Meet Our Knowledgeable and Experienced Team
Vanessa Robinson, Head Osteopath
Vanessa has over 20 years experience in Manual Therapy and specialises in resolving long-term low back problems. She will help you out of pain and restore your strength giving you the confidence to take on new challenges and live the life you've dreamed of.
Prior to qualifying as an osteopath Vanessa worked for 9 years as a sports massage therapist and during part of her training she worked with the London Broncos rugby super league team. In addition, she worked privately for a number of VIPs in Central and West London whilst based at Champneys Health Club in Central London. Vanessa relocated to North Yorkshire in 2008 from the South-east, she opened Cathedral Osteopaths in Ripon in December 2013. She has experience working with amateur triathletes, runners, cyclists, strongmen, footballers, dancers, squash and hockey players.
Her post-graduate studies since have included courses with the Sutherland Cranial College and Dry Needling (otherwise known as Western Acupuncture). She has a Post-Graduate Certificate in Academic and Clinical Education and worked at Leeds Metropolitan University 2012-2014 as a clinical supervisor on the Integrated Osteopathic Masters Degree. She is a registered Osteopath.
Martin Keogh
Martin has over 30 years' experience of NHS and private practice and has had multiple roles in education, training, academia, research, and professional regulation. He has recently returned to university gaining an MSc in Human Anatomy from The University Edinburgh.
Originally from Devon Martin first qualified and worked in Trauma and Orthopaedics before training in Pathology and working in Neuropathology research at the Institute of Neurology London followed by studying for a degree in Osteopathy at the British School of Osteopathy (now University college Osteopathy).
Emigrating to New Zealand and then Australia Martin specialized in sports medicine and interventional neuro musculoskeletal practice before returning to the UK and Europe to consult on Osteopathic and Physiotherapy training in Sweden and Malaysia.
Having previously lived and worked in Leeds for the NHS Martin is relocating from Scotland and looking forward to working with everyone. He will be continuing to enjoy his interests in rowing, cycling, fencing and tennis.
With Post Graduate qualifications in Applied Radiology, Pathology (MRCPathME0) and applied Surgical Sciences (AssMRCS) Martin has a keen interest in diagnostic imaging and intervention. He is fully insured as a manipulative therapist, IDD Therapy and Medical acupuncture in the UK and retains his registration as an Osteopath in New Zealand.
Eleanor Schofield, Head Sports Therapist
Eleanor is a musculoskeletal specialist with a first class degree in sports and exercise therapy from Leeds Beckett University. She has a background in semi professional football and pitchside environments and has experience working with athletes of varying levels of ability.
Whatever your injury be it sports, back or post surgical, Eleanor’s knowledge and expertise will help support you on your journey of recovery. Helping you to get stronger with a strong emphasis on prevention.
Her passion for her ‘Return to Play’ programmes will get you back to doing the things you love, whether that is playing sport, attending a regular exercise class, returning to work or doing the ironing!
Outside of work Eleanor has always been involved with swimming and triathlon, she enjoys hiking, Pilates and open water swimming.
Josh Laslett, Sports Therapy
Josh Laslett graduated from Leeds Beckett University in July 2024 with a Bsc Hons degree in Sports and Exercise Therapy whilst working part time in construction.
Josh offers sports massage therapy, exercise therapy, shockwave and IDD therapy. He also does K taping and is the sports exercise therapist for Ripon city football club at their Wednesday training night.
Josh also enjoys playing football and racket sport as well as playing guitar and piano.
Originally from Watford having lived for 7 years in Germany he eventually settled in Leeds and joined the team a week after graduating!
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