The practice and practitioners
The people who will look after you.
We have seven osteopaths, a homeopath and a practice manager. Each practitioner has their own style, so there is someone to suit you.
Registered and insured
All our practitioners are regulated by the General Osteopathic Council and are fully insured. They are required to keep updating their diagnostic and clinical skills through professional development courses and continuous study of the human body.
Osteopaths
Our osteopaths
Seven osteopaths, from classical and cranial to structural approaches.
Principal osteopath
Matthew Moat
BSc (Hons) OST DO AAF
Matthew is the principal of the practice and trained at the European School of Osteopathy. He graduated in 2007 and has since continued to enrich his practice with cranial, classical and biodynamic courses. Early in his career he was mentored by Quentin Shaw (particularly PGP/SPD) and Jonathon Hutson (cranial osteopathy). As a result, Matthew is trusted by many and has a loyal following, and his list has grown almost purely through word of mouth.
Matthew treats all sectors of the population, from the very young through to those with a few more miles on the clock. He has an excellent reputation with midwives and lactation consultants in Kent and East Sussex through his cranial osteopathy for babies and children. His broad experience includes people recovering after car accidents, long term headache sufferers and the management of complex medical conditions, as well as simple aches and pains. Matthew is now working with patients undergoing dental treatment and orthodontic support.
Loving a challenge, both inside and outside of work, Matthew takes a keen interest in stubborn cases where symptoms have shown limited recovery with other treatments. Outside of work this shows in his sport: he has completed triathlons, including a half Ironman, and most recently an ultra marathon in Snowdonia.
To book an appointment with Matthew, please call 01580 212293.
Osteopath
Maria Best
MOst
Maria is an experienced osteopath who trained at the European School of Osteopathy and graduated in 2012. She considers the whole of the body in her treatment and will help you to understand the cause of the pain. For instance, pain in your knee could be caused by an imbalance in your pelvis.
Maria is experienced in working with people of all ages and especially enjoys working with the very young and older people. She tailors her approach to the patient and is adept at both cranial and structural treatments. Her gentle, supportive approach combined with cranial techniques provides effective treatment for mothers and their babies.
A keen area of interest is working with people who have fibromyalgia, and helping women relieve the stresses and strains of pregnancy and after birth. In a previous life Maria was a German teacher and is also a keen knitter, so you never know what you might learn during your treatment.
To book an appointment with Maria, please call 01580 212293. Maria is registered with WPA.
Osteopath
Clarissa McManus
BSc (Hons) Ost
Clarissa graduated from the European School of Osteopathy in 2007. Since then she has developed an excellent reputation for her gentle, effective approach to treatment. Her friendly manner means she quickly builds rapport with patients, setting them at ease and enabling her to treat a wide range of conditions.
Clarissa uses a variety of techniques, including classical, cranial and balanced ligamentous tension, to help the body reach a position of pain free calm. She has a real passion for a range of conditions including arthritis, headaches, TMJ complaints and fascial work, as well as pregnancy and babies. Being a mum herself, she understands how pregnancy, the birth process and being a mum can alter the body. Clarissa treats many of the babies who come into the clinic.
To book an appointment with Clarissa, please call 01580 212293. Clarissa is registered with BUPA.
Osteopath
Alice Parasram
MOst
Alice completed her four-year training at the European School of Osteopathy in Kent, graduating with a Master’s degree. As a qualified Pilates instructor and Feldenkrais practitioner, she is well placed to give advice on exercise and movement. She enjoys working with patients of all ages, helping them to regain health in the fullest sense.
Alice is able to adapt to a patient’s needs, using structural, cranial and visceral techniques, informed by the body’s response to treatment. She has a calm, friendly manner which puts patients at ease and allows for open communication. Her aim is to inform and support patients in taking care of their own wellbeing.
Alice has a particular interest in the treatment of headache conditions and paediatrics, and a keen interest in connective tissue disorders and hypermobility, for which she is undertaking additional training.
To book an appointment with Alice, please call 01580 212293.
