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Osteopathy in Bristol - Skilled, Thorough, Hands-On
Established in 2006 on Gloucester Road, The Family Practice is a senior osteopath-led clinic providing skilled, thoughtful care for people of all ages - from babies and teenagers to adults, athletes and older patients.
Founded by husband and wife osteopaths Nick and Juliana Hounsfield, and shaped over the years by a family of osteopaths working together - including Nick’s father Brian, his sister Wendy, Juliana’s brother Dougal and Dougal’s wife Tania - the clinic has always been grounded in shared clinical standards, continuity and long-term commitment to the Bristol community.
Today, the practice continues to be led by Juliana, alongside Dougal and Tania.
We are called The Family Practice not only because we are a family of osteopaths, but because we care for individuals and families at every stage of life.
Rooted in family.
Grounded in medical science.
Trusted in Bristol since 1996.
Osteopathy in Bristol - Skilled, Thorough, Hands-On
Osteopathy is a regulated primary healthcare profession with university-level training in anatomy, physiology, pathology and clinical diagnosis.
At The Family Practice, your appointment is not simply a treatment session - it is a comprehensive clinical assessment. We are trained to evaluate and diagnose musculoskeletal conditions independently, and to determine whether treatment, further investigation or referral is most appropriate.
We regularly support people with:
• Back pain and sciatica
• Neck pain and headaches
• Shoulder, hip and knee injuries
• Sports injuries and training-related strain
• Teenage growth-related pain
• Persistent or complex musculoskeletal pain
• Postural strain and nerve-related symptoms
Treatment may include gentle mobilisation, manipulation, soft tissue techniques, cranial approaches and tailored movement guidance.
Unlike exercise-only rehabilitation models, osteopathy combines diagnostic skill with skilled manual treatment - helping your body move, adapt and recover with greater resilience.
→ Explore Osteopathy
Specialist Women’s Healthy Osteopathy
Alongside general osteopathic care, we offer a dedicated women’s health pathway led by osteopaths with advanced postgraduate training in pelvic and perinatal health.
We support women through:
• Pregnancy-related pelvic girdle pain
• Postnatal recovery and abdominal rehabilitation
• Pelvic floor dysfunction and persistent pelvic pain
• Scar therapy following C-section or surgery
• Endometriosis and hormonally influenced symptoms
• Perimenopause and menopause-related musculoskeletal change
Many of our clinicians are also mothers, bringing both clinical depth and lived understanding to care during vulnerable and transformative life stages.
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We regularly care for babies, children and adolescents.
This may include newborn feeding difficulties, unsettled babies, postural concerns, sports injuries and growth-related discomfort.
Our approach is gentle, thorough and developmentally informed.
→ Learn About Paediatric Osteopathy
Intergrated healthcare under one roof
The Family Practice is more than an osteopathy clinic.
Our multidisciplinary team includes massage therapists, acupuncturists, nutritionists, hypnotherapists, counsellors and women’s health fitness specialists.
This allows us to provide coordinated care that considers:
• Musculoskeletal health
• Nervous system regulation
• Hormonal transitions
• Nutrition
• Emotional wellbeing
• Lifestyle and stress
• We collaborate closely to ensure your care feels joined-up and thoughtful - not fragmented.
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Experienced, Established & Trusted
• Founded on Gloucester Road, Bristol in 2006
• Senior osteopath-led clinic
• Nearly three decades of osteopathic experience within our leadership
• Advanced postgraduate women’s health training
• Trauma-informed clinical approach
• Trusted by local families and healthcare professionals
• Often consulted for complex presentations and second opinions
A Place to Feel Heard
Many people arrive feeling unsure, frustrated or dismissed elsewhere.
We take time to listen carefully, assess thoroughly and explain clearly.
If further investigation or referral is needed, we guide you responsibly.
Whether you are seeking an osteopath in Bristol for back pain, sports injury, pregnancy support, pelvic health, teenage musculoskeletal issues or ongoing persistent pain, you will be met with experience, respect and calm professionalism.
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