Richard
Metcalf - BSc(Hons), DO
Member of the General Osteopathic Council
Training
After a short career in the computer industry I decided to study for five
years to become an Osteopath, qualifying in 1998 from the College of Osteopaths,
London.
Experience
I have been practising for over 10 years in several multi-disciplinary
clinics in Sheffield. I am recognised by most private health companies
including BUPA, AXA PPP, HSA and Westfield.
For me, working in a multi-disciplinary clinic such as The Lodge House enables me to gain a greater understanding and knowledge of other alternative/complementary therapies and how they can interact quite dynamically at times. If I feel I cannot help then I will suggest other therapy options.
I do enjoy my work and am very passionate about it. I have over many years concentrated much of my work specialising in Cranial Osteopathy, a very gentle but effective way of healing. This is appropriate for treating all ages, from babies to the very elderly where problems might reside in any part of the body, including the cranium (head).
Please visit my website www.osteopathyinsheffield.co.uk for more information about Cranial Osteopathy and my practice here at the Lodge House.
I do also have another practice in Kirkburton, South Huddersfield (www.kirkburtonosteopath.co.uk).
Children's Clinics
I have worked at several children's clinics including the Osteopathic
Centre for Children (OCC) in London and more recently I used to work voluntarily
at the Manchester Osteopathic Centre for Children. These centres of excellence
are now jointly called the Foundation for Paediatric Osteopathy. They
have provided me with invaluable experience in developing my Cranial
Osteopathic and Paediatric Skills in the treatment of babies,
toddlers, and youngsters up to 16 years of age, as well as pregnant and
post-partum mothers.
Continued Professional Development
I regularly attend courses as part of my professional development and lifelong study. This enables me to further develop my practical skills and increase my knowledge base in an academic and structured environment.
Healing Through Cranial Osteopathy
This is based on ‘involuntary movement’ – the subtle
shape change and rhythmical motion that is present in every type of tissue
in the body. It takes many years for a Cranial Osteopath to develop the
necessary skills to detect the involuntary movement in tissues such as
muscles; ligaments; organs; the brain and spinal cord; and bones (including
the cranial bones).
By working with and harnessing this involuntary movement, longstanding as well as more recent stresses and strains can be identified and released. This removes the root cause of the patient's symptoms.
I examine, treat and encourage healing through Cranial Osteopathy. My treatments are very gentle and non-invasive but work specifically and deeply on problem areas. Patients will commonly say to me that they didn’t know what I did but they feel so much better.
Cranial Osteopathy respects and trusts the body’s ability to heal itself in its own time and supports it through this process. It relies on homeostasis, which is the body's natural inclination toward self-healing to reach an optimum state of health and wellbeing.
Registration
I am registered with the General Osteopathic Council which is a legal requirement. The Council exists to protect patients by promoting excellence in Osteopathic care. All Osteopaths must follow a strict code of conduct and have medical malpractice insurance.
Personal
I live in Kirkburton with my wife Katherine, a full-time mum and we have four young children, Lucy, Jake, Daniel and Adam. I enjoy road cycling, walking in Scotland and hope to one day get back on a snowboard.