Meet the team
Back to Health has a very close team of experienced & professional staff to ensure that every aspect of your time with us is as positive as possible. From the friendly greeting on the phone, early morning until evening, to the professional but reassuring manner of our clinical team, the whole experience of being a Back to Health patient is a pleasurable one. Our team are passionate, dedicated & successful in their fields with a huge wealth of knowledge and experience. This is how we are able to achieve such outstanding results with our patients.
YOU, the patient comes first!
We know this is true because over 60% of our patients are referred to us by word of mouth, by other patients. We also know this is true because we have been recognised by others as providing outstanding patient care. In recognition of our commitment to our patients, as soon as 2009, our clinic in Wrexham was awarded the Patient Partnership Quality Mark (PPQM) which is a national award only given to those chiropractic clinics that demonstrate outstanding levels of service and care.
The Clinical team & Associates
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Chiropractors & Osteopaths
Physiotherapy, Sports Massage & Rehabilitation
Acupuncture, Holistic Therapies & Remedial Massage
Support Team
Peter Wagenaar, MSc DC - Chiropractor
“I treat the cause rather than the symptoms by getting to the root of the problem”
Peter is our Clinic Principal and Clinic Lead and works in Wrexham, Mold and Chester.
Peter originally gained a BSc(hons) in Physiology but became interested in chiropractic and continued his studying at the AECC University College in Bournemouth, where he gained a Masters in Chiropractic.
With his wife Nia he set up Back to Health in 2006 and Peter ensures that all the clinics are getting the best possible clinical outcomes for their patients.
Peter enjoys playing cricket for his village cricket team (and treats many of the team too). He is also a qualified hockey umpire being involved in managing local teams, and enjoys tennis, sailing, skiing and running.
Peter enjoys the diversity of treating patients of all ages, shapes and sizes. He is dedicated to providing care to patients of all ages not only with regards to pain but optimising their health.
At an initial appointment Peter takes a thorough medical history and examination. Once taken he will provide an explanation of what has gone wrong and discuss with his patient their expectations and the outcomes they are looking for. Peter then works together with them to achieve their goals. Once the goals are achieved, they agree a maintenance programme to enable those achievements to be long lasting.
Alongside English, Peter speaks Dutch and French.
Brett Halliday, Bsc DC - Chiropractor
“I thrive on the challenge of treating patients who have had a persistent problem for years that has not responded to other treatments”
Brett is a South African who trained at the AECC University College in Bournemouth and has settled locally although during his chiropractic career he has also worked in South Africa, Ireland, Italy and London.
Alongside his family, his main loves in life are karate and film making. Brett is a former South African and International Karate Champion and has captained and coached the British and Irish teams.
Brett understands the benefits of chiropractic in not only preventing and assisting recovery from sports injury, but also its effect in optimising sporting performance. He carries this ethos through to each of his patients, working to optimise their health and get them back to not just managing on a daily basis, but being able to do the things that they love. With over 25 years chiropractic experience he has effectively treated a multitude of problems in the young and old, the fit and not so fit.
Brett considers the causative factors which have brought you to his clinic. After taking a thorough history and physical examinations, his personalised treatment will be tailored to you and is likely to include:
- Spinal and limb joint manipulation
- Stretching and balancing muscles
- Providing ergonomic advice regarding your lifestyle (and workstation if relevant)
Brett works in our Wrexham clinic.
Kristy Lewis, MSc DC - Chiropractor
“I love being able to help people to be the best version of themselves as possible.”
Kristy first undertook a degree in medical science before becoming increasingly interested in chiropractic. She studied and qualified at the AECC University College in Bournemouth, gaining a Masters in Chiropractic.
Originally from South Wales Kristy moved back to Wales, the Wrexham area this time, where she met her partner. In late 2022 she gave birth to baby Rowan. She is now working part time and her clinical days vary, to enable dad to care for Rowan whilst she is running her clinics. Keeping it in the family, Rowan has already benefited from specialised paediatric treatment in our Chester clinic.
