Active Care 5 Star Rated Maidstone Clinic

At Active Care, we proudly offer Osteopathy in Maidstone, specializing in the treatment of Sports InjuriesWomen’s HealthLow Back Pain, and Plantar Fasciitis. Osteopathy is a holistic healthcare approach that focuses on restoring your body’s natural balance, relieving pain, and promoting overall well-being.
In addition to Osteopathy, we provide expert services in Sports MassageSolution-Focused Hypnotherapy, and Running Gait Analysis, ensuring comprehensive care for both the physical and mental health needs of our clients.

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Here at Active Care, we are proud to be the highest rated Osteopathic practice in Maidstone.

Founder of Active Care, Dan Fernandes, opened the practice in 2016 and has built a fantastic team of skilled practitioners to work alongside him.

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Solution Focused Hypnotherapy is a type of ‘talking therapy’, that combines the use of psychotherapy with hypnosis. Hypnosis or ‘trance’ is a very natural, relaxing state, encouraged by using guided relaxation, where the mind can relax and then focus on thoughts and suggestions that might be useful. 

  • Grief
  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Relationships
  • Fears and Phobias
  • Joint Pain & Stiffness
  • Postural Issues
  • Overwhelm & Burnout
  •  Confidence
  • Self-Esteem
  • Working with Teenagers
  • Sports Performance
  • Mid Life challenges for women

Whether suffering with a specific injury, preparing for a sporting event or the general need to improve your wellbeing, our Sports Massage treatments in Maidstone will ensure you are soon in tip top condition.

Using essential oils, alongside an arsenal of expert treatments, we treat patients using a wide range of methods such as Cupping, Acupuncture (dry needling) & Kinesiology Taping.


Active Care Patients visiting for Sports Massage are often:

  • Runners
  • Cyclists
  • Swimmers
  • Dancers & Performers
  • Sports Team Players (Football, Netball, Rugby, Hockey & Cricket)
  • Weight Lifters and Many More

Utilising a variety of techniques, the team at Active Care Maidstone will identify and treat areas of stiffness and restriction within the body.

Conditions and symptoms regularly treated with Osteopathy in the clinic are:

  • Back & Neck Pain
  • Shoulder Pain
  • Headaches
  • Joint Pain & Stiffness
  • Postural Issues
  • Sports Injuries
  • Arthritis
  • Sciatica
  • Plantar Fasciitis
  • + Many More

Cranial Osteopathy is a gentle and relaxed treatment using subtle touch and movement of the connective tissues.
Experts within our team can detect and treat areas of restriction and tension throughout the whole body. From the outside, nothing appears to be happening but, in a cranial treatment, an osteopath is deeply connected to anatomy and physiology of their patients.

The human body has an amazing ability to heal itself and the re-balancing during Cranial osteopathic treatment is designed to re-establish healthy physiology throughout.

As a business with strong family values, providing Cranial Osteopathy treatment for children is something we are proud to offer.

Newborn Osteopathy Treatment can often help an infant recover from a traumatic birth. Parents often see improvements to eating, sleeping and bowel movements as the tensions within the babies body are relaxed.

Cranial Osteopathy treatment has benefits to children of all ages. Growing pains, posture improvements, tiredness and hand eye coordination have all been improved by Osteopaths at our Maidstone Clinic. Trust that your children are in safe hands with us as their body grows.

Here at Active Care in Maidstone, we are specialists in women’s health, proudly supporting women through every stage of their lives.

Relieving painful symptoms of a teens menstrual cycle, preparing the body for fertility treatment, nurturing pre and postnatally through to treatments specific to menopause; there are many developed methods to support you.

We regularly treat women in Maidstone for the following symptoms:

  • Abnormalities with Menstrual Cycles
  • Maternity Massage & Supporting The Changing Body
  • Pre & Post Natal Massage & Support with Birth Trauma/Repair
  • Easing Hormonal Imbalances
  • Easing Menopause Symptoms

Founder of Active Care Maidstone is an expert in all things related to Plantar Fasciitis and has a comprehensive list of patients he has supported to recovery over the years.
The main symptom of Plantar Fasciitis is a stabbing pain, typically at the arch or heel of the foot or pins & needles that is common in runners or those who spend long periods of time standing.


