Dumfries Osteopathic Clinic
Our Osteopaths
Ingrid Mair qualified from the British School of Osteopathy in 1975 and worked with an orthopaedic surgeon in Munich for the next 2 years.
On returning to Britain she worked in private practice with her father, an osteopath and doctor of physical medicine.
This gave her experience of a wide range of problems not ordinarily seen in osteopathic practice.
In 1977 she started learning cranial osteopathy and has continued to practice since.
She is particularly interested in a gentle approach to treatment including massage, stretching and manipulation, as well as the cranio-sacral method.
Ingrid is continuing to study Cranial Osteopathy and is on the course run by the Sutherland Cranial College.
She and Julian are also studying the Biodynamic courses run by James Jealous.
Julian Leask has a broad-based approach with post graduate training in both the cranio-sacral method, postural problems and obstetrics.
Julian uses a variety of techniques and is especially interested in cranial osteopathy and care of; pregnant and postnatal women, children and people with postural problems.
Since training at the BSO Julian's career has taken him to New Zealand where he worked for 18 months.
His interest in treating pregnant women and children was enriched by his close association with NZ osteopaths who specialised in these areas.
Julian has now settled in Dumfries to be closer to family following the birth of his second child.
Rosie Gibbs also graduated from the BSO and then went on to complete a 2 year MSc in Paediatric Osteopathy whilst working full time at the Osteopathic Centre for Children in London.
Rosie specialises in treating children up to the age of 18.
Children with a wide variety of conditions can respond favourably to osteopathic treatment.
Rosie favours the use of very gentle cranial techniques, which are also effective for treating adults.
Since moving to the area Rosie has been able to pursue her interests in carriage driving and horse riding.
Training
Registered osteopaths have undergone four years of training at a recognised school.
The pre-clinical course is equivalent to that of medical school and enables osteopaths to make an orthodox medical diagnosis, including recognition of serious illnesses and refer patients on when appropriate.
Training is focused on the detailed examination and treatment of the musculoskeletal system.
In the final two years of training students undergo over one thousand hours of supervised clinical training.