Kristy’s approach to chiropractic is to assess the body as a whole to address the root cause of the problem to provide long term results. This approach not only allows her to address the symptoms and pain presented but to treat any problems before they become symptomatic and allows improvement to overall health and well-being.
Kirsty works in our Wrexham clinic.
Ho Chung (Justin) Chan, M.Chiro DC - Chiropractor
"My aim is to work in partnership with patients in order to achieve their health using a natural approach."
Justin is qualified and graduated with first-class honours from the Welsh Institute of Chiropractic (WIOC) and he is registered with the General Chiropractic Council (GCC) and the British Chiropractic Association (BCA).
Justin aims to make your health journey personal, creating personalised treatment plans, utilising spinal manipulation, mobilization and soft tissue therapy. He focuses not just on fixing what's urgent, but on boosting your overall well-being.
Justin also ensures a supportive environment where he actively listens and observes in order to understand the underlying problems, and prevents unintentional patient harm and discomfort during the course of care, as the patient's well being matters the most to him.
Outside the clinic, you'll catch him on a badminton court, tossing a frisbee around or in a bouldering gym.
Justin is originally from Hong Kong and is able to speak Cantonese, English, and Mandarin.
Harvey Culverhouse, M.Chiro - Chiropractor
"I enjoy enhancing lives through individualised evidence-based care and supporting my patients towards optimal health and function."
Originally from Chester, Harvey always had a deep fascination about how the body worked which led to him choosing to study for four years at the University of South Wales, gaining a masters degree in chiropractic to distinction level (first class).
Having experienced back pain himself, Harvey understands its impact but has learned that it doesn’t have to hold you back. He’s passionate about staying active and throughout his life has been a keen rugby player, playing at various positions for local teams such as Helsby, Chester, Cheshire, and most recently the USW team! Since graduating Harvey has focused his exercise more specifically on weight training and outdoor adventuring.
Harvey takes the time to truly understand each person’s lived experience with pain and the challenges it brings, believing this insight is key to creating meaningful change. Every treatment plan is tailored to individual goals and preferences, grounded in the most up-to-date evidence in chiropractic care.
Harvey works in our Chester clinic.
Yu Yan Leong, M.Chiro - Chiropractor
“I am passionate about helping my patients achieve optimal function, better mobility and lasting wellbeing through chiropractic care.”
Yan completed a Master of Chiropractic degree at the University of South Wales, Welsh Institute of Chiropractic (WIOC) and she is registered with the General Chiropractic Council (GCC).
Yan enjoys travelling and exploring new places with both family and friends. As a self-proclaimed foodie, discovering local cuisines is one of the most delightful parts of Yan's adventures. Yan also cherishes spending quality time with family and friends, as being with them energises Yan. These lasting memories contribute significantly to the richness of Yan's life.
As a chiropractor, Yan not only has the opportunity to provide assistance to those in need but also to engage in meaningful conversations, making Yan's profession truly rewarding.
Yan is from originally from Malaysia, a multiracial and multicultural country. She can speak Malay, English, and Mandarin.
Yan works in our Wrexham clinic.
Samten Choekyi, M.Ost - Osteopath
“It’s the patient’s journey and I’m just a helper for them to have the transformation using holistic and drug- free treatment approach”
Samten completed an Integrated master’s degree in Osteopathy from the University College of Osteopathy, London in 2017. After graduation, she travelled, volunteered, and worked for a few years in both India and New Zealand before moving back to the U.K.
Samten is also a certified Ashtanga yoga teacher. Sometimes, when needed, she likes to use meditative techniques while treating patients to help cope with and manage their chronic pain better.
Samten is excited and keen on improving pain management, patient education, and promoting wellbeing.
Samten is interested in the holistic and drug-free way of helping patients, considering both body and mind. It’s the satisfaction that Samten receives from being able to help and make a difference in people’s lives that keeps Samten going.
