About Max Secchi

Celebrating over 30 years in private practice

Max Secchi BSc (Hons) Ost is a registered osteopath with more than 30 years of clinical experience helping people recover from pain, injury and restricted movement.

He graduated with First Class Honours from the British School of Osteopathy (now the University College of Osteopathy) in 1996, receiving the Rheumatology, Orthopaedics and Neurology Prize. Following graduation, he established himself in private practice in Notting Hill and Harley Street, London, while also returning to the British School of Osteopathy as a Clinical Tutor, helping to train the next generation of osteopaths.

In 2003, Max left London to enjoy a slower pace of life and raise his family in Devon. In 2007 he founded South Dartmoor Clinic in Ashburton, where he continues to provide personalised osteopathic care to patients from across South Devon and Dartmoor.

Alongside clinical practice, Max has delivered lectures and tutorials for organisations including Peninsula Medical School, the British School of Osteopathy, the University of Westminster, the Home Office and the London Stock Exchange. He has also provided workplace assessment, treatment and ergonomic advice for organisations including Harvey Nichols and PricewaterhouseCoopers, and worked within the NHS during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Max treats patients of all ages, from babies and children through to older adults. He has completed postgraduate training in Cranial Osteopathy, as well as Somatic Experiencing, enabling him to offer a trauma-informed approach where appropriate.

His particular clinical interests include:

• Sports injuries and performance (especially running, cycling and swimming)

• ME/CFS and persistent fatigue

• Rehabilitation and exercise prescription

• Stress-related physical symptoms

• Persistent musculoskeletal pain

Away from the clinic, Max enjoys keeping active and understands the challenges of balancing health, work and family life. He regularly takes part in trail running, open-water swimming, cycling, kayaking and triathlons, and has recently discovered a passion for climbing. This personal interest in movement and rehabilitation complements his clinical work and helps him understand the goals and frustrations of active people recovering from injury.