Newbury Osteopath, Abi Shrapnell

Newbury Osteopath, Abi Shrapnell Abi Shrapnell is a fully qualified osteopath that trained at the Surrey Institute of Osteopathy Appointments are available on request. NHS discount available.

Abi Shrapnell is a fully qualified osteopath working that trained at the Surrey Institute of Osteopathic Medicine. Working across Berkshire Abi specialises in Connective Tissue Disorders

Pre appointment covid screen questions are mandatory. Sessions are £60 for 25minutes. All patients have access to ask their Osteopath any questions any time free of charge, this is a complimentary service offered to all patients following their first session. COMPLAINTS PROCEDURE

Step 1
If you have a complaint or concern about the level of care you have received from an osteopath or any member of staff, please let us know. We will treat your complaint seriously
Work to resolve your complaint promptly and in confidence. Learn lessons and use them to review and where appropriate improve our service

You can make your complaint us either in person, by phone or in an email to Abi.shrapnell@gmail.com or by letter. Whether you telephone us or speak to us in person, the complaint will be logged and whoever takes your call will attempt to resolve the issue for you. If you are not satisfied, we will attempt to ring you to discuss the matter or invite you to come to the practice to do so (within covid protocols). Step 2
Institute of Osteopathy Complaints Resolution Service

If you do not feel that your complaint has been resolved to your satisfaction you can talk to an independent source about it by ringing the Institute of Osteopathy on Freephone 0800 110 5857, or email enquiries@osteopathy.org

Step 3
General Osteopathic Council
If you are concerned about safety and you wish to instigate a formal complaint with the regulatory body, the General Osteopathic Council can be contacted on 0207 3576655. Please note that the General Osteopathic Council cannot award compensation.

Not to make you jealous.... But I just have the best patients....
19/09/2025

Not to make you jealous.... But I just have the best patients....

Just a reminder... We are closed from;Friday 19th to Sunday 28th Sept... Message if needed.. or to book for my return.  ...
18/09/2025

Just a reminder... We are closed from;

Friday 19th to Sunday 28th Sept... Message if needed.. or to book for my return.

Advanced notice....We are closed 🔐 for some much needed sleep from Saturday 20th September to Thursday 2nd of October. P...
07/09/2025

Advanced notice....

We are closed 🔐 for some much needed sleep from Saturday 20th September to Thursday 2nd of October.

Please do message as normal on WhatsApp if you need free advice.

Book early around these dates to avoid disappointment!

We got the briefing.... Sit... Wait... Cuddle and lick patient
30/08/2025

We got the briefing.... Sit... Wait... Cuddle and lick patient

1st day on shift.... Just over 2 months old... And already looking forward to retirement 😂Thank you to the patients who ...
24/08/2025

1st day on shift.... Just over 2 months old... And already looking forward to retirement 😂

Thank you to the patients who snuggled her today! Giving the Osteopooches a rest!!

Double the help?  Or double the trouble??
17/08/2025

Double the help? Or double the trouble??

Happy new week guys!
11/08/2025

Happy new week guys!

Osteopooch having some downtime before his shift starts
03/08/2025

Osteopooch having some downtime before his shift starts

Tired? Overstimulated? Mysteriously full of rage at strangers in Tesco?You might need a treatment. Or a nap. Possibly bo...
29/07/2025

Tired? Overstimulated? Mysteriously full of rage at strangers in Tesco?

You might need a treatment. Or a nap. Possibly both. We can help with one of those.

Come to our Hungerford High Street clinic. Lie on a couch. Do nothing for a bit while someone (me) quietly does things that may or may not involve therapeutic rocking, balance, or soft tissue. £66 for the 30min. No small talk required..... Just a medical history.

What do you get?
Hard to say. People report feeling calm, light, and suspiciously cheerful afterwards. Others just enjoy not being in charge of anything for 30 whole minutes.

When?
Tuesday afternoons at Hungerford or
Friday afternoons at Thatcham

Why?
Because doomscrolling isn’t cutting it and “just pushing through” is clearly going great.

WhatsApp to book: 07990579670
Or send a carrier pigeon if you’re feeling vintage.

Early start today, following a long Saturday. This is Wellington. He joined his mum for treatment in our last session of...
27/07/2025

Early start today, following a long Saturday. This is Wellington. He joined his mum for treatment in our last session of the morning. He was a very good boy 😌
No Osteopooches today as they had a much needed lay in!

Did you know over half of POTS patients also have Small Fiber Neuropathy (SFN)?This is something so many people with POT...
25/07/2025

Did you know over half of POTS patients also have Small Fiber Neuropathy (SFN)?

This is something so many people with POTS aren’t told and honestly, I wasn’t either until I started digging deeper.

I’m sharing this part of my skin biopsy results to help raise awareness. It showed significantly reduced nerve fiber density in both my arm and foot, which confirmed I also have Small Fiber Neuropathy on top of POTS.

✨ So what is Small Fiber Neuropathy?
It’s a condition that affects the small nerve fibers responsible for:
• Temperature regulation
• Pain sensations (like burning or tingling)
• And autonomic functions like heart rate, digestion, sweating, and blood pressure

In other words… all the same areas impacted by dysautonomia and POTS.

The connection between the two is strong. Some studies suggest over 50% of POTS patients also have SFN, but it often goes undiagnosed unless you push for specific testing, like a skin biopsy.

This explains why some of us have symptoms that don’t fully fit in the POTS box:
• Burning feet or hands
• Pins and needles
• Weird temperature changes
• Or even random nerve pain that doesn’t respond to usual treatments

If you’ve been diagnosed with POTS but still feel like “something else is going on,” this could be a piece of the puzzle.

You’re not alone. 🌈

Inside Wokingham Clinic is inordinately hot today... It's actually cooler in the shade outside than waiting for patients...
13/07/2025

Inside Wokingham Clinic is inordinately hot today... It's actually cooler in the shade outside than waiting for patients inside!!

Address

Henwick Park
Newbury
RG183AP

Opening Hours

Monday 4pm - 9pm
Tuesday 4pm - 5pm
Wednesday 4pm - 5pm
Thursday 5pm - 6pm
Friday 2am - 10pm

Telephone

+447990579670

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