DURHAM HOUSE CHIROPRACTIC
CLINICS STAFF
 Galin
Cleary MSc, BSc (Hons)
Doctor of Chiropractic
Galin graduated with an undergraduate degree
in Biomedical Science before deciding to become a chiropractor.
She attended Surrey University and completed her Masters degree
in 2003.
Since her graduation Galin spent 3 years working in the busy Fleet
clinic before opening a new clinic in Farnham. Now days she is
happily working at both Fleet and Farnham and enjoying the challenges
that arise from managing two branches.
Galin is very focused in patient education and
preventative care. Areas that are of particular interest for her
include the treatment of headaches, chiropractic care during pregnancy,
the treatment of babies and children and SOT (Sacro-occipital
technique). Galin recently completed a course in western acupuncture
conducted by the British Medical Acupuncture Council.
Galin's mission:
It is important to see each patient as a unique individual, to
educate, examine and diagnose with the highest standard of care
and professionalism, providing successful chiropractic treatment
and rehabilitation advice, appropriate for their lifestyle.
Galin Cleary is registered with:
General Chiropractic Council,
British Chiropractic Association
College of Chiropractors.
European Chiropractors Union
Sacro Occipital Technique Organisation (SOTO Europe)
Registered AXA and BUPA Chiropractor
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Felicity
James, Bsc (Hons)
Doctor of Chiropractic
Felicity James is a registered Chiropractor and
was the first chiropractor to join the Durham House team at the
newly established Farnham clinic. She has recently moved to the
area following the completion of her degree in June 2008 at Cardiff,
graduating well with a few prizes for overall achievement and
excellence in radiology. She has so far enjoyed her time treating
patient’s both in Wales and at the new Farnham clinic, observing
the changes in people’s quality of life that can be achieved
through chiropractic care, such as in the treatment of headaches,
low back pain as well as during pregnancy and the early years
of a child’s life.
Felicity James is registered with:
General Chiropractic Council,
British Chiropractic Association
College of Chiropractors.
European Chiropractors Union
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 Elliot
Goodrich DC, MChrio
Doctor of Chiropractic
Elliot Goodrich a registered Chiropractor who
graduated from the Anglo- European College of Chiropractic with
a Masters of Chiropractic with merit.
Elliot treats a wide range of patients; but has
a particular interest in sports and movement related issues -
including analysis of walking and posture during activities -
having attended post-graduate courses reflecting this interest.
Elliot is registered with:
General Chiropractic Council,
The British Chiropractic Association
The International Society of Clinical Rehab Specialists
The Royal College of Chiropractors
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 James Bennett MSc, BSc(Hons)
Doctor of Chiropractic
James qualified with a BSc (Hons) in Sports Science,
after which he travelled in Australia and New Zealand where he
first discovered chiropractic. On his return he attended Surrey
University graduating in 2002 with a Masters degree in chiropractic.
Over the past 13 years he has worked in Cuba,
London, Surrey and Sussex. He has a keen interest in the prevention
of injuries and in the optimisation of performance for athletes.
He is a passionate believer in the use of chiropractic to maintain
wellness in all ages and to that end has a wife and two children
that are regularly adjusted. More recently James has trained in
Applied Kinesiology which is a method of diagnosis via muscle
testing.
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Claire Webster MChiro, DipHe (Adult Nursing) 
Doctor of Chiropractic
Claire Webster gained her Master degree from the Welsh Institute of Chiropractic.
Claire has always had an interest in healthcare, spending her early career as a Registered General Nurse, training and working s a serving member of the Royal Air Force, before moving on to secondary health care. It was at this stage that she developed an interest in Chiropractic after experiencing the benefits first hand and decided to undertake five years training to qualify as a chiropractor.
Claire enjoys treating people of all ages, from babies to the elderly, and since qualifying has further undergone further training in medical acupuncture and the treatment of pregnant women and paediatrics.
Claire is based within the Fleet Clinic and is registered with the General Chiropractic Council and the British Chiropractic Association.
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 Nick Wevill B.Sc. (Hons.) D.C.
Chiropractor
Nick graduated in 2008 from the Welsh Institute
of Chiropractic. He has since worked in the Southampton area,
and moved to Durham House Chiropractic in 2015 for fresh challenges
and to be closer to his family. Prior to his chiropractic training
he volunteered in a physiotherapy department for physically handicapped
children.
