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Meet the Eltham Osteopathy Team
Every member of our team shares a deep-rooted passion for health, well-being, and healing. We go above and beyond in our recruitment process to ensure that every individual you meet reflects the high standards we’re known for. With impeccable training, a commitment to quality care, and a fun, friendly approach, our team delivers a level of professionalism and patient support you won’t find anywhere else. We’re a close-knit group dedicated to providing an exceptional experience — and we genuinely love what we do.
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The Eltham Osteopathy Clinic Team
Paul Musk
Osteopath
Paul graduated from the British School of Osteopathy and received a B.Sc. (Hons) in Osteopathy. He is state-registered with the General Osteopathic Council (GOsC). His registration number is 4651. He Is a registered BUPA Provider, 30033388.
Verity Sparrowhawk
Osteopath
Verity graduated with a Master’s Degree in Osteopathy from the European School of Osteopathy (ESO) in 2017 and is registered with the General Osteopathic Council (GOsC) and a member of the Institute of Osteopathy (iO). Her registration number is 9732.
Sam Wright
Osteopath
Sam graduated with a Master’s Degree in Osteopathy from the European School of Osteopathy (ESO) in 2020. She is registered with the General Osteopathic Council (GOsC) and is also a member of the Institute of Osteopathy (iO). Her registration number is 10664.
Annica Ljungberg
Osteopath
Annica graduated in June 2021 with a Master’s Degree in Osteopathy from the University College of Osteopathy (UCO), she is registered with the General Osteopathic Council (GOsC) and a member of the Institute of Osteopathy (iO). Her registration number is 10862.
Yuri Rodrigues
Osteopath
Yuri graduated with a Master’s Degree in Osteopathy from the University College of Osteopathy (UCO). He is registered with the General Osteopathic Council (GOsC) and is also a member of the Institute of Osteopathy (iO). His registration number is 11409.
Claudio Cretella
Osteopath
Claudio graduated with a Master’s Degree in Osteopathy from the University College of Osteopathy (UCO). He is registered with the General Osteopathic Council (GOsC). His registration number is 11377.
Paul Douglas
Acupuncturist
Paul Douglas trained originally as a State Registered Nurse at Queen Mary’s Hospital, Sidcup. After his initial training, he undertook specialist post-basic training in Intensive Care nursing at St. George’s Hospital, Tooting and in Accident and Emergency nursing at Lewisham and Sydenham Children’s Hospitals. Later, he trained in aeromedicine at the Royal College of Nursing.
Paul obtained his Bachelor of Science (Honours) degree and Licentiate Diploma in Acupuncture from the London College of Traditional Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, before embarking on a period of clinical training at the Hangzhou Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine in China.
Gemma Gardiner
Massage Therapist
Gemma is a highly experienced personal trainer, nutritionist, weight loss coach, and sports and remedial massage therapist, with nearly 20 years in the health and wellness industry. Over the course of her career, she has worked alongside doctors, osteopaths, celebrities, Olympic athletes, and individuals of all abilities — including those with disabilities — delivering personalised support tailored to a wide range of needs.
Chanelle
Practice Manager
Chanelle is the Practice Manager at Eltham Osteopathy Clinic. She brings a strong background in administration, complemented by hands-on experience as a sports therapist, having worked with various football clubs. Her dual expertise in both clinical and organisational roles supports the smooth day-to-day running of the clinic.
Ilana
Finance Clinic Assistant
Ilana is the Finance Clinic Assistant at Eltham Osteopathy Clinic. With 20 years of experience in the beauty industry, she brings valuable organisational skills and a keen eye for detail to her role. Outside of the clinic, Ilana is a proud mother of two daughters, and together, they enjoy dog walks and family outings.
Rojda
Clinic Assistant
Rojda is a part-time Clinic Assistant at Eltham Osteopathy Clinic. She is currently studying Biology, PE, and History at sixth form, with a strong interest in health and human performance. In her spare time, she enjoys going to the gym and lifting weights.
Charlotte
Clinic Assistant
Charlotte is a part-time Clinic Assistant at Eltham Osteopathy Clinic. She is currently studying Maths, Product Design, and Business at sixth form, with plans to pursue an apprenticeship in interior architecture after completing her studies.
If you’re suffering, then we want to help!
We provide Osteopathic treatment for our local communities of Eltham, New Eltham, Sidcup, Chislehurst, Petts Wood. However, many of our patients travel from Bromley, Bexley, Orpington and south east London for their treatments. We even treat patients who travel from as far as Essex and Peterborough!
More About Paul Musk
After graduation Paul studied for a further two years to complete a diploma in classical osteopathy. During this time Paul was able to train with a 94-year-old osteopath and so gain valuable experience and insight into osteopathy which has not been diluted through the years.
Paul now owns the award-winning practice, Eltham Osteopathy Clinic; which he has taken to a new level of health care excellence and strives to exceed your expectations in health care. He has a special interest in taking care of spinal, sports and work-related injuries as well as postural correction – his passion lies in helping people.
Paul is a scout leader and loves giving back to the community, offering the children the same opportunities he had.
More About Verity Sparrowhawk
Verity has also completed a course in sports massage and holds a Foundation Degree in Sport and Fitness. This encouraged her to explore and expand her knowledge of the human body, and in particular how it can be healed without medication.
After suffering many years with headaches, Verity found Osteopathy and now after reaping the benefits aims to provide all patients with whole body treatments that not only treats the symptoms but the cause. She has experience in treating people with life limiting illness and has a passion for helping those feel their best even at their worst.
More About Sam Wright
Sam is a passionate osteopath who has a holistic approach to treatment and management; her main focus is to treat the cause of the problem, not just the symptoms. This is to help patients achieve better health and well-being, and to have a better quality of life.
Prior to Osteopathy, Sam had six years experience of working in an acute hospital setting, which enabled her to acquire a variety of skills and expand her knowledge of the human body, in a medical environment.
Sam has a particular interest in sports injuries, spinal and joint pain, as well as helping people with headaches. Sam has a passion for helping people be at their best.
Sam is a keen sportswoman and plays county cricket for Kent Women, and in her spare time she enjoys going to the gym and coaching cricket to the next generation of cricketers.
More About Annica Ljungberg
Annica is a keen runner, and also practice Pilates & yoga in her spare time. She has a holistic approach to Osteopathy, believing it to be beneficial for everyone and focuses on using osteopathic techniques to restore the body’s natural health. She is passionate about encouraging her patients towards improving their general wellbeing and a healthier lifestyle.
More About Yuri Rodrigues
Yuri has also completed a course in sports massage and medical dry needling, deepening his understanding of the human body. His treatments strive to restore and enhance his patients’ quality of life through reducing their pain and improving their day-to-day functionality. He does this by looking at the body as a whole, finding the root cause of the problem, and delivering targeted holistic treatment by incorporating a variety of structural techniques.