Ben Wilkinson, Co-founder, Principal Osteopath
Ben is one of the Directors of Origin Health.
Ben graduated from European School of Osteopathy with a Masters in Osteopathy in 2015. He is a General Osteopathic Council (GOsC) registered osteopath and member of The Institute of Osteopathy (formerly The British Osteopathic Association).
Ben’s clients range from elite athletes to largely desk-bound professionals, children, and (of course) weekend warriors.
His wealth of experience as an osteopathic practitioner, and as a sportsperson, enables him to give his patients the best available recommendations and treatment.
Ben tailors his approach to each of his patients, treating them as individuals not injuries. He uses diagnostic osteopathic techniques to accurately identify the underlying issues, and uses soft tissue techniques, manipulation, dry needling, shockwave therapy, cranial osteopathy, and rehabilitation advice, to provide outstanding levels of care and support.
Sports Career
Ben started out as a professional yachtsman, however, a serious back injury introduced him to the benefits of osteopathy and he became fascinated with the treatment and rehabilitation of injuries. Although he returned to the ocean, he soon realised he wanted to help people just as he had been helped. As a result, he decided to return to the UK to study as an osteopath.
While studying, he played rugby to a semi-professional level before a shoulder injury forced him to retire. The experience gave him great insight into sports injuries and the impact these can have on life outside sport.
He remains an active sports person, as a competitive rower with his brother. And he is an official osteopath to Gloucester Rugby Club.
Dan Wilkinson, Co-founder, Principal Osteopath
Dan is one of the Directors of Origin Health.
He has more than 10 years’ experience as an osteopath, treating professional and elite athletes, recreational sportspeople and the general public.
Dan uses a tailored treatment approach, designed to target the root causes of clients’ issues, not just the symptoms.
He uses traditional osteopathic techniques such as soft tissue massage, articulation, stretching and joint manipulation, but he is also skilled in more modern techniques such as kinesio taping, shockwave therapy, dry needling, as well as exercise rehabilitation.
He works closely with other healthcare practitioners at Origin Heath to provide the highest level of care and help get clients back to their best as quickly as possible.
Sports Career
His experience playing rugby to a semi-professional level fuelled both his passion for working with elite athletes – alongside his brother Ben, he is one of the official osteopaths to Gloucester Rugby Club – and his love of watching rugby.
He is also a keen rower, loving a beautiful morning out on the River Avon as much as he enjoys competing with his brother and crew mates.
Beth Gilks
Osteopath
Beth is an award winning Osteopath having won the Associate Osteopath of the year, 2023 at the Institute of Osteopathy awards.
Beth graduated from the University College of Osteopathy in London with a Masters in Osteopathy. She joined our Body Dynamics Health team in 2021, quickly establishing her credentials as a highly regarded member of the team and very popular with patients.
She transferred from our Leckhampton practice to the Origin Health clinic in April 2022.
Beth uses a range of techniques including manipulations, articulations, and soft-tissue treatments to resolve pain and injuries for her clients while, at the same time, educating and supporting them through tailored rehabilitation exercise programmes as required.
She is a keen sportsperson with a passion for netball as well as regular Olympic weightlifting sessions! Alongside her regular clientele, she treats athletes at all levels – up to and including those on national teams, representing Team GB.
She is registered with the General Osteopathic Council (GOsC) and is a member of the Institute of Osteopathy.
Ryan Kelsall
Physiotherapist
Ryan Kelsall BSc MCSP MSc ACP
Ryan graduated with First Class Honours as a physiotherapist in 2010 and has since worked in the NHS for 14 years, with extensive experience in orthopaedics.
More recently he has completed an MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice.
He has a keen interest in lower limb conditions and has written patient information leaflets and protocols on Young Adult Hip conditions which are used nationally. He is a member of the UK Hip Physiotherapy Network.
Ryan is highly experienced in prehabilitation prior to surgery and post operative rehabilitation. Within his NHS role he works alongside orthopaedic consultants in clinics and is works in an outpatient physiotherapy department.
When he is not working, his passion is being with his family and anything active, including triathlon training. He is currently training to complete a 70.3 Ironman later this year.
Please book in if you would like help in achieving your goals, rehabilitating back from an injury, recent surgery or as part of a self care injury prevention plan. Ryan treats people of all life-styles and ages from 16 onwards.
Fraser Anderson
Osteopath & Sports Therapist
Fraser is a qualified Osteopath, having received a 1st class Bachelor of Osteopathy degree. M
He is also qualified as a Sports Therapist and over the course of his career, he has gained experience with Saracens Rugby Football Club, London Welsh Rugby Football Club, and Old Albanians Rugby Club.
In 2018-2020 he held the position of Club Therapist for Chesham Rugby Club and Squad Therapist for Buckinghamshire County Rugby Girls U18s.
Fraser pairs his many years of sports therapy experience with his Osteopathic skills, to offer patients the highest level of care, to help them to get to their best as quickly as possible.
Louise Turner
Reflexologist
Louise is a qualified Level 5 Reflexologist.
Louise will help you feel at ease, offering treatments that will be adapted to your own personal needs. These can vary from stress related issues, through to menopausal issues and many more.
By working on various areas of the hands or feet, she will aim to boost your circulation and help your body to unwind and relax, therefore helping you achieve improved sleep, enhanced mood, faster healing, and all over balance within the body.
Louise is highly trained to help with:
- Relaxation
- Release of tension
- Improve Sleep
- Improve mood
- Increase well-being
