About Back to Back

Back to Back Osteopaths in Earlsfield, Wandsworth

Back to Back Osteopaths has been part of the Earlsfield community since 2001. Founded by Principal Osteopath James Dodd, who qualified in 1999, the clinic has grown from a small two-osteopath practice into an experienced multidisciplinary team.

James was later joined by his wife Annie Fonfé, who qualified as an osteopath in 2011. Today, our team includes experienced osteopaths, a specialist paediatric osteopath, massage therapists and dedicated reception staff.

Although the clinic has grown, our approach remains the same: high-quality, individual care, clear explanations and treatment focused on helping people move and feel better.

EXPERIENCE AND POSTGRADUATE TRAINING

Continuing education has always been central to Back to Back.

Three of our osteopaths — James Dodd, Annie Fonfé, Anja Davidson— hold the Fellowship of Applied Functional Science (FAFS) from the Gray Institute in the USA, with advanced training in 3D movement, functional biomechanics and whole-body assessment. Bow is in the process of completing her fellowship!

Three members of the team also hold Anatomy in Motion (AiM) qualifications, with additional expertise in gait and movement analysis.

Regular in-house clinical and CPD sessions help us share knowledge and maintain high standards across the whole team.

All our osteopaths are fully registered with the General Osteopathic Council (GOsC).

What do we do?

We look at how your body moves as a whole — not simply where it hurts.

By assessing joints, muscles, posture and movement, we look for areas that may be stiff, overloaded or compensating. Hands-on osteopathic treatment is combined with practical advice, movement and exercise to help reduce pain, restore function and minimise the risk of recurrence.

Many of our osteopaths are also trained in Western medical acupuncture, which may be incorporated into treatment where appropriate.

Who we see?

We see patients of all ages who self-refer or come to us following recommendations from GPs, consultants, friends and family.

We regularly help people with back and neck pain, joint and muscle problems, work and postural problems, pregnancy-related discomfort, sports injuries and other musculoskeletal conditions.

We particularly encourage people with acute injuries to seek advice promptly, as early assessment and appropriate management can help prevent a short-term problem becoming persistent.

Your osteopath will explain what they think is causing your problem and discuss the treatment plan with you. Where appropriate, you will also receive advice on movement, exercise and self-management.

More complex cases can be reviewed by our senior clinicians, and second opinions are always available within the team.

Find out more about our treatments, our team and who we can help