Samten is of Tibetan origin, born and brought up in India. She is the world first and only Tibetan Osteopath.
Samten works in our Wrexham clinic.
Eleonora Tassi, MSc, BSc (Hons) DC - Chiropractor
“I love to see the impact I can make…without the use of drugs or invasive procedures.”
Ele, as she prefers to be known, is Italian but has settled in England. She has a BSc (Hons) in Medical Science and a Masters in Chiropractic from the AECC in Bournemouth.
Ele finds it hugely satisfying to see people regaining their functionality and rediscovering the ability to move in a pain-free manner when they thought they were going to be taking painkillers for the rest of their lives. When patients have hope that they will once again be able to do the activities that they love, it’s a special moment and incredibly rewarding.
Ele keeps fit through regular kick boxing sessions and she is currently a blue belt. She also likes to go on adventures with friends, exploring new places, swimming and hiking, Ele knows that chiropractic treatment is not only about reducing pain, but also finding the underlying problem which is preventing the body from working correctly.
Once she has diagnosed your issue, she will use chiropractic treatments to bring the body back to its maximum potential and functionality, improving your quality of life.
Alongside English, Ele speaks Italian and she works in our Chester clinic.
Andy Beckinsale, Bsc DC- Chiropractor
“I enjoy facilitating the rehabilitation of all types of injury and surgical repairs”
Andy has over 30 years’ experience as a Chiropractor having gained his chiropractic degree from the AECC University College in Bournemouth. He is a keen sportsman which has led him to diversify to work in sports as well as in general chiropractic practice during his career.
Andy lives in Shropshire with his wife, they both have a love of animals (his wife is a vet) and together they manage a smallholding.
Andy is a former rugby player and his love of rugby took him professionally as a chiropractor to work for an English premiership rugby team for 10 years. He has also worked with professional athletes in tennis, MMA and with other amateur and semi-professional athletes. No longer playing rugby, Andy now enjoys training and participating in endurance events.
Andy will determine the best course of treatment for each individual patient based on his assessments at first visit and the progress they make during treatment. His tailored treatment is likely to include:
- The diversified chiropractic technique. The objective of this is to restore proper movement and alignment to the spine
- Prescribing exercises to aid treatment
- Working with his patients to enable them to reach their optimal fitness levels
Andy works in our Wrexham clinic.
Adrian (Adi) Duicu, MCSP - Senior Physiotherapist
“I enjoy providing physiotherapy for my patients because I love to see them getting better”
Adrian graduated from the University of Transylvania and first worked in Romania where he provided physio to the Olympic Sky Jumping team of Romania. The inspiration for being a physiotherapist came when he was a patient himself. He received physiotherapy which enabled him to make a full recover from a football injury.
He originally moved to England to broaden his work experience in Manchester and decided to stay a little bit longer, this became long term as he is settled in Chester now.
Adrian still has an interest in football being a level 4 qualified referee and he often referees on a Saturday morning. He is also active in other sports including skiing, swimming, running and tennis.
Adrian’s areas of expertise include musculoskeletal (MSK) injuries such as foot, ankle, knees, hips, back, shoulders and neck. Also sports and running injuries, muscle and joint pain, whiplash injuries, orthopaedic surgery recovery, overuse/over-training injuries, and rehabilitation & postural programmes.
The variety of therapies that Adrian is specialised in are:
- Manual therapy /soft tissue manipulation
- Mobilisation / manipulation of joints
- Ultrasound therapy /shockwave therapy
- Western medical acupuncture
- Rehabilitation exercise plans
- Strength and conditioning exercises
Adrian works in Wrexham, Mold and Chester.
Adrian’s linguistic skills are English and Romanian.
