Morningside Chiropractic Clinic

Alan Cavanagh is the founder and clinical director of Morningside Chiropractic, one of Edinburgh’s most established and respected chiropractic and sports massage clinics.

Born and raised in Dublin, Alan moved to Edinburgh in 2002 after qualifying as a chiropractor at the Welsh Institute of Chiropractic, University of Glamorgan. Early in his career, he gained broad experience working in busy clinical settings, developing a strong interest in evidence-based musculoskeletal care and long-term patient outcomes.

After several years in practice, Alan founded Morningside Chiropractic Clinic with a clear vision: to create a centre of excellence where patients could access high-quality chiropractic care within a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment. Under his leadership, the clinic has grown steadily and now houses Edinburgh’s largest chiropractic team, alongside experienced Sports and Remedial Massage Therapists. This team-based approach allows for internal referrals, shared clinical insight, and truly personalised care.

With over 20 years of clinical experience, Alan has built a reputation for his thorough, patient-centred approach. His clinical focus includes the assessment, treatment, and prevention of musculoskeletal conditions such as back pain, neck pain, headaches, sciatica, and joint dysfunction. He places strong emphasis on accurate diagnosis, clear communication, and treatment plans designed to support long-term recovery rather than short-term symptom relief.

Alan’s journey into chiropractic was inspired by a deeply personal experience. As a young adult, he witnessed his father’s dramatic recovery from severe, long-standing back pain through chiropractic care—at a point when surgery had seemed inevitable. Seeing first-hand how effective, non-invasive treatment could restore quality of life left a lasting impression and shaped Alan’s commitment to helping others through safe, evidence-based chiropractic care.

Professionally, Alan is currently the only BUPA-registered chiropractors within the clinic and is a long-standing member of both the British Chiropractic Association and the Royal College of Chiropractors. He is committed to ongoing professional development and ensures that both his own clinical practice and the wider clinic operate in line with the latest standards in chiropractic and musculoskeletal healthcare.

Vicky Pittman

 is an experienced chiropractor with a strong background in sports therapy, movement-based rehabilitation, and pregnancy-related care. Originally from the South of England, Vicky has made Edinburgh her home since 2011 and is proud to be part of the local healthcare community.

Vicky graduated with a 

Master of Chiropractic

 from the 

Welsh Institute of Chiropractic

, following an earlier 

BSc (Hons) in Sports Therapy

 from the 

University of Hertfordshire

 in 2004. This dual qualification provides her with a broad and well-rounded understanding of musculoskeletal health, injury management, and functional movement.

Before qualifying as a chiropractor, Vicky worked extensively with 

elite artistic gymnasts

, delivering both pre-habilitative and rehabilitative care to support performance, resilience, and injury prevention. This experience fostered a deep appreciation for the body’s ability to adapt, recover, and perform at a high level when properly supported.

Since entering chiropractic practice, Vicky has developed a particular interest in 

pre- and post-natal chiropractic care

. She has completed a range of postgraduate courses focused on pregnancy-related treatment and is passionate about supporting women through the physical changes of pregnancy and beyond. She is also trained in 

Western acupuncture (dry needling)

 and 

kinesio-taping

, techniques she uses where appropriate to complement chiropractic care.

Vicky is a qualified 

APPI Matwork Pilates Instructor

, which strongly influences her whole-body approach to care. She frequently integrates Pilates principles into her treatment plans to help patients improve strength, stability, mobility, and long-term resilience. Her aim is not only to relieve pain, but to empower patients with better movement strategies and confidence in their bodies.

A former 

elite artistic gymnast

, Vicky competed at regional and national level for over a decade, winning medals both nationally and internationally. Her personal experience of injury and recovery through chiropractic care played a key role in inspiring her career path and continues to inform her empathetic, patient-focused approach.

Vicky is a proud member of the 

Scottish Chiropractic Association

 and remains committed to ongoing professional development.

Outside the clinic, she enjoys travelling and plays netball for her local team, maintaining an active lifestyle that reflects her passion for movement and wellbeing.

Jonathan was born in Stirling but moved to Edinburgh at an early age, where he has lived ever since. He has a HND in Fitness, Health & Exercise and a Diploma in Sports & Remedial Massage. He is also a registered member of The Scottish Massage Therapists Organisation (SMTO).