Bringing you back
to health
Welcome to Taw Osteopathy
We are a cooperative of three osteopaths serving the families of North Devon, from our warm and spacious clinic rooms here in Barnstaple. Treatments are hands on from the first visit. You receive experienced and effective care for long term health.
What we offer
We are highly experienced and regulated
We work with Integrity and confidentiality
We use a holistic approach
We deal with unusual or complex cases
We work alongside NHS services
Our Services
Cranial & structural specialist approaches
Head aches
Back and neck pain,
sciatica
Pre and post surgical rehabilitation
Arthritis
pain relief
Tailored video exercise rehabilitation
Occupational aches and pains
Joint pain
relief
Referral to GP / Private scans
Hands on treatment from the first visit
Safe for pregnancy and babies
Promoting athletic performance
Traditional Chinese
Acupuncture
Make a Booking
You can call our booking line or book online through each practitioner's page.
Rhian Pyart - M.Ost
Osteopath
Availability:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
General Practice:
Adults, children (10+).
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Rhian has spent the last 6 years running her own clinic in west sussex before relocating to Devon with her Family.
‘I often find osteopathy can offer the most simple solution to aches and pains. I like problem-solving to create treatment plans with patients that create lasting results and empower and engage people to attain their goals. Whether simply to be able to play with grandchildren or achieve a personal best. I like to retest in the treatment room to see how things may look or feel different.
I like a wide range of treatment styles from massage and articulation to dry needling or cranial osteopathy. Learning about all the different styles in postgraduate courses has been a fantastic experience, I became a yoga teacher to get to grips with stretches and breathing mechanics.
I like the luxury of time I get with my patients compared to NHS services, knowing my clients helps me pick up when something isn't right and needs a referral or simply makes for a very pleasant and fun treatment.’
Rhian holds a masters Osteopathy degree with the British School of Osteopathy, 2011.
Ellie King - M.Ost
Osteopath
Availability:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
General Practice:
Adults, children and babies.
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Ellie received osteopathic treatment at a young age and it was this that inspired her to study osteopathy
‘I have a firm belief in guiding the body to restore its own vitality & health, I like to create tailored treatment plans to make sure each patient is addressed as an individual. My special interest is helping patients with systemic/widespread issues requiring a holistic approach. I have found my post-graduate training in Classical Osteopathy really helps in this field. My voluntary work in a children's center has honed my cranial Osteopathy treatments for children and babies.’
Ellie lives in Braunton, and enjoys all that Devon has to offer and has an active lifestyle, including surfing and hiking. She has attended courses on sport biomechanics and has experience treating a number of sporting injuries. She enjoys working with athletes to resolve any problems with fitness or health.
Ellie holds a masters Osteopathy degree with the British School of Osteopathy, 2011.
Lisa Flynn - D.O
Osteopath
Availability:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
General Practice:
Adults, children (10+).
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Lisa has been an osteopath in north Devon for 32 years.
‘I like to treat my patients in a holistic way, looking at the body as a whole, using soft tissue technique and articulation to increase the range of movement in painful joints, making my treatment plans unique to each patient with their individual symptoms. I also treat more subtly using cranial technique which can identify tension throughout the body and within the cranium. This tension can be as a result of a past trauma or indeed stress related and it changes the rhythmical pattern of the bodies tissues. Subtle pressure can release this tension and restore the tissues to normality. I treat a variety of ages ranging from babies to the elderly deciding which method of treatment is most appropriate for their age and symptoms.’
Lisa is active in the wider osteopathic community, working as a Secretary for the Western Counties Society of Osteopaths which involves sourcing speakers for, and organizing conferences ... which keeps her extremely busy!
Lisa holds her Osteopathy diploma from the European School of Osteopathy, 1987.
Meet Dan Gorvett,
Traditional Chinese Acupuncture
Daniel completed a BSc (Hons) in Traditional Chinese Medicine & Acupuncture at Westminster. He also studied in China where Acupuncture, Tuina, meditation and Qigong was taken up. Having later qualified in Herbal Medicine at the Institute of Chinese Medicine London, Daniel enjoys using plants/ herbs to facilitate treatment.
