Alex Key, Principal

Alex graduated with a Masters with distinction from the British School of Osteopathy. He has gained experience in multiple disciplines, including sports injuries, expectant Mothers, women’s health and the elderly. Alex is also trained in dry needling and cranial osteopathy through the Sutherland Cranial College of Osteopathy.

His undergraduate research has resulted in him having a specialist interest in the neurology and psychology of pain. Alex emphases the unique multifactorial nature of pain in each individual. He incorporates manual treatment with the prescription of rehabilitation exercises, he combines this with the appropriate lifestyle and nutritional advice. He spends one day of his week teaching undergraduates in clinics at the University College of Osteopathy.

Away from the clinic, Alex enjoys an active lifestyle, including running, cycling, tennis, swimming and surfing.

Laura Morantin

Laura graduated in Nantes (France) in 2014 and has since worked as an Osteopath in France, New Zealand and London. She has trained to work with a range of patients ranging from babies, toddlers, pre- and post-partum women to the elderly. She also has experience of being an osteopath for a French rugby team, international horse riders and stunt men and women. Before becoming an Osteopath, Laura was a semi-professional horse rider in eventing.

Laura is a clinic tutor to undergraduate students at the University College of Osteopathy. She originally trained in visceral and cranial osteopathy, and has since completed courses in nutrition, natural remedies and sports supplements.

Karina Spero

BSc (Hons) Ost, BSc (Hons) Psych, DPO

Karina has been in practice since graduating from the British School of Osteopathy in 2001.

She treats with traditional manipulative osteopathy and osteopathy in the cranial field. Karina is also a qualified paediatric osteopath, having completed a Postgraduate Diploma in Paediatric Osteopathy. She works at the Osteopathic Centre for Children in London, treating babies, children and pregnant and post partum women.



She is experienced in diagnosing and treating a wide spectrum of musculo-skeletal problems and treats patients of all ages. She adapts her treatment approach to each individual, using both firm and gentle structural approaches and soft tissue massage, together with cranial osteopathy. She offers advice on lifestyle and exercises to help where appropriate.

Claire Massey

Claire graduated with a Masters with distinction from the University College of Osteopathy (previously British School of Osteopathy). She is also a qualified sports massage therapist and trained in Perrin technique.

Claire has always been fascinated by the intricate workings of the body and uses this curiosity to help discover the cause of her patients’ symptoms. She incorporates a variety of manual techniques with rehab exercises and lifestyle advice and works with her patients collaboratively to get them back to feeling their best.

Claire enjoys working with adults of all ages and fitness levels and has a clinical interest in women’s health. Her further training in Perrin Technique means she specialises in the  process of diagnosing Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS).This may also benefit individuals suffering with post viral fatigue, long covid and fibromyalgia.

When not at work, Claire tries to be outside as much as possible and enjoys hiking, swimming and reading. Claire is fully registered with the General Osteopathic Council and is a member of the Institute of Osteopathy.