About active^x clinics    

active^x clinics came into being in 2000 with the re-branding of “Edinburgh Osteopaths”, which Gavin Routledge founded in 1993. We were expanding beyond Edinburgh and didn’t want our name to limit us geographically. We also wanted a name which reflected our commitment to relieving pain, and thereby helping people to return to full fitness; active^x clinics was born.
 

graduated in 1991 and is now a Vice Patron of the British School of Osteopathy. Co-author of “The Back Book” with Gavin Hastings OBE in 1996, currently he is studying for an MSc in Pain Management at the University of Edinburgh. He’s passionate about helping to move people as far from illness and pain as possible.

Murat Erturk - Osteopath  

trained at the British School of Osteopathy and has had many years of experience treating people with musculoskeletal pain. He can help with a wide range of conditions, and uses various techniques to maintain harmony between different systems of the body to improve health generally. Prior to training as an osteopath, he gained several years experience in treating sports injuries as a massage therapist. Murat was born in Istanbul and has lived in the UK for 16 years. He is a keen cyclist and triathlete.
 

was the Physiotherapy Manager at The Wellington Hospital, London for 13 years and had a private practice in Harley Street. Frances has a particular interest in postural control. Stretching soft tissues and muscle strengthening are part of her treatment, and are paramount to improving good posture and reducing pain - whether this be due to everyday activities or elite athletic performance.

Oliver Jessop - Director of Exercise and Personal Trainer  

is a GP Referral Qualified Personal Trainer with a keen interest in rehabilitative exercise. He is a member of the Scottish Water-Ski Team, has run the 3 Island Peaks Race, Swum and played Waterpolo for Glasgow University, and played squash for Tayside. In addition to competing, he thrives on helping others to reach their potential.

has an MSc in Health Promotion and uses Clinical Hypnotherapy, Neurolinguistic Programming (NLP) and Biofeedback to help you escape from your negative thoughts and self-beliefs in order to maximise your own potential. Working to enhance mind-body balance for optimal recovery and performance, she helps you find your own positivity and success, to be what you want to be.

 

graduated as a doctor in 1985. Widely experienced in treating joint pain, back pain and sporting injury. He works as team doctor to a Scottish Premier League club. Gordon is particularly interested in chronic pain conditions and has written several books and ebooks. He authors websites devoted to joint pain, high and low blood pressure and other medical conditions. Gordon prides himself in having the gift of making complex medical issues easy to understand.
 

believes massage should be an integral part in everyone's life. This desire has led her to promote massage within activex clinics, charity/sport events, corporate days and festivals. Lynne is qualified in Swedish, On-site, Remedial and Sports massage. She also has a BSc(Hons) in Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology and nine years working experience in Public Health."

Kim Crowther - Remedial Massage Therapist  

Kim moved to Scotland from Australia in 2003. After completing a Diploma in Swedish Massage in 2005 with the Scottish School of Massage, she decided to make Massage Therapy her career and over the next 2 years completed a Diploma in Remedial & Sports massage and a Diploma in Advanced Remedial Massage. Kim thrives on learning new techniques to advance her skill, and strongly believes in helping her clients to achieve optimum health so they can move and function at their best.

 

Caroline Dunn spent the first part of her career as a designer following her B.A.(hons) and post graduate studies at Edinburgh College of Art. Her passion as a marathon runner and triathlete led her into massage therapy and she qualified in Swedish, Remedial and Sports Massage. She has a strong desire to promote health and fitness.

Ross Nicoll - Business Development Manager  

has over 10 years experience successfully developing new business across multiple sectors, most notably the healthcare sector where he worked for 2 of the largest health care companies in the UK. Whilst there he was integral to strategy development and the success of various projects, and developed the Scottish market business substantially through his consultative approach to clients’ needs and identifying bespoke plans suitable for individuals. Ross is committed to raising awareness of personal health and well being
 
 

joined the practice in 2000 and runs a "tight ship". She is always willing to please and will do her best to secure a prompt appointment for you.

joined us in 2009 and is also responsible for Practice Audit.