Max (Francesca) Destefanis

Max graduated with First Class Honours from the London School of Osteopathy. She has over a decade of experience in bodywork therapies as a sports massage therapist and yoga instructor.

She is further specialised in Paediatric Osteopathy. The aim of her consultation is to use gentle whole-body hands-on contact to support the infant’s comfort and state regulation, while carefully observing behaviours such as breathing, muscle tone, facial expression, alertness and responses to touch. Her consultation also supports the family unit in understanding the infant’s cues promoting a confident relationship between the infant and the caregivers. Paediatric osteopathy collaborates with the wider healthcare system, referring infants and children to other healthcare professionals when further investigation is required.

Visceral osteopathy. Her training enables her to assess presentations related to, for example surgical scars, pelvic pain and urogenital issues. Visceral osteopathy is a safe and gentle treatment approach aimed at reducing tension and alleviating pain, working in close integration with traditional structural osteopathic techniques.

Max supports clients with rehabilitation, pain management, sports or profession related injuries, and stress management. Max draws upon many different skills including osteopathic techniques, dry needling/medical acupuncture, fascia and scar work, and rehabilitation plans.

She is passionate about helping people of all ages feel stronger, move better, and live more comfortably. Outside of the clinic, Max is a keen swimmer and yoga practitioner.

Service Specialisms:

• Osteopathy
• Paediatric Osteopathy
• Visceral Osteopathy
• Massage
• dry needling

Qualifications:

• BOst, Paediatric CNMO cert.
• Barral Visceral Cert.
• ITEC massage
• Dry needling
• Yoga instructor.