Clio Turton | Osteopath & Holistic Pelvic Care

Clio graduated in osteopathy and naturopathy with distinction from the British College of Osteopathic Medicine. She enjoys helping people move and feel better.

Clio treats a wide variety of patients from movement and sports enthusiasts, to desk workers and women around pregnancy and menopause. Post-graduate studies include cranial osteopathy with the SCCO, a 2yr diploma specialising in women’s health osteopathy with the Molinari Institute and Holistic Pelvic Care^TM with Tami Lynn Kent. She is also a Low Pressure Fitness Level 3 trainer, a method which includes hypopressive breathing, posture and movement to improve pelvic floor function, diastasis recti and breathing capacity.

Clio uses a range of treatment modalities in her sessions, including structural, cranial and visceral osteopathy, that she adapts for each individual to help their body back into balance.

Clio has a background in contemporary dance, capoeira, and scaravelli style yoga. To support her treatments she likes to offer patients exercises and movement advice for injury prevention and rehabilitation. Advice on nutrition and lifestyle is also offered where needed.

She is registered with the General Osteopathic Council.

What is osteopathy?
Osteopathy is a system of detecting, treating and preventing health problems using hands on techniques tailored to each patient and personalised advice.

These techniques might include articulation, pressure, stretching, manipulation and massage with a focus on joints, muscles and other connective tissues such as ligaments, tendons, and fascia.

It’s a whole body approach. By affecting the nervous, circulatory and immune systems osteopathy assists the body’s innate healing response and helps bring the body back into balance.

The more balance and ease in our bodies and our movements the less energy needed in order to function which helps improve overall health and vitality.

What can I expect at a treatment?

What can I expect at a treatment?
An initial osteopathic consultation is 45-60 minutes and includes a detailed case history, a thorough assessment and some treatment. Treatments are tailored for each patient and may be supported by advice on lifestyle, nutrition, posture, movement and exercises to help improve and maintain range of movement, flexibility and strength.

Follow-up treatments can be 30-45 minutes. The number of treatments often depends on how long the problem has been there and how severe it is. Two to three treatments can be sufficient for straightforward conditions but it is often beneficial to have four to six treatments, sometimes more, for longer standing ailments and preventative health care. The effort and work the patient puts in between treatments, and on an ongoing basis, is a key part of their journey to health and will also be a factor in how many follow-ups are needed.

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What kind of things do osteopaths treat?

What kind of things do osteopaths treat?
People visit osteopaths with a wide variety of symptoms – we don’t just treat backs!

Osteopathy is helpful for many different conditions including joint pain, back pain, neck pain, arthritis, sciatica, digestive problems, stress and tension headaches, circulation problems, fibromyalgia, frozen shoulder, sports injuries, muscles spasms, general tension and migraine prevention.

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What is Holistic Pelvic Care^TM?
Holistic Pelvic Care^TM (HPC) is a therapy developed from over 25 years of work, research and hands-on practice by Tami Lynn Kent, a women’s health physiotherapist based in Portland, Oregon and author of ‘Wild Feminine’, ‘Mothering from your Centre’ and ‘Wild Creative’.

HPC involves gentle internal massage of the pelvic floor muscles and fascia alongside attending to emotional holding patterns in the pelvic bowl using dialogue, visualisation, breath-work and abdominal contact. Treatments help re-balance the pelvic floor and increase blood flow to pelvic organs, which can improve problematic symptoms.

What can I expect at a treatment?

What can I expect at a treatment?
An initial HPC consultation is 90 minutes and includes a detailed case history, discussion of treatment aims, basic introduction to female pelvic anatomy using a skeletal model, a pelvic floor assessment and treatment. The pelvic muscles are assessed intravaginally during a pelvic ‘squeeze’ like a Kegel / pelvic floor exercise. This is done with a gloved, lubricated finger inserted in the vagina. Pelvic muscle engagement, trigger points, tension and pain patterns are noted.

The assessment is followed by a treatment to balance the pelvis. Techniques include intravaginal massage with myofascial release and trigger point work assisted by breath-work and visualisation tools for both physical and energetic balance. Follow-up sessions are 60 minutes and begin with a brief re-assessment and then focus primarily on treatment. The pelvic massage is gentle and respectful, following the lead of the body. It should never hurt and the response of a woman’s body guides the depth and direction of the hands-on work. Though gentle, the effects are profound and women often notice a change with even one session.

