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Professor Bill Ribbans is a Consultant in Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery and Professor of Sports Medicine. Bill qualified from the Royal Free Hospital, London in 1980. As a junior doctor he trained in London before undertaking Fellowships in Sheffield and at Harvard University. He is a Fellow of both the Royal College of Surgeons of England and Edinburgh. He was a Consultant at the Royal Free from 1991-1996 and then at Northampton General Hospital 1996-2012. Bill has been trained and practised in all aspects of Orthopaedic Surgery but has principal interests in the lower limb particularly the knee, ankle and foot. Presently about 40% of his patients travel from outside of Northamptonshire and 35% attend seeking second opinions. The spectrum of patients range from children over 10 years old to the elderly.

Laurie Hartman is Associate Professor of Osteopathic Technique at the British School of Osteopathy, and has been teaching osteopathic and manipulative technique and manual therapy since 1964. He is in great demand internationally and has taught and lectured in 17 different countries with osteopaths, physiotherapists, medical manipulative groups and chiropractors. Professor Hartman’s development of classical BSO techniques has been a major force in bringing awareness of osteopathic methods to a world-wide audience.

Kim Prichard is one of life’s constant learners, driven by a deep curiosity and inquisitiveness about the many factors that influence human health and well-being. As an Osteopath and Breathwork Coach, her motivation lies in supporting and guiding individuals on their journey toward greater health. Throughout her own experiences and in working with clients, Kim has witnessed firsthand how stress and trauma can profoundly impact health and diminish the ability to live fully in the present moment. Her personal exploration of strategies to counter stress has not only shaped her life but also informed many of her professional insights. Kim’s ethos centres on empathy, compassion, and the recognition that every person is unique. She believes in giving each individual's story the attention and care it truly deserves.