Mike is a registered osteopath who graduated with an Integrated Masters degree in Osteopathy from the Health Sciences University (formerly the University College of Osteopathy) following five years of study. He also holds a BSc (Hons) in Sports Science and a BTEC Level 5 Diploma in Sports Massage and Remedial Soft Tissue Therapy from the London School of Sports Massage (LSSM), and is registered with the Institute of Sports and Remedial Massage.

Before beginning his career in osteopathy, Mike worked as an Exercise Physiologist in prestigious private health and fitness clubs before completing a full career as Detective in the Metropolitan Police Service. Throughout his career he developed strong communication, empathy and problem-solving skills while working with people during some of the most challenging periods of their lives. These qualities continue to underpin his patient-centred approach to care.

Mike has a sporting background in martial arts, distance running, triathlon and racket sports. Outside of work he enjoys running, gardening, travelling to explore scenic and architecturally rich places, and spending time with his family, who have supported him throughout his career change. He has been a local resident for over 25 years.

Mike believes every patient is unique and works collaboratively to understand their concerns, identify the factors contributing to their symptoms and help them achieve the goals that are important to them. Whether returning to sport, recovering from injury, managing persistent pain or simply moving more comfortably, he combines clinical knowledge, life experience and a hands on approach to provide professional, compassionate and evidence informed care.

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Renate Blacker has been working in the healthcare industry for over 30 years, initially working for the NHS as a nurse which gave her great insight into the medical field. Renate worked for a long time as part of the NHS substance misuse team using ear acupuncture to treat drug and alcohol addiction. Renate has now been practicing Chinese medicine for over 20 years. She has a specialist interest in :

Women’s Health: infertility, pregnancy (morning sickness, indigestion, tiredness, breech presentation, induction), menstrual irregularities, PCOS, endometriosis and menopause.

Pain Management: Back, neck, shoulder and knee pain, arthritis and sciatica.

General Health Issues: chronic fatigue syndrome, ME, IBS, migraines, hay fever, sinusitis and skin problems.

Mental-emotional issues: anxiety, panic attacks, depression, insomnia.

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Kelly Clews graduated from Brighton University in 2008 with a 1st Class Bachelor of Science degree (Hons) in Podiatry. Kelly also has a strong interest in biomechanics and treating foot and lower limb pain with the use of orthotics. She has also undertaken further specialist training in foot surgery allowing her to perform minor surgery in the clinic.

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Dawn qualified from the British School of Osteopathy with an honours degree in 1996. She spent eight years in a large Osteopathic clinic in London before joining the team in Sevenoaks in 2004 following the birth of her second child.

Drawing on over twenty four years of experience, Dawn enjoys an interest in structural Osteopathy focusing on the general biodynamics of sports, lifestyle and occupational postures. The focus is on the individual patient advising them on their unique mechanics, posture, ergonomics, exercise regimes and coping strategies. The aim being to improve adaptability and promote optimal healing. Dawn has experience in treating sports injuries and works closely with other local and London-based sports doctors and specialists. She also has an interest in treating pregnant women and new mothers, often seeing patients who need help in adapting to the postural and hormonal changes during and after pregnancy and with the mechanical demands of a new born baby.

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Claire Edwards has 15 years experience working in Physiotherapy around the world. She brings a wealth of experience and is able to draw on her own experience within the world of competitive Swimming and Triathlon. She also offers gait analysis and Bike fit service. Claire does not treat patients who are pregnant. Please consult the clinic for further details.

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Dr Jay Jindal is a highly qualified audiologist with a doctorate degree in audiology and over twelve years of experience in the NHS and independent sectors in the UK.

Jay is NHS trained and has a vast experience of dealing with a wide range of hearing and balance issues. He has treated patients of all ages, from a hearing assessment and hearing aid prescription for a two week old baby to a 106 year old former boxer! He considers it a privilege to be able to work with such a diverse clinical age group, gaining personal experience while at the same time helping people to enjoy a better life.

With additional training in speech therapy and aural rehabilitation, Jay has the added advantage of understanding the communication issues that can arise irrespective of hearing loss. For example, he once identified a gentleman with a comprehension problem known as ‘receptive aphasia’. The patient was deemed to be a poor user of hearing aids as he was not able to understand his family, even with the best hearing aids provided to him by his audiology team. After consulting with Dr Jindal, this gentleman was referred to his GP with a note for further investigation, after which the root cause of his problem was found to be in the brain rather than the ears as initially diagnosed. On another occasion, Dr Jindal identified a specific issue known as ‘wide vestibular aqueduct’ in a school-age girl. As this condition can cause fluctuating hearing loss, the girl was initially deemed to have been ‘making up’ her hearing loss due to her fluctuating results on successive hearing tests. Dr Jindal persisted in looking into the girl’s proposed condition and was eventually able to successfully identify the problem and treat her appropriately.

Jay continuously strives to improve professional ethics and practice in audiology. He is a member of the Fitness-To-Practice (FTP) panel of the UK’s regulatory body for hearing aid audiologists, Health and Care Professionals Council. The panel investigates the allegations of malpractices within this field. Jay is also appointed as Professional Development Consultant for the largest organisation of independent hearing healthcare providers in UK – British Society of Hearing Aid Audiologists. He is a member of the prestigious Professional Guidance Group of British Society of Audiologists, and is key author or reviewer of the national guidance produced via this group.

