The training included more than 1000 hours of training in osteopathic techniques and working in outpatient clinics. Sally was awarded the Clinic Prize in her final year. Don achieved the highest mark out of 120 students in the year, in osteopathic manipulative technique in his finals. On qualifying Don returned to Devon, where he grew up. He established the practice in Sidmouth with Sally, and shortly afterwards joined Sally at the GP practice in Seaton. Don has always been an outstanding sportsman. He represented London schools playing cricket, had a trial to play professionally for Wimbledon Football Club and represented England in the U19 rugby squad. Having played professional rugby in Australia and having played, coached and been the medic for Sidmouth Rugby Club for many years, Don has a wealth of experience in injury prevention and the treatment of sports injuries. He has also written for a men’s health magazine regarding metatarsal fractures in premiership footballers.
