Handside Osteopathic Clinic

Barbara graduated from the British College of Osteopathic Medicine (BCOM) in 1996 with a first class honours degree in osteopathic medicine. The training involved four years full time education. Barbara's working week is divided between her practice in Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire and the Alan Herdman Pilates Studio in central London W1. As a junior Barbara competed at national level in the 400m athletics event. Plagued by injury she became interested in sports rehabilitation and qualified as a sports massage therapist in 1980.

She worked in the leisure industry for over 12 years where she gained specialist qualifications in rehabilitative exercise, working with pre/post natal women, the over 50's, weight and circuit training. Whilst Barbara was studying for her degree she was introduced to Pilates and has worked alongside Alan Herdman who introduced Pilates to the UK in 1970. It is at his studio Barbara runs her London clinic.