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Acer House Practice receives national recognition for osteopathic innovation
Published 17 December 2025
Acer House Practice, led by Peter Horobin, was named the winner of the Innovation in Practice Award at the Institute of Osteopathy’s (iO) prestigious awards ceremony in London on 22 November.
The Innovation in Practice Award celebrates individuals and initiatives that advance osteopathy through creative and forward-thinking approaches.
Acer House was recognised for their Athlete Profiling Service, which is designed to enhance the performance and injury resilience of athletes across various sports. This comprehensive service has attracted many Team GB sprinters and Olympians, as well as athletes from abroad, including those from Ireland to Denmark, all seeking to optimise their performance through detailed profiling.
Peter Horobin and team receive the award from Steven Vogel, Editor in Chief at IJOM.
“As a professional athlete, he has the knowledge and understanding I need to keep my body at its very best. The facility is also 10/10 and has everything you need. 100% recommend a visit.”
Patient testimonial
Dr Alison Robinson Canham, Chief Executive of the Institute of Osteopathy, said:
“The judges praised Acer House’s submission as highly innovative and valuable to the profession. They highlighted its evidence-based approach and strong multidisciplinary collaboration. The Athlete Profiling Service’s emphasis on prevention and athlete wellbeing was considered both impactful and forward-thinking.”
The Institute of Osteopathy continues to celebrate those who innovate and inspire within the profession, driving forward excellence in patient care and professional collaboration.
Acer House were genuinely delighted to receive the Innovation in Practice Award:
“This achievement recognises our team’s hard work in integrating osteopathic assessment into advanced athlete profiling methods. Our award-winning approach is designed to enhance the performance and injury resilience of athletes, and our service is used by Team GB sprinters, Olympians and many other talented athletes. A huge thank you to the iO for this honour and to Elsevier for their sponsorship of this award.”
Acer House Practice is situated in an historic building in the village of Farningham, near Sevenoaks in Kent. Within the practice is an outstanding onsite gym and modern rehabilitation suite.
Patient testimonials are glowing: “Acer are amazing in every way. They basically turned my life around from thinking I was never going to get rid of back pain and feeling very negative to leading a normal life.”
While other patients appreciate Peter’s own sports background: “As a professional athlete, he has the knowledge and understanding I need to keep my body at its very best. The facility is also 10/10 and has everything you need. 100% recommend a visit.”
For further information, please contact:
Peter Horobin – peter.horobin@acerhousepractice.co.uk
Congratulations to Acer House Practice on their well-deserved win. Discover all the 2025 Award winners and their inspiring stories here.