Meet the Osteopath in Suffolk Team
Our team of fully-qualified, expert osteopaths specialise in human, canine and equine osteopathy - providing professional osteopathy services across Suffolk. Meet our team, and book your appointment today to see how we can help you and your animal.
Jim Hurden | Human, Canine & Equine Osteopath in Suffolk
Jim Hurden trained at the London School of Osteopathy, graduating with a Masters in Osteopathy (awarded Distinction). He went on to complete post graduate Animal Osteopathy training with Stuart McGregor, an acknowledged world authority on animal biomechanics and osteopathic treatment, at the Osteopathic Centre for Animals.
Jim was appointed as a registrant member to one of the committees of the General Osteopathic Council and has guest lectured at the London School of Osteopathy on Safeguarding and Professionalism within Osteopathic practice.
Jim has recently been asked to return to the Osteopathic Centre for Animals and is now a Lecturer teaching animal osteopathic technique. Before practicing Osteopathy, Jim spent nearly 15 years in the emergency services and outside of practice is an active SCUBA diver and Climbing enthusiast; generally trying to spend as much time off dry land as he can!
When not in clinic, he can usually be found at Avid Climbing in Ipswich, drinking coffee and trying to complete some techy bouldering problem. Jim has trained and competed in a number of martial arts disciplines over the years and has a long standing interest in managing sporting injuries – particularly in horse riders, fighters and rock climbers.
Georgia “Gee” Simmons | Human, Canine & Equine Osteopath in Suffolk
In 2017 Georgia qualified with a Masters in Osteopathy from the European School of Osteopathy. Prior to starting the course Georgia had always wanted to work with animals with previous experience working with farm livestock, racing greyhounds and horses.
After three years of working in human practice Georgia has completed a post graduate course in animal osteopathy at the Osteopathic Centre for animals with Stuart McGregor. Here she obtained valuable knowledge and experience in equine biomechanics, anatomy and physiology as well as osteopathic technique. Georgia has an interest in the relationship between horse and rider biomechanics and see’s human and canine patients at our Needham Market Treatment Centre on Mondays and Tuesdays.
Georgia is a keen equestrian and has her own horse, a beautiful grey Irish Draught X called Haze who she hopes to event - as well as three Italian Spinones!
Craig May | Human Osteopath in Suffolk
In 2025, Craig qualified with a Masters in Osteopathy from The Health Sciences University (formerly UCO). Previous to this qualification, Craig spent 8 years as a Sports Massage Therapist and also served in the emergency services for 16 years.
Driven by his want and need to help people and support the local community, he trained as an Osteopath, with a particular interest in Visceral Osteopathy and supporting the elderly through osteopathic treatment to keep them moving freely and comfortably for as long as possible.
Originally from New Zealand, Craig has a deep appreciation for the great outdoors and enjoys an active lifestyle, spending time with his dogs and paddle boarding as often as he possibly can.
Formerly passionate about playing sports, he now equally enjoys watching them.
Craig has a fascination with the human body - the way it develops, adapts and moves and has a particular interest in how the body works harmonically and inter connectedly - and how a loss of movement can cause congestion and imbalance.
His approach focuses on restoring balance, improving movement and supporting long-term wellbeing and is driven by his passion for helping others understand their bodies, achieve their goals and live without pain or restriction.
