Welcome to the Leigham Practice
With easy access to South East and South West London, our medical and complementary practice was established in 1983 and includes chiropody/podiatry, physiotherapy, osteopathy, acupuncture, massage therapy and a range of lifestyle treatments.
The two essential elements of our practice are it's ethos and the quality and skills of our staff. The ethos of the practice is to treat our patients as safely, rapidly and effectively as possible to provide long-term relief and benefits, and so build on our long established reputation. We also know that the quality of your care is directly related to and dependent upon the quality of your practitioner. Their skills and experience are what makes our practice both effective and unique. We hope you find the information in this site to be of use to you and, should you need our help, we hope you will contact us to find out more.
A brief summary of our services include:
Podiatry / Chiropody: We have a team of experienced podiatrists able to offer help, treatment and advice for a wide range of foot and ankle problems. From simple needs, such as a medical pedicure, up to complex problems our team are likely to be able to help. Nail problems such as thickened, irregular or ingrown nails can be cosmetically improved, reshaped or permanently corrected if troublesome. Skin conditions such as verruca, athlete's foot and bacterial problems can be treated and corns and callus removed. FOot and ankle pains such as neuroma, plantar fasciitis, metatarsalgia and heel pain can be resolved. We also care for foot problems associated with general problems such as diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis and neurological problems. We have a biomechanics specialist offering gait analysis and prescription orthotics for problems associated with the structure and function of the foot, such as hallux valgus, hallus limitus, and ankle equinus. We work closely with a consultant podiatric surgeon offering treatment for bunions, hammer toes, claw toes, neuroma and other complex problems where surgery can offer correction. If you need more information please go to the podiatry section to find more information on our staff and services, or give us a call.
Physiotherapy: Our team of physiotherapists are exceptional individuals who offer effective treatments for a wide range of problems. Not only are common problems such as tendonitis, tenosynovitis, RSI, frozen shoulder, tennis elbow, back pain and sprains and strains covered, we also manage sports injuries, work-related injuries and help recovery from surgery or stroke. Our team use specialist techniques such as acupuncture and pilates as well as therapeutic lasers and ultrasound to reduce healing times and speed recovery. You can find out more about our team and services in the physiotherapy section, or give us a call if we can be of help.
Osteopathy: Our osteopath is a member of both the General Osteopathic Council and the British Osteopathic Association and offers both osteopathy and cranial osteopathy for a diverse range of musculo-skeletal problems and children specific conditions. From the postural and physical changes that affect women during pregnancy, they can also help babies with colic, sleep problems and other common conditions. Our osteopathic consultant, who is also trained in acupuncture, treats back and spine problems, muscle and ligament problems associated with sports, sleep, driving or work. You can find our more abour our specialist in the osteopathy section, and of course you are welcome to give us a call if you need any further help.
Acupuncture: Our acupuncturist team consist of two experienced members of the British Acupuncture Council. Whilst their training is in Traditional Chinese Medicine they have an appreciation of western approaches to health and can treat and support a wide spectrum of health problems. Their holistic approach offers help for headaches and migraines, anxiety and stress-related problems, digestive problems such as ulcers, nausea, irritable bowel syndrome and constipation, for breathing difficulties such as asthma and hay fever, for joint and muscle problems such as back pain, sciatica, arthritis and other arthritic and rheumatic problems. They have a specialist interest in female health and fertility problems, chronic conditions and allergies. Acupuncture is a complete system of healthcare and you can find our more in our acupuncture section, or call us if we you'd like to discuss a particular problem.
Massage Therapy: We have two therapists who work together to offer unique treatments tailored to your needs or preferenced. We offer reflexology, aromatherapy, swedish massage, deep/strong massage, indian head massage, pregnancy and ante-natal massage and a wide range of massages for specific problems such as female health, anxiety/stress and sports. Whether you require soothing, stimulation or relaxation, our team can adapt to deliver a massage that is unique to you. Please find our more in our massage section, or call us to book some space for you to relax.
Lifestyle Treatments: How you feel on the inside influences how you look on the outside, and it's als otrue that how you look and feel on the outide influences how you feel on the inside. We offer a range of waxing for men and women, beauty manicures/pedicures and facials, and so offer a one-stop shop for health, relaxation and beauty under one roof. You can find out more in our lifestyle section, or you can call us now for more information.
At the Leigham Practice our aim is simply to restore and promote balance on many levels by working with high quality, experienced staff to achieve the best for our clients. We are fully registered with the organisations below, where we provide a link if you wish to find out more information about a particular therapy, and hope this site offers you an insight into our practice and our team. Please contact us if we can be of any further help.
8 Leigham Hall Parade, Streatham High Road, London SW16 1DR
Tel: 020 8769 7409
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