Sarah Babington

Practice Owner & Clinical Director

Having qualified as an osteopath over 30 years ago Sarah brings a wealth of in-depth diagnostic expertise, experience and wisdom to Breckland and Holt Osteopaths. Previously  Sarah was a nurse and so brings wide ranging experience gained within the hospital setting to provide a supportive and confident environment for her patients. Since qualifying Sarah has travelled widely and established practices both here and abroad  before opening Breckland and Holt Osteopaths in 2010. 

Sarah enjoys all areas of osteopathy but has a special interest in pregnancy, sports injuries and shoulder problems and also uses acupuncture as a useful addition to her treatments. Sarah has treated a wide variety of patients ranging from new born babies, Olympic sports people to centenarians!

Having suffered an acute and prolonged musculoskeletal injury herself, along with undergoing a long period of rehabilitation, Sarah understands the enormous physical and psychological effects of injury on the individual. She tailors her treatments to cover the many different aspects of illness or injury.

Sam Lidgley

Osteopath (Swaffham Clinic)

 Sam has been proudly serving the local community for over a decade, combining hands-on osteopathic treatment with education to empower patients in managing their health for the long term. Sam’s approach centres on providing speedy relief for acute pain helping patients get back on their feet quickly whilst also focusing on prevention: reducing the frequency and severity of future episodes through tailored care and regular “tune-ups” or “MOTs.”

Sam loves treating people of all ages and backgrounds. From Olympic athletes (having worked as a soft tissue therapist during the London 2012 Games) to weekend warriors, office workers, and retirees. Sam has also supported Holt Rugby Club as their team osteopath over several seasons.  Sam also has a particular interest in helping middle-aged and older adults stay mobile, active, and pain-free.

Sam holds additional qualifications in medical acupuncture, herbal medicine, sports massage, and animal osteopathy experience that informs a well-rounded, patient-centred approach to care.

Lauren Schonewald

Osteopath (Swaffham Clinic)

Lauren’s fascination with how the body works and her desire to help others led her to a career in osteopathy. She qualified from the British College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2019 with a Master of Osteopathy and a Diploma of Naturopathy.

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After beginning her career in general practice in London, Lauren is delighted to be back practising in her home county of Norfolk. She enjoys treating a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions and helping patients return to the activities and everyday life that matter to them, with a particular interest in women’s health.

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Lauren has undertaken postgraduate training in pregnancy-related pain, postnatal care, C-section and oncology scar therapy, and headache management. She combines osteopathic and advanced soft tissue techniques, tailoring treatment to each individual and considering how factors such as lifestyle, sleep and stress may contribute to their symptoms.

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Lauren is registered with the General Osteopathic Council and is a member of the Institute of Osteopathy. She regularly undertakes further professional development to keep her knowledge up to date and provide evidence-informed, individualised care.

Fredericka Ellis de Bootman

Qualified Sports Massage Therapist and Rehab Specialist 

Fredericka is a skilled and compassionate massage therapist with over six years of experience working in gym and spa environments.  She offers a personalised and goal-focused approach to massage therapy Fred is a level 4 ITEC sports masseur but is also qualified in holistic Aromatherapy, Reflexology, and Swedish massage. She found deep satisfaction in helping individuals experience relaxation and relief from pain through these traditional therapies.

Her varied training and experience allows her to tailor treatments to suit each client’s unique needs which can be supporting recovery from injury, maintaining mobility for hobbies like gardening or dog walking, or enhancing performance in sport.
Fredericka also works with her local NHS Trust as a Therapy Assistant. In this role, she helps patients regain mobility following elective or traumatic orthopaedic surgeries.

Her NHS experience has expanded her expertise in areas such as gait analysis, rehabilitation for chronic back pain, kinesiology taping, and additional massage modalities including hot stone, indian head massage and lymphatic drainage massage.

If you are looking to benefit from massage, please call me on 07852914301 or email at fredericka.massage@gmail.com