Osteopathy London for

Central & East London in Bethnal Green

You deserve relief

Are you struggling with pain and immobility, unable to exercise, sleep soundly or engage in the simple things you enjoy?

Are you feeling

unsure of where to turn for help with your back pain, sciatica sporting injury, headaches, or perhaps your baby is struggling with colic and other issues?

Help is available

Osteopathy London has provided effective hands-on treatment for pain and other issues since 2001. Your carefully tailored treatment and advice is designed to bring you rapid relief.

Our team

draw on expertise in Osteopathy, Cranial and Paediatric Osteopathy, Medical Acupuncture and a strong understanding of the relationship between body and mind to assist you in your recovery. All for a reasonable fee.

Take the first step

Book an initial consultation, which includes diagnosis, treatment & advice, or your follow-up on our bookings page, or call 0203 488 0366. Evening and Saturday availability. Book a free 15min phone consult if you've questions before booking.

What our patients say

Find out about our patients' experiences by reading some of our 120+ 5 star Google reviews below. We are located just 3 minutes from Bethnal Green Tube on the Central Line, one stop from Liverpool St, and accessible from all of London.

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We provide

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Osteopathy for:

Mechanical Neck Pain
Sciatica & Trapped Nerves
Muscle Spasms
General Acute & Chronic Backache & Pain
Neuralgia
Fibromyalgia
Arthritic Pain & Stiffness
Generalised Joint Pain & Stiffness
Digestive Issues
Lumbago
Stress & Tension
Frozen Shoulder Sports Injuries
Rheumatic Pain
Tennis Elbow
Shoulder, Elbow Pain
Headaches from Neck & Back Issues

"I've been having osteopathy with John on and off for around 10 years or so now; he's always been reliable and consistent, and I trust him completely. He is highly skilled, professional, gentle, friendly and kind."
"I have received excellent osteopathic treatment from Gervais. Over several sessions of treatment and with useful exercises to do between sessions, I am back to moving normally and pain-free which is excellent."
“After suffering with lower back pains for sometime, John took the time to hear what issues I had and then went to work. He’s also given me the tools to work at home on my stretches and exercises which have invaluable and given my back a new lease on life.”
“He (Artuo) really knows his stuff and it only took two visits to untrap the nerve that caused the numbness. Very patient and empathetic professional. Highly recommended”
"I really like the Plane Tree. It’s clean and beautiful and the service is professional and very friendly. Having osteopathy with John really helped my ankle recover from a bad sprain."
“Very attentive, gentle and professional osteopath, I am always relieved after my sessions. I highly recommend Gervais.”
“I highly recommend John! I have seen 3 different osteopath before him...After a few sessions with john, I felt so much better and I never experienced pain there anymore.”
"I am so grateful to John, he helped us so much with our preemie baby. She started developing so fast after just the first session.”

Tim Simon

2023-10-09

Highly recommended! The treatments from Gervais Roubeix helped me massively. And thanks to his help, I managed to get back to a healthy condition even quicker than expected. Very professional approach and support with a variety of treatments.

Tracy Karkut-Law

2023-10-08

I have had a course of treatment with Gervais to improve mobility after a fractured ankle. His approach has been thorough and I found improvements after each session. With his guidance on exercises to do at home in between sessions, I’ve been really happy with my progress. Highly recommended.

Anouska Longley

2023-09-05

I recently approached Gervais as I was in agony and unable to move freely due to inflammation and muscle contraction in my shoulder, neck and back. He has provided two treatment sessions within 5 days to date which have been incredibly helpful, resulting in significant progress in my condition. I had two osteopathy appointments and one session included acupuncture as well (my first time). It completely transformed my condition and led to significant improvements in mobility and pain reduction almost immediately. I will be continuing to ensure maximum improvement. Gervais is lovely, very calm, considerate, he explained and demonstrated the diagnosis in detail so I understood, informed me about treatment at the start, yet checked in with me at several points to check I was ok and wanted to continue, and explained what he would be doing prior to treating me. He also advised me on how to stop treatment at any point if painful or uncomfortable. I would highly recommend Gervais as a safe practitioner, who provides effective and professional care, as well as giving great guidance on exercises to help at home inbetween sessions.

