The General Osteopathic Council (GOsC) is a healthcare regulator and regulates the practice of osteopathy in the United Kingdom. The GOsC is a charity registered in England and Wales (1172749). By law osteopaths must be registered with the GOsC in order to practise in the UK and the GOsC has the power to remove from the Register any osteopaths who are unfit to practise. The GOsC keeps the Register of all who are permitted to practise osteopathy in the UK; sets, maintains and develops standards of osteopathic practice and conduct; helps patients with any concerns or complaints about an osteopath; assures the quality of osteopathic education and ensures that osteopaths undertake continuing professional development.
Osteopathy First is an established group of osteopathy and sports injury clinics offering osteopathy, sports massage, cranial osteopathy, modern medical acupuncture, biomechanical assessment and orthotic prescription to a wide range of patients within Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire.
Our first clinic was established over ten years ago and we now employ a highly qualified and experienced team of practitioners working in Stevenage (Fitness First Club) and Stotfold, near Hitchin (GL-14 Club). Our diverse patient list includes elite runners and triathletes, professional stunt performers, national level swimmers, golfers, dancers, weight lifters, tennis, rugby and football players as well as the general public. The multi-disciplinary approach employed draws upon the skill of the excellent range of practitioners.
We aim to provide the very highest levels of service and care possible at all times and regularly work alongside physiotherapists, sports coaches and trainers during your treatment and rehabilitation programme.