Tamar Valley Osteopathy

03/11/2026

✨ "If you love what you do, you'll never work a day in your life"✨

Forever feeling lucky that I get to be a part of someone's self care routine 💜

02/11/2026

Why are osteopaths obsessed with the breath? 🫁

If you've ever had osteopathic treatment, there's a good chance you've been asked to take a deep breath, breathe into a particular area or practice some breathing exercises at home.

But why?

Well, breathing involves so much more than our lungs.
Our diaphragm, bib cage, thoracic spine, abdominal muscles and pelvic floor all play a role in the mechanics of breathing and managing pressure within our abdomen.

And then there's the connection between our breathing, nervous system and how we respond to stress and pain.

It's why I often incorporate breathing into my treatments, whether it's alongside hands on techniques, within pelvic floor rehabilitation or simply to help someone feel safe and more comfortable during movements.

And it's also why breathing exercises sometimes for part of the advice and rehabilitation I give patience to practice at home.

Understanding and working with our breathing can be another useful tool in supporting our help with our health and wellbeing.

Have you ever been given breathing exercises by an osteopath?

27/10/2026

What actually is Osteopathy?
And what happens at your first appointment?

Osteopathy is a holistic, whole-person centered approach to healthcare, that understands you and your body and supports you to move with confidence and achieve your wider health goals 🤍

26/10/2026

Before I was an osteopath, I was a mum. And that is, and always will be, the most important title I have 🫶🏼

So, I understand the absolute chaos that can be mum life (I’m currently juggling teenage hormones and three-year-old tantrums on the daily). So if you’re coming in for your osteopathy treatment exhausted, overwhelmed and feeling the weight of the world on you… just know I get it, and I’ve got you

Equally, if you come in with baby sick on your top, haven’t shaved or haven’t got childcare that day, that’s absolutely fine too. Babies are always welcome in my clinic. We can pause for cuddles, feeds and changes, and adapt your treatment so you can hold your little one if needed

I want every woman who walks through my doors to know this is a space for her to feel seen, heard and supported

Come as you are, always 🤍

Treatment clip shared with my client’s permission.

26/10/2026

Pelvic floor symptoms such as leaking, heaviness, urgency and pain can affect your comfort, confidence and quality of life

Yet they’re often brushed off as something that happens after having babies or as we get older

'Women’s problems' we’re expected to put up with

There is support available... and you don’t have to have had children to ask for it.

As a women’s health osteopath with additional postgraduate training in pelvic health assessment and treatment, I can explore pelvic floor function alongside what’s happening in the rest of your body and life

That might include looking at your hips, ribs and spine, how your breathing, how your core functions and how you move when lifting, walking or exercising

We’ll also talk about sleep, stress, bladder and bowel habits, and the demands of your day

Treatment may then include pelvic floor rehabilitation, appropriate hands-on treatment, movement, breathwork and an exercise plan tailored to you

The starting point is always a conversation: what you’re experiencing, how it affects you and what you’d like help getting back to

Your pelvic floor symptoms matter, and so does the person experiencing them 🌸

02/10/2026

A little Friday reminder of what I do here at Tamar Valley Osteopathy 🌿

At Tamar Valley Osteopathy, I support women with everything from everyday aches and pains to pregnancy, postpartum recovery and pelvic health concerns

This can include things like back and neck pain, headaches and jaw pain, hip and pelvic pain, pregnanacy-related discomfort, bladder, bowel and pelvic floor symptoms, postpartum recovery and birth preparation (and so much more

My approach combines hands-on manual therapy with education, movement and rehabilitation to help you feel more comfortable, confident and supported in your body

If you're not sure whether I can help you, just pop me a message and I'd be happy to chat

📍Harrowbarrow, near Callington PL17
🅿️Free parking and onsite toliets
✨Visit the website & book in online
https://www.tamarvalleyosteopathy.com/

14/09/2026

So often, when something hurts, our first thought is: 'what's wrong with me?!'

But pain and discomfort are rarely as simple as one tissue being the issue.

Your body is constantly adapting too movement, load, stress, sleep, recovery and everything else going on around you.

Sometimes the most helpful first step is simply understanding what may be contributing, and then working from there.

Tamar Valley Osteopathy | Cornwall | Pl17

04/09/2026

Have you recently had a baby, but still don't quite feel like you in your body yet?

Maybe you're noticing things like heaviness or pressure, leaking when you laugh, jump or cough, weakness through your tummy, low back or pelvic discomfort, sensitivity around your C-section scar, or you just don't feel quite ready or confident to get back to exercise yet.

A Mummy MOT is a specialist postnatal assessment designed to look at how your body is recovering after pregnancy and birth.

It's for you if you're experiencing:

✨ Pelvic floor weakness, leaking or heaviness
✨ Abdominal separation or weakness through your core
✨ Lower back, pelvic or hip pain
✨ C-section scar discomfort or sensitivity
✨ Pain or discomfort with movement or exercise
✨ Reduced confidence returning to running, lifting or the gym
✨ A general feeling that your body hasn't quite recovered since having your baby

During your appointment, we look at your pelvic floor, abdominal wall, breathing, movement, strength and whole-body recovery, so we can work out what may need support and give you a clear plan moving forward

Whether you're 6 weeks postpartum, a few months or several years down the line, it's never too late to get support with your recovery.

Visit the Tamar Valley Osteopathy website for more information and booking
https://www.tamarvalleyosteopathy.com/pelvic-health-services

Or send me a message if you're unsure whether a Mummy MOT is the right service for you 💜

At Tamar Valley Osteopathy we are passionate about getting you out of pain and back to living the life you deserve. We ensure a completely holistic 360-degree approach to your health and well-being journey.

28/08/2026

Creating a space where you feel listened to, comfortable and confident in your care is just as important to us as the treatment itself.

Always grateful for such lovely words 💜

28/08/2026

Are you pregnant and finding that pain or discomfort is starting to affect how you move, sleep or enjoy your pregnancy?

Maybe you've been told it's 'just part of being pregnant' or something you simply have to put up with.

But you don't have to struggle on without support.

Hi 👋🏼, I'm Antonia, a Women's Health Osteopath based at Tamar Valley Osteopathy in Harrowbarrow, near Callington.

Pregnancy, postpartum and pelvic health care sit at the heart of my work, and through gentle, tailored osteopathy, I regularly support women experiencing:

✨ Pelvic girdle pain
✨ Lower back pain and sciatica
✨ Rib, mid-back, and hip pain
✨ Round ligament pain
✨ Difficulty getting comfortable, sleeping and moving freely
✨ General aches and pains as the body adapts through pregnancy

Your appointment isn't just about treating where it hurts.
We look at how your whole body is adapting to pregnancy, what may be contributing to your symptoms, and what we can do to help you feel more comfortable and confident as your pregnancy progresses.

I also offer pregnancy massage, 1:1 birth preparation, postpartum osteopathy and Mummy MOT assessments, so support can continue through pregnancy, birth and postpartum recovery.

If you're struggling with pregnancy pain or discomfort, Pregnancy Osteopathy is for you

Visit my website for more information and booking
https://www.tamarvalleyosteopathy.com/

Or send me a message if you're unsure what's right for you 💜