Matthew Devonport, Registered Osteopath

Principle Osteopath and Clinic Director at Wokingham Osteopaths & Massage

Matthew Devonport has been working in Wokingham as an osteopath since graduating in 2010. His first clinic was the Dover Body Mechanic in Dover but moved to Wokingham to be with his partner, Keri. As well as Wokingham Osteopaths he runs Office Osteopaths and Visiting Osteopaths for acute patients unable to make it to a clinic.

Matthew Devonport, osteopath, massage, wokingham, bracknell, reading

Principle Osteopath and Clinic Director at Wokingham Osteopaths & Massage

Qualifications:

BSc (Hons) Osteopathic Medicine 2010
Ergotherapy Levels 1 &2 (2015)
Sports Taping (2016)
Medical Acupuncture (2016)

 

What influenced you to study and practice Osteopathy?

My interest in manual therapy began with a combination of parkour and weightlifting which led to two knee issues and a shoulder dislocation, as well as many other musculoskeletal issues.

I saw my osteopath for the first knee problem and was hooked, during my qualification I sought treatment for a second knee problem. After going down the orthopaedic route, I had a consultant exam, MRI scan and operation and was then told nothing more could be done because there was no problem. After my osteopath corrected the issue in two treatments from identifying an imbalance in the knee muscles, I knew what I wanted to do.

 

Where did you study Osteopathy?

I studied at the Surrey Institute of Osteopathic Medicine (SIOM) in Epsom. It was a small college with only around 100 people over the 4 years but quite full-on. The best thing was that the tutors were a mixture of osteopaths from all of the big universities so we ended up have a very varied education with a lot of different osteopathic styles to choose from.

We had to practice in the student clinic as part of our degree and do at least 1200 clinic hours over the course of the 4 years, including summer holidays, but it was worth it to get the experience necessary for confidence and competence in private practice.

 

What do Matt’s patients say about him?

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deborah H.
An amazing professional team. Without Keri’s healing hands, I would not be moving without pain. Matthew and Alex have also treated me from time to time and are also amazing. I can highly recommend Wokingham Osteopaths.
Josh S.
From the moment I called, the team have been brilliant with fixing my neck and back issues. I had to swap practitioners through my treatment to work with my insurance, but both Alex and Matt were brilliant with their assessments and treatments, along with future exercises to keep issues at bay. Really friendly and local team who I'd happily use again.
Louise H.
Highly recommend!

Matt helped me with symptoms of vertigo/BPPV and resolved this in one session along with some homework, and also relieved tension in my neck and have since returned for maintenance appointments.

Thank Matt!
Alison S.
Matt, thank you as always for unscrambling my back and neck. The range of motion in my neck is so much better and the stiffness in my back has improved. I would recommend your practice without hesitation.
Frank C.
Having seen a number of specialists for severe neck and back pain I was finally introduced to Wokingham Osteopaths. After a few treatments the pain was finally gone. Can't thank Matt enough. Highly recommend this friendly, knowledgeable, professional team
Jamie C.
I was recommended wokingham Osteopaths by my partner as she sees another practitioner at the clinic. I went to Matthew with a lower back problem. I had a car accident back in 2020 and have suffered with back pain since. Had seen multiple doctors, physio, even tried acupuncture but nothing seemed to help. Matthew knew exactly what the problem was just by looking at me. Over a short period of time with weekly appointments, Matthew was able to almost completely eradicate my pain. I also had a session with Libby a sports therapist who was also very good. If you need a tune up, or have aches and pains the doctor can’t seem to fix, get in touch with Matthew he’ll fix you!

I now see him every 6 weeks or so to keep me in working order, this is the best way to prevent injury so you don’t have to rehab which takes a hell of a longer

Thanks Matthew you’re a life saver.
Chris G.
Three great sessions with Matt - he had me pain free with improved movement. Highly recommend.
Paul K.
Matt was superb right from the start by dedicating a good 40 minutes talking to me over the phone before I had even committed to a visit! I had seen two other osteopaths, a chiropractor, orthopaedic surgeon and physio and no one had been able to relieve my lower back. I had been dealing with this pain for over a year.

