Gemma Dawson Osteopath

09/10/2025

Why Being Able to Get Up from the Floor Matters More Than You Think!

Being able to get up from the floor isn’t just a party trick — it’s a powerful sign of strength, balance, and independence. 🌟

Here’s why it’s so important:
✨ Boosts balance & coordination (less risk of falls)
✨ Builds leg & core strength
✨ Keeps your joints flexible
✨ Increases confidence & independence
✨ Linked to longer, healthier living (yes, really!)

Try practicing it safely — your future self will thank you. 🙌


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02/10/2025

28/09/2025

Feel Better. Move Freely. Live Fully.
At Osteopaths by the Sea, we take a whole-body approach to care. Our gentle, hands-on treatments are designed to ease pain, restore movement, and support your body’s natural ability to heal.

We help with:

* Back and neck pain
* Minor sports and work-related injuries
* Headaches (neck related) and tension
* Pregnancy-related discomfort
* General mobility and wellbeing

Every treatment is tailored to you, not just your symptoms. From the moment you arrive, our focus is on compassionate care, expert support, and helping you move with more ease.

Because life feels better when your body moves well.

📍 You’ll find us at Clinic 124, a welcoming space by the sea designed to help you feel at ease from the moment you arrive.

✔️Book your appointment today and begin your journey back to balance.
📞01227 941611
💻www.clinic124.co.uk

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27/09/2025

✨ Today something special happened…my youngest actually let me treat him! Normally, he only wants a cuddle from mummy, but this time was different — and of course, a picture had to be taken 😅

As any parent of a toddler knows, bumps and tumbles are part of everyday life. While it may seem like children “bounce back” quickly, their little bodies can still hold on to strain, just like ours do.

That’s where osteopathy can help. Cranial osteopathy is gentle, relaxing, and supports the body in finding balance again. Many of my younger patients get so comfortable during treatment that they don’t want to leave — sometimes even competing with their siblings for a turn on the couch!

👉 Cranial osteopathy isn’t just for babies, it can be hugely beneficial for toddlers and young children too.
If you’d like to know more, get in touch at info@clinic124.co.uk / 01227 941611, or book online via our website (link in bio).

21/09/2025

It’s been a great mixture of things for me as an Osteopath, Pilates Instructor and as a mum, alongside exciting things for .

This week has been a busy one trying to keep the balance between home and work life with a little more riding than usual to give me the opportunity to reset (it’s my favourite thing to do, horse riders know what I mean about switching off that way!).

I have been revisiting and replenishing my Osteopathic knowledge base ready to work with for Pilates instructor training. What an amazing afternoon that was! Learning and sharing knowledge is so empowering especially when in the company of such enthusiastic people 🥳

has been taking the time this week to give you new images of the clinic and our practitioners. Thanks 📸 Watch this space for things to come.
As well as that we have had our delivery, now that’s always worth a read 🗞️

Getting ready for the week ahead by prepping availabilty for and Pilates classes (join the WhatsApp community for details of availabilty).

22/08/2025

It doesn’t need to be this way…

Osteopathy can help keep you feeling good for whatever challenge you decide to take on. Whether that’s horse riding, marathon running, or even just upping your activity we are here for you.

01227 941611
www.whitstableosteopaths.com
Info@clinic124.co.uk

02/08/2025

The Pilates Studio Whitstable has been growing over recent months and it’s time to welcome Alyce Bartle .pilates_ to the studio

Alyce will be joining us over the summer for holiday cover then from September onwards her own regular classes.

Having trained with , Alyce is a classical mat Pilates teacher, who is passionate about movement in any shape. She loves that mat can meet you wherever you’re at and her classes are challenging, focusing on building skills and full body integration so you leave feeling energised, aligned and calm. Her focus is on finding the mind/body connection so the time will pass rapidly and you’ll realise you haven’t thought of anything else all class.

Alyce’s first classes are this coming week on the 4th and 8th of August in the morning for Emily. Booking through the website or via reception.

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25/01/2025

Need an appointment?

If you are looking at our online booking and can’t see a space that suits get in touch by giving us a call on 01227 941611.

We often have availability beyond what you see online, so next time you need an appointment urgently give us a call.

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21/01/2025

In need of a helping hand?

Rio has got it covered. Offering treatments .124 on Wednesday and Friday afternoons/evenings.

Rio combines her approach to treatment using a selection of methods including soft tissue massage, articulation and manipulation, as well as a gentler approach.

Rio is here to help you with every day aches and pains, minor sports related injuries, joint pain and much more.

Call 01227 941611 or book online via our website.

11/01/2025

Meet our Associates osteo

Bonnie (on the right)
Bonnie has joined our team and comes bring a wealth of experience from her background. Bonnie enjoys using a variety of treatment approaches including more structural techniques and ,

Rio (on the left)
Rio has been with us now for over 6 months and treated many a patient . Rio enjoys helping patients better understand their health and using osteopathic techniques to assist this from manipulation and soft tissue to the gentler osteopathic approach.

Gemma is hiding behind the camera taking the photo (definitely the safest place for her to be) 😅 and Emmanuel was home looking after the 🙌🏻

To book please visit our website for online bookings or call 01227 941611.

21/12/2024

Christmas Opening hours for Osteopathic appointments

Monday the 23rd December with Bonnie spaces available
Tuesday the 24th with Gemma (fully booked)
Friday the 27th with Rio spaces available
Monday the 30th with Bonnie spaces available
Friday the 3rd with Rio spaces available.

The clinic will be open around these times for bookings and enquiries on 01227 941611. Alternatively please book online via our website.

Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas from Osteopaths by the Sea 🎄

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07/12/2024

Functional pelvic floor health is about how the body as a whole deals with stresses and strains placed on it. We now understand that pelvic floor muscle health comes from more than just doing your pelvic floor exercises ( ). It’s a whole body approach from breathing patterns/habits, jaw tension and buttock muscle strength alongside the daily movements of your bowel and bladder to name just a few areas of interest. All play a considerable part on how well you body is able to adapt to the increased load of jumping, coughing/sneezing or running. The body needs to be dynamic.

Want to find out more? Then maybe it’s time to book your Mummy MOT. You don’t need to be recently postnatal some patients come years after birth for a check up.

Gemma is a pre/postnatal Pilates instructor, osteopath and Mummy MOT practitioner based in Whitstable with an interest in women’s health. You can see her here testing her pelvic floor leading her daughter and pony.

Book online or call 01227 941611