Sam Watkins

2023-08-31

John was extremely well knowledged and professional. He was able to drastically improve my pain level and mobility after a fall which resulted in two herniated discs. He recommended further treatment for me at a different clinic which has resulted in my recovery. Very grateful for his commitment to me as a patient. Highly recommend the practice

Pip A.

2023-08-23

John was amazing. We found out that our daughter had sternocleidomastoid tumour when she was 4 weeks old. Being first time parents we were very worried. Apart from his physio tips, John’s calming and reassuring presence really did help us get through this. I would highly recommend him!

Carmen Camondo

2023-08-08

I've never been to an Osteo before and I simply chose Osteopathy London as they were local to where I lived. I was feeling a bit desperate as I had lost feeling in my hands and arms and was not getting much joy from the NHS. My appointment was with Gervais Roubeix who, considering I did no research, I am pleased to say, has been a life changer. I have had 3 sessions with Gervais now and I have regained the feeling in my hands and arms and my back and neck feel lighter on my body again. Gervais is comfortable, personable and gentle. Would definitely recommend both Gervais and Osteopathy London. Thank you Gervais!

Serafín Danessa

2023-08-07

Really happy with my sessions with John. He asks a lot of good questions, takes the time to thoroughly understand what's the issue and patiently provides holistic therapy and advice, from manual intervention, deep tissue, posture corrections, dry needling, exercises, and general advice to improve mobility and reduce pain. I'm not only feeling much better from my back and neck muscles pain, but also have tools for it not to get in pain as much in the future. I absolutely recommend him!

Tom Graham

2023-08-04

Had a great experience with Gervais helping my headaches. He was very attentive and knowledgeable.

G M (Geo)

2023-08-01

I am currently being treated by John, who has made me feel so welcome and conformable during my sessions. I have noticed huge improvements in my headaches since being a patient of his. He has not only treated me in house, but has also given me exercises and tips to take away in order to make changes in my every day life. Very knowledgeable and professional! Highly recommend!

Lucy Currie

2023-07-09

I’ve been seeing John for over 10 years - he’s always so knowledgeable, supportive and every treatment is super tailored. Really wonderful.

Hours & fees

Clinic hours:

Late evenings & Saturday availability.
Mon & Wed 2-9pm.
Tues & Thur 9am-9pm.
Fri 10-4pm & Sat 10-5pm.

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Book by phone Mon-Fri 8am-7pm & Sat 8.30am-5.30pm. Tel: 0203 488 0366.

New patient consultation 60mins (includes treatment)

With John £80 (£70 concession fee for students, the unemployed and retired)
With Gervais £70 (£65 concession fee)

Follow-up appointments 40mins

With John £65 (£60 concession fee)
With Gervais £55 (£50 concession fee)

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About us

Osteopath John Mallinder at Osteopathy London

John (Clinic Director)

John decided to become an osteopath after it resolved an episode of acute neck pain he experience in his early 20's. He now has over twenty five years of osteopathic experience, and tutored technique and in the clinic of the British College of Osteopathic Medicine for five years. Originally from East London, after travels abroad and time living elsewhere, he settled in Bethnal Green to live and work in 2001. He enjoys treating all ages from infants to older people and is as comfortable with direct mechanical osteopathic manipulations as he is with subtle cranial osteopathic techniques.
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Osteopath Arturo Del Val Anguita at Osteopathy London

Gervais (Osteopath)

Gervais developed an interest in osteopathy after receiving significant benefits from osteopathic treatment in his youth. Moving to the UK he studied at the European School of Osteopathy (ESO), graduating with a Masters in Osteopathy. In addition to structural osteopathic techniques, the ESO specialises in teaching the subtle techniques of Cranial and Visceral Osteopathy, that Gervais uses to supplement his work. Further qualifications in Sports Massage and Medical Acupuncture enable him to provide a broad range of techniques to support his patients.
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Who are Osteopaths?

