Jonathan Shaw
Osteopath in Edgware

I like to call my self a Naturopathic Osteopath. Although this is a bit of a mouthful I feel it best describes my approach to healing and wellbeing. I believe in a truly holistic and self empowering method of treating illness and maintaining a high level of health. In my work I look at a persons lifestyle, their posture, and nutritional profile/ diet. Also I believe in the importance of holistic exercise, correct breathing and how a person copes with stress and deals with the slings and arrows of daily life.

As an Osteopath I not only look at the function of the musculoskeletal system but also look for the causative factors and how optimum nutrition can help the body recover from the stresses and strains that it endures. This approach helps to speed recovery and addresses the underling issues of tension, poor blood flow, muscular imbalance, inflammation and pain.

You could say that I am a wellness coach and my aim is to help a person get the best out of life and achieve a higher quality of health no matter where they are, both mentally and physically, at the moment.

Background & Osteopathy Qualifications

I have been practising Naturopathic Osteopathy for forty five years and graduated from the British College of Naturopathy and Osteopathy which is now called The British College of Osteopathic Medicine.
I lecture at this college every week on the subjects of Natural Therapeutics, and Nutrition and tutor the third years in their clinical practice.
I am registered with the General Osteopathic Council (GOsC) and the Register of Naturopaths.
I have been a member. and president of board of directors of the British Naturopathic and Osteopathic Association and I am a member of The Institute of Osteopaths ( Io) who provide me with my professional insurance.

My Specialisms

I have a particular interest in gastrointestinal problems, autoimmune diseases, and stress managment. I also practice the Perrin Technique for the treatment of chronic fatigue
( CFS/ ME )

Approach to Osteopathy & How I Work

I take a full case history which can include a musculoskeletal and postural examination and assessment. I ask for a diet diary and use this to help advise on healthy nutrition.
Where necessary I will refer to the GP and request blood tests or refer to appropriate specialists . All my patients are asked to sign a consent form before any hands on work is carried out. A full explanation of the treatment is provided and the patients modesty and confidentiality is assured at all times.

Therapies & Rates

Please note the rates detailed below are there to give you an idea of the therapists standard rates, we strongly advise you contact the therapist for more detailed rates and any offers they may have.

Therapy	Appointment Type	Rate
Hypnotherapy	In Person	£75 per 90 minutes
Naturopathy	In Person	£65 per 45 minutes
Osteopathy	In Person	£65 per 30 minutes
Nutritional Therapy	In Person	£65 per 45 minutes
Body Stress Release	In Person	£50 per 30 minutes

Additional Rate Information