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UK-Trained Experienced Osteopaths

Costa Med Osteopaths we speak English, Dutch, Spanish, Belgian (Flemish), French and German

Welcome to Costa Med Osteopaths, your trusted clinic on Orihuela Costa and Villamartin. With over 25 years of experience, we not only offer personalised, professional osteopathic treatments, but also provide care in our native English (EN) and Dutch (NL), as well as in French (FR), German (DE) and Spanish (ES).

We specialise in everything from back pain treatment and sciatica relief to radial shockwave and radiofrequency therapy, pelvic floor rehabilitation, and even non-surgical HIFU facelifts. Whether you’re looking for pain relief, improved mobility, enhanced skincare, or holistic wellness, our skilled team combines traditional osteopathy with cutting-edge techniques to help you feel your best.

In fact, we provide everything you need to return to wellness, all under one roof at Costa Med Osteopaths Orihuela Costa.

How Can We Help You Today?

Osteopath treating child using gentle hands-on approach at Costa Med Osteopaths.

Our Treatment

Each patient is unique, so every treatment plan is designed individually.

Pain can sometimes appear in a location that seems unrelated.

These are often reflex points — evidence of issues originating elsewhere in the body.

Because of this, knowing where to look is just as important as the treatment itself.

With decades of experience, we not only treat pain locally but also uncover and resolve the underlying cause.

Ultimately, by considering the body as a whole, we achieve more effective and lasting results.

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Our Diagnosis

You need someone who can quickly gain a deep understanding of what is affecting you.

To do this, we combine more than 25 years of experience with a range of diagnostic tools, including:

  • A full case history.

  • Thorough clinical examination using orthopaedic and medical screening.

  • Palpation (touch).

  • Specialised postural and movement analysis, including sensitive motion testing of the spine to evaluate mechanical imbalance.

In some cases, secondary medical tests may also be needed. These might include X-ray, MRI, or blood analysis.

By combining multiple approaches, we ensure no detail is overlooked.

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Our Philosophy

We focus on treating the cause of your problem and the reasons why your health declined in the first place.

In essence, the goal is to strengthen your body’s natural healing mechanism by targeting the root of the symptoms.

As a result, your body can heal itself and maintain long-term well-being.

This approach not only relieves pain, but also improves resilience, helping you stay well in the future.

About Us

Portrait of Russell Dougall (BSc Hons), English, Spanish, French and German-speaking osteopath
Sonja van Kommer (BSc Hons) — Dutch osteopath | Costa Med Osteopaths Orihuela Costa.

Our team of highly trained professionals uses the latest healing technologies to restore you to pain-free health quickly and effectively.

We take the time to thoroughly evaluate and treat all contributing root factors related to your condition.

This includes — but is not limited to — your work and home stressors, overall body condition, nutrition, genetic and postural habits, and even the emotional patterns that are held in your muscles and fascia.

Because we look at the whole picture, your treatment becomes a more complete and empowering experience.

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Our Treatments & Therapies

We're Here To Help You

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Russell Dougall
Osteopath

Russell has worked in private practice and for large organisations, including BP and the National Health Service (NHS). Thanks to this wide experience, he offers a safe, effective approach to restoring health and mobility...

Osteopath Sonja van Kommer performing a gentle cranial technique to support relaxation and healing.
Sonja van Kommer
Osteopath

Sonja treats using Structural, Cranial, and Visceral Osteopathy. While studying TBM, she also became interested in energetic medicine, which she now integrates into her holistic care. Her compassionate approach ensures that every treatment addresses both the immediate problem and the deeper cause...

Costa Med Osteopaths we speak English, Dutch, Spanish, Belgian (Flemish), French and German

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Margaret Lucy Hull
30 August 2026
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After suffering from chronic back pain and heavy and swollen ankles for several years and taking different tablets to no avail. My symptoms just seemed to get worse. Then my husband suggested a visit to an Osteopath may help. As soon as I visited Costa Med Osteopaths in Villamartin and met Sonja I was immediately put at ease and suggestions were made as to the treatment which could help my situation. Sonja treated my problems with highly skilled professionalism . After several visits I am well on the way to feeling better. I would not hesitate to highly recommend their services.
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Beatriz Vega Gómez
25 May 2026
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I had the pleasure to visit Russell during my stay at Orihuela Costa and after 1,5years in The Netherlands with no clear diagnose, in one week he helped me to get the necessary tests done and also treated me with significant improvement just after 2 sessions. He is very professional and he also explains you everything so that you can perfectly understand what’s going on. I would say the best osteopath I ever met!🤩
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SK Ka
6 May 2026
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I came to Osteopaths Clinic Villamartin with a heel spur that had been present for quite some time. I had already tried various therapies, but nothing really helped. At Russell's Villamartin Osteopaths Clinic, I received six professional treatments with shockwave therapy, and this has truly helped. I can walk without pain again, and of course, the muscles need to strengthen, but the feeling of being pain-free is really wonderful. I can highly recommend Russell's practice. Professional and very skilled.
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lisa griggs
21 April 2026
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I have always had daily back pain since being very young. I visited Russell over a year ago with a chronic shoulder blade pain which I had suffered with for around 2 years. It was keeping me awake every night and I was just being prescribed tablets by the doctors and exercises to do. Nothing worked. I had sessions with him over a short period of time and now I am pain free. This pain has not returned. I then revisited Russell recently with lower back pain and weakness and after my first session I felt instant relief. After a few more sessions on my lower back I now do not suffer with any daily back pain. He also worked on my husbands Tennis elbow and has worked wonders.
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Dave Welsman
10 April 2026
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They were recommend to me by a friend who spoke very highly of them. Having now, myself, completed a series of treatments for a knee problem I can thoroughly recommend Costa Med Osteopathy Clinic.
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gabby lucchesi
14 March 2026
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I was so glad to find a local Osteopath, Russel explained things very well to me, his very fast knowledge and expertise all helped and made me feel at ease and very comfortable with him. I was very happy with the treatment I had on my hips. I would return and would recommend Costa Med Osteopaths to all!
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Alexandr
15 January 2026
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Alivio de cuello y músculos de la espalda, especialistas muy buenos y muy buenos consejos para vida saludable. 100% recomendado
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peter cornforth
14 January 2026
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Russell did a great job of sorting my neck pain. Highly recommended
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Tracy Goldsborough
2 December 2025
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My husband has had a problem with his back since his teens and, despite many visits to Doctors and physios in the UK over the years has never found out the cause or a way to relieve the problem when it flares up. After another episode a couple of weeks ago whilst we were in Spain that saw him struggling to walk, a friend recommended Russell, who managed to see him the same day he called and immediately identified the problem(s). After 3 treatment sessions in a week his symptoms were dramatically reduced, enabling him to enjoy a planned trip to Southern Spain that would otherwise have been ruined. My husband has been amazed by the results of the holistic treatment and advice given by Russell, who also identifed he has a small hernia, which is the cause of separate pain he gets in his hip. He just wishes he'd seen an Osteopath years ago! So, would highly recommend Russell if you have one off or ongoing issues as the service and treatment has been first class and life changing.
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Lisa Middlebrook
27 November 2025
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5 ⭐ as there’s not 10 to give these guys at Costa Med Osteopaths. Sonja has quite literally changed my life. 18 years of back pain and many times it’s quite chronic. I’ve had 4 sessions and I’m astonished to say the least, I can sleep through the night without waking in pain. Walk around and go about my day to day chores. I’d tried chiropractors before but it just didn’t work for me, Sonja is another level and explains everything so you understand what’s happening in your body. Amazing thank you so so much, extremely happy client 😊

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