Elementary Health

Michael Parr has been helping me to recover from ME using the Perrin Technique. He has, over time, helped me to understand the self-massage routine and provided insight and motivation along the way. I've had incremental improvements over time which have added up to a significant difference. He treats with a high level of conscientiousness and respect for patients.

Michael offers professional and hands-on care and clearly works hard to stay on the cutting edge of the most reliable research in the field. He listens and observes closely, then provides constructive strategies for strengthening and improving. My lower back has considerably improved since working with Elementary Health. Highly recommended.

Elementary Health has been a real find. I have now worked with Michael for about six months and my lower back problems have massively improved. Michael is an excellent coach and really knows how to get me progressing. I am very grateful for the improvements I have been able to make and would recommend Michael for anyone with Chronic back pain or other issues.

I have had ME for over 30 years and have been seeing Michael for the Perrin Technique. I have found Michael to be very thorough and professional but also very caring. He always answers any questions I have and discusses everything fully with me. I would recommend Michael to anyone!

I've been going to the practice for over a year now and I have certainly seen an improvement in the areas that Michael has been treating. He is knowledgeable, thorough, and will always take the time to listen carefully before offering any advice about next steps. He will also do his best to ensure he is giving you the right treatment for your needs, even if these needs change. I would highly recommend.

Don't hesitate to see Michael at Elementary Health. I've been seeing him on and off for several years, mainly for core strengthening, but having shielded through lockdowns I became more physically weak. 4 months ago saw Michael again and started with strengthening exercises. I have several joint replacements, fibromyalgia, osteo and rheumatoid arthritis, developed scoliosis in several parts of my spine and this year a nerve in my spine became trapped causing pain and numbness.

At my next appointment Michael suggested an MRI scan of my spine which my Rheumatology team organised for me and I forwarded the report, which showed the cause, to Michael. My exercises now are designed to support my whole body and straighten my spine. In addition to pain scoliosis caused a 2 inch height loss which I am now regaining at the age of 68! Michael's knowledge of the body is phenomenal, he is always professional but friendly and easy to talk to. Treatment is designed specifically for the problems of each patient, no 'one fits all'. I highly recommend him.

Michael is one of the most knowledgeable and caring health professionals I have met. The Perrin Technique treatment has helped greatly improve my chronic fatigue (CFS/ME) symptoms and enabled me to increase my working hours and get back to the activities I enjoy!
Once my energy levels started to increase, Michael taught me specific exercises to improve functional strength and mobility, empowering me to feel in control of my symptoms.
Michael’s positive outlook, patience and optimism helped me get through some difficult times and he has increased my confidence in my body’s abilities. I would highly recommend Elementary Health to anyone with CFS/ME or with any musculo-skeletal condition in fact!

I warmly recommend Michael. After years of chronic fatigue and health problems, my health is finally improving thanks to Michael's help, using the Perrin Technique. In addition to treating me, he has helped me doing the right changes in my lifestyle to get better. He has suggested things, without imposing them, and always explaining why. I really appreciate that. The Perrin Technique is a major time and money investment, but it is definitely worth it under Michael's care.

I cannot rate Michael highly enough. I've been going to see him for four years to be treated for ME using the Perrin technique. I have recommended him to friends who suffer from ME or other problems which can be solved using osteopathy with absolutely no hesitation. Michael is professional, knowledgeable, helpful, and very patient. I am also a patient of Dr Perrin - the man who developed the Perrin Technique - and I can confirm that Michael's treatment is of the same standard

I would definitely recommend Michael. He has been helping me with a lower back issue since December 2018, He started with an in depth assessment and since then has taught me various exercises to improve and strengthen my core, which has greatly reduced my back pain. In each session he is patient and very clear in his instructions in how to do the exercises. I feel at ease with him, he has a very professional manner and has built my confidence to manage my back health.

I've suffered with M.E. for over five years now. I've tried many other therapies including acupuncture, reflexology, homeopathy, etc but nothing has helped - until I started being treated a year ago by Michael using 'The Perrin Technique' and I'm finally seeing positive results. Michael has great expertise with M.E. and is adept at explaining the condition and how the technique helps. He has a holistic approach to his treatment and so when a long standing leg/hip problem

Professional and talented Osteopath who works with you to not just alleviate short term issues (pain) but will support you on longer term recovery and rehabilitation programmes. Very knowledgeable helpful and a nice guy.

Michael is an amazing, knowledgeable and talented osteopath. I went to see him in agony for the pain I had in my back, and left the clinic walking as a new man. His professionalism, caring and passion in what he does, makes him not one of the best, but the best there is. I'd highly recommend him to anyone!

As a Personal Personal Trainer I do a lot of exercise and work with a lot of clients with a range of needs. I would highly recommend Elementary Health; in fact I do, to all of my clients, friends and family. All who have visited Elementary Health have reported great results.

Michael Parr, is Fantastic. The exercises he gives you to take home make such difference.

I started out with an odd noise/movement my lower back was making about a year ago and a friend recommended Michael. With his unique and wonderful way of working, he released my back and re-activated my core through a series of exercises that increasingly challenged my ability upwards. All it took was a few moments every day (or every other day) and the difference was amazing. I wholeheartedly recommended Michael a whole bunch of friends and family, and will continue do so!

I initally saw Michael by default because my then oesteopath was full and i was in back crisis. I have been seeing Mihael ever since. Michale has a recovery approach, he sets me homework so i can improve my problem in between appointmetns. I have had ongoing problems with my neck but after my pregnancy i lost all the strength and stabilty in my inner core, which lead to lower back problems and my pelvis was sat at a funny angle. He has helped me to understand my problems

Michael deserves far more than 5 stars! His knowledge and enthusism for his profession are exceptional and he always sorts me out when my ageing body starts to protest about the rigours of belly dancing and mad long-distance walking. Highly recommended! 5 stars

As someone with regular pain and fibromyalgia, I can highly recommend Elementary Health and Michael Parr. For over 10 years I visited numerous physios, osteopaths, sports therapists and everything in-between with no long-term improvement or development. Suffering with neck, shoulder, upper and lower back pain I would usually visit a practitioner once or twice a week while problems were acute. Since meeting Michael some 6 years ago, my visits are now once or twice every three

I am a triathlete and have completed a couple of Ironman races. I highly recommend Michael as a part of any training plan. He is an excellent osteopath with a detailed knowledge of how the body works. Not only is he able to unlock the inevitable kinks that occur during training, but he will also guide you through a set of exercises to build strength/stability that improve performance and reduce the chance of problems recurring.

Michael has helped me more with my condition (ME/ CFS) and recovery than any doctor has. I was fortunate enough to have met Michael when I was at my worst with my illness and his professionalism and expertise not only helped me diagnose my condition, but also gave me a true understanding of the illness and its various physical symptoms. He was a great help at a time of real uncertainty and made me feel like I wasn't alone with the illness. Michael has a wealth of knowledge

Michael is there when ever needed to support and encourage; giving both professional advice and treatment as well as self help routines for home. I can't recommend him enough!

Micheal is an excellent very professional and extremely knowledgeable practitioner. He has managed to sort out an ongoing problem I have been seeing other professionals for for years in only a few treatments. Fantastic - would recommend to anyone!

I've employed the services of Osteopaths on and off for over 30 years. Michael Parr is certainly one of the best: he is very professional, and extremely effective. Michael strikes the perfect balance between massage, physical manipulation, and restorative exercises. I no longer see him as just someone to turn to when I have acute pain (although I do turn to him in those situations!), but as a trusted adviser and coach, helping me move on to the next physical target that I