About Our Osteopaths
Nottingham Osteopaths is a collective of independent osteopaths who share a common vision to deliver osteopathic care to the highest professional standards. Founded in Nottingham in 1979, the Practice has a long-established reputation for providing high quality osteopathic treatment to patients of all ages.
The philosophy adopted by the Practice is to use an entirely hands-on approach to treatment guided by a highly developed sense of touch. Our osteopaths favour the use of gentle treatment techniques which are applicable to a wide range of conditions and are particularly valuable when treating younger patients and the elderly.
All of our osteopaths are fully qualified and registered with the General Osteopathic Council (GOsC) which regulates the practice of osteopathy in the UK. By law, all osteopaths must be registered with the GOsC and insured in order to practise. All of our osteopaths undertake regular CPD in line with GOsC requirements.
Nottingham Osteopaths is committed to upholding the highest practice standards, helping to ensure our patients experience the best in osteopathic clinical care.
Nicholas Woodhead DO
Nicholas Woodhead graduated from the British School of Osteopathy in 1977 and, after gaining post-qualification experience in Kent, has been in full time general osteopathic practice in Nottingham since 1979. He is a part-time senior lecturer and skills tutor at the University College of Osteopathy (formerly the British School of Osteopathy) in London, is a principal lecturer and tutor at the Vienna School of Osteopathy, and has lectured in Australia and the USA. Nick is also a trustee of the Foundation for Paediatric Osteopathy and a founding director of the Rollin E. Becker Institute in London – a post-graduate training organisation for cranial osteopathy.
Nick has special clinical interests in head pain (including temporo-mandibular dysfunction), and the osteopathic care and treatment of babies and children. He also has extensive experience in the osteopathic treatment of both musculoskeletal and non-musculoskeletal conditions.
GOsC registration number: 1431
Christopher Stapleton BSc (Hons) Ost
Christopher Stapleton graduated from the British School of Osteopathy in 1997 and has since been in full time general osteopathic practice in Nottingham. He is also a post-graduate lecturer in cranial osteopathy at the Vienna School of Osteopathy and at the Rollin E. Becker Institute in London – a post-graduate training organisation for cranial osteopathy.
Chris has special interests in ear, nose, and throat anatomy, and in conditions such as trigeminal neuralgia, otitis media, sinus issues and headache. He also has over 20 years’ experience of treating musculoskeletal conditions which affect babies and young children, and has spent more than 20 years in the development and training of other osteopaths in the use of gentler osteopathic treatment approaches.
GOsC registration number: 2847
Dana Begg M Ost
Dana Begg graduated from the Health Sciences University (London) in 2025 with a Master’s degree in Osteopathy. The course was delivered by the UCO School of Osteopathy – the leading provider of osteopathic education in the UK for over 100 years – where she was taught and supervised by senior lecturer and skills tutor, Nicholas Woodhead. After graduating, Dana joined Nottingham Osteopaths, working alongside Nicholas Woodhead and the rest of the highly experienced osteopathic team.
Dana has experience as a sports massage therapist, supporting athletes in their event preparation and effective recovery. As a keen runner herself, Dana appreciates first-hand how osteopathy can play a vital role in both injury prevention and rehabilitation – her own experiences with running-related injuries sparked her interest in pursuing a career in osteopathy.
Dana has special clinical interests in sports injuries and menstrual-related issues.
GOsC registration number: 12015
Ian Schofield BSc Ost, PG Dip (Cr Ost)
Ian Schofield graduated from the British School of Osteopathy in 1994 and has been part of the team at Nottingham Osteopaths since 2007. Ian initially trained as a Physical Therapist in 1983 and, in 1987, started practising at Pineapple Dance Studios in Covent Garden, London, where he still works today. In addition to full time osteopathic practice, Ian teaches cranial osteopathy at the UCO School of Osteopathy (formerly the British School of Osteopathy) in London and is a lecturer and tutor at the Rollin E. Becker Institute in London – a post-graduate training organisation for cranial osteopathy.
Ian has a professional interest in the effects of physical impact trauma on the body, and has extensive experience of treating sports injuries.
GOsC registration number: 1844