Juan Sanchez, British Association of Sport Rehabilitators
“Massage therapy can help maintain a pain free lifestyle”
As an experienced Level 4 Sports Massage Therapist, Juan’s main skill is to help patients getting closer to their goal, along side dealing with specific discomforts such as tightness and stiffness or flexibility issues. He is also currently studying his Level 6 Sport Injury Rehabilitator at Wrexham University. He believes that we are all individuals, and considers it is important to have a holistic approach to everyone from different backgrounds and levels of athleticism.
By relieving muscle tension and stiffness, the massage enhances an individual's overall wellness and a pain free life as well as enhancing sports performance. From a sports performance perspective, this tailored approach improves circulation and accelerates recovery, allowing athletes to perform at their peak. It also helps prevent future injuries by targeting problem areas before they become severe. The integration of therapeutic touch with mindful techniques further enhances the body's ability to heal and perform optimally.
Some techniques that Juan may use include:
- Muscle energy techniques (METs): It is a manual therapy technique where the patient actively uses their muscles against a controlled force applied by the therapist to improve joint mobility and reduce pain.
- Trigger and reflex points release: Commonly known as “knots”, these are hypersensitive areas that present as little palpable “knot” that causes deep ache and discomfort.
- Frictions: This technique aims at reducing pain by promoting scar tissue alignment, stimulating mechanoreceptors for temporary analgesia, and aiding in collagen repair through fibroblast activity.
- Passive stretching: Assisted passive stretching can help achieving a more aligned and symmetrical function of the muscles that may have restricted movement as well as helping with pain management.
- Muscle activation techniques: such as percussion, aims at activating the neuromuscular system prior to performing sports.
- Muscle relaxation techniques: such as effleurage and petrissage which aims at reducing pain, relaxing muscles and soft tissue and promoting tissue healing and general recovery by improving blood circulation and well-being.
Juan is originally from Argentina, raised in Spain and has resided in the UK since 2016. In his free time he enjoys going to the gym, swimming and playing drums. He is fascinated by sports physiology and helping people reach their fitness goals as well as promoting a healthy lifestyle.
Juan works in our Wrexham clinic.
Sally Wynne, BSc (Hons) - Massage, Manual Lymphatic Drainage, Herbal Medicine
“I'm particularly interested in how biodynamics affects the stress points in the body, which causes pain”
Sally provides a range of treatments for her patients as she is an experienced massage therapist, reflexologist and medical herbalist.
Sally’s career started when she gained an ITEC diploma in anatomy, physiology and massage awarded in 1998 and she has since undertaken continued development with qualifications in massage, reflexology and manual lymphatic drainage.
At Back to Health her massage treatments include remedial / deep tissue massage, Indian head massage, manual lymphatic drainage, aromatherapy and reflexology treatments.
However, Sally also took time out to study herbal medicine and graduated with a BSc (Hons) in Herbal Medicine in 2008 from the University of Central Lancashire. She belongs to the National Institute of Medical Herbalists. Her experience enables her to treat people holistically with herbs, diet advice and nutritional supplements. Herbal consultation appointments are available with Sally and she can, after a consultation, provide herbal treatments for you.
Sally is also a qualified colonic hydro therapist and colonic cleansing is available at the Chester clinic.
Sally is health conscious, vegan and gluten free and endeavours to live a healthy lifestyle. She believes in meditation and breath techniques to reduce anxiety and keeping your body healthy and in balance. Sally cycles to work in all weathers! No mean feat considering the cycle home is basically uphill!
At an initial remedial massage appointment, Sally undertakes a full body and postural assessment, checking for imbalances in the body. A clinical assessment is performed and a diagnosis made. The treatment plan is then tailored to each patient.
Sally works at our Chester clinic.
Liz Eames, BSc, MATCM, MRSS (T) - Acupuncture & Shiatsu
“My approach is holistic. I offer a professional and confidential service tailored to your needs”
Liz is a very experienced acupuncturist, she gained her BSc (Hons) in Chinese Medicine in 2006. She is fully registered and a member of the Association of Traditional Chinese Medicine & Acupuncture (UK).
