Beginning of 2008, had a severe attack again, both ankles, a knee and elbow flared up full of fluid and excruciatingly painful. I Found Mark's clinic on the internet, made an appointment, and what I discovered that day, changed my life forever.

It was actually due to my body being out of alignment and incorrect eating habits that had been causing me so much trouble all these years.

The advise and professional manner which Mark provided me was second to none, his positiveness and encouragement has seen me drop over three stone in weight and the constant pain in my back is gone.

I am in the building trade and used to come home feeling drained, now I am full of energy all day everyday and have never felt better. Thank you so much.

Bruce Andrews
Carpenter/Foreman
May 2008

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I have had chronic health problems with my joints for almost 20 years and in that time have seen five rheumatologists who have dismissed my complaints, attributing them to psychological problems and silencing me with pain killers.

I had general body stiffness, back pain, general joint pains and regular arthritic flare ups, heavy periods, tiredness and lack of energy,  I had low mood and lost hope and was basically waiting to die.

I had seen dieticians and physiotherapist on several occasions but my health and my joints continued to deteriate.

The attitude of the medical profession was always dismissive - implying that I have had the multiple problems for so long, what do I expect?

Then I met Mark and Sarah and this meeting changed my life forever.  

Mark and the team treated me as a whole person with my problems as a package which had never happened before.

Under the team's care I saw my back problems disappear overnight, my joint stiffness diminished and the general aches and pains have largely disappeared together with the flare ups.

I was having bladder weakness, that is more or less resolved and my heavy periods have but altogether disappeared.  I have lost a lot of weight, energy levels have improved together with moods and I am at my fittest in 20 years.

The team have opened up a whole new world for me and the future looks rosy and exciting where  I now look forward to a happy and long life with a reasonable quality of life. I am now able to plan ahead to a bright future with a good quality of life which I only for years only dreamt of.

I work in the medical field and was trained in the medical model. The model failed me for 20 years and if I hadn't met the team, I would still be going down the slippery road.

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I first went to the practice out of desperation for my general ill health especially with my neck and skin, I had serious eczema, that was making my life hell and draining me mentally.

Mark's manner with dealing with each of my problems in turn and together have improved my skin and general health more than I could have hoped for, this process is an ongoing long uphill battle for me but I have had these issues for more than ten years so to finally find a practitioner that will listen and help is a god send in itself.

Looking at my ailments as a whole and from a holistic point of view is something that I believe in and it does work, it's a shame all those other practitioners I saw only wanted to deal with everything individually, all this would do is give me temporary relief.

Finally I feel the overall experience of going to the practice from the moment you walk through the door, to having my body worked on, to talking and listening to Marks advice and out again, one of uplifting and enjoyable experience and sets me in the right mood and attitude to live my life to the full.

Barry Wise
Events, Shows & Exhibition Organisation
www.entegrica.co.uk
Feb 2008

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"…I rely on my body for work and up until now it has been a painful experience due to back pain. However since I have started seeing you my pain has been completely removed and I feel better than I have ever felt before…"

Simon Waller
Outdoor Pursuits Instructor
Jan 2008

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"I don't think you'll ever know quite how much you have helped me already and I have no way to thank you other than to say it!  So thank you so very much for putting me on the path to recovery - on many levels - physically, mentally/emotionally and dare I say spiritually!"

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"I first visited Mark Robson looking for help with a painful sciatic nerve, and also difficulty with a protruding metatarsal head on the sole of my right foot.

Help was forthcoming on both counts: an ammendment to the application of orthotics not only sorted out the foot problem, but also corrected an imbalance in spine and pelvis.  Osteopathic treatment and advice about nutrition paved the way for improvement in the sciatic difficulty; indeed, nutrition advice helped with health generally. 

As a result, I am grateful to Mark for his treatments and advice for turning these problems around." 

Mr Gordon Charleston
Accountant
Dec 2007

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"I first went to visit Mark about a year ago with back problems. These have greatly reduced thanks to mark's treatment.  During the visits we bagan talking about diet and lifestyle, I began to take his advice on what I ate and drank and perhaps more importantly, what to cut out.

