Catherine Hamilton-Plant
Osteopath
Catherine has a wealth of experience in osteopathy having worked in private practice in Hertfordshire since graduating from the BSO in 1983. Catherine enjoys all aspects of practice and is delighted to now be caring for up to four generations of families, recognising how peoples’ needs change throughout their lives and enjoying the challenge of working with them to get the best results.
Catherine is a member of the General Osteopathic Council GOsC, Health and Professional Conduct Committees and a co-organiser of BBENSCH, a post graduate society for osteopaths. She is a former President of the BOA and council member of GOsC.
She has a post graduate qualification in Health Care Ethics and Law, and training in cranial osteopathy and dry needling which she finds very helpful as adjuncts to conventional osteopathy. Catherine regularly attends lectures and courses to ensure she is delivering best practice to her patients.
In her spare time Catherine enjoys open water swimming, golf, walking and sailing.
Clare Richmond
Osteopath
Clare Richmond graduated from the BSO in 1983 and has worked in private practice ever since. Clare and Catherine founded The Radlett Practice in 1984.
Clare has undertaken post graduate education in cranial osteopathy & dry needling techniques which she uses alongside her other osteopathic skills and regularly attends courses and lectures to widen and update her range of expertise.
Clare has great interest in treating babies and children. She was a regular spectator on the touchline for rugby, football & cricket where she aided injuries at pitch side for youth teams for many years, sports injuries being one of her particular interests.
Clare was Vice Chair of the General Council and Register of Osteopaths prior to the establishment of the GOsC and a School Governor for many years.
She is a keen gardener, skier, enjoys messing around in boats/ canoes and fundraises for the upkeep of the beautiful Saxon Church in her home village
Barry Jacobs
Osteopath
Barry qualified from the BSO in 1986 shortly after which he started in part-time private practice in Radlett where he has resided ever since, seeing a broad range of patients with both routine and less common presentations. After completing a 2 year medical fellowship in clinical cardiology, he was a demonstrator and lecturer in Clinical Methods at the BSO and was eventually appointed senior clinical lecturer in diagnostic clinical procedures and reasoning.
Between 2006 and 2008 Barry was visiting lecturer at the Royal Society of Medicine and went on to teach primary care clinical medicine to ‘first contact’ NHS clinicians in out-patients and A&E for 10 years. He remains a tutor at the College of Osteopaths Clinic in Borehamwood. He also persists in dabbling in the early detection of diabetic neuropathy for which he invented a disposable instrument and which has been used both professionally and in clinical studies particularly across the United States. Barry continues to enjoy seeing patients in practice in Radlett, even after several decades.
Neil Younger
Osteopath
Neil is a friendly and energetic person who lives in St Albans with his wife and two children. Neil qualified in 2003 from the British College of Osteopathy, where he also gained qualifications in Naturopathy, Visceral Osteopathy and Dry Needling. He joined the Radlett Practice in 2005. Throughout his career he has developed a wide range of treatment modalities. He has a particular interest in the treatment of sports related injuries.
Alex Gorin Feller
Osteopath
Alex joined Osteopathics in 2017, enjoying her role as an administrator.
Shortly afterwards she began studying Osteopathy at the College of Osteopaths. In 2019, Alex achieved a Diploma in Soft Tissue Manipulation and joined the Osteopathics healthcare team, working as a soft tissue and sports massage therapist in the practice, whilst pursuing her special interest in musculoskeletal health.
While studying she served on the Board of Governors as the first ever undergraduate governor of the college, alongside her duties at Osteopathics.
She gained a First Class degree in Osteopathy in 2022 and received the Reg Oakes Award for first in class!
Alex is passionate about continuing her journey with the practice, supporting current and welcoming future patients alike".
Nick Spevok
Osteopath
Nick is a qualified Osteopath, having trained at the College of Osteopaths in London, where he achieved a First-Class degree, a Diploma in Soft Tissue Manipulation, and a Level 3 Sports Massage accreditation. Nick comes from a corporate background and holds a Joint Honours degree in Business and French. This diverse background contributes to his warm, communicative and holistic approach to patient care.
Nick’s transition into Osteopathy was inspired by a passion for helping others and pursuit for knowledge into Human Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology, together with a belief in the benefits of hands-on, patient-centred treatment. Outside of professional practice, he enjoys staying active, playing music, travelling, and spending time outdoors. Nick values connecting with people from all walks and stages of life and finds great fulfilment in supporting their health and wellbeing.
Louise Halsall
Osteopath
I developed back pain and discovered Osteopathy, fast forward several years, I started a part time degree course with The College of Osteopaths, graduating with a BOst in 2016.
Before that I had children and lots of part time jobs. I became a retained firefighter in 2001 and still serve. I have had many different hobbies over the years, my favourite is reading, you just can't beat a good book! I love yoga, I did enjoy karate for a long time, I sew a little and would like to take a tailoring course one day.
Pottering in the garden makes me happy, even if it has been a bit neglected of late.