Welcome to the ESO Clinic
The ESO Clinic is Kent’s largest osteopathic clinic. We have been providing affordable osteopathic care to the local community for over 40 years and pride ourselves on our consistently high quality clinical treatments.
The Clinic is part of the European School of Osteopathy, a world-renowned osteopathic educational institution. Our third and fourth year student practitioners carry out over 20,000 treatments each year supervised by our team of specialist tutors. You can find more information about osteopathy and what it can help treat on our About Osteopathy page.
The Clinic also provides a range of complementary health services through our Integrative Health Suite: these include the Saturday Clinic (staff by qualified osteopaths), a Therapeutic Counselling service and an onsite MSK Diagnostic Ultrasound facility. The ESO Clinic has 21 treatment rooms, several on the ground floor with direct disabled access; a hoist is available if needed. As a registered charity and teaching clinic, the ESO Clinic is able to offer very competitive pricing – please click for details of our treatment fees.
If you have any questions about our services or would like to book an osteopathic consultation please call 01622 685989.
Available Monday to Friday*, offering osteopathic care for:
- Back Pain
- Neck Pain
- Neuralgia
- Arthritis/Arthritic Pain
- Minor Sports Injuries
- Tension Pain
- Sciatica
- Frozen Shoulder
- Muscle Spasms
- and more
*We also offer a Saturday morning clinic staff by qualified osteopaths
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Our dedicated Sports Clinic is available each Monday and Thursday morning*. Staffed by final year student practitioners, overseen by a specialist sports tutor, the team offers individual, holistic advice and treatment for amateur and professional sportspeople. Practitioners investigate the cause of the injury, assess the individual’s training methods and tailor advice and rehabilitation to the patient and their sport.
*Consultations supervised by one of our sports osteopathy tutors may also be available in General Clinic hours – please call for availability on 01622 685989
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Changes during pregnancy include the softening of ligaments, weight increase and changes to posture, which can lead to additional pressure on joints in various parts of the body, including the spine or pelvis. Osteopathic treatment is gentle and aims to help the body adapt to the changes more readily. Our specialist Maternity Clinic offers reduced price osteopathic care for women throughout their pregnancy, as well as up to a year after the birth of their baby.
Available Tuesday morning and Wednesday afternoon
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Our specialist Children’s Clinic is suitable for children of all ages, from birth to adolescence. Osteopathic techniques are tailored to each child needs and everything is fully explained throughout; in the case of babies, gentler techniques such as cranial osteopathy will be used.
Available Tuesday morning and Wednesday afternoon
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Our specialist Headache Clinic was founded to help those suffering with benign yet debilitating persistent or chronic headaches*, which they have had for over 6 months. (It is not suitable for new onset headaches not previously seen by a doctor.) Consultations are provided by final year student practitioners, closely supervised by an experienced headache-trained osteopathic tutor.
Available Wednesday evenings
*Intermittent headache sufferers may also be referred to Headache Clinic for re-evaluation if current osteopathic treatment is not proving effective.
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This specialist clinic offers a dedicated facility where patients experiencing women’s health issues can share their concerns and access professional advice and treatment. The Women’s Health clinic is led by experienced tutors who also lecture nationally and internationally on this subject; consultations and treatments are provided, under supervision, by final year student practitioners who have a special interest in the field. Together, our Women’s Health team can offer advice, reassurance and, where appropriate, treatment. They may also refer the patient to another health professional or to their GP for further investigation.
Available on Wednesday afternoon (it may be possible to schedule at other times – subject to tutor availability)
The ESO Clinic offers a diagnostic ultrasound facility for the assessment of musculo-skeletal disorders. The latest ultrasound technology is used to scan specific areas of the body allowing us the ability to confirm a clinical diagnosis of various soft tissue injuries or disorders.
Available on Wednesday mornings
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The ESO provides access to a therapeutic counselling clinic with a qualified independent counsellor, who has over ten years’ experience of helping adults and young people cope with mental health conditions and various life changing events affecting both them and their families. Bookings are made directly with the counsellor, Jacqui White, on 07950 843850.
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The ESO Clinic is working with KIMS Hospital to provide priority access and reduced fees for our patients. This preferential service means an MRI appointment can be arranged within a week of referral, with results returned in just 2 working days.
