Absolute Health
108 Edward Avenue
Narborough Road South
Leicester LE3 2PD
ask@absolute–health.info
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Meet the team
Sophie Bevin, Clinic Director & Osteopath
Sophie graduated from the Surrey Institute of Osteopathic Medicine (SIOM) in 2008 with a BSc (Hons) degree.
Sophie helps people using gentle techniques, including easing tight muscles, resistance exercises and joint mobilisations.
Sophie has always had a strong interest in anatomy and diagnostic reasoning.
Sophie is one of the Directors of BB Osteopaths Limited, trading as Absolute Health.
Richard Baverstock, Managing Director & Osteopath
Richard studied both classical and structural osteopathy at SIOM, where he gained a BSc (Hons) degree.
Richard uses a range of techniques, including a gentle fascia manipulation, Reiki, Bowen Therapy, deep tissue massage as well as specific Osteopathic techniques. Each treatment is tailored to your needs. Richard is one of the Directors of BB Osteopaths Limited, trading as Absolute Health.
Vanessa Szafranek, Podiatrist
Podiatry & Chiropody BSc (Hons) HPC Registered.
Qualified in 1998 from University of Brighton.
Vanessa takes a particular interest in nail surgery and also offers Reflexology treatments and Chiropody Foot Spa and Luxury Chiropody treatments.
Rosie Porter, Podiatrist
Podiatry & Chiropody, BSc (Hons) HPC Registered.
Graduated in 2010 from University of Northampton.
Rosie offers all the standard podiatry treatments, including treatment for verrucae. She has a special interest in diabetic patients and can offer annual diabetic foot health checks.
Ian Daykin, Podiatrist
Podiatry & Chiropody, BSc (Hons) HPC Registered.
Graduated in 2011 from University of Plymouth.
Ian offers the standard podiatry and chiropody treatments (apart from verrucae treatment) and is particulary experienced in nail surgery. Ian's patients have found the procedure has helped them to remove the pain of their ingrowing toenail. Ian is also interested in foot biomechanics and offers an assessment and prescription service for custom made orthotics and insoles.
Nicola Holyland, Complementary Health & Beauty Therapist
Qualified Foot Health Practitioner, Senior Beauty Therapist and Complementary Health practitioner (Reflexology, Aromatherapy and Ear Candling).
Nicola provides a wide range of treatments, including the alleviation of symptoms associated with anxiety and depression.
Rachel Montgomery
Rachel qualified with a Diploma in Hypnotherapy and Counselling and is a Licentiate Member of the Hypnotherapy Society.
She is continuing to study for a Diploma in Psychotherapy and, as part of her ongoing professional development, has also qualified as a Hypno-Birthing Practitioner.
Rachel is interested in providing the essential tools via Hypnotherapy to enable people to manage their day to day lives more effectively and to allow them more flexibility, free from existing fears or phobias.
Jules Allen
Jules qualified as a counsellor with a Diploma in Contemporary Psychodynamic Counselling in 2007. Since then she has graduated with honours degrees in Counselling and Psychology and has more recently obtained a postgraduate certificate in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). Jules is co-author of a research paper published in 2012 and has amassed a wealth of experience working with a wide range of presenting issues in many organisational settings.
Jules offers you a safe, non judgmental space where you can talk openly, in confidence, about any issue which is causing you to feel emotionally conflicted or confused. As an objective professional, Jules provides you with the opportunity to begin to identify possible solutions or new ways of coping with the challenges you are currently facing. These challenges may include: a relationship breakdown, a bereavement or other loss, addiction/s, low self esteem, anxiety, depression, stress or any other situation which is adversely affecting your emotional well being. Whether you require short term or longer term emotional support, counselling can help you get your emotions back on track.