The Courtyard Osteopaths are a Bristol based general practice with interests in a wide variety of fields of osteopathy, including cranial and paediatric osteopathy.
Based at the Centre for Whole Health in Bedminster, people visit us for all sorts of reasons.
First established in 1994, most of our clients come to us through personal recommendations from previous clients or other healthcare professionals.
Jeni Briggs | Osteopath
DO FSCC
Jeni graduated from the European School of Osteopathy in 1994 after four years of full time, intensive training. She continued her studies, completing the post graduate Cranial Osteopathy course and gaining her fellowship with the Sutherland Cranial College. She has also trained in biodynamic cranial osteopathy.
Since then, she has undertaken many other specialist courses including pregnancy, birth and paediatric osteopathy. These are fields she is particularly interested in, as she enjoys helping to prepare women for optimal birth, as well as working with babies and children.
Jeni has also trained in occlusal and dental factors and has undertaken development work in the field of osteodontics. This is where the specialised skills of cranial osteopaths and dental specialists are brought together with the aim of reducing intervention and improving outcomes.
Sam Dobbie | Osteopath
BSc OST
Sam’s interest in osteopathy began at an early age, having been treated by a cranial osteopath at three years old. Two decades later, he graduated from the European School of Osteopathy in 2009 with a BSc degree and has been practising ever since, treating a wide range of conditions in patients of all ages.
Sam enjoys osteopathy for its gentle, respectful approach to the body and for the opportunities it has given him to help people both here in Bristol and further afield. After graduating, he spent two and half years practising, studying and teaching osteopathy in Canada.
Sam continues to expand his learning in various fields, taking ongoing postgraduate courses in biodynamic osteopathy in England and abroad. He particularly enjoys treating babies and pregnant women and has extensive experience in treating cervicogenic headaches, digestive problems and in migraine prevention.
Colette Tirimo | Osteopath
BSc OST
Colette is passionate about osteopathy and continually inspired by the human body’s capacity to adapt and heal. She is experienced treating people of all ages with a diverse range of symptoms and is keen to help you understand the underlying cause, finding ways to prevent their reoccurrence.
Since graduating from the British School of Osteopathy in 2011, Colette has continued to expand her skills, including training with the Sutherland Cranial College and more recently exploring the field of biodynamic cranial osteopathy. She completed a Postgraduate Diploma specialising in Paediatric Osteopathy and was a tutor at the Osteopathic Centre for Children in London. It was during this experience that she developed a love for treating babies, children and women, pre and post-pregnancy.
Colette has always been fascinated by the human body having previously completed a BSc in Neuroscience and Psychology. Her holistic approach aims to encompass all elements of her training, using a combination of techniques tailored to each individual.