Origin Health Osteopathy & Sports Injury Clinic Cheltenham

Meet the team


Learn more about the Origin Health Group team…

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

Sports Therapist

Fraser qualified as a Sports Therapist in 2013, 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.

In addition, Fraser has worked as a Course Team Leader/Lecturer within Further Education, spending a significant amount of time underpinning his knowledge with theoretical understanding and research-backed concepts of human performance.

Fraser is also currently studying his second-degree programme, Bachelor of Osteopathy, and will complete it in 2025.

Away from his professional and academic commitments, Fraser participates in several hobbies. He is a follower of most things sports-related. He regularly pursues outdoor activities such as hiking, camping, and cycling. To stimulate his creative side, Fraser enjoys graphic design, landscape and wildlife photography.

Laura Delport

Massage Therapist

Laura is a massage therapist, specialising in:

  • Deep tissue massage
  • Hot stone massage

Laura is also trained to offer:

  • Facials
  • Waxing

Laura uses specific beauty products for her treatments.

Becca Meadows

Nutritional Therapy

Becca Meadows MSc Nutritional therapy, combines 15 years leadership experience with the most up to date nutritional knowledge to support you to make lasting changes to your diet and lifestyle. As a mum of 2 small children she understands first-hand that sometimes life just gets too busy. Now is time to focus on you and your health.

She uses a functional medicine approach, focused on identifying and addressing the root cause of your symptoms to design an individual nutritional strategy, specifically for you, using targeted supplements, dietary changes and lifestyle recommendations. Using coaching and behavioural change techniques she gives you the support and confidence to make real, long-lasting change.

She can work alongside other healthcare providers to offer you the best, integrative approach.

Becca is registered with the professional association of the British Association of Nutrition and Lifestyle Medicine (BANT) and the Complimentary and Natural Healthcare Council (CNHC).

 

Chrissy Silva

Reflexologist

Chrissy first encountered reflexology whilst recovering from neurosurgery for a rare endocrine illness. It gave her much needed relief when nothing else did. Her physical and emotional health have remained stable ever since, without the use of medication – so it became her passion to offer that relief back to others.

She is fully qualified with a QCF ITEC & ABC Level 3 Diploma in Reflexology with the London School of Reflexology, as well as AromaReflex with the College Of Complementary Therapy and, soon, Facial Reflexology Bergman method.

Chrissy is also fully insured and a registered member of the Association of Reflexology.

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

Visit

Our Cotswolds location is open:

Monday: 9:00am-7:00pm
Tuesday: 9:00am-6:00pm
Wednesday: 9:00am-8:00pm
Thursday: 9:00am-6:00pm
Friday: 9:00am-6:00pm
Saturday & Sunday: 10:00am-2:00pm

Damson Barn Units 1-2,
Elkstone Studios,
Elkstone,
Cheltenham,
GL53 9PQ