Ian Lewis - Registered Osteopath in Cambridge

The Principal Osteopath

Mr Ian Lewis. He holds a Bachelor of Osteopathy from Middlesex University, where he qualified from the College Of Osteopaths in London. He is registered with the General Osteopathic council with registration number 8440. He also has public liability insurance as part of the registration requirement.

He has worked in more established osteopathic clinics in Cambridgeshire, Northamptonshire and Norfolk. These clinics have been in operation between 20-40 years and have very high volumes of patients from a variety of backgrounds and clinical presentations.

He has been in practice since July 2016 since qualifying at College of Osteopaths (Middlesex University) with a career that has encompassed working in London, Cambridge, Borehamwood, Swindon, Oxford, Peterborough, Chatteris, St Ives, Thrapston and Norfolk. He been mentored by senior osteopaths that range with 10 - 40 years experience.

His Treatment Approach

He practices structural osteopathy with a gentle application that enables him to achieve rapid results in treating a variety of musculosketetal conditions that affect the whole body. His patients describe him as thorough, efficient and a joy to interact with. He tries hard to build a rapport with everyone he sees and empowers his patients to help themselves and make informed decisions based on their treatment progression.

He treats the whole body but has a specialist interest in the treatment and management of headaches, jaw pain and chronic pain following the completion of postgraduate courses at the University College of Osteopathy and Anglo-European College of Chiropractic (AECC).

Pain in Clinical Practice

A theoretical course that explores pain mechanisms, pain in the context of manual treatment, drug mechanisms and psychological mechanisms that can be applied in clinical practice. This course was delivered by Danny Orchard (Osteopath).

Headache Skills Reloaded - Preparing to run a Headache Clinic

The course was delivered by members of Osteopaths for Progress in Headaches: Elizabeth Huzzey, Corina Breukel, Mark McWilliam and Helena Bridge. This course enables osteopaths to competently manage and treat headaches that are musculoskeletal in nature. The course does teach osteopaths when to refer headache to another medical practitioner and assess the health risks

Cervicogenic Dizziness and Vertigo Course

This course explored the knowledge and skills to required examine, diagnose and treat a wide range of vestibular disorders and show the overlap with dizziness arising from the upper cervical spine (neck) at the AECC.

Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo Course

This course theoretical and practical methods to examine, diagnosis and treatment of Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo., this included the Hall Pike-Dix testing, Semont maneuver and the Epley Maneuver at the AECC.

Cervical Spine Risk Assessment and Consent

The course teaches Osteopaths to assess risks around the head and neck E.g. Stroke, internal bleeding, space occupying lesions. Then formulate a safe management plan for the patient.

Temporomandibular Joint and Orofacial Pain

The course delves into the diagnosis, examination, management and manual treatment for TMJ and orofacial conditions. This course was delivered by Dr. Tzvika Greenbaum, an internationally renowned academic, lecturer and physiotherapist, who specializes in jaw pain, orofacial pain and headaches.

Adjunctive Therapies

Ian Lewis has also completed training in medical acupuncture with OMT training and Low Level Laser Therapy (Near Infra-red lasers) with Thor as adjunctive therapies to osteopathy. Also he holds a diploma in Sports Injury and Massage from the Association of Physical and Natural Therapists.

What does Ian Lewis enjoy doing in his free time?

Ian Lewis is a very approachable, caring and engaging person with a witty and ridiculous sense of humour.  He enjoys Independent Travel, Cars, Motorbikes, Road Cycling and Sailing. He even holds Royal Yachting Association certificates as a Competent Crew and Day Skipper. Also he has 10 years experience as a Judo Practitioner from when he was younger.

Contact Us

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