Karen Eastwood Osteopathy

in York & North Yorkshire

Supporting the health of women and children

Women’s Health & Paediatric Osteopathy in York & North Yorkshire

Karen Eastwood qualified from the British School of Osteopathy, the the UK’s largest and most prestigious school, in 1998. During her career she has worked in a number of clinics and treated patients from the ages of 3 days to 94 years. Karen has practiced a generalist treating musculoskeletal conditions such as lower back and neck pain as well and foot, ankle and hip pain for which she also uses her training in Pilates to support.

Karen’s special interest is in Women’s Health and Paediatrics and she has trained with Professor Renzo Molinari at the Molinari Institute for Women’s Health as well as the Osteopathic Centre for Children gaining the highly prized Diploma in Paediatric Osteopathy. Both institutions are world leaders in the Osteopathic Profession.

Karen is an accredited Mummy MOT practitioner. She enjoys working with both structural and cranial techniques and has trained with the Rollin Becker Institute and the Sutherland Cranial College

Treatments

Osteopathy for Babies

The birth process can be physically demanding, and while most babies adapt well, some may experience increased strain—particularly after a long labour, induction, ventouse delivery, or caesarean section. These factors can sometimes lead to areas of tension or “moulding” in the head, neck, or body.

Osteopaths believe that this retained tension may play a role in some minor early-life discomforts. Osteopathy offers a gentle, hands-on approach aimed at easing these tensions and supporting your baby’s natural development.

Osteopaths often work with lactation consultants and tongue tie practitioners to support breast feeding by gently releasing tension in the muscles of the jaw, face and neck.

What to Expect During Your Baby’s Appointment

Your osteopath will begin by taking a full health history, including information about pregnancy, birth, and your baby’s experiences so far.

This is followed by a gentle examination and treatment using light touch to help restore balance and support comfortable movement. Your baby’s comfort is always the priority—feeding, sleeping, or resting in a parent’s arms or lap during the session is completely normal.

Osteopathy for Mums

Mums can often experience pelvic girdle pain (PGP) during pregnancy. This can be felt as sciatica - a shooting pain down the leg, as well as pain in the pubic bone making it difficult to walk or get into a car or bed without pain. Osteopathy can help manage these conditions so that the mother is a mobile as possible up to and including birth.

Post natal Treatment

Karen has been working with women during pregnancy and in the post natal period for over 20 years, she has undertaken many courses in this field and more recently trained with the Mummy MOT group. The Mummy MOT is an evidence based training program which enables the practitioner to perform post natal assessments. Karen is an accredited practitioner.

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What Is Osteopathy?

Osteopathy is a recognised system of healthcare that emphasises the body’s inherent ability to heal, regulate, and maintain its own health. It is founded on the principle that the structure and function of the body are closely interrelated, and that disturbances in the body’s mechanical framework can influence overall wellbeing.

Professional Training and Regulation

Osteopaths are statutorily regulated practitioners who complete comprehensive clinical and academic training. They are qualified to make conventional medical diagnoses and also to use skilled manual assessment to evaluate how the body is functioning. This hands-on approach allows osteopaths to identify subtle areas of strain, restriction, or dysfunction that may be contributing to a patient’s symptoms.

Karen is registered with the General Osteopathic Council

How Osteopaths Work

While patients often describe their concerns in terms of recognised medical conditions, osteopaths focus primarily on the underlying factors that may have led to those conditions, rather than on the conditions themselves. Treatment typically involves a range of manual techniques—such as soft-tissue work, mobilisation, and manipulation—with the aim of restoring optimal function and supporting the body’s natural capacity for recovery.

Osteopathy is commonly sought for musculoskeletal issues, including back and neck pain, joint problems, postural strain, and certain types of headaches.

My location

I work from private clinic located at Miller’s Yard on Gillygate in York, offering a calm and discreet setting for appointments.

Contact me to find out more about osteopathy.

Fees & availability

£75 for a first appointment adult – one hour

£75 for a first appointment baby/child - one hour

£58 for a follow up adult appointment – 30 minutes

£55 for a follow up baby/child appointment – 30 minutes

Mummy MOT £100 for one hour

Please let us know if you wish to use your private medical insurance.

If so, each company differ in their payment options. You will need to discuss the process with your insurer before your appointment. You may need a GP referral, an authorisation number and to find out your excess fee.

If you need to cancel your appointment, you can do so via the link in your booking confirmation email or contact us.

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