{"id":1765,"date":"2023-10-05T13:03:39","date_gmt":"2023-10-05T13:03:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.liferituals.co.uk\/?post_type=practitioners&#038;p=1765"},"modified":"2023-12-03T13:34:52","modified_gmt":"2023-12-03T13:34:52","slug":"mel-bell-osteopathy","status":"publish","type":"practitioners","link":"https:\/\/www.liferituals.co.uk\/practitioners\/mel-bell-osteopathy\/","title":{"rendered":"Mel Bell &#8211; Osteopathy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>BSc (Hons) Ost, MSc, DO, ND.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I have been a Registered Osteopath since 1985 and also hold an MSc in Animal Osteopathy. I am currently a PhD candidate and postgraduate researcher in Canine Biomechanics and Morphology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Over the years I have worked as an associate, a practice owner and a clinical lead in a residential clinic. I see my human patients at Life Rituals in Oakham and The Broad St Practice in Stamford. I also have a small animal practice separately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Modalities used, as clinically appropriate: osteopathic manipulative technique; dry needling (western medical acupuncture); kinesiology taping; exercise prescription.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>Memberships and Registrations: &#8211; General Osteopathic Council &#8211; (GOsC) Reg no: 7099 &#8211; Institute of Osteopathy &#8211; Register of Animal Musculoskeletal Practitioners (RAMP) &#8211; Association of Animal Osteopaths &#8211; Universities Federation for Animal Welfare &#8211; Animal Welfare Research Network &#8211; Enhanced DBS checked<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>Appointments with Mel are available<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mondays &amp; Fridays 2 pm onwards<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To find out more, discuss treatment or book appointments Mel can be reached on 01572 868579 or please email queries directly to <a href=\"mailto:mel@liferituals.co.uk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">mel@liferituals.co.uk<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mel is happy to discuss how osteopathy might help you before making an appointment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>Visiting<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For directions and parking, see the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.liferituals.co.uk\/contact-us\/\">Contact page<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Mel Bell &#8211; 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