After six sessions with Matt, I could finally stand and watch my son’s football game without the need to sit down after 10 minutes! I would thoroughly recommend him. He did so many checks & tests, which no other previous osteopaths had bothered to carry out. I have no hesitation in recommending him to anyone.
Leila C.
I have been visiting Wokingham Osteopaths & Massage for several years, and I can't recommend them highly enough. They have been managing my ongoing neck problems due to a slipped disc. Each visit has brought great relief, and I really appreciate their expertise.
What stands out most is their great customer service. On one occasion, Matt has gone above and beyond to accommodate my needs, even securing early appointments when my pain was at its worst. This level of care and dedication is rare to find.
If you are looking for an excellent osteopath, I highly recommend Wokingham Osteopaths & Massage. You won't be disappointed!
Barbara B.
I was recommended to Matt by my sports physio to help with a pain behind my left shoulder blade. I found him very caring and informative . The issue was resolved very quickly, would certainly recommend
Chloe T.
Fantastic service at Wokingham Osteopaths. Matt has really helped the back and neck pain I was having from long stretches of working from home and getting back into exercise. Always open to answering any exercise/muscle related questions, 100% recommend!
Wellington S.
After suffering with leg and hip pain for about 3mths I went to see Matt, glad I did, after 2 visits I am glad to say that I am now pain free, highly recommended, Great service from start to finish.
Kevin B.
Matt treated me after falling off my bike and hurting my shoulder/ribs fitting me in for a first appointment at very short notice with a follow up shortly after for some further treatment. I was in a lot of discomfort, coughing, sitting up and down were excruciatingly painful and in addition I was struggling to sleep due to the discomfort in my back/side. Matt explained what was going on and gave me effective treatment getting to the knub of the problem to relieve the tension/pain also showing me some exercises to do at home. He is really nice and very reassuring. I would highly recommend Matt.
Hayley G.
Had neck pain for many months! Couple of treatments with Matt and I've never felt better thank you
Ilona P.
Matt is incredibly friendly and welcoming and very knowledgeable, I always know I'm in safe hands with him. Any issue I have brought to him he has been able to treat and advise on exercises for me to do at home. I highly recommend him!
Halli B.
Biggest game changer in my recovery.

After a major unjury in late 2022 where I broke my lower back, I was concerned that my quality of life would never return to what it once was after being warned by doctors. I came to Matt through a recommendation, and to say that I’m glad I took the leap of faith would be an understatement.

I had been through various physios, hydro water therapy specialists and more prior to coming to Wokingham Osteopaths & Massage, but when I noticed a true difference, was after having acupuncture and back manipulations through Matt. He really took the time to understand the pain I was experiencing and made sure that he took it slowly so that I wasn’t uncomfortable in anyway.

One of the things I’ve always respected about Matt is that when we take time talking through my symptoms, he always ensures I get the full 30 minutes on the table so that I’m getting the absolute most out of both my money and my appointment.

Can’t thank you enough Matt!
Robert David D.
I have been a patient of Matthew Davenport at Wokingham Osteopaths and Massage for several years and he has treated me for various conditions over the time such as lower back pain, shoulder blade pain and neck pain. He is highly professional, efficient, effective and friendly so it is always a pleasure to be treated by him. I highly recommend Matthew to you.
Peter G.
I am very happy to give five stars for the treatment by Matt at Wokingham Osteopaths and Massage.

I had been suffering with va bad back muscular pain. After a few sessions I can confirm that I actually feel better than before I injured myself. My mobility is a lot better now and I will continue to visit to help keep mobile and reduce the risk of future issues.

Thank you Matt for your patience and skill.
Maryrose R.
Matt and Alex have been amazing. When I first contacted Matt I was in chronic pain in my lower back, hip and half of my left leg was numb. I was in tears with the pain; it was worse than childbirth. Matt quickly understood the level of pain I was in and got me an appointment the same day. Matt and Alex have a complete understanding of the working body, treating the problem at the source, not just the symptom locations, working at the level my body could cope with in each session. They manipulated and massaged me, and I'm now clear of pain and have a fully functioning body again. I'm so grateful for their knowledge and capability, and I strongly recommend them.
YNH G.
I had been through 20+ sessions with a chiropractor clinic and it damaged my back. I saw Matt & after 2 sessions i returned to full health. Would highly recommend, Matt is a legend. Not often you see professions put people over profit.
abbey D.
I highly recommend Matt, he made me feel welcome and asked lots of questions to get to know me and my problem. Matt explained everything he was doing and how it works so i understood what was happening. Once i was straightened out and feeling good again Matt was honest and said i didnt need to go anymore but hes always there if i feel like i do. Thanks again Matt.

What is your treatment style?

My treatment style is mainly structural and utilises massage, stretching, articulatory and joint manipulation techniques, but I also incorporate classical Osteopathy techniques for a gentler approach to treatment. I’m also trained in using medical acupuncture and sports taping techniques which can really help a lot of sports injuries.

After my knee and shoulder problems I enjoy making a difference to patients who are suffering with the same or similar conditions. Since we came back to work after the first lockdown I’ve also been dispensing invaluable advice regarding ergonomic posture and believe that, especially for desk workers, dealing with those maintaining factors by educating patients is crucial to prevent further injuries.

In terms of running the clinic our ethos is that we want to make sure you don’t need to come back, our goal is to get you better as quickly as possible without any block bookings or upselling products. I’m very proud of our team and it’s an honour to work alongside them, it’s wonderful hearing laughter coming from the treatment rooms when patients are enjoying their treatment!

Tell us something about yourself

My wife Keri works alongside me in the clinic and together we have a young son and daughter who we adore. Music in the clinic is a must, we even take requests – especially from metal fans.

Paddle boarding is my favourite activity and you’ll often find me on the Thames at weekends. Also, parkour is saved for showing off to my kids in the summer now; no more injuries, thanks!

Matt treating a patient at Wokingham Osteopaths and Massage

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