Last November Glynis stood down from her role as the institute of Osteopathy’s (iO) immediate past president. She worked as a professional member of the board of the iO, the UK membership organisation, for 6 years. Glynis says,
“It was an honour to represent my profession and to be trusted to shape the iO member services that are delivered by the excellent staff.”
She describes a sharp learning curve over her time in office, helping to steer the iO through the pandemic, learning to chair meetings, fact finding across the sector and organising strategic initiatives. She continued her community involvement with the UK Mentoring initiative, offering free support to colleagues. She also developed a Regional Lead group to support osteopaths in their leadership roles across the UK.
In recognition of her having excelled in her role, her commitment to the iO and osteopathic health care, in 2025 she was awarded an honorary fellowship of the iO. She says
“I felt privileged to meet with so many fantastic and diverse colleagues who made my time in this role such a pleasure.”
Glynis was delighted that she was also recognised by the Regional Lead group for the work she did with them:
“This award means a great deal to me as not only do I benefit from the community of my own regional group (Scottish Osteopathic Society) but recognise what these leaders do for everyone in the groups they organise.”
