Biography of Osteopaths

Osteopaths at the Littlejohn Centre are members of the OCI, may be covered by your health insurance eg. VHI, BUPA, Quinn etc. 

Please check with your policy holder.

 

Frances Byrne

 

I studied osteopathy at the Irish College of Osteopathy, this course covered many areas such as pathology, dietetics, embryology, visceral and cranial osteopathy. I graduated first from my group in July 2002 and have worked in the clinic since.  I was a founding member of the Association of Osteopaths in Ireland and now a member of the Osteopathic Council of Ireland.

My background before osteopathy was nursing in which I have a diploma in Adult Nursing since 1993. The areas I specialised in were respiratory, hospice care and care of the elderly, which has given me a broad range of experience and knowledge. On top of this were post registration courses such as Pain Management, Back Awareness, Manual Handling Instructor course.

I have continued my education in osteopathy with courses such as Fascial Distortion Model, Integrated Techniques, Treatment of Neck and Shoulder Impingement Syndrome.  Nutrition, pregnancy, neurological and holistic medicine based lectures along with continual updating of my knowledge in cranial, musculoskeletal,  visceral, sports care, oral health, respiratory problems amongst others are part of my ongoing education .

I offer treatment for a wide range of complaints such as back, neck, joint pain, headaches, sinusitis, plantar fascitis, carpel tunnel syndrome, painful periods, frozen shoulder, sports injuries to name a few 

 

 

Chris Campbell

 

Graduated in 1998 from the Maidstone College of Osteopathy, registered with the General osteopathic council and a member of the Irish Osteopathic Association, past chairman of the Institute of Classical Osteopathy, past vice principal of the Maidstone College of Osteopathy, lecturer in Ireland, England, Finland, Sweden, Spain and Belgium, regarding Osteopathic treatment of children, pregnancy as well as Osteopathic principles and techniques. Chris is a member of the International Association of Hygenic Physicians who specialise in using fasting as an approach to treating disease and ill health (www.iahp.net).

 

 

Paul Keating D.O.  PGDip Animal Osteopath

Paul has been practising since 1996 when he started studying osteopathy as a mature student and since that time he has treated patients in Europe, Africa and America. He was a founding member of the Irish College of Classical Osteopathy.

                                     

In 2006 he studied Veterinary Osteopathy in Oxford accredited by The European School of Osteopathy. He is a former trustee of The Institute of Classical Osteopathy based in Kent and worked in the first osteopathic children’s clinic in Ireland under the guidance of the Osteopathic Children’s Clinic in London.

 

My aim is to identify the source of pain or dysfunction and offer patients the opportunity to improve their health and lifestyle.

 

 

 

Tony O’Brien

D.O., M.O.C.I., M.A.O.I., M.I.C.O.

Since graduating from the Irish College of Classical Osteopathy in 2003, I have worked as an Osteopath at The Littlejohn Osteopathic  Centre .

I have had my own private practice at the clinic but have also worked as part of the Family and Children's clinic there. This experience working with children and families within a team scenario and on a one-to-one basis has been invaluable. My practice is not based purely around families and children. Treatments cover all ages and most aspects of injuries and health maintenance. Many people can benefit from osteopathic treatment to optimise their health: children, manual workers, office workers, elite athletes and of course the infirm or aged.

Since graduating, I have continued to study with the Institute of Classical Osteopathy at Maidstone and with the British School of Osteopathy at London. I also tutor and lecture with the Roland E Becker Institute in he UK, training qualified osteopaths in the concept of osteopathy in the cranial field (cranial osteopathy).

I am a founder member of the Association of Osteopaths in Ireland (A.O.I.) and the Osteopathic Council of Ireland (O.C.I.), and am a keen supporter of the regulation and registration of osteopaths in Ireland and Europe. I believe that it is only through regulation and registration of the profession, that the patient and the practitioner can have a safe environment in which to work.

 

 

Patrick O'Byrne

Hi, my name is Patrick O'Byrne and I am a qualified and registered Osteopath in Dublin, Ireland.

I graduated in 2003 from the Irish College of Classical Osteopathy. I am a member of the Institute of Classical Osteopathy, the Osteopathic Council of Ireland, and the British Osteopathic Association. I also hold qualifications in Remedial Massage, Sports Therapy and Physical Therapy.

I trained and work at the Littlejohn Centre for many years, I also work at the Greystones Holistic Centre. I have seen a wide variety of conditions in people I've treated over the years, and in most cases these patients have obtained improvements and recovery in health. I have worked alongside other health care professionals in treating people that have suffered trauma, abuse, neglect and depravation, and I offer a safe space where health can be nurtured with respect for the person.

I can be reached for a consultation appointment in the Littlejohn Centre at 01-4560300.  I can be reached for a consultation appointment in the Greystones Holistic Centre at 0851452851.

 

 

Liz O’Neill

Qualification: Irish College of Classical Osteopathy.

Member of:

Experience:

I have worked as a Reflexologist, Massage Therapist and Aromatherapist since 1991 and have practiced as an Osteopath since 2001.

   

Description:

My Osteopathic work involves advice on lifestyle change and diet. I will encourage and support patients and their families who wish to take responsibility for their own health through osteopathic care. I also provide an osteopathic maintenance programme for patients who want to maintain the structural and lifestyle changes they have achieved.

 

 

Sacha Pakkiri

Qualifications:

  • BSc Osteopathy, Middlesex University, COET,  (2001)
  • BSc Human Biology, Kings College, University of London (1989)
  • MSc Biomedical Research Science, Kings College, University of London (1993)
  • Sports Therapy Diploma, ITEC. Covering sports massage, exercise therapy and sports injury rehabilitation (1996)
  • YMCA Gym and Fitness instructor Diploma (1995)

Member of:

Description

Having a grounding in modern scientific methods and a deep respect for traditional osteopathic principles has helped me treat a wide variety of conditions including back pain, headaches and chronic illnesses. My experiences have led me to believe that the essentials of good nutrition, a more natural lifestyle and good osteopathic treatment can help treat a wide variety of conditions and maintain a healthy life. Post graduate studies in cranial sacral and cranial osteopathy have provided me with a deeper understanding between the mind, body and spirit, allowing effective treatment for all ages, from babies to the elderly. Over ten years experience as a sports therapist combined with osteopathy has shown to be an effective combination in treating sports related injuries.

Being a member of the General Osteopathic Council (UK) and the Irish Osteopathic Association requires safe and high standards of practice.

 

 

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