Alexandria (Alex) Black
Alexandria (Alex) Black is an Osteopath at AB Osteopathy, working from the New Town Edinburgh, Trinity Edinburgh, and Grangemouth clinics.
She supports patients with a wide range of complaints, from postural issues to minor sports injuries, with a particular interest in biomechanics and rehabilitation.
Her approach is hands-on and versatile, combining soft tissue massage, joint articulation, spinal manipulation, and medical acupuncture, alongside practical self-help advice to support lasting recovery.
About Alex
Osteopathy found me rather than the other way around. After a career in hospitality, a back injury from lifting left me struggling to work and searching for answers. Osteopathy was the one approach that made a real difference, and that experience has stayed with me ever since.
I've now been practising for over 16 years, and what I enjoy most about the work hasn't changed. There's real satisfaction in helping someone understand what's going on, seeing them regain confidence in their body, and getting back to the things that matter. Whether that's work, family life, or a sport they love. Many of my patients have been coming to me for years, and those long-term relationships are something I value greatly.
Having been in pain myself, I know how much it affects everyday life, and how much it means to feel better.
Areas of Interest
- Back pain
- Sciatica and other nerve complaints
- Neck pain, cervicogenic headaches, and TMJ issues
- Sports injuries, including knee and ankle complaints
- Pregnancy and postnatal care
- Age-related changes and healthy ageing
- Work-related issues, including desk ergonomics
- Medical acupuncture, rehabilitative exercise and stretches
- Scar tissues therapy
Approach to Care
Alex believes every appointment should start with a conversation, getting to know you as a person, including your work, family responsibilities, and daily life. This helps her understand not just your symptoms, but what truly matters to you.
She takes time to explain assessment and treatment clearly, working with you to identify your personal goals for recovery. Feeling listened to, and comfortable asking questions, is important to Alex throughout every appointment. Care doesn't stop in the treatment room, ongoing support and aftercare form an important part of your journey.
Alex's approach is patient-centred, giving you autonomy and empowerment over your own recovery, with treatment always adapted to your individual needs.
Qualifications and Experience
Alex qualified with a Masters in Osteopathy from the British School of Osteopathy (now Health Sciences University, HSU) and is registered with the General Osteopathic Council (GOsC registration number 7497). She is also a member of the Institute of Osteopathy (iO). Alex has over 16 years of clinical experience and trained in Medical Acupuncture in 2010, holding a foundation certificate from the British Medical Acupuncture Society (BMAS). She has a particular interest in biomechanics and rehabilitative exercise, applying these skills across a wide range of postural complaints and minor sports injuries.
A Little More About Alex
When she's not in clinic, Alex loves entertaining and cooking, walking her mini schnauzer Eddie, and taking road trips around Scotland in her campervan. She's also a fan of wild swimming and live music.
Book With Alex
Appointments with Alex can be booked online, subject to availability. If you're unsure whether Alex is the right practitioner for you, please send a short enquiry and the team will help guide you.