Liz is also a fully registered practitioner & teacher with the Shiatsu Society, with over 20 years experience. She is able to offer (if she considers it appropriate after your consultation) a combination of Acupuncture & Shiatsu therapy, both of which are based on the holistic principles of health and wellbeing.
Many of our clinic patients will have Acupuncture treatment in conjunction with Chiropractic, Osteopathy and Physiotherapy to achieve the most effective results when they suffer with chronic back and neck pain.
Liz has treated many clients with a wide range of conditions ranging from acute & chronic pain through to stress & anxiety related problems.
She also has a special interest in women’s health, having worked alongside many women undergoing fertility treatment & IVF. Additionally she has worked with women during pregnancy and postnatal.
It is extremely important to Liz that a patient feels confident coming in for their first treatment. She offers a free 15 minute consultation to enable her to answer any questions you may have. Together you can decide whether to begin Acupuncture and/or Shiatsu treatment.
Liz works in our Mold clinic.
Abigail Corte, M.Ost PCert SPOP - Osteopath
“I take pride in assisting patients across all age groups in achieving their peak health using a natural, holistic approach, and I hold specialised qualifications in paediatric osteopathy.”
Abi studied at Swansea University gaining her Masters in Osteopathy. She is now an extremely experienced practitioner who loves treating patients of all ages. Having found a love for treating babies as young as four days old at her previous clinic she recently completed a Postgraduate certificate in Specialist Paediatric Osteopathic Practice at the University College of Osteopathy in London. The course allowed her to work closely with a range of other professionals, which includes social workers, CAMS, health visitors, occupational therapists and midwives.
Abi was brought up in Kuwait and moved to the UK in 2013. Having developed a passion for food and travelling early she is always planning her next adventure, whether that is the next country to visit or a new restaurant to dine at.
She chose to study Osteopathy having always wanted to work within healthcare to help people achieve their desired health and wellbeing goals, in a progressive and alternate approach.
Abi is happy treating people of all ages and with a range of issues from pregnancy care, sporting injuries to the conditions which arise for her older patients.
Angus Wood, BSc (Hons) Ost - Osteopath
“l enjoy helping people to achieve their health aims and goals with osteopathy as it is a drug-free, natural approach.”
Originally from Scotland, Angus began his career as a Sports Therapist and Personal Trainer based in Oxfordshire. His love of sports developed and he graduated from Oxford Brookes University in 2007 with a BSc Hons in Osteopathy. It was after his graduation when he settled in Cheshire and has remained ever since.
Angus is also a fully qualified ski instructor and taught skiing throughout Europe for over 15 years – he was even seen in a number of Ski Magazines showing off his moves on the pistes. In addition to snow sports he has a personal interest in running and triathlon events and is also a certified running technique specialist and Rocktape UK Instructor.
Angus will work with you to reduce pain, resolve your neurological and musculoskeletal issues and help your body to work to its optimal function.
He is interested in understanding a patients’ lifestyle, finding the origin of their pain and discomfort through physical, neurological, and orthopaedic examination. This helps him provide suitable advice and treatment for each individual so that they can achieve the best results. Angus looks at the body as one unit and works on the structure and function of the musculoskeletal system so the body can function to its full potential.
Angus works in our Wrexham Clinic.
Rinal Gudhka, M.Ost - Osteopath
“I love treating patients of all ages and making a difference, especially babies and mums to be.”
Rinal - or Rin as she is known - is one of our brilliant Osteopaths and is from Kenya and has Indian roots. She is multilingual as she speaks four languages - English, Gujarati, Hindi and Swahili and is an accomplished artist too.
Rin decided to become an Osteopath after personal experience made her want to make a difference in people’s lives. She moved to the UK in 2016 and studied at Swansea University, gaining a First Class Masters Degree in Osteopathy.
