Alba Chiropractic Clinic - Warrington

Alex Firth, Doctor of Chiropractic, holds degrees in Chiropractic and Sports Science, majoring in Sports Psychology. He has always had a passion for sport and for caring for others. He has previously worked part-time in care homes and as a fitness instructor. He has had student representative honours in both rugby union and rugby league, as well as playing for, and training with, Sale Sharks and Salford City Reds academy sides.

After 7 years at University, Alex started his professional career in 2005. Alex is passionate about caring for people, and believes that finding the cause of the problem is key to being an effective Chiropractor. Alex has undergone continuing professional development since graduating to increase his repertoire of diagnostic and treatment techniques. He uses his knowledge and chiropractic skills to diagnose and correct postural problems that may cause acute or chronic pain. Postural changes can be caused by specific traumatic injury (e.g. a sporting injury) or repetitive strain and can then lead to further injuries if not addressed and managed correctly.

Alex is registered with all major health care insurers.

Zara McGinnity, Doctor of Chiropractic, graduated with Distinction in 2010 from the Welsh Institute of Chiropractic. She has since continued her professional development by completing further studies in a number of areas such as western medical acupuncture, and care for the pregnant and paediatric patient. Zara began her career starting up her own clinic in 2010 and joined Alba Chiropractic Clinic in December of 2011.

She is a firm believer that every individual is unique and therefore strives to create a unique treatment plan each patient. She prefers to use a multidisciplinary approach to care, using the traditional chiropractic adjustments along with soft tissue techniques, such as massage or Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilisation, and exercise.

Her treatments can be modified to suit all patients’ needs, and she has, in the past, treated a range of patients from the elderly to the new-born babe and from athletes to sedentary office workers. Zara strives to help achieve the goals of her patients, not only through manual methods, but also by educating the individual in preventative measures to allow long term benefits from care.

Zara is registered with the General Chiropractic Council and is a member of the United Chiropractic Association and the College of Chiropractors. She is also registered with many health insurance companies.

Jemma Bransby-Firth, Doctor of Chiropractic, graduated from the Welsh Institute of Chiropractic in 2005, gaining a First Class Honours. She has continued to develop professionally, completing a British Medical Acupuncture Course, as well as the first three modules of the Sacro-Occipital Technique. She is currently leader of the BMAS Manchester and District Acupuncture Group. She is registered with the General Chiropractic Council and is a member if the British Chiropractic Association and College of Chiropractors.

Jemma adopts an integrated approach to Chiropractic treatment, striving to provide a true holistic approach to every patient. A thorough evaluation of dietary, lifestyle, mechanical and neurological factors provides a complete management program to restore and maintain good health. Then, combining specific chiropractic manipulative therapies, medical acupuncture, exercise and rehabilitation, she is able to provide a complete management programme to restore, and maintain, good health.

Kate graduated from the Welsh Institute of Chiropractic in 2010 and has been working in the North West since. From the very young to the old, her aim is to return people to a full and active, healthy lifestyle. She helps people, whether it’s just getting them out of pain, or if its more - to feel great, move well and keep it that way too!

Kamar graduated from the Welsh Institute of Chiropractic in 2014. His aim is to improve the quality of life for his patients and help them to maintain that improvement. This not only includes reducing pain, but restoring function to injured areas of the body. Whilst preventative care plays an essential role in his management, he also aims to reduce people's aches and pains, getting them back on track with their lives.

Samantha has always been a people person and after completing a degree in Biology in 2006, she knew her career would lie in healthcare rather than a laboratory. However, at this time she was unsure of which avenue to take. It wasn’t until she visited a Chiropractor herself (whom she now works for here at Alba) after experiencing episodes of lower back pain during her time as a care worker, that she had found her perfect career.