Alongside his clinical work the practitioner has been involved in Tai Chi and Qigong for years and is interested in how these arts can be applied to healing.
FAQs
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First appointments £63
Follow up appointments are £58
We hope when compared to the price of a car mechanic or a beauty treatment for example, that you see our fees as an investment in your own body and health.
New patients - we recommend booking a second treatment 5-10 days after your first session to get continuity of care. All of or therapists get booked in advance.
Please note that as of April 1st 2025 our fees will be a flat rate of £62
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This will be dependent on your policy.
We do not directly bill insurance companies. We can provide you with an emailed invoice with all the details you will need.
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We think you get a really great package with us, and we will go above and beyond to help you. However, some things we don’t do as a part of our fee are:
Letters to gyms / personal trainers / therapists.Legal reports for insurance claims.
Any other requested corrospondance will incur an admin fee.
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This is entirely dependant on your problem and past history.
1-3 for simple problems 6-8 for more complex issues. Some people come regularly to help with occupation/age-related aches and pains.
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We like to view your movement. You can wear underwear or clothing that you would wear to the gym e.g. leggings top or shorts and t-shirt. We find treating through jeans is difficult.
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There is plenty of on meter on-street parking - max 2 hours using cash or the ring-go app.
Green Lanes shopping centre, Pilton Causeway public car park.Health centre car park.
Vicarage Street short stay car park.
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Yes! We are a clinical environment, we hand wash before and after giving a treatment. We clean all surfaces treatment tables and pillows between each apointment.
Please feel free to wear a mask to your appointment or ask our practitioners to do so. Each appointment is risk assessed dependant on both practitioner and patients preferences and needs. Ultimatley we are flexible to make you feel comfortable.
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A small bit about cranial Osteopathy;
“Cranial osteopaths are trained to feel the Involuntary Mechanism, a very subtle, rhythmical change that is present in all body tissues. The movement is of very small amplitude, therefore it takes practitioners with a very finely developed sense of touch to feel it. This rhythm was first described by Dr. William G. Sutherland and its existence was confirmed in a series of laboratory tests in the 1960’s and 1970’s. Tension in the body disrupts the rhythmical motion expressed in the body tissues. Practitioners compare what your rhythm is doing to what they consider ideal. This shows them what stresses and strains your body is under at present, and what tensions it may be carrying as a result of its past history. It also gives them an insight into the overall condition of your body, for example, if it is healthy, or stressed and tired.”
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Yes!
We support PLAN
As a female lead business we have chosen to help another girl. We are sponsors of a young girl helping to keep her in education in Burma. We will be supporting her into her adulthood.
What to Expect During Your Visit
In your first consultation we will take your case history, this will involve some questioning about your current symptoms, medical history, traumas & lifestyle. Some patients prefer to bring any prescription lists and medical imaging that they have with them.
You will have plenty of time to discuss your situation and ask as many questions as you’d like.
The next step is the physical examination, which will be observing the body in motion. You will be asked to perform some simple movements so we can build on our diagnosis. This is where some people remove some items of clothing and others wear top/ leggings/shorts.
Special testing such as blood pressure or orthopaedic testing now happens.
We will explain in simple terms what we have found and what that means for your problem or goal. Provided you are happy we proceed to treatment.
Treatments are tailored to each individual and may involve massage, mobilisation, cranial, myofascial release and more.
We then discuss aftercare, the changes you can make, and we may send you videos of rehabilitation exercises.
We want you to be happy, relaxed & enjoy your experience with us, so do ask questions, or raise concerns at any point in your consultation.
What Our Clients Say
"As a dentist (now retired) I have suffered from musculo-skeletal problems for over 40 years. During this time I have worked my way through many osteopaths and also chiropractors. I feel very lucky to have finally found Ellie. She is quick to diagnose a problem and expert in managing it. Her treament is gentle but very effective and I have no hesitation in endorsing her competence and vast expertise"
Mrs J M
“Rhian got right to the source of my leg pain (it was actually my back). She then gave me a set of exercises to do which have been really effective. I like her sensible humerous approach and I am really please with the improvement I have in my joints”
Lynne, Retired
