APPOINTMENTS NOW AVAILABLE FOR OSTEOPATHY, SHOCKWAVE THERAPY, SPORTS THERAPY AND PILA
Meet The Osteopathy Team
James Bates - Principal Osteopath & Owner - GOSC Reg. 7015
Seti Singleton Leo - Associate Osteopath & Sports Therapist - GOSC Reg. 12003
James Bates - Principal Osteopath & Owner - GOSC Reg. 7015
James Bates BSc (Hons) graduated from the European school of Osteopathy. He is an experienced Osteopath with over 17 years of dedicated practice in the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of musculoskeletal conditions. He is passionate about helping patients restore movement and manage their pain.
He specialises in a wide range of musculoskeletal issues, from back and neck pain to sports injuries and postural imbalances.
James combines hands-on techniques with evidence-based advice to support lasting recovery and improved overall wellbeing.
Committed to continuous professional development, James remains up to date with the latest advances in osteopathic medicine helping provide the best patient care.
Whether working with acute injuries or chronic conditions, James takes pride in offering compassionate and effective treatment that allows patients to take control of their health.
Nimesh Patel - Associate Osteopath - GOSC Reg. 11995
Seti Singleton Leo - Associate Osteopath & Sports Therapist - GOSC Reg. 12003
James Bates - Principal Osteopath & Owner - GOSC Reg. 7015
Nimesh Patel graduated from the College of Osteopaths with a Bachelor’s degree in Osteopathy, following a BSc (Hons) in Sport Science and Management. He also holds qualifications as an ECB Level 2 Cricket Coach, a Level 2 Gym Instructor, and a Level 3 Personal Trainer.
His clinical experience spans private practice and sports environments, working with a diverse range of patients—from athletes and active professionals to those managing chronic pain and postural issues. He treats the body as a connected whole, combining soft-tissue techniques, joint mobilisation, and gentle manipulation to restore mobility, ease tension, and support the body’s natural healing processes.
Drawing on his background in sport science and athletic performance, Nimesh integrates exercise rehabilitation and performance-based care into his osteopathic approach. He is passionate about helping patients understand their bodies, improve function, and build long-term resilience through movement and education.
Having played cricket for several years at age-group level for Leicestershire County Cricket Club, Nimesh brings first-hand insight into the physical and psychological demands of competitive sport. His coaching experience extends to the international stage, having mentored junior players who represented England at the Indoor Cricket World Cup in New Zealand in 2018. This experience deepens his understanding of athletic performance, injury prevention, and the importance of maintaining both physical and mental balance.
He continues to develop professionally in areas such as sports injury management and biomechanics to ensure his treatments remain evidence-based and patient-focused. Outside of clinic, Nimesh remains actively involved in cricket, coaching both All Stars and Dynamos programmes to help young players develop their skills, confidence, and love for the game.
Seti Singleton Leo - Associate Osteopath & Sports Therapist - GOSC Reg. 12003
Seti Singleton Leo - Associate Osteopath & Sports Therapist - GOSC Reg. 12003
Seti Singleton Leo - Associate Osteopath & Sports Therapist - GOSC Reg. 12003
Seti qualified in 2012 with a Bachelor's degree in Sports Therapy and brings over 12 years of experience in the assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation of musculoskeletal injuries.
His extensive background spans private clinical practice, corporate health, and elite sport.
He previously worked as an Assistant Sports Therapist for the Nottingham Panthers Ice Hockey Club, providing match-day support and hands-on injury management in a fast-paced, high-performance environment.
Throughout his career, Seti has worked with a diverse range of clients—from elite and recreational athletes to office-based professionals—helping them recover from injury, manage pain, and optimise movement.
Motivated by a deep commitment to helping others, Seti recently completed a Bachelor's degree in Osteopathy to refine his clinical skills and broaden his holistic approach to health. He combines osteopathic principles with his expertise in sports therapy, electrotherapies, strength and conditioning, movement rehabilitation, and non-medical nutritional advice.
