About Aerial Osteopath
Aerial Osteopath is essentially me, Kristina Walker, combining my two passions: aerial arts and osteopathy. My experience in both fields allows me to draw on movement expertise and clinical knowledge to effectively assess, treat, and prevent injuries in both aerialists and non-aerialists.
I prefer a classical osteopathic approach, treating the body as a whole rather than focusing solely on symptoms. As movement is key to recovery and long-term health, I provide tailored advice on exercise, rehabilitation, and self-management to help patients continue their progress between treatments.
Previously trading as Birchington Osteopathic Clinic, I practised in Minnis Bay from 2011 before relocating to Phases Pole and Aerial Studio following the Covid pandemic. I qualified from the Surrey Institute of Osteopathic Medicine (now the International College of Osteopathic Medicine) and hold additional qualifications in Level 3 Personal Training, Level 2 Gym Instruction, Level 2 Exercise to Music, Cranio-Sacral Therapy, Sports Taping, and Pilates for Osteopaths. These complement my osteopathic training and enable me to provide specific guidance on exercise for injury recovery and prevention.
I am professionally registered with the General Osteopathic Council and the Institute of Osteopathy.
Osteopathy explained
Osteopathy is a hands-on system of diagnosis and treatment that has a holistic view of health. This means that osteopaths will look at the whole person and not just the part of the body that hurts. To help reach a diagnosis for your presenting complaint I may ask you questions about any other joint and muscle problems you may have, your current health, your work environment and your diet among other things.
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