About Mark Stockwell - Osteopath

Mark Stockwell is a fully registered Osteopath with over 20 years of clinical experience, having graduated from Oxford Brookes University following five years of dedicated osteopathic study. He is a member of the General Osteopathic Council (GOsC) and the Institute of Osteopathy (iO).

Mark takes a patient-centred, evidence-informed approach to treatment, combining traditional osteopathy with advanced technologies to support recovery from pain and injury. He is a trained and experienced practitioner in Focused Shockwave Therapy — a non-invasive treatment that stimulates tissue regeneration and healing through high-energy sound waves.

Continual investment in leading-edge therapies, including IDD Therapy (spinal decompression) and Shockwave Therapy, has allowed Mark to offer innovative treatment options for people with persistent or hard-to-treat musculoskeletal conditions.

Whether you’re struggling with chronic back pain, sciatica, sports injuries, or joint problems that haven’t responded to other treatments, Mark’s aim is to help you get back to moving well and living fully. Treatment plans often include a combination of manual therapy, tailored exercise prescription, and simple lifestyle changes to reduce pain, restore function, and support long-term wellbeing.

Mark originally obtained a sport and leisure related degree from Marjons in Plymouth, leading to a lengthy career in the fitness industry. He developed his interest in sport and the problems associated with sport injuries while representing his college in swimming, squash and basketball.

Mark has also done some media work with a personal appearance on Ch4 Street Wise programme (1988) and several interviews on Radio 5 Live (2002-04).