Bodylinks: Family Osteopathic Healthcare
Andrew Ayriss BSc. D.O
Andrew Ayriss D.O. BSC (Hons)-Registered with General Osteopathic Council
Osteopath in Gillingham Rainham, Medway, Kent
Andrew graduated from the European School of Osteopathy in 2006. He is dedicated to delivering the highest standard of Osteopathic health care.
About Andrew
I work with patients of all ages, aiming to identify the factors that may be contributing to their problem, support recovery, and help them maintain comfortable, efficient movement.
My approach: I use a whole-person, four-dimensional framework that considers how structure, movement patterns, lifestyle factors, and previous injury or surgery interact. Rather than focusing only on where it hurts, the aim is to understand why a problem has persisted — and to address the factors that may be limiting your body's ability to adapt and recover.
Treatment is intended to support your quality of life and to help you take a proactive, informed role in looking after your own health and wellbeing.
Why I do this work: I am particularly passionate about helping babies, children, and teenagers, because I first experienced back and foot pain at primary school. Between the ages of 19 and 23, I lived with chronic pain and recurrent back spasms that affected every part of my life. At that time, osteopathy was far less widely known than it is today, and the options available to me were limited.
At 24, I saw an osteopath for the first time. The assessment identified factors that appeared to have contributed to my problem over many years — untreated sports injuries from childhood and adolescence, longstanding postural habits, and the cumulative effect of carrying heavy paper round bags (something that would not be permitted today). Those factors had left my spine and pelvis working under persistent strain.
Osteopathy had a profound impact on my life.
It led me to enrol at the European School of Osteopathy, and I have practised since.
Alongside clinical practice, I delivered lectures in osteopathy across Europe between 2010 and 2023, to orthopaedic consultants, neurologists, GPs, paediatricians, and physiotherapists.
Things you may like about Andrew's approach to Osteopathy are:
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The time that is taken to fully understand your problem & explain what is happening.
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Hands on examination
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Andrew will provide you with and full treatment plan - from acutely inflamed through to achieving stability.
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Andrew will always do as much as he can for you, but recognizes that in some cases medical tests are required, & will refer you when appropriate.
Testimonials - the testimonials on this site are from real patients. They are taken from our FACEBOOK and Google page. They are not fake reviews written by friends or family members (like you will often see on other practitioners websites).
"Absolutely fantastic. Andrew worked wonders...very professional but makes you feel very comfortable and relaxed.". Mrs. S. Bromton, Gillingham
"Andrew Ayriss managed to turn me into someone who could barely get up on the treatment table to someone who could do handstands within 6 weeks. Ok, not quite handstands but I went back to playing football and golf in that time. Prices very reasonable and whether you are a believer in Osteo or think it's all voodoo, it certainly worked. Fully recommended." Mr. S. Gillingham
"What can I say, Andrew is a fantastic osteopath, I saw instant results after my then 5 week old had his first treatment, 2 further treatments and he is 100% better than he was. A much more settled and happy baby.
I can't thank you enough for what you have done for Austin and my sanity !!!
Will recommend you to everyone" - Mrs C. Medwa
"I have been seeing Andrew occasionally for a few years now. He is highly skilled and has never failed to resolve any pain or discomfort in my back sometimes with only one or two visits. His friendly, relaxed and non judgemental manner added to his skills make him an excellent osteopath who I would and have recommended to many." Mr. S. Rochester
"Definitely recommend Andrew to anyone! Great at putting me at ease as I had never visited an osteopath before and worked wonders on my back!" - Mrs. H. Gillingham
"Andrew has today discharged my 9 week old son, after transforming him from a screaming crying non sleeping baby to a happy enjoyable little boy. I am so glad that I found bodylinks and am so thankful to Andrew for helping us when we needed it the most. Have already recommended Andrew to a number of people and will continue to do so.
Thank you so much!" - Mrs. F. Rainham
"Andrew worked wonders for my baby! Would highly recommend." - Mrs H. Medway
"Excellent osteopath, he has helped me and many friends and family over the years!" - Mrs. C. Wigmore
"I visited Andrew with my 4 month old daughter who was struggling to sleep comfortably and suffered a lot with sickness. The treatment she received has made such a difference and has transformed her into a much more settled baby. Will be highly recommending to friends and family!" - Mrs. H. Chatham
For information and appointments contact our receptionists on:
07886 636 169
"Andrew Ayriss is a very clever man. I had been suffering with dreadful neck pain and shoulder pain for 18 months. After returning to GPs on several occasions, taking a concoction of painkillers (that made me feel very ill at times), having Physio and even consulting a private GP I finally consulted Andrew. Within half an hour he had asked me more about my problem and examined me more thoroughly than any of the previous practitioners I had seen so far. Andrew worked out where my symptoms were coming from there and then. Even though he was not able to treat my condition himself, he did point me to the right specialist who agreed with the Andrews suspicions and perfomed and ultrasound to clarify the diagnosis. I then got appropriate treatment. Half an hour with Andrew has been a turning point of my life. I was so distressed and at the end of my tether because none of the other specialists had been able to work out why I was suffering so much. I am truly grateful and will be visiting Andrew first instead of last in the future." Mrs. L. Rainham