NATASHA PEACHEY BSc (Hons) Ost LSSM Dip
Registered with the General Osteopathic Council
Natasha has been working since 1994 firstly as a Sports Massage Therapist and now as an Osteopath
after qualifying from the
British School of Osteopathy
in London. She has run her own successful clinic just out side London, gained experience in other
practices and now works in Edinburgh and Dundee. She uses both musculoskeletal (general) and
cranial osteopathy, is trained in the use of ultrasound and modern acupuncture and has acknowledged expertise in the full
range of general complaints with particular specialism in sports injuries. She lectures in anatomy
at the Edinburgh branch of the
Scottish Massage Schools
and as well as being registered with the
General Osteopathic Council
she is also a member of the British Osteopathic Association,
Sutherland Cranial College Pathway Programme, Sutherland Cranial Society
and the
Scottish Osteopathic Society.
LISA PACINI B Ost Med
Registered with the General Osteopathic Council
Lisa graduated from the British College of Osteopathic Medicine (BCOM), London, in 2004 and then went on to do a
further specialist year that included subjects such as paediatrics, nutrition and cranial osteopathy and changed
her degree from a Bachelor of Science to a Bachelor of Osteopathic Medicine. In 2005 Lisa started working in
Cambridgeshire where over 3 years she gained experience treating a wide range of complaints from babies through
to the elderly. Her treatment plans are tailored to a patient's individual needs and techniques such as
musculoskeletal, visceral and cranial osteopathy and modern acupuncture are used to provide comprehensive care.
In 2008 Lisa, who is registered with the General Osteopathic Council,
British Medical Acupuncture Society and
is a member of the British Osteopathic Association,
decided to return to her native Scotland and now works in Edinburgh and Cupar.
TRAINING, REGISTRATION AND PATIENT PROTECTION
A Registered Osteopath will have undergone a demanding 4-year training involving in-depth study of
anatomy, physiology, pathology, neurology, biomechanics and clinical methods, as well as extensive practical skills.
Osteopathy is the first complementary healthcare profession to gain full statutory recognition under The
Osteopaths Act (1993)
which in turn led to the formation of the
General Osteopathic Council (GOsC)
and Register of Osteopaths. Only practitioners who have shown they are competent and safe to practice are
allowed on the Register. This affords the general public the same level of protection as when visiting a GP or
Dentist. In addition to this to fulfill the GOsC's registration criteria Osteopaths must undertake ongoing
postgraduate studies (Continual Professional Development).
JENNIFER MACDONALD BSc (Hons) POD MChS RGN
Registered Podiatrist with the Health Professions Council
Registered Nurse
Jennifer is a Registered Nurse and has been for the past 15 years working within a wide variety of disciplines. She undertook her honours degree in Podiatry at Queen Margaret University in 2006 is now a Registered Podiatrist with the Health
Professions Council. She is also a member of The Society of Chiropodists and Podiatrists. Based in Edinburgh Jennifer brings her wealth of clinical experience to the practice providing comprehensive and effective treatment for all your foot conditions.
TRAINING, REGISTRATION AND PATIENT PROTECTION
The profession of Podiatry is now fully regulated to protect the general public ensuring they are treated by fully qualified practitioners, and the titles 'Podiatrist'and 'Chiropodist' are protected by law. Anyone who uses these titles must be registered with the Health Professions Council (HPC). The Society of Chiropodists and Podiatrists is the leading body for HPC Registered Chiropodists and Podiatrists, and it represents about 18,000 practising members. Podiatrists undergo a rigorous 3-4 year undergraduate training, but carrying on learning with compulsory Continual Professional Development throughout their working careers to ensure they are up-to-date with current treatment techniques.