Osteopath
Dwaine Ford
BSc (Hons) Ost Med
Dwaine qualified as an osteopath from the Surrey Institute of Osteopathic Medicine in 2007. He then completed a Master’s degree in Sport and Exercise Medicine at Queen Mary University in 2016. He is a member of the Institute of Osteopathy and is registered to work with the General Osteopathic Council.
Dwaine treats a wide variety of musculoskeletal disorders, including spinal, joint and tendon pain, for all ages and physiques, including elite sports people. The first priority with any patient is to reduce their immediate pain and then work towards a long term solution. He believes it is important for patients to understand their diagnosis so they can address why the injury occurred, which might involve small lifestyle changes or rehab exercises to rebalance the body.
Dwaine has a particular interest in treating sports injuries. He enjoys helping people recover from the initial acute injury and guiding them through rehabilitation to a return to sport, then building in strategies to prevent the injury returning. He has worked with elite athletes from a wide range of sports, from dance to football, including Milton Keynes Dons FC, Crawley FC and Heathfield and Waldron rugby club, carrying out injury assessment, rehabilitation and match day first aid.
Over the years Dwaine has become an expert in a number of treatments, including dry needling, kinesiology taping and shockwave therapy. He has found that a multi-disciplinary approach can often get better results.
To book an appointment with Dwaine, please call 01580 212293.
Osteopath
Alastair Dunbar
MOst
Alastair studied at the European School of Osteopathy (ESO), qualifying in 2017. He has worked in both private and NHS settings since. Alastair is passionate about the benefits of osteopathy.
He has a gentle structural approach to treatment using a range of hands-on techniques. Alongside manual therapy, Alastair places great value on communication, education and patients taking an active role in their recovery. Using a process of shared decision making, he welcomes the opportunity to work together with patients to support them in achieving their health goals.
To book an appointment with Alastair, please call 01580 212293.
Osteopath
Zoe Ham
MOst
Zoe is passionate about guiding patients through their journey of recovery. Zoe is friendly, and her gentle, considered approach suits many patients. Zoe graduated from the BCNO (formerly the European School of Osteopathy). She treats all ages but has a keen interest in paediatrics.
Zoe is developing her expertise in paediatrics with a 2-year postgraduate at the Osteopathic Centre for Children, and works in their clinic one day per week. Zoe works closely with Matthew, the principal of the practice, who occasionally provides additional assistance with stubborn cases.
To book an appointment with Zoe, please call 01580 212293.
Homeopathy
Our homeopath
Homeopathy is offered alongside osteopathy.
Homeopath
Linda Kilgallon
RSHom
Linda qualified with the Centre for Homeopathic Education and also has an MSc in Health and Wellbeing. She has used homeopathy for 30 years. Her journey began when her first child, aged two, needed medication that she had concerns about. His treatment with homeopathy made such an impression that she has never looked back.
Linda is now in a position to share her knowledge, experience and training with others, and looks forward to working with you.
To book an appointment with Linda, please call 01580 212293.
The practice
Practice manager
The friendly face on reception.
Practice manager and breastfeeding support
Nikki Moat
Nikki has worked with the practice since 2017, and was quietly involved in the mechanics of the practice from 2007. She is the friendly face at the reception desk, or the one on hand to play with your little ones, should you wish. She has picked up a lot of osteopathic knowledge over the years and, while she is not an osteopath, can often advise you on the best practitioner to suit your needs. Nikki also looks after the accounts, social media, compliance and the general running of the clinic.
Nikki’s main passion is providing breastfeeding support to mums, weekly at the Moat Breastfeeding Support Group at Robertsbridge Youth Centre, and at the monthly healthy child clinics, alongside Health Visitors and Nursery nurses. She trained as an NHS Peer Supporter and has been mentored by lactation consultant (IBCLC) and former midwife Jane Gerard-Pearse. Nikki also supports the osteopaths in the clinic with infant feeding queries.
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Different people. Same goal.
Find the right osteopath for you.
Call 01580 212293 and we will help you choose.