He takes a keen interest in optimising function
for people’s daily activities especially in sporting performance.
He takes particular care in rehabilitation and injury prevention
through patient education.
In his home life Nick enjoys spending time with
his wife and children, and when he can gets out on bike to enjoy
the great British countryside.
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 Julie
Jarvis, MSMA. LSSM (Dip), BTEC Prof. Dip.
Julie studied a BTEC Professional Diploma in
Sports & Remedial Massage at the prestigious London School
of Sports Massage. She is fully registered with the Sports Massage
Association & with the Institute of Sport & Remedial Massage.
Julie is trained in the treatment, management & rehabilitation
of soft tissue injury.
As a qualified Sports Massage Practitioner she
treats an extensive range of problems using a variety of massage
techniques, ultrasound, rehabilitation exercises & practical
advice. She has a wide range of experience from treating sports
teams & individual athletes to conditions arising from incorrect
posture & tension.
Sports Massage helps to alleviate the pain associated
with stress, chronic tension, muscle imbalance & soft tissue
injury. Benefits to the sports person include injury prevention,
improved self awareness, & improved quality & quantity
of training, all of which lead to an improvement in performance.
Julie has also graduated from the Vodder School
in Austria with a qualification in Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD)
and Decongestive Lymphatic Therapy (DLT)
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 Margarita
Smith-Roudakova
After an extensive career as a classical ballet
dancer and an aerial gymnast and having suffered a few injuries
Margarita developed an interest in Sports injury therapy. She
returned into full time education and achieved an Advanced Diploma
in Clinical Sports Therapy.
Margarita has a particular interest in Myofascial
Release, Trigger Point Therapy, Clinical Massage and Remedial
Bodywork, a powerful combination of techniques for injury prevention
and rehabilitation.
Margarita has supplemented her training and on
the job experience by taking over a further 100 hours of CPD training
per year to maintain my certification and broaden her experience.
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 Fiona
Carruthers
Sports Massage Therapist
Fiona qualified as a Sports Massage Therapist
in 2007 and currently works at Durham House chiropractic clinic
in Fleet and a bodybuilding gym, which offers a great spectrum
of patients and injuries needing treatment.
Sports Massage is aimed at preventing and treating
injury, enhancing performance and reducing muscle tension and
the resulting pain. Fiona recently completed a kinesiology taping
course, taping supports and strengthens muscles and joints, aids
lymphatic drainage and reduces inflammation and swelling helping
reduce pain.
Fiona is also qualified in Ultrasound Therapy
which helps speed up the healing process and decrease pain, as
well as Pregnancy Massage which helps ease some of the problems
that can be associated with pregnancy, such as relief of muscle
tension caused by softening of joints.
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 Samantha
Harding
Sports Massage Therapist
Sam graduated Winchester University in 2011 with
a degree in Sport Studies. She then went on to study Sports Massage
and qualified in 2012. She currently works at Durham house Chiropractic
Clinic in Farnham and Wentworth Tennis and Health Club in Virginia
Water, which allows her to treat a broad range of people with
different needs.
Sam has been a part of the team here at Durham
House since 2006. She started off as a Receptionist covering weekends
and holidays, which is where she developed her passion for Sports
Massage and the notion of helping people.
Sports massage not only helps to cure, prevent
and maintain sports injuries, it improves people’s quality
of life in so many ways.
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Ian Stones BSc Hons. Lic Ac. MBAcC.
Acupuncturist
Ian graduated from the College of Integrated Chinese
Medicine in 2007 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Acupuncture
and has been based in Farnham, Surrey for over 3 years. Ian is
a member of the British Acupuncture Council, the lead professional
body representing over 3000 acupuncturists in the UK. As a BAcC
member he is bound by the codes of professional conduct and safe
practice ensuring he gives the highest standard of treatment.
Ian’s interest in acupuncture came from
experiencing treatment. Fascinated by the mystery of Chinese medicine
and having experienced great changes from treatment he chose to
go on and study acupuncture in 2003. As his practice has developed
he has built up extensive experience in the areas of fertility,
IVF, menstrual problems, insomnia, IBS and Migraine along with
many other conditions.
