About the Natural Health Centre

François Mezei – Founder of the Natural Health Centre and Principal Osteopath

Folkestone

How to get to us

Travelling by Car

There is parking available directly outside the clinic which allows for up to an hour’s parking, or there are many streets surrounding the clinic which offer differing lengths of time – just check the sign for the street you choose to park on.

Travelling by Public Transport

The clinic is less than a ten minute walk from the Folkestone Central Train Station and the Folkestone Bus Station.

See Google Map below.

François Mezei is the principal osteopath and founder of the Natural Health Centre. He opened the first clinic in Folkestone, Kent, in 2009, and after working in Tunbridge Wells for 16 years, opened his second clinic in Tonbridge, Kent, in 2023.

The aim is to operate an osteopathy centred multidisciplinary clinic. Bringing talented practitioners and complementary therapies together under one roof, together striving to offer patients the ability to better look after their health and body.

François has always had an affinity with Kent ever since he first moved here from France in 2005, to pursue his osteopathic studies at the European School of Osteopathy in Maidstone, Kent.

He qualified in 2007, and chose to live and practice in Kent. Quickly, he realised he wanted to open his own clinic and chose Folkestone.

François also spent a number of years teaching at the European School of Osteopathy as a clinic tutor for final year students. He no longer teaches there but envisions to run his own international osteopathic seminars in the coming years.

What Is Osteopathy?

Tonbridge

How to get to us

Travelling by Car

There is free parking on Priory Street all day except between 9.30am and 10.30am. There is also free parking for two hours on Priory Road, opposite the train station car park (South – C). Please check the signs for whichever road you choose to park on to ensure it is suitable.

Travelling by Train

The clinic is approximately a four minute walk from Tonbridge Train Station.

See Google Map below.

Folkestone clinic – Google Maps

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The Natural Health Centre is a well-established practice in osteopathic medicine in Kent.

The Natural Health Centre

1 week ago

🤔 Isn't osteopath and chiropractor the same thing? Chiropractors and osteopaths both treat muscle and joint pain using hands-on physical techniques, but they differ in their core philosophy, focus, and treatment style.🌿Chiropractors focus primarily on the spine, skeletal alignment, and how spinal issues affect the nervous system using quick, specific adjustments. Sessions are typically shorter (around 10 to 15 minutes) and may involve more frequent return visits to keep the spine settled.🌿Osteopaths look at the body more holistically, spending significant time working on soft tissues to improve circulation and overall fluid dynamics, treating the whole body as an integrated unit. Osteopaths use a wider range of gentler techniques, including soft-tissue massage, stretching, rhythmic joint mobilization, and myofascial release before any manipulation. Sessions are usually longer (around 30 to 45 minutes) with more emphasis on working through the surrounding muscles and tissues.What are the treatment techniques?🌿Chiropractors focus on spinal adjustments and manipulations, often using:~ High-velocity adjustments which involve quick, controlled thrusts to the spine.~ Instrument-assisted adjustments such as the use of an Activator tool.~ Spinal decompression therapy which uses traction to relieve pressure on spinal discs.~ Corrective exercises and postural advice to maintain spinal alignment.Chiropractors primarily treat conditions related to the spine, such as back pain, sciatica, and headaches caused by spinal misalignment.🌿Osteopaths use a variety of techniques tailored to the individual needs of the patient. These include:~ Soft tissue massage to improve circulation and relieve muscle tension.~ Joint articulation and mobilisation to increase flow and range of motion (some of these techniques may make a ‘crack’ or ‘popping’ noise).~ Stretching techniques to improve flexibility and movement.~ Cranial osteopathy which invokes subtle movements and rhythms within the body.~ Visceral osteopathy which involves manipulating the organs to improve function.~ Corrective exercises and postural advice to improve muscle and joint health.~ Lifestyle advice which may be aimed at breathing patterns, stress reduction, improved sleep or nutrition etc. Osteopaths treat a broad range of conditions, from back pain to digestive issues and headaches, using a combination of these techniques.Which should you choose?🌿Chiropractor if you have acute, localised spinal stiffness, sharp neck or back pain, or feel you specifically need a fast spinal adjustment.🌿Osteopath for a more body-wide treatment that includes thorough soft-tissue massage alongside joint work for generalised aches, posture, or repetitive strain.#osteopath #osteopathy #chiropractor #bodyhealth #adjustments #wholebodyhealth ...

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