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Our approaches are designed for all types of people, whether you are in a physical or sedentary job and lifestyle, and no matter what your age or current level of health.
Elementary Health
Our osteopaths and physical rehabilitation team provide effective osteopathic physical manual therapy, dynamic exercise therapy and motor control training, Perrin Technique diagnosis and treatment, Complex Case Consultation, Complex Low Back Consultation (The Specialist Mechanical Lower Back Consultation). Treatments for issues such as: Scoliosis, lower back pain, sciatica, foot pain, ankle pain, knee pain, hip pain, thoracic pain, neck pain, head pain, shoulder pain, elbow pain, wrist pain, hand pain, and sports injury."
Details
  • Year established: 2013
  • Employees: 10
  • Licensed
  • Insured
Highlights and features
  • Lower Back Pain Specialists
  • Sports Injury Rehabilitation
  • Osteopathic Clinic
  • Paediatric Neuromotor Assessments
  • Perrin Technique Clinic
  • Scoliosis and Asymmetry Treatments
  • Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization
  • Remote Consultation
  • Complex Low Back Consultation
  • Dynamic Exercise Therapy
  • Complex Case Consultation
  • Disc Bulge Therapy
  • Sciatica Treatments
  • Schroth Best Practice
  • Schroth Methods
Payment methods
  • Cash, Checks, Debit cards, Credit cards, Mobile payments
Services
We are able to provide Remote Initial and Follow-Up Consultation and Treatment, Clinical Diagnostic Assessment, Clinical Guidance and Discussion, and Dynamic Exercise Therapy Treatment.
These remote telehealth services will be provided in the form of Online Video and Audio Consultation, while supported by additional over the phone Consultation.

This global remote care service is not limited to location. We provide this service internationally, to all countries and continents.
Many musculoskeletal cases go undetermined, classed as ‘unknown’ and ‘non-specific’, left to grow into a chronic case, and becoming a person who is told, that they have ‘inconsistent findings’.

This 1.5 hour consultation will be one of the most detailed consultations you have had by any health care provider. It will focus around your musculoskeletal health, but with a broader overview.
Core Stability specific clinical exercise therapy training and progressive graded exercise provided by an osteopath for sports injury rehabilitation, has been proven to help core stability, trunk stability, force transfer, sports performance, abdominal muscle strength, diastasis recti management, post-surgical muscle reactivation and motor control, lumbar spine stability, increase physical expression, and help restore more normal spinal joint and associated muscle and tendon function.
After dynamic treatment intervention, you will be re-assessed to ensure efficacy, and optimize, the development of therapeutic strategies, for precision care and training.

Guidance for aftercare will be provided, which assists by aiding to establish and prioritise training components, which can be initiated independently. As an adjunct in achieving your goals.
This specialist service of DNS treatment is provided by Michael Parr the consulting osteopath of Elementary Health in Cambridge, who has travelled internationally to generate his training in Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization and motor control training methods. In this model of approaching function, function is more important than structure, and often governs structure. The assessment is formed through the principles of a developmental kinesiology approach (the way we first learned to move as an infant), with integration of neurophysiological and biomechanical principles of the locomotor system function and the quality of the central nervous system (CNS).
Osteopathy, one of the primary focuses of this clinic, is an independent system that can be applied to all conditions of ‘dis-ease’, yet can be incorporated alongside ‘traditional’ medical procedures and treatments.
The technique includes a specialised research informed Scoliosis Specific Exercises (SSE) approach, specifically designed to work with its influence on the nervous systems control of the spine, pelvis, trunk and whole global motor controls. This is slowly undergoing trials for its effectiveness, with the hope that a few more studies will be performed in the near future, to ensure patients continue to be re-assured of current scoliosis protocols.
Michael Parr the consulting osteopath of Elementary Health is the registered practitioner of the Perrin Technique for the Cambridge and Stevenage zones, he has assisted in the training of the approach to fellow osteopaths, and was also the Official Locum for the Perrin Clinic.
Reviews (24)
Viktorija Sarkane
Viktorija Sarkane
Dec 13, 2022
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I spent thousands of pounds at private clinics and doctors but no one could help me. I was introduced to Michael at Elementary Health about four years ago, Michael has been the only person able to diagnose my condition and help me with my various physical problems. Michael is very professional and has immense knowledge and he is able to answer all my questions. I am very happy to find such a professional person who can help me so much that I do not mind traveling from London
Lukas West
Lukas West
Nov 01, 2022
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Michael Parr has been helping me to recover from ME using the Perrin Technique. He has, over time, helped me to understand the self-massage routine and provided insight and motivation along the way. I've had incremental improvements over time which have added up to a significant difference. He treats with a high level of conscientiousness and respect for patients.
