1st Care Osteopathy Reviews 18

TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.6

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Company details

  1. Osteopath
  2. Chiropractor
  3. Physical Therapy Clinic

About 1st Care Osteopathy

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At 1st Care Osteopathy, we provide a warm, friendly atmosphere and believe in providing safe and effective osteopathic care enabling you to live an optimal life.

1st Care Osteopathy, based in Chilham, Canterbury, is run by Nadhiir - a registered osteopath, qualifying from the British School of Osteopathy and practising in Chilham, Canterbury, and further studying functional movement and biomechanics at the prestigious Gray Institute in the USA, now a Fellow of Applied Functional Science.

1st Care Osteopathy specialized in:
* Osteopathy
* Spinal manipulation
* Spinal adjustment
* And Functional rehabilitation


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4.6

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

18 reviews

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I've just visited Nadhiir's clinic for…

I've just visited Nadhiir's clinic for the third time ... different issues each time, and I'm always so impressed at how quickly Nadhiir is able to correctly identify the problems and then solve them.
Unlike so many practitioners there's very little talking, unless relevant to the treatment, so an atmosphere of calm concentration prevails.
I feel 100 per cent cared for.

29 March 2026
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Reply from 1st Care Osteopathy

Dear Sally, Thank you so much for the lovely and kind review. I appreciate it and look forward to seeing you again.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

It was my first visit to Nadiir and he…

It was my first visit to Nadiir and he treated me with dignity, care and consideration. My lower back pain was quite difficult to manage. He knew exactly what the problem was and after just one session I felt an improvement. I am now awaiting my second appointment. Nadiir's expertise is very reassuring.

17 January 2026
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Reply from 1st Care Osteopathy

Thank you so much for your lovely, kind review. I truly appreciate it.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

1st care has been a revelation for me…

1st care has been a revelation for me over the past year. After surgery and several injuries to my back and both shoulders, I can honestly say that Nadir is an absolute wizard. His diagnoses are so sharp and astute, his treatments so thorough and targeted and his advice and exercise plans incredibly effective. I saw him yesterday about a painful back strain and today I was playing golf and squash pain free... Truly amazing. Nothing but praise for the experience, fully recommend his service.

22 October 2025
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Reply from 1st Care Osteopathy

Thank you so much for your lovely and kind review. I appreciate it, thank you.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I’ve been to several osteopaths over…

I’ve been to several osteopaths over the years and Nadhir has definitely produced the best results for me. He really knows what he’s doing and I’d highly recommend his practice.

12 September 2025
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Dear Pam, Thank you so much for your lovely and kind review. I appreciate it so much. It is lovely to have met you.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Highly Recommended

Nadhiir's approach is so kind and professional, and his treatment very effective. I'd suffered with lower back and hip pain for quite a long time, it was keeping me awake, but after three sessions I feel so much better and my sleep has improved a lot. Thank you!

12 August 2025
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Reply from 1st Care Osteopathy

Thank you for such a kind, thoughtful review — I really appreciate it. It means a great deal to know that you’ve found relief and that your sleep has improved.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A professional and compassionate…

A professional and compassionate approach. I felt safe and well cared for.
My sciatica is feeling so much better.

23 August 2025
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Reply from 1st Care Osteopathy

Thank you for sharing such kind words — I truly appreciate it. It means a great deal to me that you were pleased with your experience here.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Game changing first visit

Nadhiir identified and resolved my lower stiff back issue in my first session. Game changing. His calm manner helped me through my first experience at an Osteopath. Highly recommend.

13 June 2025
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Reply from 1st Care Osteopathy

Thank you so much for your kind words. I’m happy to hear that you felt a positive difference. It was a pleasure working with you, and I genuinely appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. Thank you all the best - Nadhiir

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic osteopath treatment

Nadhiir has been excellent at helping me with my lower back issues. He is extremely knowledgeable, kind and patient, and explains what he is doing at every step of the treatment. I would thoroughly recommend his service.

7 June 2025
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Reply from 1st Care Osteopathy

Dear Andrew, Thank you so much for your kind words. I'm truly grateful you took the time to share your thoughts, and I'm happy to know you had a positive experience. It was an absolute pleasure working with you!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

1st care osteopath (Nadhiir) - Life changing!

