About Me
My name is Edward Bateman. I am a British-trained, English-speaking osteopath based in Gdańsk, Poland. I offer consultations exclusively in English, making me a trusted choice for international residents, foreign students, and English-speaking professionals across the Trójmiasto region, including Gdańsk, Sopot, and Gdynia.
Why I Became an Osteopath
The reason I became an osteopath is a story a lot of therapists share. I hurt my back on a trip home to South Africa to see my family, running up a spiral staircase of all things, and felt a stab of pain in my lower back that stopped me completely. I was stuck on the stairs in tears, unable to move, with an eleven-hour flight back to London that evening. A doctor gave me muscle relaxants and painkillers. The flight was miserable. Somehow I made it into the office the next day, but every movement was agony.
At lunch I mentioned it to a colleague, who told me to try the British School of Osteopathy. She’d had a good experience there during her pregnancy. I booked the earliest appointment I could get.
By then I’d been in pain for almost three weeks, barely sleeping, and just getting through the day had become a struggle. I had three sessions in total. After the first, the relief was immediate, and something clicked. I decided, more or less on the spot, that I wanted to train as an osteopath myself.
It was August, late in the year to be applying to university. I went through the interview and assessment day and was told the year’s intake was already full, so I resigned myself to waiting until the following year. Then, a couple of weeks later, I got a call: a place had opened up, did I want it? I did.
The four years that followed were the hardest of my life. The study, the practical work, the clinical hours, all of it was gruelling. It was also the most rewarding thing I’ve done. Strange as it sounds, I’m grateful for that back injury. It put me on the path I’m still on, and I haven’t looked back since.
My Qualifications & Training
In addition to my Masters, I have completed postgraduate study in several specialist areas. These include medical acupuncture, Pilates (mat work), somatic movement therapy, myofascial release, and functional movement analysis (Gray Institute 3DMAPS®). As a result, I can draw on a broad range of techniques and tailor each treatment specifically to you.
I am fully registered with and a member of:
- General Osteopathic Council (GOsC): registration number 8536
- British Medical Acupuncture Society (BMAS)
How I Work
I regularly treat patients with back pain, neck pain, headaches, sciatica, joint problems, sports injuries, and pregnancy-related discomfort. Whether your issue is long-standing or sudden, my goal is always the same: to help your body recover as efficiently as possible.
In practice, I combine hands-on treatment with a personalised rehabilitation plan. This dual approach helps to reduce pain now and limit future issues by addressing compensatory movement patterns before they become entrenched. I place a strong emphasis on education. I believe that understanding what is happening in your body is just as important as the treatment itself. Therefore, I give every patient clear explanations, practical exercises, and coping strategies, so that you build confidence in your movement and rely on me as little as possible over time.
What to Wear
Comfortable clothing is recommended for appointments. A sports bra or vest top with leggings or shorts works well. This allows me to assess how your body moves and makes hands-on treatment more straightforward.
Ready to Book?
If you are looking for an English-speaking osteopath in Gdańsk, I would love to help. Feel free to get in touch or book online directly.
