Sarah Babington & Sam Lidgley & Adam Mustoe are registered
with the health insurance companies shown below:
Sarah Babington
Practice Owner & Clinical Director
Sarah qualified from the British School of Osteopathy in London over 30 years ago. Subsequently Sarah brings a wealth of in-depth diagnostic expertise, experience and wisdom to Breckland Osteopaths.
Sarah’s background as an Orthopaedics and A&E nurse at St Bartholomew’s Hospital in London and wide ranging experience within the hospital setting presents a supportive and confident environment for her patients.
Sarah found nursing deeply rewarding and became an osteopath to broaden her anatomical knowledge and practice a more holistic branch of medicine that could be tailored to the patient’s individual needs. Since qualifying Sarah has travelled widely and established practices both here and abroad – in Scotland, Canada and France before opening Breckland Osteopaths in Swaffham, Norfolk in 2010 and Holt Osteopaths 2 years later.
Sarah enjoys all areas of osteopathy but has a special interest in pregnancy, sports injuries and shoulder problems and also uses acupuncture as a useful addition to her treatments. Sarah has treated a wide variety of patients ranging from new born babies, Olympic sports people to centenarians! Having suffered an acute and prolonged musculoskeletal injury herself, along with undergoing a long period of rehabilitation, Sarah understands the enormous physical and psychological effects of injury.
Sarah regularly attends professional development courses to keep up to date with current developments and research and maintains good links with local GPs and other practitioners in the area.
Sam Lidgley
Registered Osteopath (Swaffham Clinic)
Born and bred in North Norfolk, Sam has been proudly serving the local community for over a decade, combining hands-on osteopathic treatment with education to empower patients in managing their health for the long term.
My approach centres on providing speedy relief for acute pain—helping patients get back on their feet quickly—while also focusing on prevention: reducing the frequency and severity of future episodes through tailored care and regular “tune-ups” or “MOTs.”
Sam has wide experience as a generalist, treating people of all ages and backgrounds—from Olympic athletes (having worked as a soft tissue therapist during the London 2012 Games) to weekend warriors, office workers, and retirees. Sam has also supported Holt Rugby Club as their team osteopath over several seasons, giving him valuable insight into the demands of contact sport and injury recovery.
While Sam is skilled in managing a wide range of musculoskeletal complaints, Sam also has a particular interest in helping middle-aged and older adults stay mobile, active, and pain-free. Whether you’re dealing with an ongoing issue or looking to maintain long-term physical wellbeing, Sam offers practical, thoughtful care tailored to your needs.
Sam holds a Master’s degree in Osteopathy, along with additional qualifications in medical acupuncture, herbal medicine, sports massage, and animal osteopathy. Sam’s background includes clinical development work within the NHS and academic research into ethics and communication in touch-based therapies—experience that informs a well-rounded, patient-centred approach to care.
Adam Mustoe
Registered Osteopath (Holt Clinic)
Adam graduated from the British School of Osteopathy in 2006. He is registered with the General Osteopathic Council (GOsC) and is a member of the Institute of Osteopathy. Since qualifying he has worked in numerous clinical environments from GP surgeries to multidisciplinary clinics.
Adam is a hands-on structural Osteopath who enjoys treating everything from knee injuries to headaches. Adam has also worked significantly with various local sports teams during both training and fixtures with sports related injuries.
Fredericka Ellis de Bootman
Qualified Sports Massage Therapist and Rehab Specialist
Fredericka Ellis de Bootman is a level 4 ITEC qualified sports
massage therapist
Fredericka is a skilled and compassionate massage therapist with over six years of experience working in gym and spa environments. She is now proudly self-employed at Breckland Osteopaths in Swaffham, Norfolk, where she offers a personalised and goal-focused approach to massage therapy. Her journey began with training in holistic massage techniques including Aromatherapy, Reflexology, and Swedish massage. She found deep satisfaction in helping individuals experience relaxation and relief from pain through these traditional therapies.
Driven by a desire to provide more targeted support, Fredericka went on to study Sports Massage Therapy. This training allows her to tailor treatments to suit each client’s unique needs — whether that means supporting recovery from injury, maintaining mobility for hobbies like gardening or dog walking, or enhancing performance in sport.
In addition to her private practice, Fredericka also works with her local NHS Trust as a Therapy Assistant. In this role, she helps patients regain mobility following elective or traumatic orthopaedic surgeries. Her NHS experience has expanded her expertise in areas such as gait analysis, rehabilitation for chronic back pain, kinesiology taping, and additional massage modalities including hot stone and lymphatic drainage massage.
Fredericka is a proud member of the Sports Therapy Association, where she stays informed on industry standards and continues to expand her skill set through ongoing professional development.
Outside of work, Fredericka is an active mum of three, balancing her professional life with family and her own hobbies, including gardening and cycling. She has also enjoyed a wide range of physical activities over the years, from climbing and canoeing to distance running and cycling — all of which fuel her passion for helping others move and feel their best.
If you are looking to benefit from massage, please call me on 07852914301 or email at fredericka.massage@gmail.com