Karen Willis BSc (Hons) Ost Med, ND, DO, BSc (Hons) Biochem
 Karen is experienced in treating a range of patients - including office/desk-workers, pregnant women, the elderly, dancers, athletes, babies and children.
She obtained a First Class Honours degree in Osteopathic Medicine, plus Diplomas in Naturopathy and Osteopathy from the British College of Osteopathic Medicine, where she was also awarded a prize for Natural Therapeutics.
During the four years that Karen spent studying Osteopathy and Naturopathy, she worked as a Natural Remedies adviser, and practiced Lymphatic Drainage and Sports Massage.
Since qualifying as an Osteopath and Naturopath, she has completed further training in Medical Acupuncture (dry needling), Cranial Osteopathy (Sutherland Cranial College), and Applied Kinesiology (ICAK). For more information on these additional therapies please see www.karenwillis.net.
Karen originally trained as a Biochemist at the University of Edinburgh. During this period she became deeply interested in the field of complementary medicine. Following some years of research into cancer, genetic disorders and disease diagnostics, her interest in natural therapeutics led her to pursue a career in the healing sciences.
Karen is a member of the General Osteopathic Council, British Osteopathic Association, General Council and Register of Naturopaths, British Naturopathic Association and the International College of Applied Kinesiology.
Contact Details
If you would like more information about Osteopathy, Naturopathy or Applied Kinesiology, or to book an appointment, please contact:
Karen Willis
Mobile: 07881 525673
Web: www.karenwillis.net
Email: williskaren@hotmail.com
Fees
The initial one-hour consultation, which includes treatment, costs £60. Subsequent 45-minute treatments are £50.
Location
Clinic Central is located just off Upper Street in the heart of Islington, North London.
This is within easy reach of Angel, King's Cross, Clerkenwell, The Barbican and The City, and within a couple of miles of Holloway, Camden, Kentish Town, Bloomsbury and Holborn.
What is Osteopathy?
Osteopathy is a unique system of diagnosis and treatment that lays its main emphasis on the structure and function of the body. In 1993 Osteopathy became the first major complementary healthcare profession to be accorded statutory recognition under the 1993 Osteopaths Act.
Osteopathy is based on the simple concept that if the structure of the body is in trouble the body itself cannot function properly. It is a way of assessing and treating damaged parts of the body in tissues such as muscles, ligaments, nerves and joints.
When the body is balanced and efficient, just like a well-tuned engine, it will function with the minimum degree of wear, stress and energy, thereby reducing pain and disability and leaving more energy for living.
For Whom is Osteopathy Suitable?
Osteopaths treat people of all ages and backgrounds. The techniques that the osteopath uses depend on the patient and the presenting condition. For example, the approach towards a 25-year-old rugby player will be very different to that for an 85-year-old arthritic pensioner or a pregnant woman.
Will Osteopathy Help Me?
Osteopaths look at the body to understand how it functions in order to discover what's going wrong, and the best way to fix it. Most people think of osteopaths as spinal specialists. However, although the spine is very important, the body is more than just a spine. 50% of people with back pain actually have mechanical problems affecting their spines, which originate in the arms, legs, head or internal organs.
Although osteopathy is best known for the treatment of back pain, many other conditions can be helped. Conditions that can be treated by osteopathy include:
Back pain
Neck pain
Postural strain
Whiplash injuries
Disc injuries
Sciatica
Migraines and headaches
Frozen and stiff shoulders
Arm and leg pains
Tennis elbow
Repetitive Strain Injuries
Hip and knee problems
Ankle and foot problems
Trapped nerves
Strains and sprains
Arthritic pain and stiffness
Sports injuries
Muscular strains
Structural problems in pregnancy
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Asthma
Childhood problems
The Initial Consultation: What to Expect
The initial consultation with an osteopath includes taking a full medical case history, a thorough physical assessment and evaluation. This is then followed by treatment. Each treatment will be tailored to the individual patient and presenting problem, and will be re-assessed at each visit. The treatment may include soft-tissue techniques, cranial osteopathy and articulatory techniques to free the joints, acupuncture/dry needling, and/or spinal manipulation (often producing the 'click').
Patients have complete choice in treatment techniques applied. Once the treatment is over it is likely that some form of advice will be given and a rehabilitation programme may be advised. Further visits may be necessary but the practitioner will be able to advise on this after assessing the body's reaction to the first treatment.
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