Our practitioners

Osteopaths:

Francesca Murphy (Frankie)
Qualified in 2000 from the European School of Osteopathy (ESO) Frankie opened the Eyhorne Osteopathic Clinic in May 2004 with the aim of providing quality cost effective care. Frankie has in the past been a lecturer at the ESO and has a keen interest in biomechanics and neurology. Using a variety of treatments including manipulation, cranial and Dry Needling (a form of acupuncture) and looking at the patient as a three-dimensional puzzle. Finding the root of the problem and fixing it. If the problem cannot be solved by osteopathy it is referred quickly to someone who can help, avoiding unnecessary treatments and extra cost.

Furthermore Frankie (previously a lecturer in animal osteopathy) treats animals mostly horses and dogs. As an ex Showjumper she understands the importance of treatment to compete at high levels in many different disciplines.  Not to mention treating the much loved family pet. See the link to her Equine website if you are interested further in this.

Ian Thornley
Having experience as a pharmacist, Ian studied Osteopathy as a mature student. He was aware of the problems that are caused by covering up a problem with medication and now he strives to get to the route of the problem through Osteopathic diagnosis and treatment. 
Ian used a variety of mainly structural treatment and is excellent at osteopathic manipulation and had a great understanding of body mechanics.
Ian enjoys open water swimming and more recently running as well as taking time for his family. 

​Philip Ireland 
Phil is a fully qualified sports therapist with over fifteen years of experience. Treatment is acheived through a series of active, passive and restricted movement tests, palpation (touch) and verbally, all of these with a visual assessment will produce an accurate diagnosis of the injury.
After an assessment, rehabilitation will combine massage therapy, active and assisted stretching, strength exercises as well as appropriate thermo (temperature) therapy and future training advice to avoid reoccurrence of similar injuries.

​​Caroline Surtees 
Caroline is a fully qualified sports therapist having worked at the clinic since 2018, Caroline has special interests in headaches and sports injuries and also works for Maidstone Rugby and Saracens, she has seen a wide range of injuries and developed her skills to reduce injury time and prevent injury, 

         Reception:

Aileen Brown
Aileen joined us in August 2013 and ensures that the office runs smoothly, taking bookings for people and animals can be a tricky balance. If there are any administrative queries then please do not hesitate to contact Aileen.

If you are keen to join our team and think your treatments will compliment then please do not hesitate to contact us on 01622 880 995.