The Heath Osteopathic Practice
Please note that the prices will be increasing from 1st October 2022, for appointments made after that date. Please see the Appointments Page.
My name is Jenny Howell BSc (Ost Med) DO, ND, MSCCO and I am the Osteopath at the Heath Osteopathic Practice, in Tufnell Park in Islington. I trained at the British College of Osteopathic Medicine and have been working as an Osteopath since 2005. As Osteopaths we keep up to date and build on our skills and experience, by attending courses every year. This has included Courses at the Sutherland Cranial College of Osteopathy, of which I am a Member. Other courses include ergonomics or work station postural advice, paediatrics and pregnant women. I have experience of treating children and ante/post-natal women. I am fully insured and registered with the General Osteopathic Council and with most of the private health insurance companies.
COVID19 Update
New Government Guidelines for Primary healthcare have changed and practitioners and patients are no longer required to wear masks during appointments. If you would like to continue to wear a mask then you are welcome to do so. If you would like me to wear a mask then feel free to request I do so. It would be appreciated if you would wear a mask if you have any signs of a virus such as a cold or cough or have had recent contact with someone who has tested positive. I will do the same. Please cancel your appointment if you are feeling seriously unwell or have a fever. Please see the appointment page for more details.
Osteopathy can help with:
- Aches and Pains
- Arthritic Pain
- Backache
- Back Pain
- Circulatory Problems, Local or Minor
- Cramp
- Digestion Problems
- Fibromyalgia
- Frozen Shoulder, shoulder and elbow pain
- Headache and migraine prevention
- Joint Pains
- Lumbago
- Muscle Spasms
- Muscle Tension
- Neuralgia
- Relaxation
- Rheumatic Pain
- Rheumatism
- Sciatica
- Spasms
- Sports Injuries, Minor Tension
- Uncomplicated neck pain
As part of the GDPR, the new Data Protection Act, you can find the Privacy Notice at the bottom of the Appointments Page.
Testimonials
I recently visited Jenny with a couple of nasty back problems, and came away after three sessions with her a new man. She quickly identified my problems were based mainly on the poor postural habits that I had
slipped into, particularly while at my desk. After some well-targeted manipulation, by practicing the simple but very effective exercises that she suggested to me, and after applying her suggestions about my bad posture, my pain disappeared very quickly. I cannot recommend her too highly, and I will certainly return to her without hesitation if I slip back into my bad ways.
CN (1)
I highly recommend Jenny, who has helped with my both lower and upper back pain issues on two separate occasions over the past 2 years. I always walk out feeling so much better. Jenny also gave me stretches and movements to strengthen the problem areas, which I now do daily at home. The space is very clean and covid safe as well. Thank you Jenny!
Louis Austin
I spend long periods of time at a computer and because of this and the stress of meeting tight deadlines, I experienced a lot of pain in my neck, shoulder and arm. I had little movement in my neck and was having difficulty turning my head. I was experiencing discomfort at night while sleeping. However, after only a few sessions with Jenny, things got sorted through massage and manipulation.
She gave me a series of exercises to do, which I still do, and recommended a pilates class. I haven't had any trouble since. I think anyone who spends a long period of time in front of a computer should see an osteopath regularly to ensure they are not doing any lasting damage due to stress and poor posture.
Dr Gill Craig
