Taunton Chiropractic Neck & Back Pain Clinic

Originally from Southampton Phil is a director of Taunton Chiropractic Clinic and currently works as a full time Chiropractor working in both our Taunton and Chard clinics. Phil qualified from the Anglo-European College of Chiropractic with a Master of Chiropractic degree after 4 full-time years of study. Since graduating Phil has worked in both private and NHS practice across North East Essex where he was involved, along with Jo above, in developing the NHS Manual Therapies AQP scheme which has since been rolled out to a number of areas across the UK. Phil re-located to Somerset to become a director at Taunton Chiropractic Clinic in 2015. He is registered with the General Chiropractic Council (GCC) and is a member of the British Chiropractic Association (BCA), Royal College of Chiropractors (RCC) and British Medical Acupuncture Society (BMAS). 

As a Chiropractor Phil's main focus is to provide treatment and rehabilitation for acute and chronic conditions whilst working with his patients to help them manage their condition, using self-help exercises where possible. As well as providing quality Chiropractic care to all ages, he is also trained in the use of Medical acupuncture, therapeutic ultrasound and the fitting of orthotics.

Alongside his practice Phil is a Royal College of Chiropractors Trainer to local Chiropractors and has an interest in working with the NHS to further develop the delivery of primary musculo-skeletal care. This role includes conducting research, reporting findings to the NHS and training medical doctors/GPs in musculo-skeletal assessment as well as educating them on the latest treatment and management methods of conditions including back pain, neck pain, headaches of a musculoskeletal nature and a range of other muscle and joint problems.

Prior to training as a Chiropractor Phil gained a 1st class honors degree in Sport and Exercise Science focusing on sports physiology, psychology, biomechanics and the integration of these to improve performance. He is trained in the use of many sports analysis techniques from lab based studies to pitch side analysis. He has a particular interest in the biomechanics of sport and exercise with ability assess an individual and provide advice as to how health and performance can be improved.

Outside of work he is a keen swimmer and enjoys any water sport activity.

Jo graduated from the Anglo-European College of Chiropractic with a Masters degree at Distinction level. She has produced award winning research and written articles for the Royal College of Chiropractors.

She enjoys providing Neck & Back Pain treatment to patients of all ages using a range of techniques selected specifically for each patient. Her qualified techniques include chiropractic manipulation, medical acupuncture, therapeutic ultrasound, orthotics and a range of soft tissue therapies. Jo feels it is particularly important to give her patients ways of self managing their complaints using home exercise and advice where appropriate. Also, she has a special interest in treating pregnant women with back pain.

She originally worked in Essex where she was involved in developing the NHS Manual Therapies AQP scheme which has since been rolled out to a number of areas across the UK. Whilst in Essex she also produced research used to advise BUPA on their Chiropractic treatment methods and ran a very busy private practice. Originally from Torquay she has recently returned to her roots in the South West.

Jo is registered with the General Chiropractic Council (GCC) and is a full member of the British Chiropractic Association (BCA), Royal College of Chiropractors (RCC) and the British Medical Acupuncture Society (BMAS).

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Tim graduated in 1971 and worked in Berkhamsted before coming to Somerset. He is registered with the General Chiropractic Council and is a Fellow of the Royal College of Chiropractors. He is also a member of the British Medical Acupuncture Society.

He has been involved with the politics of the profession since the early 1980's, having held the post of Vice President of the British Chiropractic Association. He was also appointed by the Privy Council as an education member of the General Chiropractic Council for eight years.

He continued his education interests by being Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Anglo European College an undergraduate institution. Having been the founding President of the Royal College of Chiropractors he has been honoured with the title, 'President Emeritus of The Royal College' on retiring from the role after 18 years.

Tim's interests have included Back Pain in Industry and also trying to open the access of chiropractic to patients via the NHS and local General Practitioners.

Sharon graduated from the Anglo-European College of Chiropractic gaining a First Class Honours degree in Human Sciences and a Masters degree in Chiropractic. 

She joined Taunton Chiropractic Neck and Back Pain Clinic in 2000 and she currently works in both the Taunton and Chard practices. She is registered with the General Chiropractic Council (GCC) and is a member of the British Chiropractic Association (BCA) and the Royal College of Chiropractors (RMCC).

Sharon is qualified in many manual techniques including chiropractic manipulation, dry needling (medical acupuncture), soft tissue therapies, kinesiotaping, therapeutic ultrasound plus the fitting of orthotics. Since graduating she has qualified in the Activator Methods Chiropractic Technique (AMCT) at an advanced level and is a registered practitioner in the South West. She is also qualified as a Level 3 Pilates Instructor and teaches several classes in Taunton and she finds that Pilates is often an effective form of rehabilitation to re-strengthen the body after injury.

Helen qualified as a Sports Therapist in 2005 and she began her sports massage clinic alongside being a qualified Physical Education teacher, graduating in 2001 from De Montfort University, Bedford. She has combined her teaching career with running a sports massage clinic ever since. Helen is a keen sports player and she plays Hockey at Taunton Vale. Recently she has taught at Kings College, Taunton and at present she is also coaching Hockey at Richard Huish College, Taunton. Helen has treated a range of sports people including; ultra marathon runners, county tennis players, National league hockey players, club rugby players and general sports enthusiasts. She is a mum of two and understands the regular sprains, strains and injuries that can occur with busy lifestyles. If it is a maintenance or aiding recovery from exercise or daily activity you require, there is every chance Sports Massage would be beneficial to you. Helen's Sports Massage Clinic runs on Tuesdays 8.30-2pm