Claire has had a keen interest in helping people get back to doing the things that they love doing, managing patients journey through their recovery and ongoing support. She loves the whole body and mind aspect of Osteopathy which gives patients empowerment to take control of their wellness.

Claire likes to encourage the multidisciplinary aspect of the Oast Osteopathy as she feels that all therapies complement each other. Once patients are treated, it is about maintaining function and this is achieved through the Yoga and Pilates sessions, as well as educating patients in good healthy habits through life.

Claire enjoys treating a variety of patients and the uniqueness of every patient journey. she has a keen interest in women health as well as chronic conditions, helping patients manage their ongoing health and mobility.

‘I discovered Osteopathy when my parents visited an Osteopath, my mother suffered with sinusitis and following two operations she was still not as well as she had hoped to be. She went for regular Osteopathy which dramatically reduced her symptoms and managed to help her resume a normal functioning life. I was interested in how much scope Osteopathy had, and excited that it wasnt just about tight muscles and joints. I also love the fact that no two patients are the same, each person’s body has a different story to tell and requires a different treatment plan’

Claire trained as a Pilates instructor in 2010 as she realised the importance of exercises and functional movements in the rehabillitation and maintanance of good health. In 2014 she completed the Pilates equipment course and purchased a reformer cadillac, trapeze, arc parrel and split pedal chair ensuring she had a fully equiped studio. She is now working to include more exercises in her treatments and providing group training sesssions.

Claire graduated from the European School of Osteopathy in 2005. She worked in practices around Kent before forming The Oast Osteopathy in 2008. Further to her Osteopathy training, Claire is also trained in western acupuncture (dry needling) and Pilates. She also holds her PG cert HE and has worked as an educator, lecturer and clinical tutor in various institutes.

Claire is also qualified in:

Pilates mat and equipment, Pre and post natal Pilates, Mummy MOT, Muscular skeletal acupuncture, Shockwave therapy, Mindset coach, Vit B12 and Dry Needling.

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As a Senior Scientist in the healthcare industry, Mahrukh has a BSc (Hons) and MRes in Chemistry. She discovered the benefits of Pilates following injuries, which led to poor mobility in her joints and supporting muscles. Starting her Pilates journey for personal rehabilitative purpose, she continued to learn about anatomy and went on to train as a Pilates instructor with the Australian Physiotherapy and Pilates Institute (APPI) in 2023.

Having trained with APPI, Mahrukh is now passionate about creating a positive movement experience for those who attend her sessions. She focuses on educating her clients so they feel more connected to the movements and understand the benefits of them, but more importantly, are able to take learnings beyond the class into their daily lives.

Mahrukh’s philosophy is to educate and empower her clients to enhance the quality of their daily movements. Mahrukh welcomes beginners or those new to Pilates, and tailors her class to allow mixed abilities to flourish. She is also extremely passionate about women’s health and the unmet need in the industry, and has continued her Pilates education by completing CPDs on Pilates for menopause, osteoporosis and pelvic health for her women’s health certification.

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