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Mr John Blachford

Osteopathy Poole

Mr John Blachford

15 years of experience

6,785+
Patients seen
15
Years in practice
13
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Mr John Blachford at a glance

Mr John Blachford is an Osteopathy practitioner based in Poole, United Kingdom, practising at Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universitat de Barcelona (MD, 2007). Serves patients in Poole, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Mr John Blachford is a fully qualified and registered osteopath.
As an osteopath, Mr Blachford uses a wide range of gentle, safe, and effective hands-on techniques to diagnose, treat, and prevent a wide range of conditions affecting the muscles, bones, joints, and nervous system. Treatment aims to restore the optimal functioning of the body and its ability to heal.
Mr Blachford may use a variety of techniques during treatment sessions, including massage, stretching, articulation, and manipulation. They may also provide advice on posture, exercise, and lifestyle changes to help patients manage their condition and prevent further injury.

“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”

— Mr John Blachford

Education & training

  1. 2001–2007 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de Barcelona, Poole (GB)
  2. 2007–2011 Residency · Osteopathy
    Universidad de Navarra, Poole (GB)

Career & appointments

  1. 2011-09–2012-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Osteopathy

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-896389 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Osteopathy
#EB-6204B452 · issued 2012 · renewal 2022
Malpractice insurance: HDI Global · 2,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 370
Annual physical exam 99395 2,636
Vaccination administration 90471 1,204
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,835

Services & pricing

ServiceDurationModalityPrice
New patient consultation (60m) 60 min in_clinic|telemed 180.00 EUR
Follow-up consultation (30m) 30 min in_clinic|telemed|phone 90.00 EUR
Vaccination administration 120 min in_clinic 270.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 30 min in_clinic 360.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

John Blachford in consultation
IN OFFICE
John Blachford with the team
WITH TEAM
John Blachford at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 70s
Meet John Blachford

Research & publications

h-index: 10 · i10: 13

  1. Validation of clinical scoring in Osteopathy
    John Blachford, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.8365/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 34280108 · cited by 122
  2. Long-term follow-up of Osteopathy across GB
    John Blachford, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.6643/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 37120801 · cited by 152
  3. Validation of clinical scoring in Osteopathy
    John Blachford, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.1038/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 35042283 · cited by 190
  4. Long-term follow-up of Osteopathy across GB
    John Blachford, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.3928/euroclin.2023.3 · PMID: 38745503 · cited by 196

Invited talks

  • Practical updates in Osteopathy European Annual Congress (Osteopathy) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
  • Single-centre experience in Osteopathy National Society Meeting · Poole · 2023 · oral abstract

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Osteopathy — Poole · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2012
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2012
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2012

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Osteopathy
  • Awareness When should you see a osteopathy?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · john.blachford@euroclinics.example

Location

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Recent reviews

  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
    Anna B.
  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
    Marco V.
  • ★★★★☆ ✓ Verified
    Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
    Helena F.

SPECIALTIES & PROCEDURES

Mr John Blachford's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Mr John Blachford treats, with the size of the national pool of United Kingdom doctors offering the same care.

Osteopathy

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Poole matters

Medical practice in United Kingdom is governed by country-specific licensing, professional standards, and patient-safety regulations. Practitioners listed here are registered with the relevant United Kingdom medical authority and operate within national rules on scope of practice, prescribing rights, and continuing professional development. Care delivered in Poole carries the additional benefits of local language support, in-person follow-up, and direct coordination with regional hospitals and labs. A verified profile means EuroClinics has cross-checked the practitioner or clinic against an official source (national medical register, public licence database, or the practitioner themselves), and that the data shown here matches that source as of the last verification date above.

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  • What does John Blachford specialise in?

    John Blachford specialises in Osteopathy in Poole, GB.

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    John Blachford speaks English.

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