Having worked with many couples attempting to
conceive naturally and those going through assisted conception
Ian is a big believer in acupuncture being able to offer support
at what can be a very trying time.
Having had his first child in August 2011 Ian
is keen to offer acupuncture to women as part of their pre birth
preparation and to aid post natal recovery.
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 Jo
Lewis BSc. LIC.AC MBAcC
Acupuncturist
Jo has a four year BSc degree in Acupuncture from
the highly respected College of Chinese Integrated Medicine. From
a background in education, Jo's initial interest in Traditional
Chinese Medicine was sparked after she sought treatment for insomnia,
wanting a natural approach to its management instead of a chemical
one. Through clinical practice Jo has seen at first hand the benefits
acupuncture can bring to patients both as a single therapy and
as a complementary approach in combination with Western Medicine.
Jo's training allows her not only to address
the patient's presenting symptoms, but also to use 5 Element theory
to treat them on a deeper, constitutional level by working to
restore their energetic balance. Lifestyle and dietary advice
may also be offered if appropriate for the needs of particular
patients.
Jo is a member of the British Acupuncture Council
and is bound by their code of professional standards regarding
confidentiality, data protection, health and safety and conduct.
Jo is committed to continuing professional development in specialist
areas of Chinese Medicine to enhance her existing knowledge and
practical skills and is a registered practitioner with the Arthritis
Association.
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 Carol
McCall MLCH ARH
Homeopath
Carol is a graduate of the Lakeland College of
Homeopathy in London and has been practising for 5 years. She
is registered with and insured by the Alliance of Registered Homeopaths.
Her journey into homeopathy began following a year's course in
Satvik Energy Therapy which ignited her interest in energy therapies
and the links between emotional and physical health.
Homeopathy seeks to understand the individual as a whole and not
just a list of symptoms and to that end consultations and treatment
are highly individualised. Homeopathic remedies work by
stimulating the body's own natural healing response and as such
are gentle and non-toxic and suitable for use by all including
babies and children, pregnant women and the elderly. Remedies
can be taken alongside conventional medicine and will not interfere
with its effects.
A wide variety of conditions can be treated homeopathically including
anxiety, fatigue, skin complaints, digestive problems, depression,
hormonal imbalance (ie: teens and menopause), headaches, stress
related disorders, fertility issues, colic. You do not need
to be unwell however to consult a homeopath, you may just be feeling
'stuck' in life or want to make changes and feel happier, or grow
in confidence but don't know how. Remedies can support you
in doing this.
Carol often prescribes flower essences either alone or alongside
homeopathic remedies. These can underpin the work of remedies
to help release patterns of behaviour that no longer serve or
release past trauma or grief in a gentle, supportive way enabling
the patient to move forward with a new clarity and strength.
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 Vivienne
Evans
Hypnotherapist
Vivienne is a fully qualified hypnotherapist and
member of the National Hypnotherapy Society. She is committed
to updating and adapting her skill set to bring the client the
very latest and most effective therapy techniques. Vivienne has
a very friendly and fun approach to therapy. All clients' issues
will remain confidential and are addressed in a non-judgmental
and empathetic fashion. Vivienne lives in Farnham, Surrey, with
her husband and children.
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 Jane
Swales
Podiatrist
Jane Swales is registered with the Health Professions
Council and is a member of the British Chiropody Association.
She graduated with an honours degree in Biological Sciences, before
training as a Registered General Nurse in 1986. Having worked
at Manchester Royal Infirmary for 2 years post-qualifying, she
went on to join the Queen Alexandra Royal Army Nursing Corps in
1988. Jane left to marry and to have her daughter, in 1991, and
decided to retrain as a chiropodist. She qualified in 1995 and
continued to learn, qualifying as a reflexologist in 1999. Her
most recent qualification is in Biomechanics, which enables customised
insoles to be produced for individual patients, optimising foot
function and improving painful feet permanently.
Jane offers a range of podiatry/chiropody treatments,
including general footcare, treatment of cracked heels, in growing
toenail treatments, verruca treatments, nail bracing and biomechanical
assessments which can produce personalised orthotics. Her philosophy
is that every single patient must be treated to the best of her
ability and that the time spent in an appointment should always
produce an improvement in how the patient’s feet feel.
