
Senior Osteopath & Medical Acupuncturist
Kelly du Rand
Kelly is a UK-trained Osteopath, registered with the General Osteopathic Council (UK) and licensed by the Department of Health Abu Dhabi. She holds a Master of Osteopathy with Distinction from the University College of Osteopathy, London.
Kelly combines Osteopathy, Medical Acupuncture and advanced Soft Tissue Therapy to deliver personalised, evidenced-based care for pain, injury, posture-related tension and overall wellbeing. With a strong background in Sport & Exercise Science, fitness coaching and yoga, she brings in-depth insight into biomechanics, posture, movement efficiency and sustainable rehabilitation.
She has a particular interest in stress-related symptoms and nervous-system-focused care, supporting patients to restore ease of movement and reduce the physical impact of daily stress and strain. Known for her calm, thorough and patient-centred approach, Kelly tailors each treatment plan to the individual, combining hands-on treatment with clear guidance, exercise prescription and supportive education to promote long term recovery and resilience.
Areas of Expertise
• Medical acupuncture
• Structural, HVLAT (manipulation) and muscular techniques
• Acute & chronic musculoskeletal pain
• Stress-related symptoms, including muscle tension, overwhelm, fatigue & sleep disturbance.
• Digestive & respiratory-related musculoskeletal issues
• Posture-related strain & sports injuries
• Neck, back & nerve pain
• TMJ dysfunction, headaches & migraines
• Pregnancy-related care & women’s health
• Cranial, fascial & lymphatic techniques
Professional Memberships:
(National and International)
• Department of Health (DoH), Abu Dhabi
• Health Authority Abu Dhabi (HAAD)
• General Osteopathic Council (GOsC), UK
• British Medical Acupuncture Society (BMAS), UK
• Qualified Personal Trainer
• Les MillsTM Certified Fitness Instructor
• My Kind of YogaTM Yoga Instructor

