About Us : County Osteopaths : Cranial Osteopathic Clinic : Joanna Young, Viv Marks & Jonathan Mussen : Osteopath Worcester, Malvern, Birmingham, Droitwich, Pershore, Bromsgrove, Evesham, Tewkesbury, Kidderminster, Redditch, Halesowen, Stourbridge

Lynette commenced training as an osteopath in 1998 at the BSO, London, and qualified in 2002. In 2002/3 she ran a practice in Exmouth and worked from a GP's practice in Teignmouth, Devon. During this time she also worked part-time as a volunteer at an Osteopathic Children's Clinic in Launston, Cornwall. In 2003/4 Lynette moved to the Midlands to take up posts in osteopathic practices in Ludlow and Bromyard.

In 2004 Lynette joined County Osteopaths, initially as maternity cover for Joanna and then staying on to work alongside her once she had returned to work. Since graduating from the BSO, Lynette has attended several post-graduate cranial courses run by the Sutherland Cranial College.

Joanna commenced training as an osteopath in 1985 at the British School of Osteopathy (BSO) in London. She qualified in 1989 and initially worked in Paisley, Scotland, before setting up her own practice in Glasgow in which she worked for 5 years. Returning to Worcestershire in 1996, she formed the practice, initially at Ravenshill Farm Clinic, also working part-time for Clive and Liz Hayden at Churchdown Osteopaths between 1998 and 2002.

In 1998/9 Joanna worked as a Volunteer Osteopath at the Osteopathic Centre for Children in Harley Street, London (now The Foundation for Paediatric Osteopathy- a centre of excellence for the Osteopathic treatment of children). She passed European School of Osteopathy's Advanced Neuro-anatomy course in 2001/2 and has attended various Sutherland Cranial College post-graduate cranial courses.

Pain is a warning signal that something is wrong, its the body's natural defense mechanism to alert you to a problem.

Osteopaths are extensively trained in assessing the neuromusculoskeletal* system to aid diagnosis of the cause of pain in the body’s frame.

An accurate assessment then allows us to choose a treatment plan for you which will give the best chance of helping you with your pain.

If we think you are unsuitable for osteopathic treatment we will tell you so, explain why and recommend other avenues you might try (this may include refering you to your GP).

*nerves, joints, bones and “soft tissues” including muscles, tendons and connective tissue etc.

Many people who consult us do so for arthritic pain. Do not assume that you must learn to live with the pain and stiffness of arthritis. Osteopathic treatment to alleviate muscle tension and improve flexibility, plus some well chosen exercises, may well help relieve your pain allowing you to enjoy a better quality of life.

Osteopaths Joanna Young, Lynette Topham, Jonathan Mussen and Viv Marks welcome you to County Osteopaths. Set in the heart of the rural countryside, yet only five minutes from both the city of Worcester and Junctions 6 and 7 of the M5. The clinic has beautiful views across the Worcestershire countryside. With ample free parking on the drive and partial disabled access, it offers a relaxing, professional and convenient environment for osteopathic treatment.

Osteopathy is an established system of diagnosis and treatment for a variety of musculo-skeletal problems involving the joints, bones, muscles, ligaments and connective tissues. Osteopaths consider the patient from a mechanical, functional and postural viewpoint to allow the body to function with the minimum of wear, stress and energy. Mechanical problems occurring within the body can create imbalances within the normal tension of the spine. This may affect the nervous and circulatory systems and lead to pain, disability and dysfunction.

Cranial Osteopathy is a gentle form of Osteopathic treatment safe for the treatment of babies and children.

With it we aim to relieve tension that may be causing aches and pains or making it difficult for the baby or child to relax.

During a study on cranial osteopathy for babies, some parents perceived the following changes in their children’s behaviour: reduced colicky crying, improved sleep, less unsettled irritable behaviour and increased quiet happy spells.

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Osteopathic treatment may help the body adapt to the changes it undergoes during pregnancy. After a thorough assessment, gentle osteopathic treatment may help to relieve the aches and pains caused by the growth of the baby and your changing shape. For information on PGP / SPD click here or see our Testimonials

Joanna, Lynette, Jonathan and Viv work at Offerton Barn Clinic both independently and as a team, using Osteopathy and other allied techniques to assist babies, children and adults suffering from a wide variety of conditions. They have an excellent reputation in the county and are known for their special interest in treating children. For information on commonly treated conditions please see our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) and Common Problems that Osteopaths Treat. If your type of condition is not covered please contact us.

Whether you are a professional athlete or just exercising for fun you won’t want to have to give up sport because of injury. Osteopathy is an effective form of treatment for sports injuries. Osteopaths aim to free up tension and relieve aches and pains We will also advise you on exercises to help you move more comfortably.

Conditions we treat include: back and neck pain, joint pain throughout the body, tennis elbow, shoulder girdle pain /dysfunction, plantar fasciitis, patellofemoral pain syndrome and muscle tension.

Many people who see an Osteopath do so because of back or neck pain.

NICE (the National Institute for Clinical Excellence) guidelines recommend manual therapies such as osteopathy for the treatment of low back pain.

see our FAQs section.

Jonathan commenced training as an osteopath in 1993 at the British School of Naturopathy and Osteopathy (now the British College of Osteopathic Medicine, BCOM) in London. He qualified in 1997.

Since then he has worked in Osteopathic Clinics in England, Scotland and France.

He has attended post-graduate courses in Cranial Osteopathy, dry needling* and ultrasound. He has a special interest in treating sports injuries. He has treated athletes of all kinds - including runners, tennis players and professional dancers.

*Dry needling is a type of acupuncture used for pain relief that is particularly effective in the treatment of repetitive strain injuries and joint pain.

Viv qualified as a Naturopath and Osteopath in 1985, having attended The British College of Naturopathy and Osteopathy in London from 1981-1985. Initially, she practised and managed a flourishing practice in Kenya before moving to Worcester in 1998.

Prior to joining the team at CountyOsteopaths, Viv worked in various practices both in and around Worcester. In addition, she now works part-time at the Leominster Osteopathic Clinic and runs Healthy Living workshops at a day care centre in Worcester City centre.Viv is an experienced structural osteopath who, through post-graduate study,has incorporated a variety of treatment approaches into her repertoire. These include cranial, visceral, harmonic and various soft tissue techniques.