Expert Osteopathy in Brighton & Hove

Natural Balance Therapies

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Relieve pain and restore movement with
Natural Balance Therapies in Hove

If you’re looking for expert help with

  • pain,
  • injury recovery
  • improving your overall mobility

you’re in the right place.

Our experienced team of osteopaths are here to support you with tailored, hands-on treatment in a calm and professional setting.

We’re based on The Drive in central Hove, with appointments available on weekday afternoons, evenings, and Saturdays to suit your schedule. You can easily book online for today and up to two months ahead.

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Osteopathy takes a whole-body approach to your health.
It aims to identify and treat the root causes of pain — not just the symptoms — while also addressing how lifestyle or physical changes may be affecting your muscles, joints, ligaments, and nervous system.

Osteopaths are fully qualified, regulated healthcare professionals...
who are trained to support people of all ages. Using a range of gentle, hands-on techniques, they can help relieve pain, improve movement, and support your body’s natural ability to heal.

What our clients are saying....

"Lene took a really comprehensive history and examination before starting osteopathy treatment. My arthritis felt a lot better after just one session. I'm looking forward to the follow on sessions."

Lene is available at Natural Balance Therapies on Wednesdays & Saturdays

Meet Lene

"Ben is the best! He talks me through every aspect of the treatment session, explaining the what’s and whys. Suggestions of home treatments which are proving affective! I’m happy to say I’m well on the way to recovery! Thank you!"

Ben is available at Natural Balance Therapies on Tuesdays

Meet Ben

"James is the best osteopath I’ve ever been to and I have seen many over the past 30-years! I highly recommend him! "

James is available at Natural Balance Therapies on Mondays & Thursdays

Meet James

What do Osteopaths treat?

Osteopathy is effective for a wide range of conditions including:

  • General, acute and chronic lower and upper back pain
  • Some forms of Sciatica
  • Uncomplicated/mechanical neck pain (not whiplash)
  • Joint pains – shoulders, wrists, hips, knees, ankles etc.
  • Muscle spasms
  • Minor sports injuries and tensions
  • Tennis elbow (related to associated musculoskeletal conditions)
  • Headaches arising from the neck (cervicogenic)
  • Occupational strain
  • Arthritic or rheumatic pain

Check availability with Lene, Ben or James, our Osteopaths, by clicking here.

What does the treatment aim to do?

  • Restore homeostasis and equilibrium
  • Restore muscle and joint function
  • Improve and maintain flexibility
  • Reduce muscle spasm
  • Improve general circulation

What does treatment involve?

Osteopaths consider each person as an individual. At your first visit, a detailed case history will be taken. This will involve a discussion regarding you current symptoms as well as questions concerning your general health and previous medical history.

You will then normally be asked to undress to your underwear, or alternatively, you can wear thin leggings and a thin strapped vest top if that is more comfortable. This will enable you to perform a series of simple movements so your posture may be assessed. Then, using palpation, points of strain, weakness or poor function may be identified.

A diagnosis will then be made and a treatment plan agreed with you. This will be fully discussed with you prior to treatment.

The treatment may consist of massage or gentle stretching of the soft tissues, joint articulation and manipulation techniques.

Regulation

Our Osteopaths, James Adatia, Ben Raikes and Lene Schwarz are fully registered with The General Osteopathic Council (GOsC). The GOsC regulates the practice of osteopathy in the United Kingdom and by law osteopaths must be registered with them in order to practise in the UK.

 

Meet The Team

James Adatia

Hove Osteopath James Adatia

Hi, I’m James — a friendly, committed osteopath based in Brighton & Hove. My goal is simple: to help you feel better and get back to doing the things you love, as quickly and safely as possible. I’ve been practising here since qualifying in 1998 from the European School of Osteopathy, one of the UK’s leading osteopathic colleges. I’m fully registered with the General Osteopathic Council, which ensures Read More

Lene Schwarz

Hi, I'm Lene. One of the things I love about osteopathy is its adaptability. I work with people of all ages and backgrounds, from active adults with sports injuries, to office workers with back or neck pain, to parents bringing in their babies or children for gentle cranial treatment. Using a combination of osteopathic techniques, I aim to address not just the symptoms but the underlying causes, offering relief and longer-term support. Read More

Ben Raikes

Hi, I’m Ben. I’ve been helping people in Brighton and the surrounding areas manage pain and improve movement through osteopathy since 2001. Most of my patients come to me with back, neck, shoulder, or hip pain that affects their ability to sit, stand, walk, or stay active. My goal is to relieve pain and help people return to their normal daily activities. Read More

We are located at Natural Balance Therapies
30 The Drive, Hove BN3 3JD
Tel: 01273 771441