Principal Osteopath- Mr Christopher Leighton Bsc(Hons)Ost, PG Cert ACE
Christopher Leighton is registered with the General Osteopathic Council (GOsC No.4402). He graduated from the British School of Osteopathy (B.S.O.) now known as the University College of Osteopathy (U.C.O.) in 2000 and has practised as an osteopath in Bexleyheath ever since.
As a member of the faculty, he taught undergraduate students osteopathic manipulation at the University College of Osteopathy for 20 years and examined them on a variety of other clinical skills. Having recently completed a post graduate certificate in academic and clinical education, he now works part time at the London School of Osteopathy (L.S.O) teaching osteopathic techniques.
He has a keen interest in structural osteopathy, sports injuries and ongoing education. Christopher is a western medical acupuncturist and is qualified to use needles to help patients suffering from muscular pain or in need of general pain management.
Christopher lives in Bexleyheath with his wife Judith and runs regularly with Bexley Athletics Club. He is an associate member of the 100 Marathon Club (73 completed, and still going!) and a run director at the Bexley parkrun. He enjoys watching his son play football and his daughter do gymnastics. He is an ex-cricketer and long suffering Leyton Orient Football Club season ticket holder, although this season they’ve done quite well!!
Associate Osteopath- Rolandas Mizgeris- MSc Osteopathy, BSc Sports Therapy
Rolandas is registered with the General Osteopathic Council (GOsC No.11,830). He has a degree in Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation from the University of Kent, and completed his master’s degree in Osteopathy at the University College of Osteopathy. Rolandas works with a local rugby and basketball club, as well as a football academy and the GB MAXI basketball team. He treats a wide range of musculoskeletal (MSK) problems, but especially enjoys helping athletes return to their activities after injury, and improve their performance. Rolandas is a qualified sports massage therapist, and is also trained in the use of western medical acupuncture. He lives local to Bexleyheath, enjoys playing various sports, spending time with friends, and going on active adventures!
Give the Bexleyheath Osteopathic Practice a call on 02082987122 if you would like to book an appointment. Our osteopaths look forward to welcoming you soon!!
