Dentistry

At Birdwell Clinic we'll help you to smile.  Dental care is available for all the family.  Our priority is your dental health, but we also offer orthodontics and cosmetic treatments such as white fillings & tooth whitening. Our team includes dental hygienists to promote gum health.  Wheelchair access is possible, and homeopathic remedies may sometimes be available. 

See latest news and information on dental health from the dental practice.

Cindy Linsey-Bloom and Associates  

01275 393149

Cindy has been working as a dentist since qualifying in 1984.  She wants to help everyone make the right choices for their dental health.  She is a member of the Western Buddhist Order.

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Homeopathy

Homeopathy works to stimulate the body's own healing ability by selecting a remedy that mirrors the disorder and thereby triggers correction of the body's imbalance. Homeopathy can be helpful in pregnancy and infancy, with emotional or behavioural problems in adults and children, and with hormonal problems, skin conditions, IBS, and allergies. 

Joanne Baldwin
01275 543861

Joanne has been working as a nurse for more than 15 years, and became a Registered Homeopath and member of the Society of Homoeopaths after completing 4 years of training.

Sports Massage

Sports massage improves the condition of tissues, reducing muscle stiffness, pain and fatigue, increasing flexibility and range of movement.  While also reducing blood pressure, it can remove metabolic waste products and increase the rate of healing and tissue repair.    Massage can affect mental state, either stimulating alertness ready for activity or by reducing anxiety, enhancing relaxation and providing feelings of well-being.

Charlotte Page

078 6662 5411

Charlotte graduated as a physiotherapist from the University of the West of England, then specialised in soft tissue dysfunctions and Sports Massage.  As a Personal Trainer she has an understanding of the active client, whether that is a mother of young children, a self-employed builder or a professional sports athlete. 

Shiatsu

Shiatsu is a Japanese Healing Bodywork Therapy with it's roots in Oriental Medicine, the aim of which is to restore health by stimulating the body's self-healing ability.  By applying various qualities of touch the practitioner's aim is to restore energy to depleted areas and to release congested areas, thus activating the individuals vital energy (Ki) to re-balance and return the body to a state of health and well-being.
A multitude of imbalances can be addressed using Shiatsu- conditions brought on by illness, stress, trauma and many other causes of pain and dis-ease.

Geoff Wilkey

078 8790 3822

Holistic Massage

Massage can help relax body and mind, helping you feel good and in control of your life so things seem possible.  It can promote better sleep, increased energy and a more efficicient immune system as well as relieving muscular tension.

Lee Bolton

079 6649 8596

Lee was brought up in Australia and is now settled in the UK.  She studied holistic massage in Edinburgh and has further training in working with women pre- and post-natal and also with people living with cancer.

Physiotherapy

Physiotherapy can play a vital part in pain relief, healing and rehabilitation in many conditions including back and neck pain, headaches, whiplash, sports injuries, sprains, pain and stiffness, & ‘wear and tear’ arthritic aches and pains. It uses a holistic approach addressing muscles, tendons, joints & nerves. 

Diane Ouzman
01275 393149
Diane is a chartered physiotherapist who qualified in 1978. She has been in private practice in Long Ashton since 1989 and gained a Masters degree in Sports Medicine and rehabilitation in 2000.

Linda McLaren
01275 393149

Linda has had an extensive career in NHS, sports and private physiotherapy since qualifying in 1999.  Her treatment approach includes hands on treatment, acupuncture, Pilates and exercises to maintain recovery.

Acupuncture

Acupuncture uses fine disposable needles inserted into the body’s channels of energy to stimulate a healing response. In addition to providing pain relief, it is used to treat people with a wide range of illnesses and focuses on improving overall well-being, recovering the individual’s physical, emotional and spiritual balance.  

Brendagh O’Sullivan
01275 394425

Brendagh has been practising acupuncture since 1986 having trained at Leamington Spa and Reading. Brendagh specialises in women’s problems, including fertility and menopause.

Nutritional Therapy

Nutritional therapy is the application of nutrition and health science to enable individuals to maximise their health potential. Nutritional therapy offers sensible methods for healthy eating, whether an individual wants to lose weight or reduce the symptoms of ill-health.

Matthew Clipson

077 9699 0673

www.clipson.org.uk

Matthew is a Nutritional Therapist, BANT qualified to assess the nutritional status and unique needs of any individual. When assessing an individual he takes a comprehensive client history and may use diagnostic testing to formulate a health plan.

Counselling

A counsellor listens in an uncritical way, and reflects back thoughts and emotions, providing a new perspective. With this understanding, the client can put choices into action to move towards a happier, more relaxed way of living. 

Natalie Brooks

01275 472588

www.natalie-brooks.co.uk

Natalie is BACP accredited and has experience working with bereavement, loss, depression, couple counselling, relationship difficulties, sexual abuse, sexuality, gender issues, self harm & stress.

Craniosacral Therapy

Craniosacral Therapy uses a gentle listening touch to release deep seated patterns of tension and encourage the body’s ability for self healing. Craniosacral treatment is particularly effective in the treatment of birth trauma in babies, helping with conditions including sleeping difficulties, colic and allergies, and promoting healthy growth.

Lynn Shorthouse
07779 535562

Lynn has had a craniosacral therapy clinic in Bristol since qualifying in 1994. She is particularly skilled with children and families.