MFB Osteopathy

MFB Osteopathy Osteopathy & Sports Massage clinic in Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire (EN11 8BP).

18/11/2025

Waking up feeling achy is more common than you’d think 🛌

Your sleep position and what you got up to the day before can leave certain joints feeling a little jammed or stiff by morning.

But don’t worry — if you regularly wake with neck or back pain, there’s LOTS you can do to feel better 🙏🏼

✨ Start with gentle stretches to warm up your joints.
✨ Consider taking an anti-inflammatory painkiller to take the edge off.
✨ Apply an ice pack to calm inflammation and reduce stiffness.
✨ Try not to stress — it happens to many people.
✨ Stay hydrated to help your body flush out inflammation.
✨ Reach out to your osteopath (i.e me 😉) for extra support.

You don’t have to start your day in pain — small steps make a big difference.

👉 If this sounds like you, send me a message or book an appointment. Let’s get you moving comfortably again!

13/11/2025

Oh hey, don’t mind me. Just in my longevity era over here… 😉

Old-lady body in progress — and she’s gonna be powerful 👵🏼
Yeah I’m 44 & perimenopausal, but that isn’t slowing me down. It’s my wake-up call. 🚨

I train like my life depends on it. Because it does.

💪 Strong muscles
🦴 Dense bones
❤️ Fit heart
⚖️ Stable balance
🧘 Flexible joints
🔐 Solid core
🏋️ Functional fitness
🔥 Lasting endurance

Longevity > excuses.
Vitality > vanity.

Who’s with me!? 💥

12/11/2025

Who knows they’re left from their right, anyways!? 🤪
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A space to breathe.People often come to my clinic because they’re in pain — back pain, neck tension, headaches, or that ...
12/11/2025

A space to breathe.

People often come to my clinic because they’re in pain — back pain, neck tension, headaches, or that constant sense of tightness that never quite goes away.

But what I hope they also find here is more than just hands-on treatment.

I try to offer a calm space.

A space to pause.
To breathe.
To talk.
To begin to heal.

We don’t always realise how much our emotional world shapes our physical one. Stress, anxiety, grief, overwhelm — they all find their way into the body. Tight shoulders, shallow breathing, disrupted sleep — the body often speaks the words we don’t.

Sometimes, simply taking a moment to sit with someone outside your everyday routine (like your osteopath) can start to release some of that built-up tension — physical and emotional. The simple act of being listened to, of slowing down, helps the nervous system begin to unwind.

Our pain levels, our sleep quality, and our ability to bounce back from challenges are all deeply connected to how we’re feeling day to day.

Healing isn’t just about the muscles or the joints — it’s about the whole person.

So, as you move along your (osteo)path to recovery, remember this:

✨ Be gentle with yourself.
✨ Notice the small wins — they matter.
✨ Give yourself permission to rest, breathe, and simply be.

Healing doesn’t happen in a rush. It unfolds quietly, when you make space for it.
🧡

09/11/2025

🏃‍♂️ If you’re running a spring marathon, you need to start doing these 3 exercises NOW!

As an osteopath, I treat and support lots of marathon runners through their training blocks — and one of the most common things I see, especially early on, are shin splints and calf strains 🥴 These often come from neglecting key lower leg muscles that stabilise and absorb load with every stride.

Here are 3 essentials to add to your routine 👇

1️⃣ Tibialis Anterior
👉 Heel walks — walk 20–30m on your heels, keeping your toes lifted.
💡 Builds strength through the front of the shin to help reduce shin splints.

2️⃣ Tibialis Posterior
👉 Single-leg calf raises with a twist — lift up, then slowly lower while turning the heel slightly inwards.
💡 Targets the inner calf and improves foot stability.

3️⃣ Triceps Surae (Gastrocnemius + Soleus)
👉 Bent-knee and straight-knee calf raises — hit both layers of the calf.
💡 Builds endurance, power, and resilience for long runs 💪

Strong calves = smoother miles, fewer niggles, and faster recovery 🏃‍♀️✨

We’re now just under 6 months out from the London Marathon 🎯 So if you’re already getting started with your training — well done! 🙌 Now’s the perfect time to book a pre-training screening with one of our osteopaths to make sure your body’s ready to handle the miles ahead 🩺💥

📥 DM us to chat more!

Your MFB Osteo team…🌿 Meet Mahya! 🌿
Mahya is one of our brilliant osteopaths — and our clinic’s paediatric specialist 👶💚...
07/11/2025

Your MFB Osteo team…

🌿 Meet Mahya! 🌿

Mahya is one of our brilliant osteopaths — and our clinic’s paediatric specialist 👶💚 She brings a wealth of experience and a warm, holistic approach to every session 💆‍♀️

She graduated from the University College of Osteopathy (formerly the British School of Osteopathy) and holds extra diplomas in paediatric and elderly care osteopathy 👶👵 Mahya also has a Master’s in Physical Therapy for Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation from UCL, London, and works as a Senior Musculoskeletal Clinician with the Berkshire Health Trust (NHS).

Her sessions are all about you — listening, understanding, and helping you make sense of your condition and recovery 🌸 She blends structural and cranial techniques, including soft tissue massage, gentle joint movements, and tailored exercise rehab to get you moving and feeling your best 💪

Mahya has also taught paediatric osteopathy at UCO, worked across social care, and even brought her skills to the London 2012 Olympics 🏅

Registered with the General Osteopathic Council and a proud member of the Institute of Osteopathy, Mahya brings both heart and expertise to every patient she sees 🌿

✨ Warm, knowledgeable, and truly holistic — she’s passionate about helping you move better, feel amazing & achieve true health transformations! ✨

Your MFB Osteo Team… 🌟 Meet Monica! 🌟�Monica is our clinic owner and principal osteopath, with over 15 years of experien...
07/11/2025

Your MFB Osteo Team…

🌟 Meet Monica! 🌟
�Monica is our clinic owner and principal osteopath, with over 15 years of experience helping people move, feel, and live better 💪💚

Graduating from the British College of Osteopathic Medicine with a First Class Master’s degree, she combines structural and myofascial techniques — using a mix of hands-on treatments tailored to each patient 🙌

A big believer in movement, good food, and rest, Monica is passionate about getting women into strength training for longevity and healthspan 🏋️‍♀️✨ She’s also a keen cold-water swimmer 🧊🏊‍♀️ who loves the outdoors!

Monica has taught student osteopaths, supported youth climbers, and worked with RockTape at the London and Brighton Marathons. She was also part of the medical team at the 2022 Commonwealth Games 🏅

Registered with the General Osteopathic Council and a proud member of the Institute of Osteopathy, Monica brings warmth, expertise, and positive energy to every patient she sees 🌸

✨ Empowering, movement-focused, and full of heart — Monica’s all about helping you build strength for life! ✨

💯 true on this one 😝Happy Halloween all my ghouls & goblins 😈 👻 🎃
31/10/2025

💯 true on this one 😝

Happy Halloween all my ghouls & goblins 😈 👻 🎃

👻 This haunted house? Absolute nightmare fuel 🏚️I survived (barely)… but the last two still haunt me 😱😵‍💫Swipe if you da...
31/10/2025

👻 This haunted house? Absolute nightmare fuel 🏚️
I survived (barely)… but the last two still haunt me 😱😵‍💫

Swipe if you dare 👉🔥

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As an osteopath and a health care provider, I believe that a truly healthy lifestyle must balance the physical, mental and emotional. I want to help take any fear away by educating you about your health, your body, your condition and everything you can do to lead a healthier, more active life.