of patients, from sports injuries to general aches and pains related to the modern lifestyle. Bethany has developed a structural approach to Osteopathy and uses a broad range of gentle yet effective techniques including, soft tissue massage, articulations and spinal manipulation (where necessary).

She compliments her treatment with dietary, ergonomic and exercise advice and is a firm believer that movement is the key to recovery. Her treatments are guided towards resolving the deeper underlying cause, tailoring each treatment to the specific needs of the patient. Bethany has further trained with the Australian Physiotherapy and Pilates Institute (APPI) and offers Clinical Pilates (121 Pilates) and ante/post natal Pilates. She finds clinical pilates to be advantageous to her patients recovery and for those seeking to increase muscle strength, postural awareness and overall flexibility.

Clinical Pilates incorporates the traditional pilates exercises along with modern research into musculoskeletal dysfunction. This allows the pilates sessions and exercises to be specifically tailored to the patient’s individual condition and goals.

Bethany ensures that her osteopathic treatments and Clinical Pilates sessions are a collaborative experience. She works together with her patients to create goals specific to her patients desired outcomes. She finds that this allows for the best possible recovery rates for her patients.

She has further qualifications in Medical Acupuncture, Sports Massage, Deep Tissue Massage and Pregnancy Massage and uses these to further compliment her treatment.

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Bethany is registered with AXA PPP, AVIVA, CIGNA, WPA and Vitality Health insurance companies. She is registered with the General Osteopathic Council and is a member of the Institute of Osteopathy. She continues to further develop her skills and knowledge as an osteopathic practitioner by attending workshops and courses specific to osteopathy and health. These include:

Bethany finds it to be a privilege to be able to be part of a patient’s journey to recovery and optimal health. Pain can usually bring up feelings of stress, confusion and angst. With patients usually thinking the worst about their condition. She understands the importance and value of positive communication whilst treating patients. Through sharing her knowledge of anatomy, physiology and osteopathy she aims to empower her patients by hopefully making them feel that they have more understanding and control over their condition and aches and pains.

With her keen interest in patient education, Bethany also dedicates her time creating informative blog posts, information sheets on a selection of topics. These include common musculoskeletal conditions and helpful hints and tips on how to prevent injuries. Click here to check out Bethany’s latest blog post on sciatic pain. Bethany also writes articles for magazines such as “The River” magazine and “The Southwark Business Today”. Please see a list of articles Bethany has written to date:

“The aches & pains of lockdown, and 5 top tips on how to prevent them from occurring”, Southwark Business Today, February 2021
“Life in lockdown, how to boost your exercise motivation”, Southwark Business Today, December 2020
“Headaches, 7 top tips on treating the most common types of headache”, Southwark Business Today, June 2020
“Working from home? How to optimise your work space and improve your posture during COVID-19” Southwark Business Today, April 2020
“Sciatica, get moving and get strong” Southwark Business Today, February 2020
“Winter and Sciatica” River Magazine, December 2019

When Bethany is not working at bodytonic clinic you will find her running in Greenwich park, swimming in London’s abundant selection of cold water swimming pools or in the studio creating hand thrown ceramic pieces.

*Naturopathy is a healthcare system underpinned by the belief that the body has its own abilities to heal itself. Naturopathy is based on the principle ‘first do no harm’ which means using the most gentle and non-invasive techniques to help guide the body to recovery and balance. Treatment could include; dietary recommendations, hydrotherapy, exercise and relaxation techniques.