Hello, I’m Catherine Dolan, and I have been working as an Osteopath for over 20 years. I completed my primary degree at the British School of Osteopathy, followed by a Master’s in Paediatric Osteopathy at the Osteopathic Centre for Children in London. I later earned a degree in Applied Bioscience from Ulster University and, most recently, a qualification in Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy from AOMT, alongside numerous additional courses and certifications related to my osteopathic work. (You can find a full list on my LinkedIn page.)

I have always loved my work as an Osteopath. I’m fascinated by the human body—how it functions, and how, for many reasons, it can lose its ability to heal itself effectively. This curiosity was a major factor in my decision to specialise in working with infants and children. Over the years, I noticed that many patients were carrying historical strains or injuries that often lay at the root of their current issues.

I believe that addressing problems early—even seemingly minor ones—can give us the best chance of maintaining a healthy, adaptable body for the long term, with a greater capacity for self-healing. That said, it is never too late to make a change. Often, it’s a persistent back problem, chronic pain, or a sports injury that prompts people to seek osteopathic care. Whatever your starting point, our bodies are remarkably intelligent and have an extraordinary ability to adapt, change, and heal—at any stage of life.