Glenn Sontag MSc Animal Ost., BSc (Hons) Ost., RAMP
Glenn worked for the NHS between 1990 and 2002 as a cardiac technician in the operating theatres at The Royal Brompton Hospital and later as a HIV research Co-ordinator at The Chelsea and Westminster Hospital. He gained his BSc in physiology in 1996.
Having left the NHS in 2002, Glenn practised as a sports massage therapist. A spring board diving accident led Glenn to seek his first osteopathy treatment. Having recovered quickly as a result, he vowed to learn the skills that had helped him.
Glenn studied osteopathy between 2003 and 2008 at The London School of Osteopathy, graduating with a first class honours degree. Glenn's passion for animal welfare led him to study for an MSc in animal osteopathy with The European School of Osteopathy, where he gained a Masters with distinction in 2018.
Glenn was proud to return to The NHS in April 2020 where he undertook 5 days training in intensive care in order to offer clinical support at The Nightingale Hospital - the main UK hospital treating patients during the coronavirus outbreak.
Noticing a substantial increase in those presenting with mental health concerns during the covid lockdowns of 2020, Glenn completed mental health first aid (MHFA) training and is actively supporting the mental health of his patients, acting of course within his scope and ability. Glenn warmly welcomes patients who are neuro-diverse.
Glenn completed module 2 (80 hours) in cranial osteopathy with The Sutherland Cranial College of Osteopathy. Glenn is keen to integrate cranial osteopathy in his human and animal work and will pursue further training in this field. Glenn already treats children, though in the future hopes to include neonates / babies (currently, Glenn is seeing children 5 years or older).
Glenn is registered with both The General Osteopathic Council (GOSC), The Osteopathic Performing Arts Care Association (OPACA), The British Association for Performing Arts Medicine (BAPAM) and The Register of Animal Musculoskeletal Practitioners (RAMP). Many of his human clients are actors, TV news journalists, public speakers / politicians, singers, singing coaches, circus performers, stunt performers, film company technical crew (e.g. lighting, make-up), comedians and musicians (mostly wind and string instruments). Most of his animal clients are dogs, followed by cats.
Glenn has lectured in animal osteopathy at The London School of Osteopathy and has mentored students in his Blue Eye clinic.
As of April 2024, Glenn has undertaken 8060 human treatments, 368 canine treatments and 26 feline treatments.
When not treating, Glenn enjoys playing piano (qualified at grade 2 ABRSM level, currently learning grade 3), photography, badminton, cycling (London to Brighton and RideLondon 100 miles), running (London Marathons; 2022, 2023, 2024 due on 21 April), swimming (2 mile Serpentine open water 2023) and being with family, friends and nature.
