Who are we?

Michael Aiken

BSc. Hons. (Ost Med)
Osteopathic Sports Care Association (O.S.C.A)

I started working at the Glasgow Osteopathic Centre in 1997 and, apart from a year working in New Zealand, have worked there ever since.

I have a particular interest in treating sports injuries and have been privileged to work with a number of top level rugby players, including a number of the All Blacks.

I first became interested in Osteopathy when my dad damaged his back badly and was off work for over a year. Having always been fit and active, he found this very frustrating as well as severely painful. He went back and forth to various people over this time and finally when, two people independently suggested he see a local Osteopath, he thought he might as well “give it a go”. After a few sessions he started to notice some signs of improvement and steadily got better to a point where he was not only able to return to work but still swims, plays badminton and 5-a-side. Ever since, I have been fascinated by the way the body works - or sometimes doesn't!

 

Linda Canning

BOst

I have always been fascinated by the human body and had the desire to work with people.

I first learned about osteopathy after my Dad received treatment from a local osteopath in Corby, my hometown. His description of the treatment and the effect it had after just one session inspired me to become an osteopath.

After four years studying at the British School of Osteopathy in London, and significant experience of general practice, I have arrived in Glasgow eager to develop my practice further.

My main personal interests are running and keeping active, which also gives me an understanding of how patients feel after over doing things! I enjoy healthy eating and I am keen to learn more about how nutrition may also benefit my patients. As an osteopath, I am continually developing new skills that can be incorporated into treating every patient individually

Lisa Pacini

B. Ost. Med.

I first trained in massage therapy in 1995 and found that I did not have the knowledge to help repair the body fully. A friend went to visit an osteopath and I went along and was fascinated by the techniques he used.

In 2004 I qualified from the British College of Osteopathic Medicine (BCOM) in London. Whilst working I returned to BCOM to do a further specialist year which changed my degree from a Bachelor of Science to a Bachelor of Osteopathic Medicine. Subjects included pediatrics, nutrition and cranial osteopathy.

I enjoy treating all age groups from babies through to the elderly but find the treatment of children particularly rewarding. My treatment plans are tailored to patient's individual needs and I use a variety of techniques from musculoskeletal, visceral, cranial and modern acupuncture.

In 2008 I moved back home to Scotland and I'm happy to be working back in Glasgow!

 

Andy McGowan

B.Ost

Whilst working as a software developer I was inspired to change career by a friend who was then in training at the British School of Osteopathy (BSO). I was interested by the nature of the treatment and the wide range of conditions to which osteopathy can be beneficial, and later that year I began training at the BSO to gain the Bachelor of Osteopathy degree. Since qualifying and returning to Scotland, I have practiced in osteopathic clinics in Edinburgh, West Lothian and Stirlingshire and am pleased now also to practice in my home town of Glasgow.

As with all registered osteopaths, I am committed to continually updating and developing my treatments according to the latest research, and I find optimising the relationship between the human body and its environment extremely rewarding, taking into account occupation and posture, sport and leisure, diet and nutrition.