About Us
Jane Bell, Registered Osteopath & Medical Acupuncturist
Jane is a registered osteopath and medical acupuncturist practicing in the Southend area since 2011. She is a member of the Institute of Osteopathy and the British Medical Acupuncture Society.
Jane’s interest in natural health stems from a childhood curiosity of traditional medicine and indigenous practice, fascination with the language of anatomy and captivation by the body systems as storytellers of our internal functions. Inquisitive by nature, she also held interest in some of the more gory aspects of medical history and surgery. Particularly the wierd concoctions of plant and animal 'products' used to cure disease in humoural medicine. This was perhaps what sparked her interest in medicinal herbs.
Jane tried out many different systems in her youth, turning to osteopathy for a sports injury, acupuncture for a painful visceral condition and herbs for general health. Already a convert, she was fortunate to receive acupuncture treatment in labour, resulting in the delivery of her daughter without the use of pain medications.
A journey in complementary and alternative medicine
In 2006, Jane began five years of study and clinical supervision at the London School of Osteopathy. She achieved a Master of Osteopathy degree with merit in 2011 and in 2013 completed a foundation course with the British Medical Acupuncture. Jane was awarded their Certificate of Medical Acupuncture in 2020.
A perpetual student, Jane continues with formal studies in Traditional Chinese Medicine and Naturopathy.
With a first degree in the natural sciences, Jane considers the inseparability of man from his environment as a starting point for health, for better or for worse. She is an advocate of the body-mind connection and the role of psychosocial factors in health and disease.
Jane owned and managed an independent health store for a number of years, advising on the use of herbal and homeopathic remedies, vitamins, minerals and supplements to support health and minor ailments. She introduced a successful gift range with products to support mindful and meditative healing practice and moved both businesses online in 2024.
Earth, Air, Fire & Water!
Jane is in her element when in the elements! She enjoys stargazing, spending time in nature, journalling, creative writing and visiting sacred archaeological sites. Jane enjoys stealth camping in her van where she is happiest sat around a campfire or convening with the hedgerow!
She is also a keen sports-person with a particular passion for long-distance swimming. Jane volunteers kayak support for events including open water competitions, training camps and individual challenges. She has six lengths of Windermere under her belt, including the first backstroke length which stood uncontested for seven years. Jane did a 21 mile double crossing of Windermere in 2015 and in 2016 became the 52nd person to claim all 21.6 miles of Loch Lomond. She was caught out a mile off the French coast in her attempt to cross the English Channel in 2022 but has plans for revenge when the time is right!
Claire Brooks, Naturopath
Claire graduated from London Metropolitan University in 2014 with a Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics. Unfulfilled with the orthodox approach to dietary health, she went on to further her studies at the College of Naturopathic Medicine and the College of Naturopathic Nutrition.
Claire specialises in digestive health and the identification and management of food intolerances, hormonal imbalances and toxicity. Common complaints include digestive discomfort, fatigue, candida, weight gain, IBS and skin eruptions. She provides in-person and remote consultations and performs food intolerance and mineral deficiency/toxic ratio tests.
Claire believes that empowerment is key to achieving optimal health and vitality. She works to educate her clients and raise self-awareness of their habits and barriers to compliance.
Claire works intuitively using a holistic approach and searches for the root cause of disharmonies rather than treating symptoms alone. She considers the interplay between organs and body systems in light of the person as a whole and believes that detoxifying and nourishing our mind, body and soul is essential for longevity and wellbeing. Claire advocates the consumption of natural and organic whole foods, minerals, herbs and botanicals to support homeostasis.
