Is pain holding you back?
Whether the pain is from acute injuries, where pain quickly becomes debilitating, or chronic long-term pain, you don’t always have to live with it.
Is injury preventing peak performance?
For those who take fitness seriously, place your body in safe professional hands. We provide an integrated team approach to injury management and prevention.
Can you find calm amidst the chaos?
At the Westoe Practice you can choose from an array of natural therapies and connect with inner peace right now … nurture yourself so you can feel good from the inside out.
Is your weight pulling you down?
Do you eat very little and still find it hard to lose weight?
Difficulty losing weight can be caused by a range of underlying conditions.
Are your feet fit for walking?
Podiatry and Chiropody involves the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of foot and lower limb disorders
a centre for health & wellbeing
The Westoe Practice was founded in 1995 by Podiatrist and integrated therapist Dean Glozier. Dean is reputed for his unique approach to optimum health and wellbeing, and has undergone extensive training in many disciplines. His vision is to change the way people view health and provide integrated health services which complement the conventional medical route. The practice follows the principles of Integrated Medicine, coupling the latest scientific advances with the most profound insights of ancient healing systems, giving you the best ways to preserve health, increase longevity and speed recovery from illness.
Dean Glozier
BSC Hons, MChs, HCPC reg, Dip HYP, Managing Director of the Westoe Practice
Expert therapists
At the Westoe Practice, we are very proud of our therapists who have been picked from the very best in the region. Our aim is to assist you with your physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing. Be it a bad back or painful feet and legs, digestive problems or unsolved fears and emotional issues, we can help you!
Holistic approach
At the Westoe Practice, we look at the whole person and understand symptoms as the body alerting us to imbalances.
Tranquil environment
If you are looking for pure relaxation, then our centre is a tranquil haven for those seeking to escape the stresses of modern living. Our treatment rooms and facilities are of the highest standard to complement the therapy which best suits your individual needs.
Comprehensive techniques
The Practice integrates a wide variety of diagnostic techniques and assessments with treatment procedures that enable us to help our clients with a wide range of conditions.
Is pain holding you back?
Whether the pain is from acute injuries, where pain quickly becomes debilitating, or chronic long-term pain, you don’t always have to live with it.
Are your feet fit for walking?
Podiatry and Chiropody involves the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of foot and lower limb disorders.
Do you have the emotions to be balanced?
We can help you to effectively and permanently remove negative beliefs and quickly and effectively deal with unresolved emotional issues.
Is your reproductive health a cause for concern?
Planning for and conceiving a baby can be one of the most exciting experiences in a couple’s life, and anticipating parenthood can be an emotional and fulfilling time.
Is your weight pulling you down?
Do you eat very little and still find it hard to lose weight? Difficulty losing weight can be caused by a range of underlying conditions.
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Meet our Team
A hand-picked team of highly skilled, expert and empathetic practitioners delivering the very best evidence-based services to every patient:
Dean Glozier
Managing Director and Integrative therapist
Managing Director
BSC Hons, MChs, HCPC reg, Dip HYP Managing Director of the Westoe Practice
Dean Glozier
Dean Glozier is the founder and Managing Director of The Westoe Practice and The Biomechanics Centre and runs health retreats in the UK.
He is an integrated therapist having trained in numerous disciplines related to Body and Mind and his passion for health and wellbeing is what inspired him to bring together such a wonderful team of practitioners and establishing the practice almost 3 decades ago. Dean has a wealth of experience working as a Musculoskeletal / Sports Podiatrist specialising in Biomechanics, Posture and Gait Analysis, with a particular interest in functional anatomy and movement neurology. He has worked closely with Sunderland and Durham Women’s football teams and other elite level athletes in a number of different sports. Dean also has extensive experience in Body work and Emotional transformation.