She enjoys treating patients of all ages but has also continued her career development with training in Cranial Osteopathy, Pre and post-natal care, and Paediatrics. In fact the first paediatric patient Rin treated was the son of our Group Practice Manager.
Rin’s approach to treatment is to assess the whole body in order to identify the root cause of the problems and therefore help to achieve long term results.
She develops personalised treatment plans for each patient in order to help them achieve their personal health and well-being goals.
Georgina Bell, MAR - Reflexology, Lymphatic Drainage & Relaxation
“Relaxation is a necessity for optimum health not a luxury”
Georgina initially studied anatomy, physiology and massage and worked as a massage therapist at the David Lloyd Centre in Wimbledon in London. During her time there she was lucky enough to be part of the team providing treatments for the tennis players at Wimbledon Tennis Championships.
Georgina developed an interest in reflexology and went on to qualify in clinical reflexology. She has undertaken further training in advanced facial reflexology which offers a deep relaxation as well as a positive effect on the complexion. Georgina also offers Indian Head Massage and more recently has qualified in Reflexology Lymphatic Drainage.
Georgina has a love of the outdoors and is also a talented painter, especially of animals. She supports a local charity “Amy and Friends” for children with life limiting conditions. And in 2022 was sponsored to cycle from Venice to Milan for the charity.
Georgina specialises in relaxation and rebalancing. She is passionate about the ability it has to give clients the tools to relax on a daily basis thus assisting in preventative healthcare as well with pre-existing conditions.
Georgina offers individualised treatments and treatment plans. She will provide a deeply relaxing and rebalancing session choosing the techniques she is expert in, to ensure your session is as effective as possible for you.
Her treatments are non-invasive and the most you will be asked to do, is to remove your shoes and socks before you like back and relax.
Nia Wagenaar - Director
Nia and Peter set up Back to Health in 2006. Whilst Peter has always been the Principal Chiropractor, Nia has focused on developing the 'behind the scenes’ aspects of Back to Health. She is extremely proud of what has been accomplished in confirming our position as the leading provider of MSK healthcare in Chester and North Wales.
After studying modern languages and tourism, Nia spent several years working in the tourism industry all over the globe, including South America, Africa, the Middle East and Europe.
Nia first met Peter in the French Alps before he had even thought about being a chiropractor. Nia is a local girl, having been born in Rhosllannerchrugog, so they moved to the area and had three children in quick succession, although they are now, nearly, grown up.
Katie Campbell - Mold Clinic Lead
Katie leads the Mold Reception Team and is responsible for the smooth running of the clinic and supporting our clinicians whilst they focus on treating you. She joined our team in 2016 and has developed an in depth knowledge regarding all the treatments we provide. When she’s not at the clinic Katie is busy bringing up her twins and helping to run her farm in Nercwys. She will often come to work in the morning having delivered several sheep during the night!
Debra Jones - Wrexham Clinic Lead
Debra leads the Wrexham Reception Team and is responsible for the smooth running of our Wrexham clinic, to enable our clinicians to focus on treating you. She has been with us since 2017 and loves getting to know our patients and providing them with first class support. During this time she has worked extensively in Mold Clinic as well as providing cover in our Chester Clinic. Debra enjoys cooking and spending time with friends and family.
Sandra Chisholm - Chester Receptionist
Sandra is a part time receptionist who joined Back to Health when the Chester clinic merged with Chester Chiropractic in 2019. She has taken all the changes this has brought in her stride and become quite the expert at using our systems. Sandra loves to experiment with new recipes in the kitchen and enjoys skiing and different exercises including spinning.
Pauline Goodwin - Chester Receptionist
Pauline is a part time receptionist at Chester who also provides cover at our other clinics. Her love of Zumba has led her to become a trainer and she also loves tennis. When not working or exercising she loves to be by the sea especially if she can take her granddaughters there too and is involved on a weekly basis in caring for them.