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"Following Mark's advice I have noticed great improvement in my general well being and fitness.  I seem to have a lot more energy and have lost some excess weight.  I still see Mark regularly for treatment and advice and greatly look forward to these visits which I find interesting and informative."

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"What I like about my consultations is not only the relaxed and invigorating body I have following my treatment but also the affect on my mind - I have a renewed determination to eat healthily and work towards optimum health.

The new perspective comes from talking through problems and stress with someone who can help look at things in a different way.

I really look forward to my sessions with Mark, he is always positive and encouraging and I leave feeling better."

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"As a sports person my body can take quite a beating in the average working week.  When younger you can think you're invincible, but as time goes by the years of accumulated "abuse", coupled with a few minor car accidents can start to show on the body. 

I've been to lots of practitioners: sports massagers, acupuncturists, other osteopaths, physios, etc.

What I like about Mark is that first, and most importantly, the treatment works - my range of movement has increased and my pain has decreased. 

Secondly I like that Mark takes a more holistic view of the body, looking for the real cause of a problem to satisfy long-term goals not just quick-fixes.

I see regular treatment as integral to my ability to perform into old age at an optimum level within my sport,"

Tammy Parlour
Instructor - Chang's Hapkido Academy
Jul 2007
http://www.changshapkido.net/

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"I used to think osteopaths just worked on your body.  I was in for a pleasant surprise when meeting Mark.  Not only did he give me advice on good nutrition but also listened to all my emotional problems.  Together we have created a new lifestyle for me, and an approach to healthy eating which I thoroughly enjoy.  Without his help, and suggested reading matter, I would still be making poor choices.  I feel I am well on the road to having the perfect diet."

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"Since visiting Mark with backache my body has improved, along with my eating habits and mindset .  Nutritional advice, fascinating insight to my emotional issues, and of course, very effective treatments on physical problems have combined to really improve my quality of life. He is, in effect, my life coach, and I find him very easy to talk to. - Everyone should have a Mark in their life!"

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Having suffered many years with back pain and at times feeling completely immobile, I decided to arrange an appointment with a private consultant and was diagnosed with a condition called Low Grade Spinal Spondylolisthesis.  In my earlier years, I attended a relatively aggressive sport, and being naturally competitive, the consequences of trying to strive for better results, could have unknowingly caused some of the back pain that I had been suffering.

The consultant recommended that I attend physiotherapy, but was advised that if this did not help my condition, surgical fusion of the lower vertebra would be the only other alternative! Following 12 sessions of physiotherapy, the pain had been reduced slightly, but was by no means gone.

On completion of the treatment, I was left feeling disappointed but also concerned that my only alternative would be to undergo the surgery as suggested. The thought of having to undertake surgical treatment was daunting, and was by no means a guarantee to relieve my pain.

Three years past, my lower back pain persisted on a daily basis, the only relief being an anti-inflammatory drug prescribed by my local GP.   I was concerned that the drug could possibly have later implications and could only be a short term solution to problem.

I decided to talk to an old friend of mine, Mark Robson whom I've known for more than 14 years knowing that he was an Osteopath. Mark kindly invited me to his clinic and it was apparent to him that despite this spine condition, change might still be made to the several areas of my body that were unaligned and were contributing to the situation.

The treatment that Mark has been providing me has made a remarkable difference. The requirement for inflammatory drugs has gone, and the constant pain and limitations have all but disappeared, despite my still present long term condition. I feel much more positive about the future.

Nick Hoare
Laboratory Design
Nov 2007

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"Since visiting Mark with a backache, and taking his nutritional advice, I have completely changed my diet, given up many addictive foods, started juicing vegetables, and drinking more water. I now bore all my friends by lecturing them on what they should and should not be eating and telling them how wonderful Mark is.  He really listens and helps you to see to the heart of your problems. I thoroughly enjoy our sessions, and we always have a good laugh too."

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"The work I do with Mark has helped me to find peace and tranquillity inside.  A quiet calm.  Improved confidence.  A greater understanding of myself and others which helps me emotionally.  I feel lighter, less stressed and energised."

