PRINCIPAL:
Kristian J. Wood, BSc (Hons) Ost. 2000
After having studied for four years at the British School of Osteopathy, Kristian graduated in 2000 and immediately set up a clinic in Shepherd’s Bush, London. As the principal practitioner at KJW Osteopathy, he decided to relocate the clinic in 2007, moving to the Notting Hill area of West London.
Kristian’s decision to study Osteopathy came after he suffered an injury playing professionally for Queens Park Rangers Football Club. During his own rehabilitation, he benefited greatly from osteopathic treatments and this inspired him to study Osteopathy, mainly to help fellow sportsmen. “I come from a sporting background and had a career as a footballer until a back injury forced me into early retirement. Initially my goal was centered around treating professional footballers. Although I now treat a number of professional athletes, my training also brought to light the wide variety of people and the many types of conditions that Osteopathy can help.”
Kristian treats a diverse group of patients, including sports figures, the elderly suffering from chronic pain and arthritis, pregnant women, children and people of all ages suffering from everyday aches and pains. Over the years, he has become increasingly interested in the ‘long-term sufferer’ of chronic pain and the reasons why some acute problems occur when they do.
“Generally, osteopathic treatment aims to improve the body’s mechanics and function, thereby alleviating aches and pains and improving a patient’s overall health and wellbeing. However, patients with past or ongoing issues relating to emotional, employment, social, spiritual or familial aspects of their life often find that physical problems will manifest and recur as a result. I now factor this notion into my osteopathic treatment sessions when necessary.”
Kristian J. Wood, BSc (Hons) Ost. 2000
After having studied for four years at the British School of Osteopathy, Kristian graduated in 2000 and immediately set up a clinic in Shepherd’s Bush, London. As the principal practitioner at KJW Osteopathy, he decided to relocate the clinic in 2007, moving to the Notting Hill area of West London.
Kristian’s decision to study Osteopathy came after he suffered an injury playing professionally for Queens Park Rangers Football Club. During his own rehabilitation, he benefited greatly from osteopathic treatments and this inspired him to study Osteopathy, mainly to help fellow sportsmen. “I come from a sporting background and had a career as a footballer until a back injury forced me into early retirement. Initially my goal was centered around treating professional footballers. Although I now treat a number of professional athletes, my training also brought to light the wide variety of people and the many types of conditions that Osteopathy can help.”
Kristian treats a diverse group of patients, including sports figures, the elderly suffering from chronic pain and arthritis, pregnant women, children and people of all ages suffering from everyday aches and pains. Over the years, he has become increasingly interested in the ‘long-term sufferer’ of chronic pain and the reasons why some acute problems occur when they do.
“Generally, osteopathic treatment aims to improve the body’s mechanics and function, thereby alleviating aches and pains and improving a patient’s overall health and wellbeing. However, patients with past or ongoing issues relating to emotional, employment, social, spiritual or familial aspects of their life often find that physical problems will manifest and recur as a result. I now factor this notion into my osteopathic treatment sessions when necessary.”
