About Us

Paul Ashburner, is a fully Registered Osteopath and Cranial Osteopath and after many years of running a busy full time practice in Derby since the early 80's, the move to the Derbyshire hills has enabled him to cater for the needs of local people from the surrounding towns and villages, including Alfreton, Ripley, Belper, Crich, Wirksworth,Darley Dale, Matlock and the Peak District  Many of his previous patients are now travelling from Derby, and as far away as Mansfield, Newark and Lincoln to seek help. It is heartening to see several generations of the same family in our waiting rooms at times.

Clinic Sessions in Crich, Derbyshire

Convenient for the Ambervalley area including;Alfreton, Somercotes, Ripley, South Wingfield and Heage, the practice at the Glebe Field Centre in Crich, offers evening and weekend appointments for those unable to make daytime appointments

  • ample parking on site
  • ground floor treatment room
  • disabled toilet

Clinic  Times

Wednesday Evening 6.30 pm till 9.0pm
Saturday Morning 9.00 am till 12.30 pm

For appointments please call 0845 009 8030                              Click here for map

Bakewell Practice

1 Granby Croft, Bakewell

With its own private room on the ground floor, at 1 Granby Croft, Bakewell, the recently opened Bakewell practice continues to grow, with patients coming from the surrounding Peak District area, including Ashford in the Water, Grindleford, Youlgreave, Bonsall, Darley Dale and Matlock, Being easy to find and with easy access and good parking makes a visit to the practice very convenient.

  • easy to find
  • ample parking
  • ground floor treatment room

As patient numbers increase then additional clinic time will be allocated.

For appointments please call 0845 009 8030                                 Click here for map

Belper Natural Therapy Centre

For patients from Derby and Ashbourne and the surrounding area, sessions at the Belper Natural Therapy Centre are more popular, Please note though that there are no parking facilities at this location.

Clinic Times

Monday Evening 5.30 pm till 8.0pm
Thursday Evening 5.30.00 am till 8.00pm

For appointments please call 0845 009 8030                           Click here for map


Methods of Payment

We accept payment in the form of cash, cheque or private insurance only.


Private Medical Insurance

Recognised by the leading private health insurers, including; Bupa, PPP and WPA, for the delivery of Osteopathic treatment.

Patients wishing to use their medical insurance, to cover the cost of Osteopathic treatment, should make it known when making their first appointment, so we can explain how to proceed.


Whichever practice you choose, we aim to provide both a professional and caring approach in a friendly and relaxing environment.