I established Crediton & Exeter Osteopaths in 1987 and in 1994 I set up the Crediton Complementary Health Centre.

My approach to patients and the clinical encounter is to create a relaxed, informal, welcoming environment where people feel respected, listened to and cared for and their bodies feel safe and supported to find health and a route away from pain. I derive great satisfaction from seeing patients, from newborn babies to children and on through life, experience sometimes dramatic improvement in their health and wellbeing, often when medicine and other approaches have disappointed.

Outside work, I am a keen tennis player, still playing regularly in Devon and Exeter leagues. I enjoy live music, nature, walking on the moor and coast and I love to draw and paint.

Louis Bartlett, Registered Osteopath

As a family practitioner, I care for patients of all ages with problems from ricked necks and frozen shoulders to plantar fasciitis. Supporting parents and their newborns is a particular joy for me, as is care for the elderly.

I am also a qualified Nordic Walking Instructor and when appropriate encourage my patients to use this activity to assist in their preparation for and recovery from surgery.

Outside of the clinic I enjoy the peaceful open space of a rural life with my wife as well as spending much time committed to the local Buddhist community in Exeter.

Jamie Rose, Registered Osteopath

As an Osteopath, I draw on a variety of gentle but effective techniques to suit the individual. I also use dry needling and am training in Zero Balancing, a modality that truly represents the essence of Classical Osteopathy.

I have had a lifelong interest in holistic health and trained in reflexology, massage and aromatherapy before qualifying as an osteopath.

Having worked with Chris and Louis before, I am excited to be working with them again at the Exeter practice.

I live in Exmouth with my exuberant Collie/Hunterway cross, Alfie.

Carol Hewings, Practice Manager, Crediton

I have been working for Crediton Osteopaths since 2006. My official title is Practice Manager but I prefer the title ‘Caretaker’ as it describes what I do; I take care of the osteopaths’, other practitioners’ and patients’ needs by managing the admin tasks, patient enquiries and also cleaning, tidying and gardening. I love our practice and take pride in keeping it running smoothly and looking good!