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 Kim
Chandler BA(Hons) DipCNM BANT
Nutritional therapist
Kim graduated in Nutritional Therapy from the
College of Naturopathic Medicine, London and is registered with
leading regulatory body British Association for Applied Nutrition
and Nutritional Therapy (BANT). She is required to regularly attend
continued professional development (CPD) seminars and training
programmes to keep up with the latest scientific research and
developments in the field of health and nutrition.
Kim is the founder of Eat Well and Work Out. She specialises in
improving body composition (fat loss/muscle gain), detoxification
(incorporating short term juice cleansing) and having two children
of her own, she also has a particular interest in pregnancy and
beyond. In addition to her specialisations, Kim has helped her
clients deal with a range of ailments such as IBS and colitis,
intolerances and allergies, hypothyroid, insomnia, poor immunity,
obesity, eczema, depression, alopecia, addictions, osteo and rheumatoid
arthritis and sugar cravings to name a few. Her approach is supportive,
motivating and realistic and she believes that given the right
education and guidance, as long as people have the choice of what
to eat and drink, they have the power to help improve whatever
condition their body or mind is in...
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Sarah Brown BSc, DipION, mBANT, rCNHC
Nutritional therapist
Sarah is a Registered Nutritional Therapist specialising in digestive health, hormone imbalances, weight management and energy disorders.
She hold a diploma from the renowned Institute for Optimum Nutrition, as well as a BSc in Nutritional Therapy. Since qualifying in 2012 she has worked in London clinics supporting clients with a range of medical conditions and working with sports enthusiasts keen to maximise their performance by fine-tuning their nutrition.
Sarah works collaboratively with clients, initially indenting the possible causes of their symptoms using Functional Medicine approach, and then coaching them to understand which foods and nutrients to choose to help them archive their health goals.
Where appropriate she works with functional tests to help identify underlying issues. Theses include Food Intolerance, gastro-Intestinal, Adrenal Function Thyroid and Cardiovascular profiles.
She offers a free 15 minute phone consultation prior to meeting to ensure that Nutritional Therapy is the right solution for you.
Read more about Sarah here www.goodfoodworks.co.uk or call her on 020 3239 0887.
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Babs
Lehner-Platts MBACP
Counsellor
Counselling can help you understand and deal
with your concerns or situation better. You will not be judged,
analysed or told what to do and you will work with your counsellor
to find a suitable way forward.
Babs will provide you with a calm, safe and supportive
space to talk about what is troubling you. She will listen, respect
your opinions and acknowledge your feelings to help you explore
your options and alternatives.
She is an Integrative counsellor and combines
different approaches, which are adapted to meet your needs. Your
counselling relationship will be based on confidentiality, honesty,
acceptance and understanding.
As a qualified counsellor and partner of Inner
Focus Counselling, Babs abides by the ethical guidelines of the
British Association of Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP).
In addition to her private practice, Babs also works at other
agencies and runs workshops for Yoga, self-awareness, mindfulness
based stress reduction therapy and meditation.
Babs offers a FREE INITIAL CONSULTATION to discuss your concerns,
explain how she works and answer any questions, so you can decide
if counselling is for you.
To make an appointment, please contact Babs on
07749 – 342040, babs@innerfocuscounselling.co.uk
or for further information, visit www.innerfocuscounselling.co.uk
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 Anne-Christina
Hitchin MBACP RGN
BACP Accredited Counsellor
There can be many reasons for having counselling.
Difficulties from the past, painful experiences in the present
or fears about the future can all hinder our ability to feel part
of and enjoy life and find satisfaction.
The process of sorting out and untangling feelings
and worries can enable you to see things with more clarity and
empower you to make changes. Counselling can also help you come
to terms with and accept what cannot be changed.
Anne-Christina offers a warm compassionate and
non-judgemental space to talk things through and find support
when life is difficult. Anne-Christina doesn't’ make assumptions
or offer opinions, but helps people find their own solutions to
their problems.
Anne-Christina is an integrative counsellor,
which means she draws on a number of different counselling theories/approaches.
This makes it easier to be flexible and work in a way that suits
the individual. Counselling is a collaborative process and together
we will work at finding the right track for you.
