More than two years ago I began to experience pain in my groin whilst walking, coupled with restricted movement of the joint. This was diagnosed osteoarthritis by my doctor who offered me painkillers. I paid visits to my chiropractor and signed up for several weeks of physiotherapy, but my condition continued to worsen to the extent that, at one stage I could only walk a few hundred yards. I did not want to take drugs but was unsure what to do next until a friend of a friend suggested that I consult Gillian. As I sat waiting for my first appointment, I looked at the word, ’Osteopath,’ displayed in the room. I picked out the letters, H, O, P, E. This I thought was my last hope! When I first met Gillian, she was smiley, bubbly and ultra positive about being able to help me to manage my condition. Through joint manipulation, massage and providing me with simple exercises to perform she has been true to her word. Gillian is a skilful, knowledgeable practitioner who really cares about her patients and who takes pleasure in finding solutions for the issues presented to her. I would recommend Gillian to anyone seeking help for a condition such as mine, without any hesitation.