Alicia Wright - Chester Receptionist
Alicia is our friendly Saturday morning receptionist, who also provides holiday cover. She joined the team after coming to shadow our physio Adrian and is now studying at Liverpool University to become a physiotherapist. Alicia enjoys baking and solving puzzles, loves being out in the countryside and keeps fit by hiking and running.
Tracy Cheetham - Senior Administrator (Finance)
Tracy Cheetham looks after all things finance and is based at our Head Office in our Wrexham clinic, supporting Nia and Andy in the running of the clinics. Tracy is sometimes seen out front on the desk as she also provides holiday cover for the reception team in Wrexham. Tracy is a real animal lover, keeping chickens and tortoises amongst other animals in her garden.
Nicola Hughes - Wrexham Receptionist
Nicola is one of the friendly faces you'll see when you arrive at our clinic as she is a member of our Wrexham Reception Team. She grew up in the local area and returned in 2022 after living in Jersey. Nicola came with a background in customer service and has built on this to enable her to support our patients when they visit the clinic. Nicola has a teenage daughter and enjoys walking her dog, going to the gym and travelling.
Andy Beedle - Group Practice Manager
Andy is our Group Practice Manager at Back to Health and oversees the running of all three of our clinics. He is highly passionate about his role as Group Practice Manager because he cares about each and every one of our patients and also about the exceptional team who work at Back to Health. For him and indeed all of us, it's about delivering a first-class service to all our patients. Outside of work he is kept busy by his son William, wife Sam and dog Sheldon. He also has a passion for cooking, most likely coming from his previous career having spent over 20 years in Hospitality Industry.
Jo Stewart - Chester Receptionist
Jo is a part time receptionist who joined the team in 2021. Jo always ensures she is keeping active and getting her daily steps in by walking to and from work – a five mile walk each day! Apart from her love of walking, she runs and enjoys the gym. Jo also likes cooking and travelling especially trips where she can explore new places.
Laura Hughes - Mold Receptionist
Laura first visited our clinic as a patient when she competed in martial arts at an international level. She found Sports Massage was very beneficial when training and competing. Laura loves the outdoors and often spends her spare time riding her horse or walking her rescue dog.
Jackie Meakin - Chester Clinic Lead
Jackie leads the Chester Reception Team and is responsible for the smooth running of the Chester clinic. She joined us in 2023 and also works as a Senior Administrator where she supported all three clinics and the Clinic Leads with all things to do with policies and procedures.
Outside of work Jackie likes to spend quality time with her family and her two rescue dogs.
Tracy Brierley - Wrexham Receptionist
Tracy was born in Birmingham but her Welsh Mum decided to move back to Wrexham when she was four. She previously managed two local Post Offices for 10 years before moving into admin related jobs. She wanted to join Back to Health to be part of a team that helps people recover from medical and health related issues.
Outside of work she has grown up daughters and a Jack Russell called Polly, who, along with her husband, she enjoys taking for long walks on the beach. She also loves plants and even has a plant room at home with approximately 40 plants (and growing!). She also loves reading and anything America and American.
Nicky Ditchburn - Mold Receptionist
Nicky joined Back to Health having worked for HMRC as a customer service advisor and middle manager. She also has experience working in the retail sector.
She is avid gym member attending seven classes a week ranging from spin to Pilates. Nicky is a true dog lover having three dogs herself, two French bulldogs and one British bulldog. Love cruising, good food, & fashion.
Ben Urey, HCPC CSP - Physiotherapist
“I love working in partnership with patients to get the best results from treatment and get them back to enjoying life”
Ben graduated from Huddersfield University with a BSc in Physiotherapy. Throughout the course he completed placements in multiple settings including the ICU, NHS outpatients’ clinics, and the wider community working with people with wide ranging health conditions and injuries.
Ben is a compassionate, good listener and understands the need for a thorough, well researched patient assessment and treatment plan. He will consider all options available during the diagnosis and latest technologies available.
Whilst a good sportsman himself – playing football and tennis and also training for the Manchester Marathon this year - he is not just a sports orientated practitioner, but enjoys to work with anyone who needs his help.
