The Monkton Farleigh Osteopathic Practice

The Monkton Farleigh Osteopathic Practice Safe, Caring, Effective Care and empathy are paramount to us, as is treating each patient as an individual. We look forward to helping you out of pain.

Located in the beautiful Wiltshire countryside with off road parking The Monkton Farleigh Osteopathic Practice offers a stress free environment ideal for safe, caring and effective treatment of Musculo Skeletal pain - backs/necks/hips/knees/trapped nerves etc. Our friendly and experienced team of Osteopaths collectively offer a broad range of specialisms including Paediatrics and Sports Injuries. We enjoy supporting the health of all ages from babies to the elderly using Structural and Cranial techniques and Medical Acupuncture when suitable.

We are very excited to be having Dorota joining our team at The Monkton Farleigh Osteopaths. Dorota was born in Poland, ...
06/09/2025

We are very excited to be having Dorota joining our team at The Monkton Farleigh Osteopaths. Dorota was born in Poland, moving to England some years ago. She brings 20 years experience as a nurse and 6 years as an Osteopath. She has a particular interest and a wealth of training in Cranial Osteopathy which is particularly useful and effective in the treatment of pregnant ladies, children and babies, and the elderly.

Dorota comes highly recommended and has some great testimonials. Keep following us on social media to find out more about Dorota, or visit our website to read her bio and reviews.

The Serola sacroiliac belt - in our opinion the best belt for providing stability around the hips and pelvis when it's n...
05/09/2025

The Serola sacroiliac belt - in our opinion the best belt for providing stability around the hips and pelvis when it's needed.

Particularly helpful during pregnancy to support a rapidly adapting pelvis, it is also useful for sacroiliac strains, often related to hypermobility.

Best used alongside stabilising strengthwork ✔️



We are very excited to have Jacob joining our team at The Monkton Farleigh Osteopaths. Jacob has relocated to the Wiltsh...
02/09/2025

We are very excited to have Jacob joining our team at The Monkton Farleigh Osteopaths. Jacob has relocated to the Wiltshire area, having worked in various clinics in South wales and England. His experience as a performance athlete and coach has giving him a great insight into treating sports injuries and exercise prescription.

Jacob comes highly recommended and has some great testimonials. Keep following us on social media to find out more about Jacob, or visit our website to read his bio and reviews.

*Swipe for possible symptoms and tips on managing them -->*Francesca will be sharing her advice and personal experience ...
28/08/2025

*Swipe for possible symptoms and tips on managing them -->*

Francesca will be sharing her advice and personal experience of managing hypermobility during pregnancy.

Over the next few weeks, she will share which tools and home exercises have been helping manage pain and instability.

Hypermobility is an often overlooked condition that can make daily life more uncomfortable and tiring, especially for those suffering with conditions like Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome. Pregnancy hormones increase joint and tissue laxity which coupled with increased physical and mechanical demands can make for an uncomfortable pregnancy. Help is available are we are here to help you manage pain and advise on safe exercises.

Always consult your doctor or midwife if you are worried about pain or are suffering with severe fatigue, headaches, breathlessness, dizziness or any other new symptoms. Midwives are excellent and would always rather you checked rather than ignoring symptoms.

Exciting news at the clinic! Francesca is expecting baby number 2! Patient’s may have noticed the bump popping in the la...
23/08/2025

Exciting news at the clinic!

Francesca is expecting baby number 2! Patient’s may have noticed the bump popping in the last few weeks 😄

Francesca will be working up until the end of October so if you would like to see her before then you can book online or give us a call.

We will also be welcoming 2 new Osteopaths to the practice!
Jacob is available to see now on Wednesday afternoon/evenings and Dorota will be joining us on Monday mornings from September.... introductions to follow 😃

She did it! So proud of you Coco.
17/08/2025

She did it! So proud of you Coco.

One of the most important things about holidays is to factor in stopping and relaxing time - reading a good book, siesta...
02/08/2025

One of the most important things about holidays is to factor in stopping and relaxing time - reading a good book, siestas or watching the world go by are all great ways of winding down and resetting the nervous system. This is much easier if you are on a beach holiday rather than sightseeing or activity holidays - which are great, but just make sure you don’t come home more tired than when you went out!!

It's the summer holidays and a perfect time for your teen to focus on stretching and mobility work before getting back i...
31/07/2025

It's the summer holidays and a perfect time for your teen to focus on stretching and mobility work before getting back into full swing with sports in September.

Growing pains are a common experience for teenagers; particularly the sporty ones and tall ones!

Essentially what happens is the bones grow quicker than the muscles, if the muscles are already a bit tight from playing lots of sports (and maybe not stretching much!) then they can feel tight and uncomfortable and even pull on their attachment points into the bones.

