Our Osteopaths
Brian McKenna BSc (Hons) Ost. FSCCO (Hon). PGcACE.. is an osteopath and medical acupuncturist. He is a graduate of the University College of Osteopathy (UCO), formerly the British School of Osteopathy. He is fully registered with the General Osteopathic Council, a member of the Institute of Osteopathy, the British Medical Acupuncture Society (BMAS) and is an honorary fellow of the Sutherland Cranial College of Osteopathy. (SCCO).
He was the appointed welsh representative to the General Osteopathic Council from 2009 to 2015 (the body that regulates osteopathy in the UK). He is a senior lecturer at the College of Osteopaths at University of Staffordshire and is currently undertaking his doctorate. He has written for both osteopathic and nursing professional journals and lectured on many subjects, including osteopathy, paediatric osteopathy, osteopathic technique, cranial osteopathy, and clinical audit at both undergraduate and post graduate level. He has published research on cranial osteopathy and is currently writing a book on the subject. His main interests are in the fields of research, back pain, shoulder dysfunction, & cranial osteopathy. Brian works in both the Cardiff and Newport clinics. |
Louise Cooke LLb. BSc (Hons) Ost, FSCCO. is an osteopath and medical acupuncturist. She is a graduate of the University College of Osteopathy and Aberystwyth University. She is fully registered with the General Osteopathic Council, is a member of the Institute of Osteopathy, the Sutherland Society (Cranial Osteopathy) and the British Medical Acupuncture Society (BMAS)
Louise became a fellow of The Sutherland Cranial College of Osteopathy after having completed her post graduate training in Cranial Osteopathy. She has also had postgraduate training in Paediatric Osteopathy and the care of expectant mothers. She has a special interest in the care of the elderly. Louise is an Associated Practitioner for Arthritis Action, the charity is dedicated to helping people with arthritis enjoy a more active life with less pain. Arthritis Action will subsidise 2 advice/treatment sessions for Charity members. Louise works in both the Cardiff and Penarth clinics. |
Louise Prosser M.Ost. Is a fully qualified and registered osteopath and medical acupucturist. She is a graduate of Swansea University where she obtained a master’s degree in osteopathy. Louise is fully registered with the GOsC and is a member of the British Medical Acupuncture Society (BMAS)
Before studying osteopathy Louise worked as a beauty and holistic therapist and a level 4 sport therapist for a division 1 rugby team and the boys club of wales under 16’s rugby team. Louise treats all kinds of musculoskeletal problems including low back pain. she intends to further her understanding of the treatment of children with special needs, expectant mothers and medical acupuncture. Louise works at both the Cardiff, Penarth and Newport clinics. |
Andrew Graves M.Ost. Is an Osteopath. He is a graduate of Swansea University and fully registered with the General Osteopathic Council and a member of the Institute of Osteopathy. Andy has been working in the health and fitness industry for the last 10 years. In that time he has helped many people regain function, lose weight and has worked with amateur and professional athletes to improve performance and recover from injury. Andy is a keen sportsman and has competed all over the UK in various jujitsu and kickboxing events.
Andy works in both the Cardiff and Newport clinics. |
Tom Johnson (B.A. hons) (M. Ost) is an Osteopath. He is a graduate of Swansea University and fully registered with the General Osteopathic Council and a member of the Institute of Osteopathy. Before studying Osteopathy, Tom worked as a translator and surf coach in France, Spain, and New Zealand. He has volunteered at the FISU Rugby 7s world cup and worked with Swansea University’s Women’s Rugby team. Tom enjoys treating people of all ages and walks of life suffering with musculoskeletal problems. As a surfer he has a special interest in treating shoulder problems. He also has a keen research interest in the multidisciplinary management of Chronic Pain and is the author of an osteopathic children’s book.
Tom works in the Penarth clinic |