Ben currently lives in Warrington with his family and new puppy.
Also offered are sport massage which Ben has had experience practising during his time with Wakefield trinity rugby club.
Clinic Partners
We feel it’s very important to be able to recommend additional services which complement the work of our in-house clinical team.
Within the clinic we are very lucky to have an experienced team of "talking therapy" therapists, who support the mental health of our patients. Our chiropractors use the biopsychosocial model of medicine which take a holistic approach to our health - looking at the underlying causes, lifestyle & background to pain rather than a medical symptomatic approach which addresses symptoms only. An important part of this holistic approach is focus in on pain being both a physical and a mental manifestation of a problem.
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Medical Scans & Imaging
To enable our patients to have timely ultrasound and MRI scans we are partnered with:
Coastal Medical Imaging
We refer our patients to Coastal Medical Imaging when our professionals recommend ultrasound investigations. They provide a very timely, affordable and professional ultrasound service which means that there is the minimum of time between a referral and the diagnostic results being provided to our professionals.
Vista Health
When our professionals consider an MRI is required, we are partnered with Vista Health who are a leading provider of diagnostic services across the UK with dedicated clinics. This excellent service enables our patients receive the diagnostic services they require as speedily as possible.
Talking Therapies
Nia Charpentier
I’m a counsellor working both online and in person at the Back To Health clinic in Wrexham.
I can support you with anxiety, depression, neurodivergence, relationship or work related issues, bereavement, illness, or to work through something difficult or traumatic that happened to you.
I’m a registered and accredited member of the British Association for Counsellors and Psychotherapists, a Mental Health First Aider and am trained in supporting people in the aftermath of a critical incident.
For a free consultation contact me via my website niacharpentier.com
Andrea Stapley
I'm a counsellor that works with children and young people. I also offer spaces to adults.
My counselling room at Back to Health is a safe space for you, or your young person to talk about anything. I work with a range of mental wellbeing issues, including anxiety, school issues, bereavement, anger, and life experiences that can sometimes feel too big to handle.
I offer a free 20 minute chat on the phone or via video call. This allows us to talk about what's happening for you at the moment and how counselling may be able to help.
Please visit my website Wild Bloom Counselling for more information and to contact me.
Hypnotherapy
Samantha Gittins
Sam is a Solution Focused Clinical Hypnotherapist, and she helps people to overcome anxiety, depression, phobias and limiting beliefs that prevent them from living life to the fullest. She holds the Hypnotherapy Practitioner Diploma (HPD), which is regarded as the Gold Standard qualification for Hypnotherapy and is a member of the National Council for Hypnotherapy.
Before qualifying as a Hypnotherapist, Sam spent 8 years in the fitness industry as a Personal Trainer and subsequently a Gym Manager, and very much enjoyed helping people to improve their health and wellbeing. This passion for being part of someone’s transformative journey, combined with her fascination with the profound impact of thoughts on our lives, led her into the field of Hypnotherapy.
Sam employs a dynamic blend of Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and hypnotic trance to foster positive change. Based on the latest neuroscience, the sessions are not only effective, but enjoyable too.
Hypnotherapy can help a variety of conditions, including the following;
- Anxiety / Depression
- O.C.D.
- Phobias
- Confidence issues
- Weight Management
- Pain Management
- Sport Performance
- Stopping smoking / vaping
If you would like to book a session with Sam, she can be contacted directly on 07817 915 913. Alternatively, you can email at contact@thoughtspa.co.uk
Sam works from our Wrexham clinic.
Did you know?
You don’t need to be in pain to book in at the clinic - Would you wait until you can’t see before seeing your optician or have your teeth fall out before booking in to see your dentist? You don’t wait until your car breaks down before getting your car serviced? We recommend you give your body an MOT just as you would your eyes, your teeth or your car. Contact the clinic to book your appointment!