James Cook
James Cook
Jun 10, 2022
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Fantastic osteopathic service with excellent knowledge around a whole range of topics. His Perrin technique services have helped improve my physical health greatly. Michael is a fantastic person and osteopath and I would highly recommend his services.
Jo Martin
Jo Martin
Mar 22, 2022
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I have had ME for over 30 years and have been seeing Michael for the Perrin Technique. I have found Michael to be very thorough and professional but also very caring. He always answers any questions I have and discusses everything fully with me. I would recommend Michael to anyone!
C. G.
C. G.
Jun 25, 2021
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Michael helped our son from about 7 months old to 11 months old as he was learning to crawl and walk. He gave us very helpful advice on motor development at this stage and showed us practical exercises we could do with him to help him develop his motor skills in a healthy way and to watch out for compensatory behaviours that can cause problems later in life.

He was always gentle and kind with him and used toys and a play mat to interest him and keep him busy as we went through the exercises. I would definitely recommend him to parents looking for physio services for babies and young children particularly with a focus on motor skills.
Claudia Padovani
Claudia Padovani
Nov 27, 2020
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If you are disappointed and frustrated for having constant pain, despite of visiting numerous professionals, this is the place to go. After 24 years of back pain, the solid improvement I have experienced after seeing Michael is considerable. The treatment does not go without challenging exercises sometimes, however, following Michael Parr's advice and treatment have been the best gift to myself in one of the hardest year of all.
Clarissa Luck
Clarissa Luck
Sep 27, 2019
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Michael is one of the most knowledgeable and caring health professionals I have met. The Perrin Technique treatment has helped greatly improve my chronic fatigue (CFS/ME) symptoms and enabled me to increase my working hours and get back to the activities I enjoy!
Once my energy levels started to increase, Michael taught me specific exercises to improve functional strength and mobility, empowering me to feel in control of my symptoms.
Michael’s positive outlook, patience and optimism helped me get through some difficult times and he has increased my confidence in my body’s abilities. I would highly recommend Elementary Health to anyone with CFS/ME or with any musculo-skeletal condition in fact!
Lucie Cie
Lucie Cie
Sep 22, 2019
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I warmly recommend Michael. After years of chronic fatigue and health problems, my health is finally improving thanks to Michael's help, using the Perrin Technique. In addition to treating me, he has helped me doing the right changes in my lifestyle to get better. He has suggested things, without imposing them, and always explaining why. I really appreciate that. The Perrin Technique is a major time and money investment, but it is definitely worth it under Michael's care.
Jen Turner
Jen Turner
Jul 18, 2019
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I cannot rate Michael highly enough. I've been going to see him for four years to be treated for ME using the Perrin technique. I have recommended him to friends who suffer from ME or other problems which can be solved using osteopathy with absolutely no hesitation. Michael is professional, knowledgeable, helpful, and very patient. I am also a patient of Dr Perrin - the man who developed the Perrin Technique - and I can confirm that Michael's treatment is of the same standard
Annette Shelford
Annette Shelford
Feb 23, 2019
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Michael is very patiently helping me overcome a number of pain issues relating to poor muscle stability through both hands-on intervention and showing me how to use exercises to improve my core. His holistic practise is refreshing and highly effective, he's hugely professional and knowledgeable and I'd thoroughly recommend him.
Joao Gandra
Joao Gandra
Jul 07, 2018
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Michael has been essential in my recovery from a sports injury to the hip. Starting with a very comprehensive initial assessment, he is able to diagnose complex conditions and set a plan of exercises to progressively get you back to the activities you love. Three months of training have provided striking improvements. I'm back to hiking, swimming and cycling. Definitely recommend Michael.
Chris Sendall
Chris Sendall
Aug 09, 2017
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The difference with my experience with Michael compared with the variety of different services that I have used over the years is that I have I gained confidence in my back and my ability to fix myself. The basic treatment is excellent and I leave the clinic feeling like a new person. In addition the explanations about back care and the exercises that he has taught me have changed the way I view my back problems. The sessions do not seem rushed and Michael has time to explain the intricacies of the exercises that he patiently teaches me.
