THE HOUSE CLINICS Chiropractic & Physiotherapy

Chiropractor

Jonathan Cook established The House Clinics in 1987 with a dream to create a team of professionals under one roof specialising in the treatment of all types of physical pain. This became a reality and The House Clinics is now one of the largest multi-centred group of clinics in the South West. Jonathan qualified in 1984 and is a member of the British Chiropractic Association and is a Fellow of the Faculty of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation and member of the College of Chiropractors. Jonathan runs a Medicolegal Practice acting as an independent expert witness in negligence cases and personal injury claims. Jonathan specialises in spinal work, whiplash injury, neck pain, back pain and disc conditions. Jonathan is working with Bristol University Orthopaedic Department and has published several papers in the peer review journals. Jonathan has lectured extensively throughout the UK to insurance companies, the legal profession, physiotherapists, chiropractors and the medical professions. Jonathan is an ex rugby player, enjoys squash and tennis and what can loosely be described as running. Dining and fine wine also feature as a keen interest.

Chiropractor

James graduated from the Anglo European College of Chiropractic in Bournemouth in 1996 having successfully completed a four year degree in chiropractic and a one year post graduate diploma in Chiropractic. Since leaving college, James has run a busy practice in Bristol and at British Aerospace and Rolls Royce as well as working closely with hockey and cricket teams. James specialises in the treatment of spinal and peripheral limb injuries.

Chiropractor

Leiza is a chiropractor with a special interest in the whole person approach to health. She has been published on the subject of 'whiplash' injury in peer review journals. Leiza has trained in exercise rehabilitation for patients suffering with back and neck pain. She has also trained in the provision of chiropractic during pregnancy together with Sacro-Occipital Technique, a special chiropractic technique particularly helpful for children and pregnant women. Leiza is a keen sportswoman and captained the Great Britain Softball Team at the Olympic Qualifiers and European Championships. Now her sporting endeavours are tennis, running half marathons and she has recently commenced yoga teacher training. Leiza graduated from the Anglo European College of Chiropractic with a first class honours degree and masters in Chiropractic. She is a member of the General Chiropractic Council and British Chiropractic Association.

Chiropractor

Michael trained at the Welsh Institute of Chiropractic, qualifying with a BSc(Hons) Chiropractic degree in 2004. He is registered with the General Chiropractic Council. He specialises in the treatment of neck and arm pain, low back and leg pain and sports injuries, and in addition to his university degree has trained in dry needling. Alongside his practices in Redland and Bristol City centre Michael has worked closely with a number of large businesses in the local area helping them manage the health of their workforces. Away from work he enjoys playing squash and football, and has been known to enter the occasional half marathon.

Physiotherapist

Matt graduated as a physiotherapist from the university of Coventry and is registered with the chartered society of physiotherapy (CSP) and the health professions council (HPC). Matt is also a qualified acupuncturist and APPI pilates instructor which he has used in the public and private health care settings. He specialises in the musculoskeletal field and has a particular interest in sports injury treatment and prevention. When not working matt loves to play rugby, snowboard, surf and more recently compete in triathlons.

Physiotherapist

Chris qualified from the University of Hertfordshire in 2008 and is a chartered physiotherapist (Bsc HONS), registered with the Health Professions Council and the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy. During his time in Physiotherapy, Chris has worked in the NHS in areas including, Acute and Chronic Respiratory physiotherapy, Orthopaedics, Elderly and Community Rehabilitation, in-patient rehabilitation, Neurological rehabilitation, Hydrotherapy and Musculoskeletal Outpatients. Chris has also had an extended stay in New Zealand working in a Musculoskeletal Private Practice clinic as the main clinician and has now returned to the UK to continue following his main career speciality in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy. Outside of work, Chris enjoys some adventurous activities including rock climbing, scuba diving, off road mountain biking and rugby and also plays squash and tennis and likes to relax playing guitar.

Physiotherapist

Beth Wallis is currently on maternity leave. Beth graduated with a BSc(Hons) Physiotherapy from the University of Wales, College of Medicine in 2002. Since then she has worked in public and private settings well as spending a season working for a local sports team. She is also a qualified pilates instructor. Beth has experience in the assessment, treatment and rehabilitation of a wide variety of musculoskeletal conditions, including back and neck pain, sports injuries, work related disorders, arthritis and rheumatology and treating women during pregnancy. Following assessment, a treatment plan will be agreed with you which may include manual therapy, manipulation, massage, acupuncture or electrotherapy; as well as encouraging active participation in rehabilitation through exercise, pilates and posture alignment. Beth loves music, art and running (around after her toddler)! Beth is registered with the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy(CSP) and the Health Professions Council. She is APPI pilates qualified.

