After 25 years of continuous service, the Osteopathic Health Centre closed its doors at the end of 2025. For many patients, this raised understandable questions. The closure was not about a loss of belief in osteopathy, nor a decline in the quality of care. Rather, it marked the natural conclusion of a long chapter and the beginning of a quieter, more focused phase of work.
Healthcare has changed significantly over the last two decades. Rising operational costs, increasing regulatory pressures, and the complexity of running a large multidisciplinary clinic have made independent practice more challenging than ever. After careful reflection, it became clear that continuing to run a full clinical facility no longer aligned with the stage of life and work priorities of its founders.
The decision was made thoughtfully and with respect for patients, staff, and the wider medical community. Closing the clinic allowed its founders to step away from the administrative and financial pressures of clinic ownership, while preserving what mattered most: the integrity of the work, the quality of care, and the long-standing therapeutic relationships built over decades.
Importantly, the closure of the Osteopathic Health Centre does not mean the end of osteopathic care. Many practitioners from the team continue to practise elsewhere, and patients have been supported in transitioning their care. For Malcolm Gregory, it has meant a shift toward part-time clinical work and consultancy—continuing to treat long-term patients without the demands of running a large organisation.
After thousands of patients treated and a legacy of integrative, patient-centred care, the clinic’s closure represents completion rather than loss. It is a reminder that good work can evolve, change form, and still remain deeply meaningful.