Osteopath & Cranial Osteopath
Richard Metcalf 
BSc.(Hons.), D.O
Registered Osteopath, Cranial Osteopath
Member of the General Osteopathic Council
Training - After a short career in IT I decided to study for five years to become an osteopath, qualifying in 1998 from the College of Osteopaths, London.
Experience - I have been practicing for over 10 years and have a practice in Kirkburton, Huddersfield and at Wellforce, Sheffield. Working at a multi-disciplinary clinic such as this has enabled me to gain a greater understanding and knowledge of other alternative/complementary therapies and how they can interact quite dynamically at times.
I do enjoy my work and am very passionate about it. I have over many years concentrated much of my work toward working in Cranial Osteopathy , a very gentle but effective way of healing. This is appropriate for treating all ages, from babies to the very elderly where problems might reside in any part of the body. Please see the Treatment section on 'Cranial Osteopathy' for more information.
Children's Clinics - I have worked at several children's clinics including the Osteopathic Centre for Children (OCC) in London and more recently I used to work voluntarily at the Manchester Osteopathic Centre for Children. These centres of excellence are now jointly called the Foundation for Paediatric Osteopathy. They have provided me with invaluable experience in developing my cranial osteopathic and paediatric skills in the treatment of babies, toddlers, and youngsters up to 16 years of age, as well as pregnant and post-partum mothers.
Continued Professional Development - I regularly go on courses in the field of cranial osteopathy, some of which are run by the Sutherland Cranial College which is a college of excellence. This enables me to further develop my skills in an academic, structured environment through an on-going assessment of my knowledge and practical skills.
Registration - I am registered with the General Osteopathic Council which was established by an Act of Parliament to protect patients by promoting excellence in osteopathic care. Only those who have demonstrated safe and competent practice are thereby admitted to its statutory register and are allowed to call themselves osteopaths and practice as such. All osteopaths on the register must have medical malpractice insurance and follow a strict code of conduct.
Personal - I live in Kirkburton with my wife Katherine, a full-time mum and we have four young children, Lucy, Jake, Daniel and Adam. I enjoy road cycling, walking in Scotland and hope to one day get back on a snowboard.
Questions?
See Richard's Website at www.kirkburtonosteopath.co.uk
Call Wellforce reception on 0114 2769500 to book your appointment.
Find out more about Osteopathy and Cranial Osteopathy under Treatments.