HPC Registered Podiatrist

Jack graduated from the University of Plymouth. Since then he has been working in private practice in the midlands, mostly in a domiciliary setting - providing everything from nail cutting to biomechanical assessments in patients' own homes. Jack represents Great Britain in the sport of Duathlon (running and cycling) and this takes up most of his time outside of work! As a result of this he has a passion for sports podiatry and biomechanics, however he enjoys treating people of all ages and with any foot related problem.

Yoga Teacher

I have always had an interest in staying in shape and in 1991 I qualified as a fitness instructor / personal trainer. In 1993 I chose to head off into the wide world to teach on board cruise liners and run the fitness centres. Towards the end of 2000 I relocated to India to be trained in Yoga at one of the Sivananda ashrams. I returned to the UK in 2001 and set up as a freelance Yoga teacher. Since then I have continued my professional development through different schools and teachers. I'm passionate about being sure that my classes are enjoyable, informative and accessible for as many people as possible. It's not about being able to hold the perfect visual posture but about finding a position in the posture that nurtures and engages you, not steals from you and strains you. Think about it as a journey and don't be too focussed on the destination. Enjoy taking in the vista and you may arrive sooner than you think. Qualifications:- La Fit Diploma (now Premier Global) Sivananda Yoga Diploma British Wheel of Yoga Diploma REPS level 3 City and Guilds A1 Assessor

Massage Therapist

Sian is a Massage Therapist, specialising in Deep Tissue and Sports Massage. She completed her training with the TEAM Bath Wellbeing Academy in 2008, shortly after gaining her degree in Sports Technology at the University of Bath, and has been working in Bristol since. Sian also works as a Personal Trainer, and successfully combines both skills to have an all round understanding of a wide range of soft tissue problems. Sian is a sports enthusiast, regularly participating in a wide range of sports from Hockey to Horse Riding, Snowboarding to Triathlons.

Massage Therapist

Luke is a graduate from the Bristol College of Masssage. He specializes in individually tailored massage treatments that focus on relaxation, pain relief, and improved flexibility. He is interested in working with all types of people, helping with recovery from injuries, overcoming stress, and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. In his spare time, Luke dabbles in music, cooking and dancing.

Acupuncturist

May first studied Medicine at the University of Geneva and the University of Bristol, subsequently deciding to specialize in Chinese Medicine. She obtained a Diploma, at the South West College of Oriental Medicine in 2002, and then went to the Zeijang College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, in Hangzhou, China to gain more clinical experience. During the last years she then followed a number of specialised courses with the Bluepoppy Institute, the leader in Chinese Medical education in the United States, in order to perfect and enrich her knowledge in a variety of important fields such as: Pain management, Treating Infertility with Chinese Medicine, Gynaecology, Dermatology and Traumatology, Mental-Emotional Disorders, Anxiety and Stress, Depression, Hypertension, Insomnia and sleep disorders. In addition she deepened her knowledge and use of Moxibustion, Japanese acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine. While practicing acupuncture and Chinese Medicine, she also obtained a Diploma in Traditional Thai massage, permitting a wider and more holistic approach to treatment.

Counsellor

Jane did her counselling training at University of Bristol and is currently studying for an MSc in counselling. Jane has ten years’ counselling experience in different settings including Bristol Cruse Bereavement Care and a local secondary school. She has helped clients cope with loss and bereavement, relationship difficulties, family problems, work-related issues, anxiety and depression, trauma, illness. She works both short- and long-term. Jane also works in the Learning Support department at Fairfield High School. Jane’s interests include walking, cinema, literature, cooking and family life. If you want to find out more, please call Jane on 07572 829849 to see if you feel counselling can help you.

Hypnotherapist

Greg graduated from the University of Bristol with an MSc in Electronics and Communication Systems, so it seemed fairly obvious the next step would be to pursue a career in hypnotherapy! Greg first became interested in hypnotherapy after attending a course, which briefly introduced the art of hypnosis and how the mind works. Keen to pursue his interest further, Greg graduated from the Clifton practice in January 2005 with a Diploma in Hypnotherapy and Psychotherapy and later with a Hypnotherapy Practitioner Diploma. He is a member of the National Council for Hypnotherapy that ensures a high standard of ethical conduct. Greg is extremely passionate about helping others overcome issues they feel are impossible to change, always seeking out new and improved methods of treatment. Hypnotherapy can be used to effectively treat panic attacks, lack of confidence, quitting smoking, managing weight, insomnia, blushing, public speaking, social anxiety, and many other issues.