We are able to assess and find out which muscles in particular need some help and we can provide guidance and advice to help get teens pain free.

Book online, call or DM us for more info!

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There are a few tablets that I never go on holiday without - Piriton, Paracetamol and Ibuprofen. Obviously if you are on...
28/07/2025

There are a few tablets that I never go on holiday without - Piriton, Paracetamol and Ibuprofen. Obviously if you are on prescribed medication from the G.P then you must remember these including your HRT.

PIRITON - These are antihistamines and are really important in helping an allergic reaction, calming insect bites, stings and hay fever . If you have a known serious allergy then you may require a special prescribed adrenaline preloaded auto injector pen such as a EpiPen . Allergic reactions can be fatal, so be prepared.

Note Piriton can make you feel drowsy.

PARACETAMOL & IBUPROFEN - These are both pain relieving drugs and are used frequently in musculoskeletal pain such as back and neck pain. Ibuprofen is also an anti inflammatory so is good for sudden bad back or neck pain, especially if your’e experiencing any pins and needles or pain in your extremities.

Note - take Ibuprofen with food as it can irritate your stomach. Consult your G.P if you are taking it for more than a few weeks or it is proving an irritant.
- Individuals with certain medical conditions or that are taking specific drugs should avoid Ibuprofen/ paracetamol. This should be made clear to you by your doctor .
- If buying Ibuprofen abroad it is often double the dose - 400mg rather than 200mg per tablet. So only take one tablet 3 x a day, not two!

If your musculoskeletal pain continues on your return we are here to get you out of pain and off medication. Long term use of meds have detrimental side effects.

A too firm mattress is a problem I have encountered many times over the years, causing restless nights from back pain. R...
20/07/2025

A too firm mattress is a problem I have encountered many times over the years, causing restless nights from back pain. Really not what you need when you are on holiday and trying to catch up on sleep! The problem is that there is no give for your shoulders or hips and therefore your back muscles and ligaments are over stretched when you lie on your side. Try finding a spare duvet or bed spread - often tucked away in a cupboard - and put it on top of the mattress, but under the bottom sheet. It won’t feel quite like your own bed, but it should help you get your 💤’s.

Yes we certainly do! We are happy to see your little ones as soon as you are feeling ready. Cranial Osteopathy is a very...
19/07/2025

Yes we certainly do! We are happy to see your little ones as soon as you are feeling ready.

Cranial Osteopathy is a very gentle treatment that can relieve tensions from birth and calm the nervous system for an all round more comfortable baby.

Check out our google reviews from other parents who have taken their babies to see us and enjoyed the benefits 😊

Contact us today or book online 👶



Try to keep active when you are on holiday, your joints will thank you for it! This may not be the same form of exercise...
14/07/2025

Try to keep active when you are on holiday, your joints will thank you for it!
This may not be the same form of exercise as when you are at home, but that doesn’t matter - any mobilisation/stretching activity will help. Especially after travelling, coping with different beds or lounging around eating and drinking too much!

Try one of these :
- Swimming - great for mobilisation and cooling off. Exercise in shallow water is also good for the non swimmers.
- Paddle boarding - fantastic for strength and balance and a lot of fun, but be prepared to get wet!
- Stretching/ yoga - find a good view, a cool place and a towel and reconnect with your body and breathing. Brilliant for body and mind/ vagal tone etc. Plenty of u.tube links to follow although our wild Kenyan elephant interestingly stretched on instinct !
- Pack your Thera Band from your gym or Pilates work outs and build your strength and core. Doesn’t take up much space and provides a mobile gym for those that are not staying in hotels.
- Walking or hiking is a great way to see your new surroundings and keep fit at the same time.
- Use that trusty tennis ball to release body tension and massage tired feet.

Have a go. I promise you will feel better for it, but do keep hydrated and keep to your usual limits.

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Church Farm House, Monkton Farleigh
Bradford-on-Avon
BA152QJ

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 7pm
Tuesday 2pm - 8pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 3pm
Thursday 9am - 6:30pm
Friday 9am - 3pm
Saturday 9:30am - 3pm

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Safe, Caring, Effective

Located in the countryside near to Bath, Chippenham, Bradford on Avon and Trowbridge, the Monkton Farleigh Osteopathic Practice offers tranquil surroundings for treatment and rehabilitation.

With many years of experience and dedication to Osteopathy we have developed a thorough, effective and varied approach to treatment looking at the whole of the body and using structural and cranial techniques. We have enjoyed helping adults, children and babies understand and overcome a wide range of health problems, as well as supporting their general well being. Care and empathy are paramount to us, as is treating each patient as an individual.

We are state registered with the General Osteopathic Council. If you are unsure whether you would benefit from treatment please feel free to ring the clinic and we will be very happy to talk to you.