The practice ( www.centralmanchesterosteopathy.com ) is based in the centre of Manchester, behind the Central Library. Osteopathy can be an effective way to treat most muscle and joint pain such as: - Back and neck pain - Shoulder, knee, hip, ankle, elbow, hand, wrists or feet pain - Posture related pain - Sciatic pain - Tension headaches and migraines - Sport injuries - Accidents and falls. The Osteopath: Jose Fernandez studied for five years at the College of Osteopaths and Keele University, and has undergone further training in the field of cranial osteopathy, with both the College of Osteopaths and the Upledger Institute. Introduced to manual therapy through massage more than a decade ago, Jose first trained in holistic massage at Bodymind Therapeutics before undertaking a one-year training course in remedial massage at Bury’s Northern Institute of Massage. This foundation gave Jose the basis for understanding how the body responded to ‘tension’ and it remains a core component in most of his treatments. Osteopathy is suitable for minor sports injuries such as muscle strains and ligament sprains, enabling muscles to work more efficiently. Originally from Barcelona, Jose has lived in Manchester since 1997. A keen sportsman, he trains regularly at the gym and is a qualified scuba diver. He is also a member of the Manchester Frontrunners club.

Trade Bodies / Associations

GENERAL OSTEOPATHIC ASSOCIATION (GOSC) BRITISH OSTEOPATHIC ASSOCIATION (BOA)