At the very centre of the service Anne-Christina
offers a therapeutic relationship, which is based on respect,
trust, confidentiality, equality and honesty. She is a member
of BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy)
and completely abides by their code of ethics.
Anne-Christina offer both short term and open
ended therapy on a weekly basis.
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 Sue
Masters
Holistic and beauty therapist
Sue is an experienced Beauty and Holistic Therapist,
who is passionate about providing a unique experience to her clients.
She has worked in most aspects of the Beauty Industry in her career
including salon management, beauty education, adult education
and retail beauty sales. She has also trained to advanced level
in Reflexology and has achieved Master Practitioner level with
2 different Usui Reiki Masters.
Sue is able to provide a wide range of bespoke
Beauty and Holistic treatments for all your needs.
A full range of beauty treatments are available,including:
- 'Elemis' facials
- 'Lash Perfect' - eyelash extensions
- Artistic - gel manicures and pedicures
- 'Jane Iredale' skincare makeup
- Electrolysis hair removal
- Waxing including eyebrow shaping
- Spa manicures and pedicures
- Eyelash and eyebrow tinting
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 Wendy
Wood
Hypnobirthing Practitioner
Relax for Birth provides The Wise Hippo Birthing
Programme Hypnobirthing sessions for pregnant couples.
Wendy is a Hypnobirthing Practitioner, Qualified
Midwife and trained Doula, and is passionate about supporting
couples to have a positive birth experience.
The Wise Hippo Birthing Programme is a complete
antenatal Preparation Programme with a focus on Hypnobirthing.
The classes will support you to plan towards having
a calm, comfortable and enjoyable birthing experience for you
and your baby.
The practice of Hypnobirthing gives women the
tools and the confidence to return to the art of birthing naturally.
Women are able to call on their own natural birthing instincts,
and experience a level of relaxation and calm, which allows them
to have a much more comfortable, enjoyable and positive birthing
experience.
Classes will be run on a monthly basis from the
wonderful Studio at Durham House Chiropractic Clinic in Farnham.
Please contact Wendy on 07716 321477 or email
wendy@relaxforbirth.co.uk
for more information or to book your place.
Further information can also be found at www.relaxforbirth.co.uk
Follow me on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/RelaxforBirth
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 Fifi
Wilkes
Practice Manager, Fleet
Fifi was originally a patient back in 2003 and
has been working at the clinic in Fleet since April 2004. She
took on the role of Practice Manager in January 2006.
Fifi comes from a secretarial background having
spent many years as a Personal Assistant within the Ministry of
Defence. She retrained as a beautician in 1997 at South Downs
College in Portsmouth and divides her time equally between running
the busy front desk at the clinic and her own beauty business.
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 Jenny Devine
STUDIO Coordinator
Jenny joined us in April 2016 having been a patient in Farnham almost since Durham House opened in Farnham. She has a dual-role covering the Reception and is also our STUDIO coordinator, making Jenny the go to person for any queries you might have on aa wide range of exercise classes, how to book or, if you are a qualified instructor, the first point of call if you'd like to work Durham House in the STUDIO.
Outside work Jenny, enjoys training and walking the family, Magnus, particularly in lovely Farnham Park, and has wide interests including theatre, travel and cooking. Until recently she was a trustee for a local mental health charity.
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 Julie
Andrew
Receptionist, Fleet
Julie became a patient at the Fleet clinic in
April 2011 following 7 hip operations and started working
as a Receptionist soon after in September 2011.
Julie has a secretarial background working for
20 years in various Sales, Marketing and Corporate Hospitability
roles, in the computer industry, for local companies based in
Alton, Dogmersfield and Camberley. Julie has lived in Fleet
since 1991, left work to start a family in 1999 and has held various
local roles since 2004, including in education at Court Moor School
and charity work at Parity for Disability.
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 Doreen
Tophill
Receptionist, Farnham
Doreen was a patient at the Fleet clinic back in 2007 and joined
the Farnham clinic as a receptionist in October 2009.
Previously Doreen worked in the NHS for 24 years,
then had a spell in the fashion world before joining Durham House.
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 Hilary
Marshall
Receptionist, Farnham
Hilary became a patient in 2007 and in January 2013 started her
role as receptionist at the Farnham clinic.
Hilary previously worked in Barclays Bank for
14 years before leaving to start a family.
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