Osteopaths believe that abnormalities in the structure or movement of the body can cause long term problems such as tension or headaches. Through massage, physical manipulation or touch they treat a range of problems including back pain, migraine, repetitive strain injury, sports injuries and arthritis.
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Most osteopaths are self-employed and charge a sessional rate so their earnings will vary with the number of patients they see. A 30-minute session typically costs between £35 and £50. A new entrant building up a practice could earn £16,000 a year, rising to around £30,000 a year with experience. Osteopaths with well-established practices could earn up to £65,000 a year.
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You would start as an assistant to an established osteopath. Although growing numbers work in the National Health Service (NHS) most osteopaths run their own practices. Others work within occupational health care in public bodies and private companies.
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The following organisations may be able to provide further information.
British College of Osteopathic Medicine
Tel: 020 7435 6464
E-mail:
info@bcom.ac.uk
Website:
http://www.bcom.ac.uk/
Twitter:
@OfficialBCOM
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/BritishCollegeOfOsteopathicMedicine
The British College of Osteopathic Medicine offers courses in naturopathy as well as in osteopathy.
Disclosure Scotland
Tel: 03000 2000 40
E-mail:
info@disclosurescotland.gsi.gov.uk
Website:
https://www.mygov.scot/organisations/disclosure-scotland/
Twitter:
@DisclosureScot
General Osteopathic Council
Tel: 020 7357 6655
Website:
http://www.osteopathy.org.uk/
Twitter:
@gosc_uk
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/goscnews
Skills for Health
Tel: 0207 388 8800
E-mail:
contactus@skillsforhealth.org.uk
Website:
http://www.skillsforhealth.org.uk/
Twitter:
@Skillsforhealth
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/skillsforhealth1
Skills for Health is the Sector Skills Council for the health sector.
University College of Osteopathy
Tel: 020 7089 5316
Website:
https://www.uco.ac.uk/
Twitter:
@UCOLondon
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/UCOLondon/