Body and Movement

Body and Movement provides osteopathy, rehabilitation and sports massage in Lewisham, London. Care is led by Victoria Hoyland, a registered osteopath and movement rehabilitation specialist. Her stated clinical focus is neuro-musculo-skeletal pain, sports injuries and postural problems.

Victoria combines osteopathic assessment and manual therapy with movement rehabilitation. Her background includes professional contemporary dance and classical ballet. She holds a B.Ost from the British School of Osteopathy. She also has a Level 3 Sports Massage Diploma. Her dance training includes an MA with Distinction in Dance and Performance from LCDS. She also has a First Class BA Hons in Contemporary Dance from NSCD.

Osteopathy at Body and Movement is manual therapy for nerves, muscles and bones. Techniques include soft and connective tissue work, myofascial mobilisation, joint manipulation and muscle energy techniques. Techniques listed also include stretching, strengthening, neuromuscular techniques and lymphatic drainage.

The practice works with acute and chronic low back pain, sciatica, neck pain and shoulder pain. It also covers hip and knee arthritis, pelvis, hip and leg problems, and posture-related symptoms. Other listed areas include sports injuries, RSI, sprains, tears, tendonitis, frozen shoulder and tennis elbow. Carpal tunnel syndrome, plantar fasciitis and orthopaedic post-operative care are also listed.

Body and Movement sessions are one-to-one exercise and rehabilitation sessions. They combine osteopathy rehabilitation with yoga, calisthenics and Pilates techniques. The stated focus is coordination, posture, flexibility, strength, endurance and muscle tone after injury or orthopaedic surgery. These sessions are also offered for form, technique, alignment and body awareness in exercise practice.

Sports massage uses advanced soft tissue manipulation. It is offered for soft tissue imbalances, pain and tension, circulation, performance and recovery. The practice works with mature patients, professional dancers, expectant mothers, business executives, athletes, musicians and parents. It also sees home working professionals and people with posture issues linked to driving, work or pregnancy. Home, corporate, theatre and company visits are available by arrangement.