Anyone calling themselves an osteopath in the UK must be registered with the General Osteopathic Council.

Check that the osteopath is registered by searching and checking the Register.

Osteopathic practices should be able to provide information about the osteopath, the clinic, what the treatment involves, payment methods and anything you need to know in advance of your first visit.

Osteopaths might highlight their registered status by using a GOsC Registration Mark or posters in their practice or on their patient information.

If the osteopath you are looking for is not listed on the register, this does not necessarily mean they are not registered with us. The spelling of their name might not be correct, or they may have changed their name. If you can’t find the osteopath you are looking for or you need further help, contact us on info@osteopathy.org.uk or phone 020 7357 6655.

How to search

To find osteopaths in your area, you can use the Register to search by town, county or postcode or use our interactive map of the UK (click on Browse by county). Put your cursor on a county to see the county name. Click on the county to see the list.

Clicking on an osteopath’s name links to a page with details about them, including their registration number, year of qualification, year of registration and contact details.