Dr. Jo’s clinic is located right by the gorgeous South Coast at Poole Harbour, offering a calm and restorative setting for your care.

Appointments are available Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM–6:00 PM (days vary depending on research projects).  You can book either an AM or PM session — appointments are never scheduled back-to-back.  This ensures every patient receives the time, focus, and presence they deserve, free from rush or overlap.

A free 15-minute phone or Zoom call is highly recommended before booking.
This gives you and Dr. Jo the opportunity to connect, discuss your health goals, and ensure you’re the right fit for one another before beginning care.

All patients are seen in Dr. Jo’s private Dorset clinic, where there are no time limits on your initial consultation — giving you the space to share your full story and receive care that responds to your needs, not the clock.

To schedule your appointment, scroll to the bottom of this page, and simply book either an Initial Consultation (new patients) or Follow-Up Appointment (existing patients) — either AM or PM.  If your session extends beyond one hour, any additional time will be invoiced post-appointment, ensuring you only pay for the time genuinely required for your care.

⏳ Flexible duration 💰 Transparent pricing 💬 Care that begins with listening

“Let’s be honest — a 15-minute appointment from any manual therapist is not care; it’s triage masquerading as therapy.  Here, you receive the time you need — because your wellbeing, not a business schedule, sets the pace.”

New Patient Clinic Waiver eForm – Click here for the e-form.  This must be completed at least 48 hours before your appointment, giving Dr. Jo time to review your health history and ensure your session is fully personalised. Do not forget to complete the Legal Consent & Waiver at the end.

Completing your eForm in advance allows Dr. Jo to:

• Review your medical background thoroughly.

• Request any additional documents or test results (if needed).

• Clarify important details before you arrive.

⚠️ Important:
The eForm is a legal requirement and must be completed prior to your appointment.  Failure to do so may take up valuable consultation time.
Please note that no assessment, treatment, or advice can be provided without it.

How to Prepare?

Here is a short checklist that will help you prepare before your appointment

Business Terms & Conditions

📜 Please take a moment to review Dr. Jo Abbott’s business terms and conditions by clicking this link.

“While most manual therapists spend valuable appointment time gathering basic information, your session with me begins where others end — focused entirely on finding answers, not paperwork.”

📍Clinic Location – Here are the directions to ensure a smooth and stress-free arrival.

Parking – Free and available onsite – please park on the drive in front of the gate.

🚗 If Driving: Allow time for a short walk before your appointment. The clinic is just a 1-minute walk from the beach—a great chance to enjoy fresh sea air.

🔔 Upon Arrival: At your appointment time, find the Ring doorbell to the right of the gate next to the guttering. Please ring and wait for Dr. Jo to meet you.

🩺 Assessment: After settling in, Dr. Jo will discuss your main concern and conduct tests to identify the root cause. These may include:

✔ Urinalysis, blood tests, mineral & stool testing
✔ Postural & movement analysis
✔ Dynamic ultrasound imaging
✔ Applied kinesiology
✔ Cranial-Sacral Therapy
✔ Temporomandibular & Occlusal Assessment
✔ Intraoral Assessment

All tests and treatments on the day are included in your appointment fee. If further lab tests are needed, Dr. Jo will discuss them with you.

☕ Facilities: Refreshments and toilets are available. If needed, breaks can be taken in the garden.

📋 Next Steps: Dr. Jo will summarize findings and outline a plan for improvement. You will then decide if a follow-up is necessary, scheduling it before you leave.

Your care doesn’t end when you leave the clinic — it continues through shared understanding, reflection, and follow-up support.

After each session, Dr. Jo will send you short personalised WhatsApp video messages to help you reflect and stay supported between appointments.

You’ll receive:

1. A summary of your appointment and key findings.

2. Any referrals (if needed).

3. Your plan of action until your next visit.

4. A support video for other members of your health team (if relevant).

Staying Connected via WhatsApp

To ensure you always feel supported, you and Dr. Jo will use WhatsApp to stay in touch between sessions.
This is a simple, direct way to:

• Ask brief follow-up questions.

• Share progress updates or reflections.

• Clarify your exercises or next steps.

Dr. Jo responds personally to these messages, ensuring your care remains responsive, continuous, and connected — even between appointments.
Your communication is confidential and part of the Care Ethicist approach, where attention and follow-up are considered integral to genuine care.

“Care doesn’t end when the session finishes — it lives on through connection, reflection, and trust.”