The Osteopaths

What The Osteopaths does

The Osteopaths is a privately-held, multi-location osteopathy and physiotherapy clinic group operating four sites across the West of Scotland (Glasgow, Paisley/Linwood, Dalry in North Ayrshire, Erskine). Founded in 2015, the practice delivers osteopathy, physiotherapy, sports and remedial massage therapy, medical acupuncture (dry needling), clinical Pilates, and specialised services including cranial and visceral osteopathy, plus the 'Stronger For Longer' falls-prevention programme for adults aged 55–90. All clinicians are registered with the General Osteopathic Council (GOsC), and the clinic accepts private medical insurance from WPA, PPP, Health Shield, Cigna, Bupa and Aviva. Patients are referred primarily through word-of-mouth, with over 140 five-star Google reviews and consecutive peer-voted awards—'Best Osteopathic Clinic in the UK 2024' (first Scottish winner) and 'Best Clinic UK 2025'—supporting brand equity.

The service portfolio is anchored by osteopathy, supported by physiotherapy, massage, acupuncture and APPI-trained clinical Pilates (1:1, 2:1 and small group). Underlying technology consists of hands-on manual therapy modalities supplemented by the third-party Physitrack platform for bespoke video exercise programmes, Jane App and Cliniko for online booking, and laser therapy as an adjunct modality. The clinic has recently broadened its retail offering with gift vouchers (£30–£200), turmeric supplements, and bundled treatment packages priced £124–£489, alongside introducing virtual video consultations for remote patients.

The Osteopaths operates a pure direct-to-consumer, fee-for-service business model. Sessions are priced at £40–£110 depending on practitioner seniority and duration, with no disclosed subscriptions, enterprise contracts, or third-party payer concentration. Patient acquisition is predominantly organic—word-of-mouth referrals, Google reviews, the clinic's SEO-optimised website, and educational blog content—rather than paid advertising. The practice is founder/practitioner-owned, with no disclosed external investors, funding rounds, parent company or change-of-control events in the source material.

Name

The Osteopaths

Legal name

The Osteopaths

Website

https://theosteopaths.org.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Osteopaths is a privately-held, multi-location osteopathy and physiotherapy clinic group operating four sites across the West of Scotland, delivering osteopathy, physiotherapy, massage, acupuncture, Pilates, and rehabilitation services to individual patients on a fee-for-service basis.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Osteopathic & Physiotherapy Services

NAICS

Offices of Other Health Practitioners (6213), Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists (621340)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011)

akta.pro primary industry

Orthopedic & Sports Rehabilitation Centers (HLAFAFAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

General Orthopedics (HLAKALAA), Pain Management (Spine & Musculoskeletal) (HLAKALAM), Medical/Therapeutic Massage (Rehab/Pain Management) (HSALAEAO)

Keywords

• Osteopathy services
• Physiotherapy treatment
• Manual therapy
• Musculoskeletal care
• Sports injury rehab

Headquarters

HQ city

Glasgow

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Clinical Treatment Services: Revenue generated from patient appointments for osteopathy, physiotherapy, massage therapy, medical acupuncture, and Pilates sessions. Patients pay per appointment at point of service. The clinic also accepts private health insurance from major providers including WPA, PPP, Health Shield, Cigna, Bupa, and Aviva.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Osteopaths is a multidisciplinary healthcare clinic that delivers hands-on osteopathy, physiotherapy, massage therapy, medical acupuncture, clinical Pilates, cranial osteopathy, visceral osteopathy and laser therapy to individual patients suffering musculoskeletal pain, injury and mobility conditions. Services are delivered by GOsC-registered osteopaths, chartered physiotherapists, sports massage therapists and Pilates instructors across four clinic locations in the West of Scotland.