Active Care offer Plantar Fasciitis treatments in Maidstone. We can help by:

  • Osteopathic assessment to verify the main cause of Plantar Fasciitis
  • Advice given for activities to complete at home
  • Purchase the PlantarFix Splint as designed by our very own Dan Fernandes

Running Gait Analysis is commonly used to assess posture and muscular positioning during sports to improve performance and reduce injury through walking and/or running.

Dan, founder here at Active Care, has many years of experience competing in running and obstacle course races so knows the importance of looking after your body every step of the way.

Running Gait Analysis appointments can be booked via our online portal; assessments will last 60 minutes. If you have a current injury, do discuss this with Dan in advance as you may require treatment prior to your analysis appointment to gather accurate results.

After a Running Gait Analysis there may be a recommendation given to complete at home or advice for future osteopathic or sports massage treatments in Maidstone.

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Ready to experience the benefits of Osteopathy with Active Care?

Contact us today to schedule a treatment with one of our skilled osteopaths at our Maidstone Clinic.
We look forward to helping you improve your health and lifestyle, one step at a time.

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Osteopathy works by using a combination of manual techniques, such as massage, palpation, joint mobilisation, and soft tissue manipulation. Our skilled osteopaths endeavour to identify and release any restrictions or imbalances within the body’s musculoskeletal system.

Our pricing for treatments are as follows:

We Accept Card, Bank Transfer, And Cash Payments Only In The Clinic

Our pricing for treatments is as follows:

OsteopathyPatientInitial App
(up to 60 min)
Follow-up
(30-45 min)
Treatment with DanAdults£75.00£60.00
Under 16 y old£65.00£55.00
Massage Treatment60 Minutes45 Mins
Sports Massage£55.00£45.00
Running Gait Analysis£75.00N/A
Hypnotherapy Consultation90 Minutes45 Minutes
With Maria Chumas-Baker£95.00£70.00
Homeopathy ConsultationInitial App Follow-up
Appointment with Maria Atherton£260 (3H App)£220 (2H App)
Per remedy£5
Food Intolerance OR Nutrient Deficiency Test£70 (30 min)
Food Intolerance & Nutrient Deficiency Test£100 (1H)

Yes, Osteopathy is suitable for patients of all ages. Our team have trained professionally for many years and will adapt to meet the specific needs of each individual who attends a treatment. For more information on Osteopathy for children click here.

Osteopathy is known for its gentle approach. While some patients may experience mild discomfort during treatment, the techniques used are designed to be comfortable and non-invasive.
At Active Care Maidstone, we ensure that each of our patients voice is heard before, during and after an appointment. There are many methods we can use to get the results you need, so we won’t use any click manipulations if you don’t wish us to.
You can check that each of our practitioners are qualified by visiting the General Osteopathic Register.

All new patients will require an 60 minute initial consultation appointment to briefly discuss their reason for visiting and medical history before proceeding with treatment. Ongoing Osteopath appointments at Active Care will typically last between 30 to 45 minutes. Your osteopath will assess your progress and discuss any recommendations for ongoing treatment. You can book your treatment via our online portal.

In most cases, our patients will remain clothed for the duration of their osteopathy appointment but we may ask you to remove some of your clothing if needed. We recommend patients wear comfortable, loose clothing such as shorts or leggings and a vest top. Our team are professionals and will do all they can to ensure you are comfortable throughout your appointment.

With a massage treatment we would ask you to remove some of your clothing, but always keeping your underwear. We will be providing towels to cover your body on the part that are not being treated.

Our easy to use online booking system allows patients to schedule their own Osteopathy sessions direct with us here at Active Care. An email confirmation will be sent you, alongside reminders before your appointment.

Our Active Care Maidstone Clinic is based in Maidstone Town Centre adjacent to popular Fremlin Walk Shopping Centre.
Find us at – Suite G2 & G7, The Old Library, St Faith’s Street, Maidstone, ME14 1LH.

Here at Active Care Maidstone we offer a number of different treatments to help support and repair the body:

Dan is often joined in clinic by Active Care’s most loveable team member DJ.
A Belgium Shepherd who loves to be fussed over by visitors, DJ is well behaved and will likely spend most of your appointment relaxing in his bed. If you have any allergies or a fear of dogs, do lets us know in advance so alternative arrangements for DJ can be made.