About the Clinic
The clinic is relaxed, friendly and fun, and we are dedicated to making you feel comfortable and cared for from the moment you walk in.
The treatments we offer include: spinal/joint manipulation, joint mobilisation, dry needling, soft tissue therapies, fascial release, kinesiotaping and rehabilitative exercises.
Hilary is registered with the General Chiropractic Council (GCC) and a member of the British Chiropractic Association (BCA) and the Royal College of Chiropractors (RCC).
Our patients are at the centre of everything we do and we welcome your feedback and comments.
Hilary Smith
Hilary qualified from the Anglo-European College of Chiropractic in 2005 with a Masters Degree in Chiropractic. She adopts an integrated approach to treatment; she combines specific manipulative therapy, western medical acupuncture (dry needling), exercise and rehabilitation along with advice on ergonomics.
Hilary enjoys treating people of all ages and has a special interest in treating pregnant woman and children (from birth up).
Hilary encourages patients to take an active role in their health and recovery, by taking a holistic approach during assessments. This helps with a patients understanding of their diagnosis and how with chiropractic treatment and preventative measures they can avoid possible future relapses.
Outside of clinic, Hilary enjoys spending time with her boys, has a passion for live music and theatre. She paints, bakes and is a competitive runner.
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Doctor of Chiropractic
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DC (MChiro)
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Registered with General Chiropractic Council
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Member of the British Chiropractic Association, the European Chiropractic Association, The British Chiropractic Sports Council.
David Hover
David qualified from the Welsh Institute of Chiropractic in 2015 with a Master of Chiropractic Degree. He is committed to providing a thorough and personal service and values the importance of talking you through the key aspects of your diagnosis and along the treatment process.
His sessions include spinal manipulation and a combination of muscle and soft tissue techniques, including myofascial release, IASTM, PNF/PIR mobilisations and trigger point therapy, to provide an integrated treatment that is individual to each patient's unique requirements.
David regularly practices yoga and weight training in his spare time, and has a wealth of experience helping professional bodybuilders, powerlifters, rugby players and numerous other athletes to achieve their goals. He also enjoys treating people of all ages and their individual requirements.
Aside from manual therapy and a busy family life, David is a semi-retired bass guitarist with a background in computers and hi-fi. He enjoys classic cinema, painting and reading in his spare time.
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Doctor of Chiropractic
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DC (MChiro)
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Registered with General Chiropractic Council
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Member of the British Chiropractic Association, the European Chiropractic Association, The British Chiropractic Sports Council.
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Torie Clarke
Torie is a qualified Level 5 Soft Tissue Therapist. She has completed further courses in Pregnancy Massage, Myofascial Cupping and Hot Stones for Sports Massage. Torie uses a variety of Sports Massage, Deep Tissue Massage, Soft Tissue Release, Trigger Point Work, Muscle Energy Techniques and Dry Cupping to create a tailor-made massage to suit the clients requirements.
Torie treats sports and non-sports related injuries and pain caused by muscle tightness/imbalances. She also offers maintenance massages with the aim of avoiding injury due to early recognition and treatment of tight muscles. Torie treats clients from the age of eight upwards. Pregnancy massage is available during the second and third trimesters of pregnancy.
In her spare time Torie enjoys being outdoors and taking part in sporting activities like swimming, running, mountain biking, paddle boarding, walking and yoga. She also enjoys photography and gardening.
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Torie is a member of the Institute of Sport & Remedial Massage (ISRM).