About Us

Navin Arora BSc (Hons) Ost

Navin joined the practice in the summer of 2003, qualifying from the British School of Osteopathy in London, now known as the HSU. 

Having been involved with amateur and professional football clubs he has always had an interest in treating sporting injuries using a combination of Traditional Osteopathy and Medical Acupuncture. 

In 2015 he qualified as a Mindfulness teacher and found that it complemented his work as an osteopath very well. The causes of chronic pain can often go deeper than just the physical level.

“Mindfulness breathing techniques and Cranial Osteopathy can help patients to manage their long term pain and sometimes resolve it.”

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​Elizabeth Higgs BSc (Hons) Ost, FSCCO

Elizabeth graduated as an Osteopath in 1997 from the British School of Osteopathy (now HSU) and joined Warwick Square Osteopaths in 1998.

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She is dedicated to treating patients of all ages, employing a range of osteopathic techniques tailored to their specific needs.

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 In 2007, she became a Fellow of the Sutherland Cranial College, valuing the gentle and effective approach of cranial osteopathy. Additionally, she has completed postgraduate training in medical acupuncture to expand her therapeutic options.

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Elizabeth enjoys treating children and volunteered for three years at the Osteopathic Centre for Children in Manchester. In 2024, she completed a certified paediatric pathway with the College of Non-Musculoskeletal Osteopathy.

​Alison Mackie DO FSCCO

Alison graduated from the British School of Osteopathy (now HSU) in 1989.  After graduation she ran her own practice in Birmingham then North Wales. Alison relocated to Cumbria and joined Warwick Square in 2001. 

In 2003 she trained in medical acupuncture which she uses in conjunction with Osteopathy.  In 2016 Alison gained Fellowship of the Sutherland Cranial College on completing their Modular Pathway in Postgraduate Cranial Osteopathy.  This covered all aspects of cranial osteopathy including paediatric modules. As a result of this course Alison has a special interest in treating jaw and temporomandibular joint (TMJ) problems.

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Alison is a keen sportswoman and has an active interest in treating sports injuries.  She has a love of the fells and a good level of experience in many outdoor sports. For the past 5 years she has been fell running regularly, with a preference for ultra distances.

Lucy Crow BSc (Hons) Ost

Lucy graduated from the European School of Osteopathy in 1999. After graduating she worked in practices in Cambridge and Bury St Edmunds.

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She then moved to join a practice in Christchurch, New Zealand where she worked for two years, a large proportion of her patients there being babies and children. 

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On her return to the UK she joined Warwick Square Osteopaths in January 2004.

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Lucy works both structurally and cranially and treats patients of all ages.  

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Carl Simmonds  M Ost

Carl studied at the University College Of Osteopathy (now HSU) and graduated in 2018. During his studies, Carl undertook an additional Diploma in Sports Massage which he uses to further enhance his osteopathic treatments. He also took part in the UCO Osteomap clinic which utilised Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people in chronic pain which is something that still informs his practice today. Carl is drawn to cranial osteopathy and has trained with the Sutherland Cranial College of Osteopathy.

Carl previously had a career in fashion retail working for Paul Smith.  Carl has trained as a yoga teacher in India and as a gym instructor and personal trainer with Soho Gyms. This interest in health and wellbeing combined with a desire to work with people in a more meaningful way is what led Carl to study osteopathy.

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He now lives in Gateshead and enjoys going to the gym, travel, gigs/theatre, playing piano/music production.

Anna Armstrong M Ost

Anna became part of the practice in August 2023 after earning her Master's degree from the European School of Osteopathy. Growing up in Carlisle, Anna developed a passion for health and the mechanics of the body through her early experiences competing nationally in cycling. This has equipped her to appreciate the significance of optimising health and performance in both sports and daily life.

Anna is also trained in medical acupuncture, which she integrates with osteopathic techniques in her practice.

Outside of work, Anna enjoys spending time outdoors in the beautiful Lake District.

Margaret Towson BSc (Hons) Ost

Margaret was working in IT in the finance industry, when, after being treated by an Osteopath, she was inspired to start training as an Osteopath herself. 
She graduated from the British School of Osteopathy (now HSU) in 1996 and, after a brief spell practising in Amersham, she moved to Cumbria.
She has practised in Penrith for over 20 years before starting at Warwick Square Osteopaths, most recently, in 2020.
Margaret completed a medical acupuncture course in early 2023, and has since found this to be a successful adjunct to her Osteopathic practice.  
Outside of work, Margaret enjoys gardening, reading and fell walking.

Pamela Irving Reflexologist I.I.H.H.T

Pamela has been a dedicated reflexologist since she qualified at Carlisle College in 1998. After running her own successful practice in Carlisle for five years, she relocated to France, where she continued to thrive in her profession for sixteen years. In 2021, Pamela returned to the UK and joined our practice in 2025, bringing a wealth of experience and expertise to our team. We are delighted to have her on board.