2007-02-28 11:54:43

Those of you who have enjoyed the delicate yet emphatic drumming of Mike Pickering with the Blues Collective, or heard him adding his intuitive and complimentary hand, stick and brush work to such fine artists as vocalists Claire Martin, Christine Tobin or saxophonist Jason Yarde, might be interested to know that he is also a first class osteopath. His final dissertation focused, unsurprisingly, on musicians' injuries.

Having spent the last eighteen months working as both a sports masseur and associate osteopath at the famous Garry Trainer Clinic in Primrose Hill, where the great and the good from the entertainment and sports world flock, he has now opened his own practice in East Dulwich, London SE 22.

And to get his new base off the ground, Mike (who also is a qualified acupuncturist) will be offering special deals for the next few weeks. Just tell him Billy sent you!

Contact Mike on 07966 505872 or by email at mikepickering@homechoice.co.uk