Jonas Zimnickas
Jonas Zimnickas
Jul 11, 2017
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As a Personal Personal Trainer I do a lot of exercise and work with a lot of clients with a range of needs. I would highly recommend Elementary Health; in fact I do, to all of my clients, friends and family. All who have visited Elementary Health have reported great results.
Duncan Starr Boltt
Duncan Starr Boltt
Mar 01, 2017
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Michael Parr, is Fantastic. The exercises he gives you to take home make such difference.
Rose El
Rose El
Jul 07, 2016
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I started out with an odd noise/movement my lower back was making about a year ago and a friend recommended Michael. With his unique and wonderful way of working, he released my back and re-activated my core through a series of exercises that increasingly challenged my ability upwards. All it took was a few moments every day (or every other day) and the difference was amazing. I wholeheartedly recommended Michael a whole bunch of friends and family, and will continue do so!
Vicky Knighton
Vicky Knighton
Mar 21, 2016
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I initally saw Michael by default because my then oesteopath was full and i was in back crisis. I have been seeing Mihael ever since. Michale has a recovery approach, he sets me homework so i can improve my problem in between appointmetns. I have had ongoing problems with my neck but after my pregnancy i lost all the strength and stabilty in my inner core, which lead to lower back problems and my pelvis was sat at a funny angle. He has helped me to understand my problems
Mina Nazemi
Mina Nazemi
Mar 16, 2016
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I had lower back pain for almost 2 years after an injury from deadlifting with bad technique. I had been treated by another osteopath with no improvement. Then on recommendation from a friend I saw Michael. Previously I had experienced bad pain during the night that would sometimes keep me awake but after my first appointment I had complete relief for about a month. Just two more appointments and my back pain was gone completely. Would highly recommend Michael!
Alex Terry
Alex Terry
Mar 08, 2016
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I have been treated for my ME by Michael for 6 years. His use of the Perrin Technique has transformed my life - to the extent that I have gone from having a very limited quality of life to now being able to enjoy a good social life and have even been able to have a baby daughter. This is something I know would never have been possible with the energy levels I had before my treatment started. I can't say how grateful I am for the gift of being able to have and look after my
Trisha Cressey
Trisha Cressey
Feb 23, 2016
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Michael deserves far more than 5 stars! His knowledge and enthusism for his profession are exceptional and he always sorts me out when my ageing body starts to protest about the rigours of belly dancing and mad long-distance walking. Highly recommended! 5 stars
Emilia Benjamin
Emilia Benjamin
Jan 27, 2016
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I see Michael regularly as a musician who needs to keep in working order and he is extremely competent, knowledgeable, experienced and professional. He will always try a different technique if he can't get the bones to click, to avoid causing pain or injury. He has also given me a number of physiotherapy exercises to build up my strength which is very useful. He will often go overtime if he needs to and is always courteous. I highly recommend him.
Clennell Collingwood
Clennell Collingwood
Dec 15, 2015
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I am a triathlete and have completed a couple of Ironman races. I highly recommend Michael as a part of any training plan. He is an excellent osteopath with a detailed knowledge of how the body works. Not only is he able to unlock the inevitable kinks that occur during training, but he will also guide you through a set of exercises to build strength/stability that improve performance and reduce the chance of problems recurring.
Alex Cox Nergard
Alex Cox Nergard
Dec 13, 2015
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Michael has helped me more with my condition (ME/ CFS) and recovery than any doctor has. I was fortunate enough to have met Michael when I was at my worst with my illness and his professionalism and expertise not only helped me diagnose my condition, but also gave me a true understanding of the illness and its various physical symptoms. He was a great help at a time of real uncertainty and made me feel like I wasn't alone with the illness. Michael has a wealth of knowledge
Sophie Tully
Sophie Tully
Dec 04, 2015
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Micheal is an excellent very professional and extremely knowledgeable practitioner. He has managed to sort out an ongoing problem I have been seeing other professionals for for years in only a few treatments. Fantastic - would recommend to anyone!
Andrew Bennett
Andrew Bennett
Nov 20, 2015
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I've employed the services of Osteopaths on and off for over 30 years. Michael Parr is certainly one of the best: he is very professional, and extremely effective. Michael strikes the perfect balance between massage, physical manipulation, and restorative exercises. I no longer see him as just someone to turn to when I have acute pain (although I do turn to him in those situations!), but as a trusted adviser and coach, helping me move on to the next physical target that I