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The iO’s Executive team are the management and administrative task force behind the Institute. The members’ welfare and the interests of the osteopathic profession in supporting the public’s health and wellbeing are at the core of everything they do.
Our friendly team are on hand to support and address enquiries from members. We are also happy to provide information to the public about the osteopathic profession. Contact us for more information.
Dr Alison Robinson Canham – Chief Executive
Email: Alison@iOsteopathy.org
Dr Alison Robinson Canham – Chief Executive
Dr Alison Robinson Canham, PFHEA, FCMI, FAUA, was appointed Chief Executive of the Institute of Osteopathy in June 2025. She brings over 25 years of experience in higher education and professional bodies, having held senior leadership roles at Arden University, the Royal Veterinary College, and Advance HE, where she led national initiatives focused on accreditation, fellowship, and teaching excellence.
A Principal Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and a Fellow of both the Chartered Management Institute and the Association of University Administrators, Alison holds a doctorate in Educational Research from Lancaster University. Her research explored the educational role of professional bodies.
Alison is deeply committed to strengthening professional practice, enhancing public trust, removing barriers to education and training, and widening access to professional occupations. She is a long-time advocate of osteopathy, having personally benefited from osteopathic care.
Georgina Leelodharry – Director of Operations and Membership Services
Email: Georgina@iOsteopathy.org
Georgina Leelodharry – Director of Operations and Membership Services
Georgina joined the Institute of Osteopathy in 2008, when it was known as the British Osteopathic Association, in a Membership Services role. She was appointed Head of Operations in November 2016.
As Head of Operations, Georgina ensures that the internal teams function effectively. She also heads support for members with Fitness to Practise proceedings brought by the General Osteopathic Council (GOsC) and challenges GOsC when the iO considers that they are not acting in a fair or appropriate way. Georgina supports the Chief Executive, both by contributing to the strategy and overseeing its careful and timely implementation. Georgina’s role includes building strong external relations on behalf of the Institute.
Kirten Burrows – Executive Support
Tessa Eastham – Bookkeeper
Bolatito Eleduma – Membership Administrator
Nikki Godfrey – Head of Education
Manjeet Kaur – iO Projects and Osteopathic Foundation Manager
Sandra McCalla – Services Manager
Megan McNeilage – Projects Administrator
Amina Mumin – Membership Administrator
Ashwini Patel – Communications Officer
Naomi Pierre – Communications Officer
Kathryn Rowe – Communications and Marketing Manager