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Opening Hours
Mon to Thur: 9:00am – 8:30pm
Friday: 9:00am – 6:00pm
Saturday*: 9.00am – 1.00pm
For specialist clinics hours please visit the respective Clinic page. Patients should allow 1hr 20m for a first consultations and 40m for subsequent appointments. As a registered charity, our fees are affordable – please click here for current Clinic Prices
*Our Saturday Clinic is staffed by a qualified osteopath and, as such, fees are slightly higher – all Saturday appointments 1hr
How to Find Us
The ESO Clinic is situated on 104 Tonbridge Road in the centre of Maidstone in Kent. With close proximity to major rail links and bus routes. Our site has free of charge car parking for all patients. If you require assistance in visiting the Clinic please contact us where a member of our staff will be pleased to assist.
Contact the Clinic
For all patient enquiries with regards to Osteopathic treatments at our Clinics please contact us with the details below along with your specific patient request and our clinic staff will come back to you with availability and suggestions.
Address: 104 Tonbridge Road, Maidstone
Kent, ME16 8SL, United Kingdom
Tel: 01622 685989
Follow ESO Clinic
I first attended the ESO on recommendation of my daughter-in-law to help with a pinched nerve in my spine that was solved after 2 or 3 treatments. As I found that my arthritis was also helped I have continued with a maintenance routine for approximately 2 years and now I would not do without it.
IP
General Clinic PatientI experienced restriction of movement and pain in turning my neck, affecting my ability to drive safely. The treatment at the ESO is ongoing and has greatly improved the situation.
DP
General Clinic PatientI have suffered with back pain and headaches throughout my pregnancies and the treatments at the ESO give me instant relief. I attend regularly and trust the team at the clinic completely. They have helped me enjoy two pregnancies, they are so friendly and it is affordable, which really helps with a young family. I also bought my son here when he was born. As a breech birth I wanted to ensure that he was checked and happy. They were great with him.
Mrs Davies
Maternity PatientI bought my 15 year old daughter who had suffered injuries from athletics and dancing. She has been going to the clinic now for 10 months and it has been great for helping with pain relief. The student practitioners and tutors look at her complete care and have been great in recommending further avenues we can take to help her in the future.
Mrs Marshall
Children's Clinic PatientI first visited the European school of Osteopathy with an injury exacerbated by sport and the care and attention received from both tutors and student practitioners was first class. The subsequent treatment received enabled me to resume playing my chosen sport. I continue to visit the clinic on a regular basis and patient care and attention continues at the high level experienced on my first appointment some three years ago.
B. M. Shortland
Sports Injury Clinic PatientThe ESO have helped me on the road to curing a previous injury that was hampering my performance, they have also helped increase the flexibility in my back and shoulders which is exceedingly important to an archer.
Jacqui Gould
Sports Injury ClinicAs I have been a patient of the ESO on and off since the beginning of the year, I wanted to say how impressed I have been with all aspects of the school. I could not have wished for better care…. absolutely excellent in approach, confident but caring and with a real passion for what she is doing.
RC
General ClinicThe receptionists have shown both patience and friendliness, very much adding to the warm and business-like nature of your school. The tutors have shown a nice balance of discipline and humour. I have appreciated seeing them at work and listening to their students views.
RC
General ClinicI find the ESO very good value for money and the 3rd year students very courteous and willing to learn. Helping these fine young students to progress in their careers is also very rewarding.
PG
General ClinicI have always received good care and my back problems have always been successfully treated.
MM
General ClinicI am using the clinic for the third time (unrelated issues), and have returned because I am so pleased with the service. The students are thorough and, following consultation with their tutors, give an informed diagnosis and treatment plan. They are polite, professional and respectful, as are the tutors. The reception team are welcoming and polite.
LT
General ClinicSince I started coming, from the helpful and pleasant reception staff to the level of support, care and attention given by the practitioners, I would (and do) recommend anyone who would need to come here to do so.
DB
General ClinicI took my little boy when he was 13 days old, one of the youngest patients they have had, they worked wonders on him after his traumatic birth and NICU stay. I have also had treatments and wouldn’t go anywhere else
SW
Children's ClinicDamien has been treating me for a couple of months now. Prior to seeing him I was getting daily tension headaches and in unbearable pain. I saw him in a last ditch attempt to help. I could not believe the difference after only one session. He’s amazing! He has healing hands and I can not recommend him or the clinic enough.
SIB
General ClinicBrilliant service got the diagnosis and treatment really quickly, friendly and knowledgeable staff