The number of treatments depends on the extent of a woman’s symptoms and how long she has been having them. Three sessions are usually recommended to restore basic pelvic balance.

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What kind of things do Holistic Pelvic Care practitioners treat?

What kind of things do Holistic Pelvic Care practitioners treat?
HPC is for women of all ages to address pelvic symptoms, enhance general wellness, improve pelvic floor tone, prepare for pregnancy or heal after birthing. Pelvic imbalance can be improved by hands-on pelvic care such as urinary leakage, pelvic organ prolapse, pelvic muscle weakness, pelvic pain, and pain with intercourse. Treatments can help women reconnect with their pelvic space, feminine energy and natural cycles.

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Can I have treatment when I’m pregnant?

Can I have treatment when I’m pregnant?
Internal pelvic work is not done during pregnancy but the process of healing after childbirth is greatly assisted by HPC and any pelvic floor imbalances that may have occurred during pregnancy or birth can be addressed early on. Six weeks post-partum is a good time to begin but it can be useful months, even years, after birth.

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What if I have a caesarean birth?

What if I have a caesarean birth?
Women who have had a caesarean birth will benefit from HPC as well, with fascial work directly to the caesarean mark and internal work to address the imbalances caused by any prolonged vaginal birth attempt.

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Forest Row Osteopathic Clinic
13 Hartfield Road
Forest Row
RH18 5DN

To make an appointment please call: 01342 823 722

Tuesdays 8am – 2pm
Thursdays 8am – 2pm
Saturdays 8am – 2pm

Osteopathy:
£65 – 45-minute consultation (initial assessment and treatment)
£50 – 30 minute follow-up treatment
£65 – 45 minute follow-up treatment
£100 – 60 minute follow up treatment

Holistic Pelvic Care:
£140 – 90 minute consultation (initial assessment and treatment)
£100 – 60 minute follow-up treatment

The Sussex Osteopaths
148 Uckfield High Street
Uckfield
TN22 1AT

To make an appointment please call: 01825 761 294

Mondays 8am – 2pm
Wednesdays 8am – 2pm (from September)

Osteopathy:
£55 – 45-minute consultation (initial assessment and treatment)
£47 – 30 minute follow-up treatment
£65 – 45 minute follow-up treatment
£100 – 60 minute follow up treatment

Holistic Pelvic Care:
£140 – 90 minute consultation (initial assessment and treatment)
£100 – 60 minute follow-up treatment

I am impressed with Clio's calm expertise and clarity.

Judith M

I am already feeling stronger from the inside out. After a couple of hours standing I still didn't have the pain that I was previously getting down the front of my pubic bone.

KJ

Clio is extremely professional, good listener and was keen to understand the causes of my lower back pain. She made me feel better after just the first session. I highly recommend her services. Thanks Clio.

Raul Santos

Clio has been a great help with my neck pain and it is always nice to see her!

Lucy Kraftman

Clio is deeply respectful, compassionate, and holds a strong healing space that can, I'm sure, care for even the most troubling trauma. Her energy is really care-full. Your body will thank you.

Lesley E

Clio is absolutely wonderful. She has fixed me several times after bad episodes of lower back pain. I have always left feeling so much better.

Gabriela Luna

Clio was thorough and attentive to all possible causes of my headaches. The appointments were really relaxing. Within two appointments, I had increased mobility in my neck and a much better understanding of factors in my life which were likely to be contributing to my headaches.

Aoife McCullough

It was an amazing experience to learn more about myself and my body. Clio is extremely nice and knowledgeable. I think Holistic Pelvic Care is something every woman should do.

Bisila Noha

Since giving birth, I have had regular Holistic Pelvic Care therapy sessions with Clio and I couldn't be happier with the results. It has helped me connect with my body and its energies in a great way - and those sessions have become central to my self-care. Highly recommend it!

Ines Alcala Freudenthal

I saw Clio for regular check ups throughout pregnancy. Minor niggles were dealt with quickly before they became more uncomfortable, leading to a virtuous circle of active pregnancy where I was fit and healthy to the end [...] Thanks Clio for all your help.

Rebecca Shepherd

Clio has helped me with my sciatica a lot, thank you very much - highly recommended.

Luke Reid

Clio is fantastic, very knowledgable on all parts of the body and knows how to treat every area. I highly recommend her to everyone.

About Clio

Osteopathy

Holistic Pelvic Care

Forest Row, East Sussex

Uckfield, East Sussex

Testimonials