Fourteen pairs of hands

Nina Leadbeater

After graduating from the British School of Osteopathy in London in 2004, Nina returned to her hometown of Bristol, working as an associate at two large multidisciplinary clinics and alongside GPs at Southville Surgery, providing both private and NHS-funded osteopathy. She founded Belmont House in 2008 with a vision of top quality, accessible osteopathic and complementary care for the whole family in North Bristol.

Nina treats a wide range of patients, from the newborn to the elderly, and works alongside local sports teams, running clubs and mixed martial arts clubs. She has completed post-graduate courses in cranial osteopathy for babies and children, with a keen interest in sports osteopathy, biomechanics and pre and post-natal care.

Away from the clinic she keeps busy with her three boys and takes part in charity events including Tough Mudder and the 24-hour '24in24' challenge for Bristol's Capella Foundation.

Laura Humphries

Laura graduated from the British School of Osteopathy in 2004, where she studied with Nina, and went on to become one of the first in the country to complete a Masters in Paediatric Osteopathy. As part of her MSc she worked for three years at the Osteopathic Centre for Children in London, including its outreach clinic in the premature baby unit at Barnet Hospital.

Since moving to Bristol and joining Belmont House, Laura has specialised in treating children and pregnancy, with a personal interest in sleep issues. She also keeps a good general practice, spent five years as first team osteopath for a local rugby team, and has tutored on post-graduate cranial courses in London.

Rebecca Austen

Rebecca qualified with a first class Masters in Osteopathy from Swansea University and has treated patients from seven days old to over 80. She has trained further in cranial osteopathy and is studying for a Diploma in paediatric, pregnancy and post-partum osteopathy at the Osteopathic Centre for Children in London, where she works one day a week.

As a runner and climber she knows how much moving pain free matters, and aims to help patients feel comfortable in their bodies and get back to what they enjoy. Her training includes the Certificate in Paediatric Osteopathy (OCC), Osteopathy in the Cranial Field (Sutherland Cranial College) and Functional Neuromuscular Rehabilitation with Eyal Lederman.

Harry Greaney

Harry's interest in the body began with strength and conditioning training and competitive powerlifting. He graduated with a first class M.Ost from Swansea University and keeps up to date with the latest evidence in osteopathy.

He favours a structural approach, combining soft tissue work, joint manipulation, mobilisation and stretching, and listens carefully to find the root cause of the problem. Patients often leave with home exercises or a rehab plan so they can take part in their recovery and help prevent future injury.

Marion Vey

Marion found osteopathy as a young artistic gymnast. Since graduating from Oxford Brookes University in 2016 she worked in an Oxford clinic for over seven years, helping thousands of patients on their road to recovery. She treats patients from 10 years old upwards, with a particular interest in injury rehabilitation and sporting performance.

Her treatment includes deep tissue massage, stretching, joint mobilisation and manipulation, plus lifestyle advice and exercises to do at home. Marion is fluent in French and enjoys running, weight training and crossfit.

Rachel Cox

Rachel is a pelvic health physiotherapist specialising in women's health, pregnancy and postpartum rehabilitation. NHS-trained and an advanced yoga teacher, she combines evidence-based pelvic health physiotherapy with yoga-informed movement and breathwork.

With over eight years of NHS experience across MSK, orthopaedics, neurology and acute medicine, Rachel now leads the Pelvic Health Physiotherapy team at University Hospitals Bristol and Weston alongside her private practice. She holds a first class MSc in Advanced Physiotherapy, has 600+ hours of yoga training and is a certified Mummy MOT practitioner.

Camilla Harraway

Camilla graduated from Cardiff University in 2008 and has worked extensively in the NHS and private sector, specialising in musculoskeletal conditions for over a decade. Her interests include managing chronic conditions such as rheumatology, and she is a qualified acupuncturist registered with the AACP.

As a mother who values staying active, she brings that understanding to personalised, compassionate treatment that fits into real lives.

Jessica Harrison

Jessica qualified as a midwife in 2007 and worked in the NHS and private sector before retraining as a physiotherapist at the University of the West of England, driven by her passion for fitness, women's health and wellbeing.

She has post-graduate training in physio-led clinical Pilates, sports massage and acupuncture and dry needling, with a keen interest in women's health and postnatal recovery. Jessica currently offers online appointments only.

Bradley Sparrow

A popular member of the team since 2015, Brad has treated everyone from elite athletes to retired patients who have regular therapeutic massage to keep everyday aches at bay.

Combining triathlons, charity events and football with family life, he understands first-hand the strains we put our bodies through. He builds treatment plans around each person's lifestyle, focusing on prevention as well as cure.

Siobhan Doherty

Siobhan of SD Massage offers full sports maintenance massage, therapeutic massage tailored to the individual, pregnancy massage suitable throughout pregnancy, and small-group baby massage classes. She trained with the International Association of Infant Massage.

Juggling an active lifestyle with a young family, she knows how important it is to look after ourselves as well as our families. Siobhan works Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, with evening appointments.

Jane Brockbank

Jane graduated from The Acupuncture Academy in 2023 with a Distinction in her Professional Licentiate in Acupuncture, a three-year degree-level qualification, and was highly commended for her clinical work. Her training focused on the five element approach, looking at your main health problem alongside you as a whole person, and she has studied Chinese dietary and herbal theory and further courses including cancer care, menopause, musculoskeletal problems and supporting neurodiversity.

Before joining Belmont House she ran her own clinic in Portishead, and she also works two days a week at Cowan House in Weston-super-Mare. She is a member of the British Acupuncture Council. Jane works with us on Monday afternoons, with evening appointments.

James DeRosa

James graduated from Aston University in 2016 and has five years' NHS experience plus four years in private practice. He specialises in musculoskeletal conditions and nail surgery, and covers biomechanics, orthotics, verruca treatment, nail cutting, corns and calluses, ingrowing toenails and gait analysis.

He takes time to understand your goals and the underlying cause of the problem, so you can get back to doing the things you love.

Craig Davies

Craig is a fully qualified, licensed and experienced psychotherapist offering short and longer-term work, in accordance with the UKCP code of ethics. For almost twenty years his background has been in mental health, in the NHS and private sector.

He recognises that starting therapy can feel anxiety-provoking and hopes his down to earth approach will help you feel more at ease. Craig books his own appointments.

Alex Gear

Alex is a registered nutritional therapist, naturopath and health coach who trained at The College of Naturopathic Medicine. She has worked in the food industry for over 20 years, and having overcome her own health issues, she understands how clients feel when they first come to see her.

Following the principles of functional medicine, she looks for the root cause and gives clients the tools to keep healthy habits for the long term, with a particular passion for helping women feel their best through midlife and beyond. Alex books her own appointments.

Jenny Kelly

Jenny qualified as a registered nurse in 2010 after a degree in Psychology, and specialised as a health visitor in 2014, a role she still does part time in the NHS as infant feeding key worker for the Cheltenham Health Visiting team.

She completed the Postgraduate Advanced Clinical Skills in Tongue Tie Management at Wolverhampton University. She is registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council and the Association of Tongue Tie Practitioners, and her service is registered with the Care Quality Commission. Jenny books her own appointments.