Product overview

The Osteopaths is a multidisciplinary healthcare clinic providing osteopathy, physiotherapy, and related therapeutic services across four locations in Scotland (Glasgow, Paisley, Dalry, and Erskine). The core service portfolio includes Osteopathy as the primary offering, supplemented by Physiotherapy, Massage Therapy, Medical Acupuncture, and Clinical Pilates. Specialized services include Cranial Osteopathy for infants and children, Visceral Osteopathy for internal organ-related musculoskeletal issues, and the Stronger For Longer programme for adults aged 55-90 focused on fall prevention and independence. Laser Therapy is used as a treatment modality across conditions. The clinic also offers retail products including gift vouchers, turmeric supplements, and treatment packages (Massage, Wellness, and Clinical Pilates). All services are delivered by registered practitioners including osteopaths, physiotherapists, massage therapists, and Pilates instructors, with a focus on personalized treatment plans and integrated care approaches.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Osteopathy Manual hands-on osteopathic therapy to improve mobility, relieve tension, increase blood flow and optimise physical function for musculoskeletal conditions. Delivered by GOsC-registered Principal and standard osteopaths across all four clinic locations.
• Physiotherapy Tailored physiotherapy combining hands-on therapy, targeted rehabilitation and advanced therapies to restore movement, reduce pain and prevent future issues. 1-hour initial assessment (£73) and 30-minute follow-up (£50) sessions.
• Massage Therapy Hands-on manipulation of muscles and soft tissues to reduce pain, ease tension and restore balance, complementing osteopathy and physiotherapy care plans. Available in 30-minute (£40), 1-hour and 90-minute (£73) sessions.
• Medical Acupuncture Modern evidence-based adaptation of traditional acupuncture using fine sterile needles to stimulate natural healing response, used for pain relief and stress management by qualified acupuncturists.
• Clinical Pilates APPI-trained physiotherapist- and osteopath-led Pilates sessions in 1:1, 2:1 and small group formats, focusing on core strengthening, flexibility and injury prevention. 1-hour 1:1 sessions offered at Linwood, Glasgow and Dalry.
• Cranial Osteopathy Gentle, subtle approach using light non-manipulative pressure to release tension, soothe the nervous system and restore natural balance, particularly suitable for babies and children with birth-related or developmental issues.
• Visceral Osteopathy Specialised osteopathic practice focusing on the movement and mobility of internal structures and their relationship with the musculoskeletal system, using gentle hands-on techniques.
• Stronger For Longer Classes Clinically led exercise programme for adults aged 55-90, designed to build strength, balance and confidence through safe, progressive training to prevent falls and maintain independence.
• Gift Vouchers Gift vouchers available in pricing options from £30 to £200, redeemable against clinic treatments and services.
• Massage Package Bundle of multiple massage therapy sessions sold as a single package at £489.
• Wellness Package Comprehensive wellness bundle combining multiple treatment modalities, priced at £247.
• Clinical Pilates Package Bundle of clinical Pilates sessions priced at £124.
• Turmeric & Curcumin Supplements High strength organic turmeric and curcumin supplement with black pepper, 120 capsules, available in single or bulk purchase options.

Quantifiable outcome

• Average of 3-5 treatment sessions to resolve problems
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Private Health Insurance Providers (WPA, PPP, Health Shield, Cigna, Bupa, Aviva)coreOthersThe clinic works with all major private health insurance companies including WPA, PPP, Health Shield, Cigna, Bupa, and Aviva. Patients with private medical insurance can have treatments covered (pre-authorisation required) or can pay and claim back themselves through cash-back schemes like SimplyHealth.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Ten Health & Fitness: London-based physiotherapy, osteopathy, Pilates, and personal training studio combining clinical rehab with fitness under one roof. Comparable multi-modality, Pilates-integrated service offering and senior clinician model, though London-focused and more fitness-integrated.
• Pure Sports Medicine: London-based multi-disciplinary sports medicine and MSK clinic offering physiotherapy, osteopathy, sports massage, acupuncture, and Pilates under one roof with senior clinicians. Highly comparable multi-modality model and senior-practitioner-led positioning, though concentrated in London rather than Scotland.
• Sano Physiotherapy: UK physiotherapy and sports injury clinic group operating across multiple sites with online booking and direct-to-consumer positioning. Comparable clinical model, pricing structure, and digital booking infrastructure, though focused on physiotherapy rather than osteopathy-led care.
• Six Physio: Premium London-based physiotherapy and MSK clinic group offering manual therapy, sports massage, Pilates, and clinical rehabilitation with senior clinicians. Comparable multi-modality, premium-positioning, and senior-practitioner-led model, but concentrated in London/South East rather than Scotland.
• Ascenti: One of the UK's largest independent physiotherapy and MSK treatment providers, offering physiotherapy, osteopathy, sports therapy, and corporate occupational health services through a network of clinics and remote consultations. Directly comparable multi-modality MSK clinical model with insurance and self-pay pricing, though at significantly greater national scale.
• Complete Chiropractic: UK multi-site musculoskeletal clinic offering chiropractic, osteopathy, physiotherapy, massage, and rehabilitation services. Comparable multi-modality, multi-location clinical model targeting similar MSK patient segments, though with a chiropractic rather than osteopathic lead discipline.

Broad incumbents

• Circle Health Group: Large UK private hospital operator offering outpatient physiotherapy and MSK services as part of broader surgical and diagnostic care. Comparable in delivering private MSK/physiotherapy services with insurance relationships, but as a much larger incumbent hospital group rather than an independent specialist clinic.
• Bupa Health Clinics: Bupa's UK clinic network provides physiotherapy, osteopathy, and sports injury treatment often delivered alongside its insurance products. Overlapping in service mix and insurance channel, but as part of a much larger incumbent healthcare and insurance group rather than an independent specialist.
• Nuffield Health: UK-wide not-for-profit healthcare group operating hospitals, fitness clubs, and physiotherapy/MSK clinics. Comparable physiotherapy and rehabilitation service offering, but operates as a much broader incumbent across the full healthcare and wellness continuum rather than a focused osteopathy/MSK specialist.

Regional players

• Active Health Glasgow: Glasgow-based physiotherapy, sports therapy, and rehabilitation clinic offering similar MSK services to a comparable West of Scotland patient base. Direct regional competitor in the same Glasgow catchment area with overlapping service lines and pricing.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/teresagharvey
• Facebookfacebook.com/theosteopathsglasgow
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-osteopaths

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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