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Osteopathy & Sports Therapy in Manchester

We help relieve your aches and pains by looking at the bigger picture, not only where it hurts.

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Jose Fernandez assessing a patient’s shoulder in the clinic Jose Fernandez assessing a patient’s shoulder in the clinic
Registered osteopathGeneral Osteopathic Council
Manchester city centreBehind the Central Library
Easy online bookingChoose a time that suits you
Urgent appointmentsCall 07866 705385

What we treat

Effective treatment for most muscle and joint pain

Back and neck pain
Shoulder, elbow, wrist and hand pain
Hip, knee, ankle and foot pain
Posture-related pain
Sciatic pain
Tension headaches and migraines
Minor sports injuries
Accidents and falls

Our treatments

Care that fits what you need

Jose treating a patient’s hip and leg

Osteopathy & Sports Therapy

Hands-on treatment for muscle and joint pain and sports injuries. We look at how your whole body moves, and give you advice and exercises to help you recover and get back to the things you enjoy.

Why see an osteopath?
Jose giving gentle sacro-cranial therapy Jose giving gentle sacro-cranial therapy

Sacro-Cranial Therapy

Sacro-cranial therapy, also known as cranial osteopathy, is a very gentle form of osteopathic treatment.

About cranial osteopathy
The counselling room The counselling room

Counselling

A warm, non-judgemental, person-centred space to explore what’s happening in your life and relationships. For individuals and couples, in person or online, with a free 15-minute consultation.

About counselling
Jose assessing a patient’s back

Your first visit

What to expect

01

Talk

We listen to your symptoms, history and goals.

02

Assess

We look at how you move, not only where it hurts.

03

Treat

Hands-on treatment where appropriate.

04

Plan

Clear advice and next steps to help you stay well.

More about your first visit

Meet your osteopath

Jose Fernandez

BSc (Hons) Ost · DCounsPsych, MBACP · Registered Osteopath & Counsellor

Jose graduated from the College of Osteopaths and Keele University in 2010. He has since completed postgraduate studies in Classical Osteopathy and further training in cranial osteopathy with the Sutherland Cranial College. His recent training also includes acupuncture, dry needling and kinesiology taping.

Jose was first introduced to manual therapy through massage in 2000, qualifying in Remedial Massage at the Northern Institute of Massage. Originally from Barcelona, he has lived in Manchester since 1997. He is also happy to advise patients on manual handling and ergonomics.

Jose is also a qualified person-centred counsellor, seeing individuals and couples. As both an osteopath and a counsellor, he brings a holistic perspective, exploring how emotional pain can show up in the body.

Registered with the General Osteopathic Council (GOsC). Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), the Institute of Osteopathy, the Institute of Classical Osteopathy and the British Institute of Osteopathy.

Portrait of Jose Fernandez Portrait of Jose Fernandez

What patients say

Rated 4.9 out of 5 on Google

★★★★★

“Every time I go to see him, he sorts all the imbalances out, plus he is very friendly and he explains everything so accurately to make you aware of the situation. Highly recommended.”

Simone Di Tondo · Google review

★★★★★

“So happy I found Jose! I had completed a half marathon and was in lots of pain in my legs. The service was fantastic. Friendly, professional, and his knowledge is impeccable.”

Levi Dansky · Google review

4.9

Average rating from 79 reviews on Google

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Rates

Clear prices, no surprises

Osteopathy consultation & treatment

45 minutes

£55

Course of 5 treatments

£50 per treatment, paid in full at the start. No deadline to use them.

£250

Counselling

60 minutes

£55

Payment by card or bank transfer, in full on the day of your appointment (no cash). Appointments cancelled with less than 24 hours’ notice are charged in full.

Visit the clinic

In the city centre, behind the Central Library

We’re at the Friends’ Meeting House, behind the Central Library, less than two minutes’ walk from St Peter’s Square Metrolink stop.

Address
Friends’ Meeting House
6 Mount Street (entrance on Bootle Street)
Manchester M2 5NS

Phone
07866 705385

Email
Osteopathy: jose@centralmanchesterosteopathy.com
Counselling: counsellingwithjose@gmail.com

Opening times

Monday11:45 am – 2:00 pm
Tuesday11:00 am – 6:30 pm
Wednesday11:00 am – 6:30 pm
Thursday11:00 am – 6:30 pm
Friday11:00 am – 5:45 pm
Saturday11:45 am – 2:30 pm

Other appointments are occasionally available. If you can’t find a suitable time online, please get in touch.

Ready to feel better?

Book online, or call for urgent appointments.