DCW Osteopathy

DCW Osteopathy Registered Osteopath, Sports Massage, Oncology Massage Therapist, Barn Hoppett Hurriers running club Osteopath

12/01/2026
REVIEW OF THE YEAR 2025Reading through the diary/calendar of this year what stands out is the presence of achievements, ...
31/12/2025

REVIEW OF THE YEAR 2025

Reading through the diary/calendar of this year what stands out is the presence of achievements, friendship and family.

What constitutes as family? It doesn’t always have to be bloodline.

Tina Italian has become my surrogate mother, and I her adopted daughter. Tina teaches me Italian, I help her with technical, or practical things to make her life easier. Perfect symbiosis.

Helping friends when they are in need, either visiting them to give practical hands-on help or guidance over the phone when unable to physically see them. Regularly checking in with those who have been unwell or had a horrible year.

Several success stories with patients that have felt hopeless about their health; within three months working together, their lives significantly improved to the extent they were able to resume their normal activities.

Offering a safe space for individuals that are struggling with their mental health, work or home anxiety. Giving structure, instruction, or accountability enabled them to take reign of their lives, take back the control. It was so good to see patients go through the transition of being overwhelmed to being empowered.

One of my most amazing achievement this year is finishing the SuperHalfs series! The series consisted of five half marathons (13.1 miles) all to be completed in 36 months. The races were predominantly in Europe, started in Valencia 2022; then Lisbon, Prague, Cardiff in 2024; final race Copenhagen in September this year. I’m not the fastest runner of the pack, my average time is 2hr 40mins. A long time on your feet! The tallest tortoise in Chingford did good! I am super proud of myself.

Received a supersize super medal for my efforts. I wore the heavy, dinner plate size, super medal for 14 days consecutively. I had to reinforce the ribbon as it came undone. I wore the medal to work, to my home visits, when I played tennis, walking in the forest, gardening and even running. Almost slept with it 😀, not quite.

Carrying on a theme, I have completed 34 park runs in 11 locations, including my 200th park run in Lucca. I was staying with my Italian family at the time. They probably think I’m completely bonkers who wants to run around the walls of Lucca in 30+ degrees July heat.

I have walked over a thousand miles this year. Worn out several pairs of shoes. I’ve been fortunate to some brilliant holidays, trips and weekends away with family and friends. Lots to be thankful for. I’m especially thankful that I completed the Superhalfs. No more training!

Wishing you all a happy, healthy, successful 2026

Kind Regards
Daniela

One week to go to Copenhagen Half Marathon on Sunday 14 September. My last race of the Superhalfs series. Looking forw...
08/09/2025

One week to go to Copenhagen Half Marathon on Sunday 14 September. My last race of the Superhalfs series. Looking forward to picking up my super size medal.

I am running for Make A Wish Foundation. If you are able to spare a little change I would be most grateful.
A small change can mean a big change for a child with a life-limiting illness. Thank you so much.

Help Daniela Witten raise money to support Make-A-Wish Foundation UK

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Osteopathy - my story

I have always had an interest in osteopathy, I like the idea of having physical hands-on treatment rather than going to GP and popping pills. I am a competitive tennis player and every time I have an injury (e.g. Achilles tendon inflammation, tennis elbow, rotator cuff injury) I would seek osteopathic intervention.

In my professional life, I worked at Birkbeck, University of London for twenty-three years, in the same department Biological Sciences. Started as departmental secretary - helping scared stiff students with their studies by giving them time to listen to their issues and offering practical solutions; to climbing up the ranks to Team Leader, managing small admin team.

Osteopathy was always a back burner for me, I was always keen to pursue my dream, so in September 2011 embarked on an Access course at British School of Osteopathy, two months into the course, my long-term partner became ill, I took time off work to look after him. Tragically he died 1st April 2012. Somehow, goodness knows how, through my immense grief/bereavement stress I passed the Access course in June that year. I resigned from work and by September embarked on the four year full-time Masters degree in Osteopathy.

A very challenging four years but rewarding. I felt this is where I belong, I have found my niche in life. Being an Osteopath, doing something that I feel passionate about, making a difference to people’s lives; helping people to help themselves. It’s a great feeling.