Jay has a keen interest in academics and research and has various national and international publications to his credit. He organises his own clinical audiology courses and is often asked to deliver lectures at various national and international conferences.

Jay is founding director and CEO of a fast growing audiology consultancy company in London and Kent, known as Audiology Planet. For more information, visit www.audiologyplanet.com.

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Daniel qualified as a podiatrist in 1993 and is both HCPC registered and a member of the Royal College of Podiatrists. He has developed a breadth of knowledge and experience over 30 years in both the NHS and the private sectors. Within the NHS, Daniel worked in both clinical and management roles and has a special interest in nail and minor surgery. Daniel has experience working with high-risk patients, including wound management and diabetic foot care, as well as core podiatry treatments and Lunula Laser therapy. Daniel believes in a patient centred approach, equipping clients with the knowledge to make informed decisions about their care.

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Mark graduated in 1989 from the BSO and has developed a keen interest in sports related injuries - in particular athletic injuries - treating both adolescents and the older athlete (for which he is an enthusiastic competitor). Mark sees maintaining mobility and range of joint movement combined with strength, playing a vital role in maintaining the health of an ageing population. Mark views general health and lifestyle as having a major role in musculoskeletal conditions and looks at ways of helping patients address these.

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Tony graduated from Liverpool John Moores University with a BSc (Hons) Sports Science degree and then moved to London for several years before settling in Kent. Having worked in the legal sector for most of his career, he decided to go back to his original passion and experience of sports physiology and re-train to become a soft tissue / sports massage therapist. Tony has a strong interest and background in sport and continues to be a keen distance runner. Having run full and half marathons, he now focuses on competing in 10K events. Always looking to learn new skills and sports, he has recently taken up padel and is also a member of an outdoor swimming group and swims all year round! Tony is studying at the London School of Sports Massage (LSSM) where he is in the final stages of a BTEC Level 5 Diploma in Sports Massage and Remedial Soft Tissue Therapy. He is registered with the ISRM, Institute for Soft Tissue Therapists, an association that requires therapists to have followed recognised pathways of training before qualification and completion of continuing professional development to maintain membership. Tony is passionate about his new career direction and using his skills to support you achieve your objectives as a client at Springbank Clinic. He focusses on supporting clients with injury prevention and recovery; muscle and joint stiffness; recovery from injuries and operations; posture improvement and stress relief. Away from work, Tony is a keen walker and is currently planning to complete the coast-to-coast walk next year as his next challenge!

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Richard is an integrated part of the team of practitioners that combine to provide the best possible care and management for patients whether the symptoms are stress related, sports injuries or from other specific causes. Richard studied Swedish massage obtaining a VTCT diploma. He studied at the London School of Sports Massage, one of the premier training colleges in the country, again receiving a diploma there. He is a member of the SMA (Sports Massage Association). When choosing a sports or therapeutic practitioner select a member of The Sports Massage Association. This shows that the practitioner chosen is insured and, more importantly, trained correctly and undergoing continual professional development.

Richard competed at international / elite level in Triathalon, representing Great Britain. Recently after a break for family commitments he has been swimming and competing at Masters level. He has great understanding of the sportsman’s mind whether at Elite level or as a beginner. He has established a cross country club at Sevenoaks Primary school over the last two years. This led on to an ongoing involvement with the Tonbridge Athletics club where he is part of the coaching structure. His son James has been National champion at U17 age group cross country.

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Lucy qualified as an Osteopath in 2013 and moved to Saint Lucia to work in a specialist team of practitioners at a 5* health and wellness resort. Here she treated a wide range of patients from different backgrounds, from chronic pain & postural asymmetries to sporting injuries. She met practitioners from all over the world who taught her skills she still uses as part of her practice today. It was here where she found her love for preventative medicine & yoga which are still very much the driving force of her professional development. After returning home to increase her knowledge in osteopathy and injury rehab she worked in a number of private clinics; in Tonbridge, London and Croydon. Lucy is a structural osteopath and bases her treatments not only on the latest research but on evidence-based practice and the principles of osteopathy. She is confident in treating patients of all ages, from all backgrounds and guiding them until they have all the tools they need for prevention. She believes in personalised care and will work with you to make sure you are completely comfortable with the treatment plan and that you fully understand the working diagnosis and any factors which may be preventing healing. She uses a range of hands on techniques from soft tissue massage & trigger point release to joint mobilisation. As part of your treatment, Lucy may also prescribe rehab exercises. As an osteopath, hands on treatment is a large part of Lucy’s practice however she believes that one cannot out-treat a poor lifestyle, therefore she will always guide her patients towards effective self-care. As a musculoskeletal specialist Lucy can treat the whole body, however, she particularly enjoys treating back pain. She’s also passionate about teaching yoga & Pilates and believes that everyone can benefit from these practices. Outside of work, Lucy enjoys baking, gym and traveling.

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Tara graduated from the British School of Osteopathy in 1992. She has worked in private practice, the NHS and Osteopathic Centre for Children. She has worked at the Springbank Clinic since qualifying; with a couple of extended breaks for travelling and having children. Using a combination of traditional and cranial osteopathic techniques, she aims to reduce strains and realign the body. She has a specialist interest in treating babies and children.

Tara also works in Bromley where she lives with her husband, three sons and a Cockerpoo called Mario.

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