Meet the Team
Steve Cole – Principal Osteopath
The Cole Practice with clinics in Epsom and Sutton – are run by Steve Cole, an experienced osteopath who graduated from The British School of Osteopathy (BSO) in 2005 with distinction. Since graduating Steve has worked at a number of well established clinics both locally and in the city before establishing his practices in Epsom and Sutton. He was also a senior lecturer and examiner at the University College of Osteopathy in London for twelve years and is often asked back to examine the graduating students.
Over the years Steve has gained a vast experience in treating a wide variety of patients and conditions in the local areas around Epsom, Banstead, Ewell, Sutton, Carshalton and Wallington. His passion is in the treatment and rehabilitation of sports injuries. This passion comes from his own interest in sport of which he most enjoys football, golf and tennis. When he is not treating, teaching or playing sports he enjoys nothing more then spending time with his two children and dog Ralph!
Steve is registered with the General Osteopathic Council (the governing body of osteopathy) and a member of the Institute of Osteopathy and the Osteopathic Sports Care Association. He is also registered with all the major insurance companies.
Ruth Head – Associate Osteopath
Ruth graduated from the University College of Osteopathy (UCO), previously the British School of Osteopathy (BSO), in 2020 and is a fully registered osteopath. Her thesis focused on the current management strategies in manual therapy for children with Ehlers-Danlos/Hypermobile Spectrum Disorder.
Ruth uses both structural and cranial techniques, but she has a particular interest in cranial sacral osteopathy and how it aids the recovery of chronic issues relating to the neck and lower back.
Ruth is also an experienced sports massage therapist. She graduated with a level 5 diploma from the London School of Sports Massage (LSSM) in 2011 and has extensive experience in treating a whole range of conditions and injuries.
In 2012 she volunteered for the London Marathon working with the charity Meningitis and treated the runners as they finished the race and subsequently during their recovery.
In 2013 she was part of the Healing Exchange, in Bristol, where therapists come together and share ideas and volunteer for team events such as local races (at home and abroad).
In 2015 Ruth worked in The Alps treating skiers and instructors at all levels as well as locals and tourists. She was involved in preparing competitors for races as well as treating general injuries and will return for the winter season as an osteopath in 2023.
She also took part in the London to Monaco bike ride (2015) as the senior therapist and the London to Italy, 3-peak challenge (in 2017) bike race. She has worked on a regular basis at a private retreat twice a year since 2015 as the senior therapist alongside a Pilates teacher and personal trainer and worked at the Regatta boat race in the Isle of Wight.
She is a commissioned artist and piano teacher in her spare time.
Bill Savoy – Sports Massage Therapist
Bill qualified as a sports massage therapist in 2003 with Premier training international, gaining work freelancing for Premier Health Care Physiotherapy, where he worked for over eleven years at their Piccadilly location in London. He has also spent time working at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in London, Victoria, had two seasons at Fulham FC, from 2006 to 2008 and worked at physio-SW19 Wimbledon. Always looking to improve and advance his skills, Bill has obtained an array of qualifications over time, helping to set a high standard with his treatments to achieve the best possible outcome for, injury, pain and discomfort.
Bill’s treatments include, dry needling, electroacupuncture, cupping, Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Manipulation (IASTM), taping and advanced soft tissue release. In addition, Bill uses his personal training skills for rehabilitation guidance, offering targeted exercises, tailoring to an individual’s condition, with the aim to improve range of movement and mobility.
Having an enthusiasm for sports, Bill has taken part running in six Marathons, which have included, New York in 1999, London in 2000, 2005, and Paris in 2003, he has also played Sunday league football.
Bill is a gold member of the Sports Massage Association (SMA), and Accredited Complimentary and Natural Healthcare Council (CNHC).