Avin graduated from the British College of Osteopathic Medicine (BCOM) in 2006 with a degree in Bachelor of Osteopathic Medicine and diplomas in Osteopathy and Naturopathy.
He is a member of the:
- General Osteopathic Council
- British Osteopathic Association
- Osteopathic Sports Care Association
- British Medical Acupuncture Society
Prior to studying osteopathy he was a professional rugby player.
Avin has a particular interest in sports medicine, sport injuries and sports rehabilitation. He has currently been working with top sporting internationals in the field of rugby, football, cricket, golf and motor sports.
Avin’s ambition on completing his training as an osteopath was to work within a sporting environment, however whilst training at BCOM he realised that Osteopathic medicine can benefit not only sports professionals, but also the amateurs amongst us, as well as a variety of non-sport minded people.
Within the course at BCOM numerous special clinics were run. Avin participated in these clinics, which consisted of paediatric (children’s) maternity, geriatric (elderly) and sports injuries. In his 5th year he wrote a research paper as well as studying three special study modules in the fields of:
1. Osteopathic Sports Medicine
2. Advanced Nutrition
3. Cranial Osteopathy
Avin has been appointed the Osteopath and Strength & Rehabilitating coach for the Pacific Island Rugby team that toured Europe in November 2008. The team played against England, France and Italy.
Avin strongly believes that continued professional development is a key factor in maintaining the high standards he aspires to. He recently attended a post-graduate training course with the British Medical Acupuncture Society and is currently working towards an MSc in Western Medical Acupuncture at the Hertfordshire Post Graduate Medical School.
Avin has a very simple and traditional approach whilst treating “Find it, Fix it, Leave it”. Prevention of problems whilst addressing existing complaints is the key to his treatment plan. He may (unless needle phobic!) use acupuncture to complement osteopathy or as a stand alone treatment.
In addition to this Avin has had specific training to use Interferential, Laser (photobiomodulation) and Ultrasound for particular conditions that he feels would benefit his patients.
As well as Osteopathy and Acupuncture Avin has also attended post graduate training in Functional anatomy of structures within the foot during the stance phase of the gait cycle, and prescribes orthotics to those patients that require them.
Avin also practices at Proctor and Gamble as their on-site osteopath.
Avin feel it is important to give back some of his acquired knowledge through teaching at The London School of Osteopathy.
Outside his profession he is a keen rugby coach forming his own academy of aspiring children hoping to become professional rugby players. Currently the academy boasts 3 players with representative honours.
