A bit about me
Piers Bernard SpencerA bit about me
Born: 1963
Place of Birth: Vienna, Austria
Nationality: British
Present Employment
March 1994 - present
Osteopath Belgrave Medical Centre, 13 Pimlico Road, London, SW1W 8NA.
Telephone: 020 7730 5173
Within the GP's practice I treat people of all ages and conditions, some of whom have illnesses that require a more gentle approach.
December 2009 - present
Osteopath South Westminster Polyclinic, Vincent Square, London, SW1
This is an NHS clinic available for patients who live in Pimlico and Victoria. I have wanted to treat NHS patients for many years and I welcome the challenges and opportunities of this new role. I work as part of a team with Physiotherapists and another Osteopath.
2004 - present
Trustee at TheLondon School of Osteopathy
Previous employment
November 1993 - December 2009
Osteopath at Vital Health Clinic, The David Lloyd Club, Bushey Road,
Raynes Park, SW20 8DG. Telephone: 020 8543 8297
Working in a fitness club, I treated many sports-related injuries as well as back and neck complaints.
1993 - 2008
Examiner at The London School of Osteopathy
Shortly after qualifying as an Osteopath I began working at the London School of Osteopathy by helping out with the exams. This role developed and I worked for many years as an examiner of practical exams, assessing students skills in everything from case history taking to manipulation.
2002 - 2006
Occasional Lecturer of orthopaedic examination technique to medical students. The medical students are placed at Belgrave Medical Centre to gain an understanding of what general practitioners and their clinics do. I try to impart some practical patient examination skills, as well the respect and care for the patient that Osteopaths are well known for.
July 1994 - March 2002
Clinical Supervisor The London School of Osteopathy
56-60 Nelson Street, London, E1 2DE.
This involved a wide range of care, teaching and management skills.
Oct. 1996 - July 1997
2nd Year Lecturer in Osteopathic technique The London School of Osteopathy.
Oct. 1994 - July 1996
3rd Year Lecturer in Osteopathic technique The London School of Osteopathy.
October 1994 - September 1997
Osteopath at The Cambridge Street Surgery, 93 Cambridge Street, Pimlico, London, SW1V 4PY.
Achievements
In April 2001 the Evening Standard put me in their top ten Osteopaths list, in a week long article on the 100 best therapists in London. The best of London's therapists
Continuing Professional Development
Haemodynamics of the Cervical Arteries: VBI Issues with Roger Kerry at Bury St Edmunds in November 2006
Sport & Exercise First Aid with Tony Bennison at Frimley Park Hospital in January 2006
General Osteopathic Council Reginal Conference at Heathrow in November 2005.
The Shoulder - Theory & Practice with Dr Jeremy Lewis at Kingston Hospital in October 2005.
1st Annual International Evidence-Based Physical Therapy Conference at The UCL in October 2004.
The Scientific and Practical Application of Open and Closed Chain Exercise
in Rehabilitation of the Lower Limb at The Academic Department of Sports and Exercise Medicine in February 2004
Lower Limb Rehabilitation for Sports with Mark Buckingham at The University of Nottingham in May 2003.
Objectives of the Trauma Team and CPD Consultation at Heathrow in March 2003.
Interdisciplinary Approach to the Management of Foot and Ankle Injuries with OSCA at Kings College, London in March 2002.
Muscle Imbalance and Spinal Stability with Chris Norris at Kingston University in November 2001.
Osteopathic Approach to the Diagnosis, Treatment and Management of Spinal Dysfunction in Horses and Dogs with Anthony Pusey in Winchester in October 2001.
Neurodevelopmental Approach to Conditioning for Scientific Shoulder Training with Paul Chek in Maidenhead in September 2001.
Sports Injuries of the Shoulder with OSCA at Kings College in October 2000.
Core Stability part 2 with Mark Buckingham at Brunel University in January 2000.
Clinical Ergonomics with BSO at Nottingham University in March 1999.
Core Stability part 1 with Mark Buckingham at Whipsnade Zoo in February 1999.
The Lower Limb in Sport with OSCA at Royal College of Surgeons in September 1998.
Orthopaedics with Mr Targett at the London International Hotel in March 1998.
The Sporting Shoulder with OSCA at the BSO in November 1997.
Dermatology with Dr Keen at the London International Hotel in April 1997.
Differential Diagnosis part 2 with Dr Keen at the LSO in January 1996.
Differential Diagnosis part 1 with Dr Keen at the LSO in October 1995.
First Aid with P. Robarts at the LSO in July 1995.
Understanding Electrotherapy with Karen Barr at the LSO in December 1994.
Technique Update Course with Laurie Hartman at the BSO in September 1994.
Clinical Teaching Development
The Role of the Clinical Educator with Dr Ann Moore at the LSO in September 1997.
Teaching in a Clinical Setting with Jackie Stengelhofen at Dartford in December 1995.
