Private consultations
The doctors also provide private consultations where patients choose to request this so long as they are not already registered with the practice for NHS services. We regret that NHS regulations do not at present permit us to provide private medical checkups such as those available from BUPA, etc., to patients who are on our NHS lists.

Other private services
There are a number of services that are not available to our registered patients as a free NHS entitlement. A full range of such non-NHS services is provided and are charged at recommended BMA rates. These services include completion of private certificates, insurance claim forms, insurance and other private medical examinations, etc..

Please give as much notice as possible when you request these services. Full details of the services offered and charges for these are available from Reception.

Physiotherapy

Alexandra Nash
MCSP OCPPP

Qualified: Nottingham 1982

Physiotherapy is a dynamic profession which uses the following range of treatment techniques to restore movement and function within the body...

• Manual therapy: including massage, mobilisation, manipulation
• Electrotherapy: electrophysical agencies eg. ultrasound, laser therapy, interferential therapy and pulsed shortwave diathermy.
• Exercise and Movement

I aim to provide a high quality treatment in a way that allows the patient to acheive the maximum health gain. I treat a wide variety of conditions including..

Back pain and sciatica
Neck pain and whiplash injuries
Cervico-genic headaches
Sports injuries
Postural imbalance
Repetitive strain injury
Post-operative rehabilitation

Consultation charges
The standard rate for private treatment is £28.00 per session
Physiotherapy is covered by most private health insurance

Osteopathy

Donna Watson BSC (Ost) M.R.O.
Structural and Cranial Osteopath
Fairlands Medical Centre
Fairlands Avenue
Worplesdon
Guildford
Surrey
GU3 3NA
Tel: 01483 594250

Structural Osteopathy

An Osteopath aims to restore mobility to the body in order to reduce or alleviate pain. Osteopathy is a manipulative therapy that specialises in joint, muscle and ligamentous problems, experienced in both the spine and peripheral joints. The treatment consists of gentle rhythmical stretches of the joints of all parts of the body, soft tissue massage type treatment, and manipulation of joints.

The aim is to restore normal muscle tone and joint relationships therefore improving mechanical function of the body and reducing/alleviating pain and inflammation.

Cranial Osteopathy

Cranial Osteopathy is a refined and subtle type of Osteopathic treatment that uses very gentle manipulative pressure to encourage the release of stresses throughout the body, including the head. Cranial Osteopathy is particularly effective for the treatment of babies. Birth is one of the most stressful events of our life and the effects of a difficult labour can cause a variety of problems in some babies. Commonly treated conditions include colic and wind; feeding difficulties, sleep disturbances and recurrent infections

How can Osteopathy help?
Both structural and cranial Osteopathy can help the following symptoms:
> Lower back pain
> Sciatica and leg pain
> Headaches, sinus and face pain
> Neck pain
> Shoulder and arm pain
> Sports injuries
> Trauma injuries (car accident or fall)
> Osteoarthritis
> Back and neck pain associated with pregnancy and nursing babies

Cranial Osteopathy for babies and children can help with the following conditions:
> Crying babies
> Colic
> Sleeplessness
> Ear infections
> Colds/congestion on the chest
> Sticky eyes
> Learning difficulties and poor concentration
> Growing pains

What happens at a consultation
A visit to an Osteopath will start with a full case history being taken with special emphasis on any mechanical or joint problems experienced. An examination will follow where you may be asked to remove some clothing and perform movements so that the Osteopath can assess how your mobility is affected and which muscle and ligaments are involved in causing the problem. If necessary the Osteopath will liase with your doctor or consultant and further tests or investigations may be required to assist the Osteopath in the treatment plan. The Osteopath will able to explain the nature of your problem and the necessary action needed to help. You should expect to feel the results of the treatments within 3 visits, but to get the full benefit it may take a longer course of treatment, depending on the nature of the problem. The Osteopath will be able to indicate how many treatments are likely to be required.

About your Osteopath
Donna qualified from the European School of Osteopathy in 1996 and after working as an associate for 3 years she set up in her own practice at the Fairlands surgery. She enjoys working in all aspects of Osteopathy and specialises in cranial osteopathy and complex problems. She regularly attends training courses, refresher seminars and participates in peer group forums to keep her skills current in line with the latest developments in this field.

Donna prides herself on excellent patient care and she is registered with and regulated by the General Osteopathic Council (GOSC).

Cost of treatment
The treatment is available by appointment through the Fairlands practice reception.
The charge for treatment is £38:00 per session for adults and £32:00 per session for children under sixteen.

The initial session will last for approximately 40 minutes all follow on sessions normally take 30 minutes
The above charges include a full assessment, treatment and maintenance of patient records.

Health Insurance
Treatment by Donna is covered by the following medical insurance:
> HSA
> BUPA
> PPP
> Simply Health
> Norwich Union
> Others
Subject to individual policy terms and GP referrals

Homeopathy

Sarah Bogue
Classical Homeopath, Lic. LCCH, RSHom

About Homeopathy

Homeopathy is a gentle and safe system of medicine, which focuses on the whole person. The symptoms of the illness are used as a guide to find a remedy and the most similar remedy acts to stimulate the body’s own healing process. Homeopathic remedies are safe to use because the special method of preparation means that they are prescribed in minute doses and consequently do not have the potential side effects experienced with some conventional drug treatments.

Because homeopathy is an holistic therapy all aspects of a person’s health and lifestyle are considered together with any causative and inherited factors. Where appropriate advice will be given on nutrition; this can range from an elimination diet in cases of food allergy or intolerance to nutritional supplements where there are problems with assimilation or at times when the nutritional status changes i.e. pregnancy.

Homeopathy can be used to treat most health problems, including eczema, asthma, recurring infections e.g. glue ear, hormonal imbalances e.g. PMS and menopausal problems and digestive irregularities. People who have homeopathic treatment often find that as well as an improvement in their main problem their immunity, vitality and well-being are generally increased.

Sarah Bogue holds a clinic on Wednesday mornings at The Fairlands Medical Centre. If you would like further information or advice ask at reception or phone her.

Sarah Bogue
Telephone: 01483 812070

Consultation charges

		Adults	Children
	Initial consultation	£60.00	£45.00
	Follow ups	£28.00	£20.00

Overseas visitors

Anyone who is not normally resident in the UK but staying within the Practice area is welcome to visit the practice. However, they will have to be seen as a private patient and a fee charged at the recommended BMA rate unless they are entitled to services under arrangements with other EEC countries.

Charges will be payable before the patient sees the Doctor.