Janet Gravener
Principal of Synergy Osteopathic

Welcome to Synergy Osteopathic. Anita founded the clinic in 2008 and since then it has grown in popularity thanks to our patients who continue to recommend us to their work colleagues and friends.

In September of this year when Anita wanted to spend more time with her family and young daughter, Janet took over the running of the business and now manages the clinic on a day to day basis.

Anita Jenkins, Registered Osteopath,
BSc (Hons) Ost
Anita is the original owner of Synergy Clinic and graduated from Oxford Brookes University with a 1st Class degree in Osteopathy. Her clinical skills were developed at the University’s osteopathic clinics in Oxford and Swindon and private practice in Oxford. Anita helped develop the biomechanical assessment protocol used at the Swindon clinic and has a keen interest in foot biomechanics in which she completed a research project.

Anita is a qualified Sports Masseur having worked with Worcester Warriors premiership rugby union team, Welsh international athletes as well as providing sports massage to a wide cross section of the general public.

Anita also has a degree in Physical Education from Birmingham University and competed for her county in judo and athletics and the Midlands in cross country running. She has completed training in fit ball and core stability.

Anita is registered with the General Osteopathic Council and a member of the British Osteopathic Assoc and lives in Cheltenham with her husband and daughter. Anita continues her involvement with Synergy Osteopathic on a training and consultancy basis.

Lauren Creed, Registered Osteopath,
B.Ost
Lauren graduated from Oxford Brookes University and is registered with the General Osteopathic Council and the British Osteopathic Association.

She has developed a broad experience in treating patients and has recently completed a sports massage course. She is especially interested in the osteopathic treatment of headaches and this was the subject of her university research project.

Lauren is a keen and accomplished sportswoman having represented
Gloucestershire at cross country running and hockey, as well as playing hockey for the West of England at U17 and U21 level. Lauren also holds a Level 1 Hockey coaching award. She is a competitive one-day Event Rider, having ridden at the Grassroots Championships at Badminton in 2010 and lives in Corse Lawn with her family.