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"When my family recommended me to go and see Mark the Osteopath to help with my reoccurring headaches, I never thought he would be able to help me after many doctors and specialists had all failed.  However since going to see him, my headaches have disappeared and due to his treatments and nutrition advise, I have changed my whole way of eating and feel like a new woman!! 

If this wasn't enough Mark has also given me lots of life coaching and support and has inspired me to enrol at college this year to eventually take a new career !"

Miss K. Fry
Secretary (for now)

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"I have been studying Martial Arts for four years now and have developed a very painful shoulder injury.   I went to see Mark on the recommendation of a good friend, I was in pain and frightened that I would have to stop training.  Mark took a thorough history and I liked the way he talked, not patronising but truthful and without trying to confuse me with a complicated diagnosis.

The treatment that followed was immediately helpful in easing the pain, though Mark explained how the treatment would progress.  He also identified a hip problem that I hadn't realised I had, which he started treating as well.  I had six treatments with Mark initially and I am committed to seeing him regularly for a check in.  He fixed the problem in my shoulder and my hip, causing immense relief and an end to the monthly cramps I have been having.

I have been back training fully again and I have regained my confidence. I liked Marks approach throughout the whole treatment, he treats you as an individual rather than as a symptom, and I would recommend him to anyone looking for an osteopath. (But his jokes are terrible…)"

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"When I first received treatment at the Triquetra Foundation I had a fair idea of what to expect as I have studied osteopathy for four years and have been treated by many registered osteopaths.

I was extremely pleased with the approach to my presentation, of mostly non-specific niggles, that I'd had for years and I left every treatment feeling like an athlete.  Information was sought from every aspect of my life in a way that was friendly and yet extremely knowledgeable. On many occasions I would talk endlessly about anything and everything while the practitioner listened patiently and then offered me insightful and intelligent advice to empower my abilities to maximize the quality of my life.

I would have no reservations in recommending anyone for treatment, in my mind his amiable and professional attitude endears him to any clinical situation".

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"Having been diagnosed with depression, suspected Bi-polar disorder and General anxiety disorder it is safe to say that I have seen a fair amount of counsellors, therapists, psychologists and psychiatrists over the last eight years. In fact I've recently concluded that they number over 30. Fortunately for me I have suffered from backache for as long, and this is how I found Mark!

Mark's holistic approach to health allows you to change your life in every way.

I've left his treatment room empowered to change my eating habits, sleeping habits, relationship bad habits, exercise habits (or lack of!) but most importantly it was the emphasis on changing my whole perspective on life that seemed to benefit me the most.

Believe me, at first this seemed like the most impossible thing I could imagine, 'How do I change who I've always been, what I've always thought?

I've always had low self-esteem/ a bad relationship with my father/ insecurities and phobias'.  Mark creates a relaxed, informal atmosphere, with no pressure, letting you take the lead, letting you get to your conclusions in your own time, giving you the confidence to tackle issues you've never discussed with anyone else before whilst slowly educating you on different perspectives, opening your mind to a freer way of living.

The best thing to come out of my sessions with Mark is that I am still me, but without the fake smiles, the anxiety or the suffering I'd felt from past experiences, because he has given me the ability to see my problems from a place where they aren't painful to me anymore. Sometimes I slip up but now I feel like my problems don't control me anymore. It has taken a while to get here, but I can assure you that finally having freedom from my problems is worth the hard work.

Mark is by far the most useful therapist I have ever seen. He is totally committed to showing you a healthier, happier way of living. I've never heard him say 'Time's up!' just as you seem to be getting somewhere. (You soon understand that this is neither the way he works nor who he is.)

His ability to focus and his positive attitude are highly commendable and I've always left his treatment room feeling like a weight has been lifted from my shoulders.  Thank You."

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IMPORTANT NOTICE: These quotations are taken from the thank-you notes, letters and written comments of our patients.  Owing to the individual nature of health and disease they are useful only as reference.  

The Triquetra Foundation expresses no opinion or claims with regard to representations made herein, but is however committed to providing, wherever possible, the environment, treatments and resources that create positive and lasting changes to health.