Making a career change in your mid-30s takes courage, clarity, and a sense of purpose. For Emilie Charlesworth, it was also a choice shaped by personal experience. Now an osteopath, Emilie turned her own journey with osteopathy into a professional calling, helping patients of all ages (including babies and children) overcome discomfort and regain control of their daily lives. Since joining Creative Works, she has found a workspace that does more than house her practice: it supports her work, her patients, and her day-to-day life. From flexible studio arrangements to invaluable reception support and a welcoming community, Creative Works provides Emilie with the environment she needs to focus on what matters most—helping people feel better and achieve their life’s goals.
A Patient-Centred Approach to Osteopathy
Emilie’s work is grounded in collaboration (she sees her client relationships as partnerships) and education. She focuses on helping patients understand their bodies, the root causes of discomfort, and the lifestyle or postural habits that can contribute to pain. “It’s about helping patients understand their bodies and why they’re feeling the way they do,” she explains.
Her approach combines hands-on treatment with personalised rehabilitation plans, encouraging patients to take an active role outside of appointments. No two patients are the same, and Emilie sees this as part of the challenge and reward of her work. Even when multiple patients present with similar symptoms, the underlying causes (and the path to recovery) can be completely different.
The most rewarding part of her practice, Emilie says, is the long-term improvement she observes in her patients. “The most rewarding thing is working with patients over weeks and months,” she reflects. “Hearing that they’ve noticed significant changes in their wellbeing. They’re able to achieve things they weren’t able to achieve when we first started. It’s very much a partnership.”
A Workspace that Supports Independence and Community
Although Emilie works independently as a practitioner, being part of a coworking environment makes a tangible difference. Despite running her own practice, Emilie values the sense of community and connection. “Although I work on my own, I still feel like I’m coming into work with other people,” she notes, even if it is through brief conversations in shared areas, such as the kitchen.
Emilie occupies a studio shared with three other practitioners, with a fourth member scheduled to join soon. The studio’s flexibility allows her to personalise the space—from arranging her treatment plinth and equipment to creating a calm, welcoming environment for patients.
The reception staff at Creative Works provide invaluable support for Emilie, and knowing that patients are looked after if they arrive early (or if she is briefly delayed) gives her peace of mind.
A Location that Works for Emilie
Even small, practical details can make a real difference to Emilie’s day. Access to snacks, refreshments, and meeting rooms allows her to work efficiently between appointments while maintaining patient care.
Creative Works’ location is another bonus: close to the station, well-connected by public transport, and situated in a vibrant area with a strong sense of community. First-time visitors often comment on how welcoming and impressive the space feels. The meeting rooms provide confidential space when required, the kitchen fosters informal connections, and social initiatives (such as the Thursday Breakfast Club) offer practical benefits and a sense of camaraderie.
For Emilie, Creative Works “just works.” It supports her practice, her patients, and her day-to-day life. The combination of a flexible, well-equipped studio, attentive reception, and a vibrant community creates an environment where she can focus on what matters most: delivering care that makes a genuine difference in her patients’ lives.
To find out more about the work of Emilie Charlesworth and her practice, please visit emiliecharlesworth.org