I had been struggling with agonising back pain on and off for five years. Having been to many different osteopaths and chiropractors I had never come away feeling much better. I happened to come across 1st care osteopath as it was on my commute. I really struck gold with it!

In the last 6 years I have been going to Nadhiir every single time I have left fixed and feeling 100% and able to go about my daily life again.

My back pain is completely gone, and when I do occasionally jar my back playing sports I head straight to Nadhiir and he fixes it! I joke with friends he can heal you.

His ‘bedside manner’ is also superb and makes you feel at ease immediately talking you through what he is doing and why.

Please, if in any pain do yourself a favour and go to Nadhiir!

5 August 2024
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Reply from 1st Care Osteopathy

Thank you so much for your kind and lovely review. I appreciate it so much. Thank you

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Professional help

I live about four hours from Nadhiir, so I emailed him about my problem back, he quickly responded with exercise advice. I have been to many Physios and Osteopaths and only rarely do you come across someone confident in their field and able to diagnose and and give advice for future health. Thank you Nadhiir, I will not hesitate to make the trip to see you if the need arises in the future.

7 August 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I saw Nadhiir today and cant recommend…

I saw Nadhiir today and cant recommend enough.He was so professional and explained everything .
I left feeling so much better.

28 May 2024
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Reply from 1st Care Osteopathy

Thank you so much for your kind and lovely review. It was a pleasure meeting you.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Magic Hands

First time Been to one cracking experience from the moment I got there was made to feel calm and at ease.Highly knowledgeable talking through every stage of the session. Professional and polite highly recommend the mans a Magician

17 April 2024
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Reply from 1st Care Osteopathy

Thank you so much for your lovely review. It was great meeting you, and I appreciate you.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Thoroughly recommend.

Many members of my family and some friends have used Nadiir for various problems over the years and without fail he has successfully improved all our problems. he recently treated me for a meniscus tear and his expert advice and treatment has meant I did not need surgery and am now pain free and able to carry on with my active lifestyle. I thoroughly recommend him. He always takes the time to completely understand the problem and is able to expertly provide a suitable course of treatment. If you have any problems in this area he is the man to go to.

20 May 2023
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Reply from 1st Care Osteopathy

Dear Stephen, Thank you so much for your lovely review. I am grateful you came to see me.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Absolutely great treatment received…

Absolutely great treatment received from Mr Nadhiir Chanawala who took his time to work on my back. Highly recommended 👌

5 August 2023
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Reply from 1st Care Osteopathy

Thank you so much for the lovely, kind review. I appreciate it so much. Kind regards, Nadhiir

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Expert and reassuring - an entirely positive experience

Treatment and assessment enhanced by really thoughtful and client centred communication. The osteopath has a lovely calm and reassuring manner. Clearly highly expert and felt in very safe hands.
Thoroughly recommend.

24 June 2023
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Reply from 1st Care Osteopathy

Thank you so much for the lovely review. I appreciate it so much, and I appreciate you. Kind regards, Nadhiir

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic service

Fantastic service - so gentle and knowledgeable . Explaining exactly what I needed and solved my immediate issue! 10/10!! Highly recommend

21 April 2023
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Reply from 1st Care Osteopathy

Thank you so much for the lovely, kind review. I appreciate it so much.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I saw Nadhiir today and feel so much better.

I saw Nadhiir today and feel so much better. Nadhiir's treatments have meant that, in m late 60s, I have been able to carry on playing tennis and exercising on a regular basis. He is very holistic and knowledgable, which means you feel able to discuss wider health matters that could be having an impact on the problem areas you booked the appointment for. Nadhiir also has a good sense of humour and the sessions are very enjoyable. I have recommended him to various friends, who have all been impressed by his sessions.

6 April 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I wouldn't use anyone else.

I have been seeing Nadhiir for around 3 years now. I first started seeing him due to chronic neck pain which resulted in weekly migraine attacks. Nadhiir has worked wonders in alleviating pain and my migraine attacks have reduced significantly.

I highly recommend Nadiir and 1st Care Osteopathy.

4 April 2023
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