Livelong | Health and Wellness Clinic in Hintlesham, Suffolk | Osteopathy, Podiatry, Massage and More

How Care Works Now

Care at Livelong is designed to help you feel and understand your body — not just respond to symptoms as they appear. This page explains how Tom works as a clinician, how care is structured, and how decisions are made about treatment, orientation, and longer-term health. It’s an approach that creates space for clarity, works with the nervous system and lifestyle demands, and supports health with a long-term, seasonal view.

Preparing for Your Appointment

Preparing for an appointment can feel straightforward for some, and uncertain for others. This section is here to help you feel settled before you arrive. You’ll find practical guidance on what to wear, what to bring, and what to expect on the day, so you can focus on your appointment rather than the logistics. Our aim is to make your visit feel calm, unhurried, and supportive from the moment you arrive.

What Your Appointment Will Be Like

Appointments are structured to feel clear and supportive. This section explains how a session is likely to unfold, from the initial conversation through assessment and, where appropriate, treatment. You’ll also find guidance on questions, comfort, and consent, so you know what to expect and feel confident throughout your visit. Our aim is that you leave with clarity, not uncertainty.

Safety, Comfort & Consent

Your comfort, safety, and sense of control are central to every appointment. This section explains how consent, privacy, and communication are handled throughout your care, and what to expect if you feel unsure or have questions at any point. Nothing is rushed, and nothing happens without your understanding and agreement. Our priority is that you feel respected, listened to, and at ease during your visit.

After Your Appointment

Everyone responds to treatment differently, and it’s normal for your body to continue adjusting after an appointment. This section outlines what you might notice in the hours or days that follow, when gentle movement or rest may be helpful, and when to get in touch if something feels unexpected. The aim is to help you feel informed and supported once you leave the clinic.

Appointments & Practicalities

This section covers the practical details around booking and managing your appointments. You’ll find information on appointment frequency, changing or cancelling bookings, and payment, so you know what to expect and can plan with confidence. Our aim is to make the practical side of care clear and uncomplicated, allowing you to focus on your health rather than the logistics.

Ongoing Care & Choice

Care needs can change over time, just as life and circumstances do. This section explains how ongoing care is guided by your individual needs and how choices are always yours. There is no obligation to commit to treatment beyond what feels right for you. Our role is to support your understanding, offer guidance when helpful, and be here when you need us.

Osteopathy in Suffolk

Tom Parry is a registered osteopath based in Suffolk with over 17 years of continuous clinical experience. His osteopathic practice focuses on how mechanical load is distributed through the body, where compensatory patterns develop, and how to restore long-term physical capacity. Treatment is proportionate and selected deliberately, with an emphasis on understanding rather than dependency.

Acupuncture in Suffolk

Tom Parry offers clinical acupuncture—also known as Western or medical acupuncture—as part of his integrated practice in Suffolk. Acupuncture is used selectively to reduce protective muscle guarding, support nervous system regulation, and complement osteopathic treatment. It is chosen when appropriate to the individual, their history, and the wider clinical picture.

Breathwork for Recovery and Regulation

Tom Parry uses breathwork as a clinical tool for nervous system regulation and recovery. His approach focuses on restoring efficient, low-effort breathing and reducing unnecessary activation—helping people move out of constant alert and into states where repair is possible. Breathwork is taught simply and applied pragmatically within his Suffolk-based practice.

Wim Hof Method in Suffolk and the East of England

Tom Parry is a certified Wim Hof Method instructor with over eight years of experience, teaching across Suffolk and the East of England. His approach is calm, structured, and clinically informed—emphasising safety, regulation, and understanding physiological response rather than intensity or endurance. Cold exposure and breathwork are framed as tools for improved regulation and recovery.

Wim Hof Method in Suffolk and the East of England