Meet the Team
Plymouth Osteopaths and Massage Therapists.
The Plympton Osteopathic Clinic has been established for over 20 years!
Mike Bruce set up the clinic in 1996.
He and his friendly, professional team of osteopaths have a wealth of experience between them.
All our Osteopaths are highly qualified and registered with the General Osteopathic Council. Scroll down to meet the team.
We want you to be pain free … and we want to keep you that way!
We take time to discuss our findings and treatment plan with you.
We will take care to understand and accurately diagnose your problem.
We are keen for you to understand your symptoms so you can avoid problems in the future and we will always include advice on lifestyle and exercise to help with this.
Meet the team
KIERON KERR M. Ost
OSTEOPATH
Kieron is also a senior lecturer in Osteopathy at Marjon University and is embarking on a phd!
MEGAN MARCHLEWSKI M. Ost.
OSTEOPATH
JOSH BULLOCK B. Ost. PhD
OSTEOPATH & MASSAGE THERAPIST
Josh’s interest in osteopathy began from personal experience. He suffered with lower back pain as a teenager and found that a combination of osteopathic treatment and exercise-based rehabilitation enabled him to overcome his pain and return to an active lifestyle.
This experience has given him a particular interest in spinal pain and in helping people understand their symptoms and regain confidence in movement.
Josh qualified with a Bachelor of Osteopathy (BOst) and also holds a qualification in Sports Massage, which he has practised for a number of years. Alongside osteopathy, he offers sports massage for more focused soft-tissue work, as well as gentler myofascial release techniques where appropriate.
Josh has always had a strong interest in how the human body works. Before becoming an osteopath, he completed a BSc in Biochemistry followed by a PhD in Bioinformatics. His scientific background has given him an analytical and evidence-informed approach to understanding health, pain and movement.
Outside the clinic, Josh is a father of two daughters and enjoys tinkering with his bicycles as well as occasionally cycling. He is also a keen musician and enjoys playing guitar and piano.
MILLIE CHIPPERFIELD M. Ost.
OSTEOPATH
Millie moved back to Devon to study Osteopathy after a successful career in London.She has a particular interest in injury recovery and persistent pain, since injuring her knee playing basketball and managing her own rehab/recovery after her resulting knee surgery (ACL reconstruction).She especially enjoys working with people returning to sport, or taking up something new later in life.
After years spent working in London, Millie understands first-hand how stress finds its way into the body. It’s an area she loves working with – helping people understand the physiological connection between how they’re living and how their pain shows up. She’s a firm believer that linking the mental with the physical can improve both movement and pain.Her Masters degree explored how long-term pain behaves in the nervous system, and how the relationship between practitioner and patient supports meaningful improvements in pain and mobility.
When she’s not in clinic, you’ll find Millie in the sea or out on her bike.
MIKE BRUCE BSc (Ost), BSc HONS
OSTEOPATH
Mike wanted to be an osteopath from a young age after he saw first-hand how effective treatment could be. After graduating with a first class degree from Nottingham University in Biology, he went on to study osteopathy at the British School of Osteopathy in London.
Mike qualified in 1994 and brings a wealth of experience to the clinic. He has special interests in nerve root pain, sciatica and ergonomics.
He is skilled at interfacing with NHS services having previously worked on a NHS community back pain service.
He is married to Pia and they have 2 teenage sons. Together they enjoy tennis, yoga, and film. He is a keen Plymouth Argyle supporter!!
KATE TURNER M. Ost.
OSTEOPATH
Kate discovered osteopathy after experiencing her own difficulties with ongoing neck and shoulder pain in her 20s while training hard at the gym.
She qualified with a Masters of Osteopathy at the British School of Osteopathy in London in 2014 and after working as the head of an osteopathy team in Germany in a large, multidisciplinary clinic, Kate returned to the Southwest to swap mountains for the coast and see more of family and friends.
Kate developed a special interest in women’s health after training with Renzo Molinari (of the Molinari Institute) in Munich. She also enjoys visceral osteopathy and lifestyle management. She is a qualified Sports Massage Therapist and complements her osteopathy with Medical Acupuncture.
When not at work, Kate enjoys strength training, cycling and yoga and has a passion for swing dancing and hiking, leading walks for a local group, but she also loves a cuppa and a book.
PIA MUDALIAR BSc (Ost) CNHC registered
MASSAGE THERAPIST
Pia qualified with a degree in Osteopathy in 1994 and set up the P.O.C. with Mike a few years later. She worked as an Osteopath until the birth of her second son, when she took a career break, returning to work as a Massage Therapist in 2008.
Pia has a unique style. Her background in osteopathy means that she can offer a professional and clinical approach, whilst her years of experience and high levels of empathy enable her to work intuitively. Each therapy session is tailor made to the individual, using techniques ranging form effleurage to deeper soft tissue and fascial release, joint articulation and muscle energy technique.
Pia can provide treatment for specific symptomatic areas or for deep relaxation.
Jacob Synnott M. Ost.
OSTEOPATH & SPORTS MASSAGE
Growing up playing sport, Jacob has experienced his fair share of injuries, which first sparked his interest in manual therapy and the impact it can have on recovery and performance. This led him to pursue a career where he could help others continue doing the activities they enjoy most.
He has a special interest in neck and low back pain.
He has a master’s degree in osteopathy from Plymouth Marjon University, graduating with distinction. During his studies, he developed a strong interest in biomechanics and how it relates to sporting injuries, working with teams such as England Masters over 40s and West Hockey over 40s.
Jacob takes a hands-on approach to treatment, combining osteopathy with sports massage and tailored exercises to support recovery and long-term results. He aims to not only relieve pain but also help patients move better and feel more confident in their bodies.
Outside of the clinic, he enjoys playing hockey through the winter months, and spending time hiking and paddle boarding in the summer.
We hope you have enjoyed meeting the team here in Plymouth!
Call us on (01752) 347663
Testimonials
I contacted Mike after being in some considerable pain and prescribed diazepam by my GP. I can honestly say that after my second visit, which was today, the difference is incredible. Highly recommended for the ‘practical’ benefit of how much better I feel but also for the friendly, honest and warm nature that I have experienced.
Melanie (via Facebook)
“I was referred by my GP due to worsening arthralgia and back pain. My GP was also a patient and told me what to expect.
I was delighted that most of the treatment was gentle and effective. It keeps my muscles and joints mobile and reduces my pain and stiffness enabling me to enjoy life more.
I would highly recommend P.O.C. and have done on many occasions.”
A. Hunt, 56
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