Dean is particularly passionate about Mind / Body work and integrates this knowledge to provide a totally unique and holistic approach to his work. He has developed a solution orientated approach to discovering and releasing deeply held emotions and limiting beliefs which prevent clients from living a balanced and happy life. He incorporates applied muscle testing / Kinesiology to identify and correct structural and emotional issues and provides clients with the tools to think well, move well and ultimately feel well.
He is also an experienced Neuromuscular therapist incorporating a variety of treatment modalities such as Bowen Therapy, Neuro-structural Integration technique and Emmett Technique to bring the body into a state of balance.
Deans work as a Change Coach, encompasses Mind/Body work, Hypnotherapy, Neuro Linguistic Programming, Emotional Freedom Technique, Thought Field Therapy, Mind Detox, Energy healing and Emotional Transformation technique, he adopts a heart centred approach to healing.
Dean runs weekly drum circles playing Djembe and Hand pan instruments, he also plays gong and with his wife Jill together they hold regular sound baths and Ecstatic Dance events.
Wellness Centres run by Dean
The Westoe Practice
The Westoe Practice is a multidisciplinary centre for Health and Wellbeing, providing an array of professional and complementary therapies. The practice was opened by Dean Glozier in 1995, with the vision of creating a team of the North East’s top health professionals, working together as a team to offer a fully integrated and holistic approach to healing and the attainment of optimum health.
The Centre’s aim is to assist with physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing. The approach is holistic, looking at the whole person and viewing symptoms as the body’s way of signalling imbalances.
The practice integrates a variety of diagnostic techniques and assessments, with treatment procedures that address a wide range of conditions. The treatment rooms and facilities are of the highest standard to complement the therapies practiced.
The Biomechanics Centre
Run by Dean Glozier, the Biometrics Centre is a multidisciplinary service, combining comprehensive assessment protocols and manual therapy, together with with advanced video and digital technology, to analyse alignment, movement and function.
The centre is reputed throughout the North East, serving North and South Tyneside, Newcastle upon tyne, Sunderland and Durham. The service has helped thousands of people overcome and prevent injury and pain.
The centre works closely with walkers, runners, footballers, athletes, skiers, and snowboarders. The analysis and treatments are suitable for both adults and children.
Tasmin Taylor
Specialist Podiatrist, Chiropodist
Osteopath
BSC (Hons), MChs, HCPC reg
David Van den Haute
David’s journey into osteopathy began in his teenage years, when osteopathy played a key role in managing his scoliosis. This personal experience sparked a passion for the field, which has only deepened with time. Having graduated from the European School of Osteopathy, David brings not only fresh enthusiasm but also a wealth of up-to-date knowledge to his practice.
David employs a comprehensive approach, combining structural techniques with cranial osteopathy when beneficial. This allows him to treat patients of all ages with varied problems, and different approaches that suits the patients’ needs.
In addition to his osteopathic training, David has completed three Ironman 70.3 events and is currently training for a full Ironman. His personal athletic pursuits have given him firsthand experience with the demands and challenges athletes face, particularly in injury prevention and recovery.
Emma Wrightson
Podiatrist, Chiropodist, Foot & lower limb mobilization & manipulation
Podiatrist
BSC (Hons), MChs, HCPC reg
Emma Wrightson
I qualified as a podiatrist in 2008 from the School of Podiatric medicine in Durham.
I am very passionate about my work in the private sector, I find it very rewarding helping to relieve painful foot conditions.
Although I have a regular clientele I love meeting new people.
John Westgarth
Biomechanics and Gait analysis
Bsc Hons, MChs, HCPC reg.
John Westgarth
John is an experienced MSK Podiatrist specializing in Biomechanics, movement dysfunction and gait analysis. He is passionate about the prevention and treatment of pain.
Using an integrative approach, he is able to identify the weakest link by evaluating the whole picture, not just the presenting symptoms – ultimately restoring balance and functional pain free movement.
John has experience in treating all demographics from the very young to the elderly and has been particularly successful treating walkers, runners, athletes, skiers and snowboarders.
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