OSTEOPATHIC INFORMATION
The General Osteopathic Council
is a statutory body that regulates the profession of Osteopathy. It produces The Statutory Register of Osteopaths, overseas education and conduct and promotes the development of the profession.
The British Osteopathic Association
(BOA) is an independent, professional body which produces a regular newsletter and a journal and also promotes the development of the profession. It runs the 'Find an Osteopath Service, whcih allows people to search for an osteopath by name, postcode, place name or practice name.
is a post-graduate study group for osteopaths working in the cranial field (often called 'cranial osteopaths') and promotes the understanding of cranial osteopathy. It is not a registering body and does not assess the competence of its members. It does produce a directory of members but this is not a definitive representation of all osteopaths who work in the cranial field. The directory is available on the society's website.
BABIES AND CHILDREN
The Osteopathic Centre for Children
is a charity that runs clinics in London and Manchester providing specialised osteopathic treatment for babies and children. It also runs post-graduate courses in paediatric osteopathy.
is a local information magazine for Sussex and Surrey parents with young children.
The National Childbirth Trust is a charity with information on pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and parenthood.
Birthlight is a charity focussing on an holistic approach to pregnancy, birth and babyhood using yoga and breathing methods.
Founded by Janet Balaskas. Information on classes, water births, baby massage and teacher training.
Founded by Michel Odent. Aims to promote safe and loving birth experience. Courses for 'Doulas' and 'Childbirth Educators'. Research data on ‘primal period’ – from conception to first birthday.
Network of doulas ( experienced women who offer emotional and practical support before, during and after birth ) run voluntarily by UK doulas.
The website of Jayn Stapleton, a doula operating in East and West Sussex
OTHER THERAPIES
Dyke Road Natural Health Clinic
The Dyke Road Natural Health Clinic provides a wide range of complementary therapies.
Society of the Teachers of the Alexander Technique (STAT)
Provides information, resources and directories of local teachers.
Specialises on teaching Pilates to the public.
An alternative Pilates site.
The Institute for Optimum Nutrition
Nutritional advice, education and information.
Publications on the side effects of drugs plus information on 'what works and what doesn't work' in orthodox and alternative medicine.
Runs classes in meditation, stress management and yoga.
Wilbury School of Natural Therapy
The Wilbury School offers part-time professional courses in a wide range of massage based therapies.