Bondgate Clinic

Quentin graduated from Oxford Brookes University with a First Class Honours degree in Osteopathy. He specialises in musculoskeletal injuries, using a structural approach to treatment. Where appropriate, visceral, cranial and fascial techniques are also used. He has experience of treating all age groups from infants through to the elderly, formulating individual treatment plans for both acute and chronic conditions. He is also fully qualified in Western Medical Acupuncture and uses this alongside osteopathic treatment.

Quentin has worked with Hull and York Medical School, to teach medical students about osteopathy and sports care. He has also been a Senior Clinical Tutor for Leeds Beckett University where he was responsible for the training of Osteopathic students in their teaching clinic until the course closure in 2017.

He is a fully registered with the British Medical Acupuncture Society, the General Osteopathic Council and a member of the Institute of Osteopathy. This means that he is required to remain up-to-date with continued professional development and holds valid professional indemnity insurance.

Quentin is a Member of the Primary Care Rheumatology Society and an Associate of the British Institute of Musculoskeletal Medicine.

He is a the Principal and owner of Bondgate Clinic.

Simon has more than 30 years experience as an Osteopath. He treats a variety of ailments including low back, neck and joint pains. He also treats babies and children, especially using Cranial Osteopathy and other gentle techniques. All sports related injuries. He is a recognised provider with most health insurers and is registered with the General Osteopathic Council and is a member of the Institute of Osteopathy. He has an excellent working relationship with all local GPs and consultants and will write referral letters as and when appropriate.

Alan graduated from the Durham School of Podiatric Medicine with a BSc Honours Degree in Podiatry. He has a keen interested in biomechanics of the foot and customised orthotics, along with general foot health including nail care, diabetic foot screening, corns and verrucae, plantar fasciitis, podopediatrics (children) and ingrowing toe nails. He is authorised to use local anaesthetic, and can perform nail surgery where required.

He is registered with the Health & Care Professions Council (Registration CH32731), and a fully insured Member of the Society of Chiropodists and Podiatrists.

Lyndsey trained at The Academy, Malton gaining City and Guild qualifications for Hair and Beauty Therapy.

She has previously worked as a Senior Therapist at the award winning Verbena Spa in the Feversham Arms, Helmsley an specialises in massage, facials and hot stone therapy.

Always keen to continue professional development, Lyndsey has gained further qualifications in various treatments including pregnancy massage and camouflage cover makeup.

Lyndsey is fully registered with ABT, the Association of Beauty Therapists and BABTAC the British Association of Beauty Therapy & Cosmetology and holds full professional insurance.

Tsering started her career as a medical doctor. During this time she saw the benefits of acupuncture in patients who were not responding to western medicine. This sparked her interest in acupuncture and later, when her children were young, she went back to college and studied Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM).

Tsering has now been practicing acupuncture for 7 years, including running a pain clinic for NHS patients in Malton for 5 years, treating patients suffering from chronic pain. she also teaches at the Northern College of Acupuncture in York.

She is an accredited member of the British Acupuncture Council, the main regulatory body for acupuncturists in the UK. This means Tsering practices under a strict professional code and am committed to ensuring all patients receive the highest standard professional care.

Andrew qualified from Newcastle in 1989 as a Chartered Physiotherapist. He is a Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (MCSP). During his NHS career he became a Clinical Specialist in Spinal Disorders and established an award winning spinal assessment and rehabilitation unit.

In 2002 he became a member of the Society of Orthopaedic Medicine and was awarded the Saunders International prize.

Andrew is consultant for national and international footballers and has worked in Rugby's Super League. He lectures widely in the North of England.

For the past 15 years Andrew has run a highly successful private practice over 4 clinics. He works closely with Orthopaedic Surgeons, Spinal Surgeons and Consultant Radiologists to provide a high quality service for all his patients.

Karen is a multi accredited, experienced, fully insured, professional Clinical Hypnotherapist and Smoking Cessation Therapist, with a special interest in pain management. She is passionate about the benefits of hypnotherapy and the help it can provide.

Karen studied a degree at Anglia Ruskin University before moving to North Yorkshire approximately 15 years ago and currently lives in Ryedale. She is committed to continual personal development and study extensively to ensure that her skills are relevant, up to date and in line with current thinking.

You can be assured that Karen values your confidentiality and, as a member of a number of governing bodies, she works to a strict set of ethical standards.

Angela has over 34 years of experience teaching in Further and Higher Education in Sport and Physical Activity and Complimentary Therapies. Having taught all over the world, she now finds herself offering her expertise from Bondgate Clinic in the heart of the community of Helmsley. Her qualifications include a Masters degree in Educational Leadership and Management, plus advanced certification in Aromatherapy, Reflexology, Sports Massage, Indian Head Massage, Shiatsu Massage, Swedish Body Massage, Lymphatic Drainage and Holistic Facial. She is also a Reiki Master.

Angela has also taught meditation, visualisation and mindfulness in schools to children who are seeking extra guidance with their studies. She is also a successful author whose books help students to prepare for their future.

Neil originally joined his Father Derek Charlwood in 2001, passing the Hearing Aid Council examinations the following year to become fully qualified. In 2006 Neil was made a Fellow of the British Society of Hearing Aid Audiologists and is now fully registered under the Health and Care Professions Council. Following Derek’s retirement in 2008, and after several years of being part of a larger national chain, Neil now owns and runs Charlwood Hearing Care.