Our clinic

The Plane Tree is home to Osteopathy London. It's a calm professional space in Bethnal Green at the heart of East London offering osteopathy, massage, other physical therapies, and a range of psychological therapies since 2011. Many of our patients walk from Hackney, Shoreditch, Mile End, Bow, Stepney or the beautiful Victoria Park to reach their osteopath appointment.

We are just 3 minutes walking distance from Bethnal Green tube, one stop from Liverpool Street and the City, easily reached Stratford, Central London and further afield. The bus stop outside our clinic connects to Docklands, Canary Wharf and other parts of Tower Hamlets and Hackney.

FAQ

Some of the techniques employed by osteopaths may occasionally provoke a mild discomfort during their application, but communication between the patient and osteopath means that this should never be to a degree that would be unpleasant. Occasionally after visits patients may experience a treatment reaction with a some exaggeration of their symptoms for a brief period, normally no longer than 24 hours. This is most often not the case. Patients are encouraged to contact their osteopath if this causes concern.

The purpose of the consultation is to gather the information required to establish a working diagnosis. This is the first definition of the problem, and it allows the formulation of a plan for treatment and advice both in the short and long term. This is also an opportunity to clarify that the patient is indeed suitable for osteopathic treatment by ruling out any medical cause for their condition. A comprehensive case history is taken that not only covers the presenting condition, but the previous medical history in some considerable detail. A thorough physical examination is then conducted for which you may be asked to undress to your underwear to allow a clear view of your posture, to examine mobility, and conduct a range of tests, all of which help to clarify the condition and its underlying causes. You are never required to undress beyond the underwear, and you are asked to to make it clear if undressing makes you uncomfortable for any reason. Being able to view the area concerned does help greatly, but the wish is to never make you feel anxious in any way. You may feel more comfortable bringing shorts to wear during your visits. Once a diagnosis is established then this is clearly explained, together with detail of the treatment plan, the techniques that may be employed, and an initial estimate of how many treatments may be required. You will receive treatment and advice during this visit with the aim of bringing you as much relief as possible.

Following some questioning about the changes to your condition a brief re-examination is made. The allows the progression of treatment to be assessed objectively and ensures that it is adapted accordingly. During these visits both hands-on treatment is provided as well as advice regarding exercises or lifestyle modifications that will assist in your recovery. Any questions you may have can be addressed along the way.

In order to conduct a thorough examination and effective treatment it can be helpful to view the patient in their underwear and/or a pair of shorts or leggings. Loose trousers are available if you'd like them. Whilst laying down you will be covered with a towel or blanket so that you do not feel exposed. Please be assured that we will always endeavour to respect your modesty and adapt to your concerns and needs.

John is recognised by BUPA (Ref 30023310), AVIVA (Ref 600049220), PRU, HSA and most other insurers (see note below regarding AXA/PPP). Gervais is not currently registered to provide osteopathy through insurance. Please check with your insurer before booking for osteopathy with John to ensure that you will be covered, and whether you will be required to pay some of the cost yourself in the form of an excess payment. You should be given a code by your insurer that you can provide either at the time of booking or at your initial consultation. Note Regarding AXA/PPP Unfortunately as AXA/PPP have imposed a cap of £35 on the amount they will pay for osteopathic visits, with no option for the patient to top-up the difference, I sadly had no option but to discontinue accepting their patients from Nov 2016.

There is a policy that the full fee is charged if the patient fails to attend or give less than 24 hours notice of cancellation. When allocated time is wasted it prevents other patients from receiving attention, some of whom may be in considerable pain. Clearly there are some genuine reasons, beyond forgetfulness and poor timing, why attendance may not be possible, and I would ask that you please communicate this if it is the case. It is not my policy to request the fee under certain circumstances.

Osteopathy London, 31 Roman Road, Bethnal Green, East London E2 0HU

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