Meet Our Team
Patrick Murphy D.O.
Patrick Murphy founded The Courtyard Clinic in 2000 after qualifying from the College of Osteopaths in London. He is registered with the General Osteopathic Council and a Member of the British Osteopathic Association. Over the last 10 years Patrick and his fellow Osteopaths have built a successful clinic by providing a professional, empathic and caring approach to patient care, forging strong links with local GP's and Consultants, to ensure that the clinic has a truly integrated approach to patient care.
Patricks interest in Osteopathy grew after spending many hours being treated by Osteopaths for a whole range of injuries as a result of playing rugby. Having suffered from many of the problems commonly encountered in clinic, Patrick has a good understanding of how people feel when they are in pain and how Osteopathy can help.
Jamie Lauder BSc (Hons) Ost Med.
Jamie decided to become an Osteopath in order to pursue his interest in health, human anatomy and physiology. This interest was further developed after observing sports injuries suffered by team-mates whilst playing rugby and their subsequent treatment.
Jamie studied at the Surrey Institute of Osteopathic Medicine and graduated in 2007 with a first class honours degree. As well as working as a practicing Osteopath, Jamie also gives lectures in principles, biomechanics and technique to students training to become Osteopaths.
Whilst treating the orthopaedic/musculoskeletal conditions popularly associated with Osteopathy, Jamie applies founding Osteopathic philosophies to improve patient’s general health. Since graduating in 2007 he has seen patients with a wide variety of conditions, who’ve ranged in age from 96 years old to 5 weeks young!
Jamie is registered with the General Osteopathic Council and is a member of the British Osteopathic Association.
Aimée Cox
Aimée trained at the British School of Osteopathy, graduating with distinction with an M.Ost degree. She is a dedicated osteopath, who offers a professional, yet friendly and caring approach to her patients.
She comes from a science background having previously completed a Zoology degree. After working in banking for five years, she studied osteopathy, as she was keen to find a career in which she could combine science, learning about the human body and helping people.
Aimée enjoys treating a wide variety of patients, of all ages and backgrounds. She has also trained in cranial osteopathy and is a qualified sports injuries and massage therapist, enabling her to use a range of techniques to suit each individual patient.
At weekends, she enjoys windsurfing and dinghy catamaran sailing. She is a registered Osteopath with the General Osteopathic Council and a member of the British Osteopathic Association.