As a former competitive athlete himself, Seti has a first-hand understanding of the demands of sport and injury. He places equal importance on the psychological and physiological aspects of pain and recovery, ensuring that each treatment plan is individually tailored to support long-term health and performance.
Sports Therapy and Personal Training
Vini Sihra - BSc Sports Therapist & Personal Trainer
Vini joins the James Bates Osteopathy & Health team as the resident Sports Therapist and Personal Trainer, bringing with her over 15 years of experience.
Movement has always been a huge part of who Vini is, not just professionally but personally too. Her overall drive is helping people to feel better in their bodies.
Vini has worked with people from all walks of life. Whether you're training hard, recovering from injury, managing everyday aches and stress, or simply wanting to move better and feel more like yourself again.
Vini's approach is honest, practical and tailored to you. She doesn't believe treatment should stop when you leave the room, which is why she combines hands on therapy with movement, rehab, breathwork, and personalised support to help you to continue to progress outside of sessions also.
Vini has a wealth of experience in the way of her previous personal challenges, such as; marathons, Ironmans, ultramarathons, obstacle races, mountain runs, HYROX, triathlons, and team sports.
Vini's current passion is firmly in the world of Strongman and strength training. The mix of endurance and strength experience gives her a real understanding of how the body adapts, performs, breaks down, and recovers physically and mentally.
Vini offers sports therapy, soft tissue treatment, TECAR therapy, movement therapy, breathwork, and exercise programming - all designed around a combination of helping you move better, feel stronger, and continuing to do the things you love!
Reflexologist
Lisa Charlesworth - Reflexologist
Psychotherapy and Counselling
Sarah Chadderton - Psychotherapist
Sarah decided to train as a psychotherapist after experiencing its considerable benefit to her personally during a time of professional and personal upheaval.
Her core belief is that when provided with empathy, safety, and a skilled listener we can begin to recover our true sense of self. Using compassionate curiosity, rather than critical, judgemental, internalised messages we can live more authentically. Improving our relationship with others, the world around us, and most importantly with ourselves.
Exploring our past challenges, and how they inform our present, can begin to unlock a more fulfilling future.
I work with individuals aged 18 years and over. My areas of particular interest are neurodiversity and gender and sexuality difference. I have also worked extensively with trauma, grief, loss, and change, whether that be actual bereavement or a client’s experience of moving through life’s various stages and the resulting challenges.
Psychotherapy and Counselling
Domonic Loone - Counsellor
Domonic is a person-centred counsellor whose own experience of therapy has shaped his belief in the value of having time and space to slow down, understand ourselves more deeply and make sense of what we are experiencing.
His approach is warm, collaborative and grounded. He works alongside you to explore what is happening in your life, noticing patterns and feelings as they emerge and helping you develop a clearer understanding of yourself.
Domonic works with adults aged 18 and over and has experience supporting people with anxiety, low self-esteem, trauma, relationship difficulties, OCD, neurodiversity, confidence and significant life changes. He understands that sometimes life can leave us feeling overwhelmed, stuck or unsure of how to move forward, and offers a space to explore these experiences without judgement or pressure.
His work is grounded in the person-centred approach, offering empathy, respect and acceptance while allowing each person to explore their experiences at their own pace.
Mat & Reformer Pilates
Toni- Pilates Instructor
Toni discovered Pilates after graduating from drama school, when she missed the structure and movement of her musical theatre training. Traditional workouts didn't offer the connection she was after until Pilates reignited her love for mindful movement.
With over two years of dedicated practise and more than a decade of performance and movement training, Toni brings both expertise and passion to her classes. She is certified in Mat and Reformer Pilates through Health and Fitness Education (HFE) and affiliated with YMCA Awards. Her teaching blends technique, artistry and a deep understanding of how the body moves.
Toni is building a space that offers more than just a workout, it's about connection, creativity and confidence. Her vision is to create a studio that nurtures mind, body and spirit while empowering clients to move with purpose and dream big.