Lorna Rose

Lorna is a highly skilled osteopath with extensive experience treating a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions. Her practice at Harper Road Osteopaths is complemented by her previous work as an Honorary Medical Acupuncturist at the Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine, where she was a member of the British Medical Acupuncture Society. With years of private practice experience, Lorna has treated patients across all age groups, from infants to seniors. Her exceptional academic performance earned her a Distinction for her Integrated Masters of Osteopathy degree from the University College of Osteopathy. Lorna's expertise extends to Sports Massage Therapy and Myofascial Release techniques. Specializing in the Perrin Technique, Lorna offers osteopathic diagnosis and treatment for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/ME. Together with her colleague Victoria Diamond, she co-runs Harper Road Osteopaths, one of London's few specialist osteopathic clinics for CFS/ME. Lorna's professional development includes post-graduate training in cranial osteopathy with the Sutherland Cranial College of Osteopathy. She further honed her skills in pediatric osteopathy during a two-year stint at Nottingham Osteopaths, a renowned practice in the field, under the guidance of esteemed mentors Nicholas Woodhead and Christopher Stapleton.

Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) now available at Harper Road Osteopaths Manual Lymphatic Drainage Clinic London

Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) now available at Harper Road Osteopaths

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We’ve just had a busy weekend of training to provide oncology massage/Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) to complement the lymphatic drainage work we already carry out when we deliver the Perrin Technique for ME/CFS/Post Viral Fatigue and Long Covid.  As well as our models for the weekend finding it all deeply relaxing, we did too!  So we are now fully equipped to be able to support patients with primary or secondary lymphoedema and anyone feeling they need a detox! For more information of Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) and it’s benefits, click here.  Harper Road Osteopaths, located in London Bridge, offers a […]

Caroline Lovett has become an Advanced Perrin Technique Practitioner Caroline Lovett Osteopath London

Caroline Lovett has become an Advanced Perrin Technique Practitioner

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Congratulations to Caroline Lovett for becoming an Advanced Perrin Technique Practitioner, one of only a few in the country! At Harper Road Osteopaths in London Bridge, we look forward to sharing Caroline’s wealth of knowledge and experience in order to support those with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/ME to return to health.    The Perrin Technique is a specialized manual therapy approach designed to help individuals suffering from chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS)/ME, Long Covid, fibromyalgia, and Lyme’s Disease. Developed by Dr. Perrin, this gentle osteopathic treatment focuses on improving lymphatic drainage, regulating the sympathetic nervous system, and enhancing fluid flow around the […]

We have moved to 90 Borough High Street, SE1 1LL Harper Road Osteopath Treatment Room

We have moved to 90 Borough High Street, SE1 1LL

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Harper Road Osteopaths has now moved to 90 Borough High Street, location equidistant (4 min walk) between London Bridge and Borough stations. We will miss the Hop Exchange but the move has given us the opportunity to expand and we now have two treatment rooms, allowing us to offer more availability to patients in need of osteopathy, Perrin Technique and sports massage.     New Address: 90 Borough High Street London SE1 1LL Local Parking The nearest motorcycle parking bay is outside Stirling Ackroyd Estate Agents on Borough High Street. Pay & Display street parking is available. Alternatively, there is […]

Covid-19: Why do we miss touch so much? Osteopath Clinic London Bridge SE1

Covid-19: Why do we miss touch so much?

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In this blog, Lorna Rose (osteopath at Harper Road Osteopaths, London) explains why we are missing touch during Covid and what we gain from touch as humans. Touch is a fundamental aspect of human communication and well-being, playing a particularly crucial role for individuals with dementia and those experiencing isolation. Research has consistently demonstrated the profound benefits of human touch across various contexts. Physiologically, touch has significant effects on the body; it reduces levels of the stress hormone cortisol, increases serotonin to promote calmness, and releases oxytocin, often referred to as the “happiness hormone.” Additionally, touch induces physical relaxation and […]

Some helpful apps for those living with ME/CFS Liviing with ME and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Some helpful apps for those living with ME/CFS

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Helpful apps for those living with ME/CFS (as recommended by our patients) Through our experience of Perrin Technique and treating patients living with ME/CFS, we have come to appreciate how technology can play a vital role in recovery. It can help patients to manage their condition in a more productive way as well as providing an easy way to track and monitor symptoms, facilitating communication with medical professionals but also allow us to notice trends. Here are the app’s that patients of our have found helpful, hopefully you will to! A customisable health tracker with unique stats and insights. This […]

Covid update – 5th August 2020 Osteopath Clinic in London Bridge

Covid update – 5th August 2020

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It is now almost a month since we reopened our clinic following the lock down and it has been lovely seeing some familiar faces and welcoming lots of new patients to the practice. Although it seemed like a lot to get used to at first, we’re so grateful for how adaptable our patients have been to our new safety measures. Thanks in part to the enhanced hygiene procedures and operational changes we put in place prior to reopening, we haven’t been contacted by the track and trace team or knowingly had a single case of Covid in our patient population. […]