BSc (Chiropractic) DC MCC

Chiropractor

Claire qualified in 1996 from the Anglo-European College of Chiropractic with a degree in Chiropractic and following her registration year was awarded a Doctor of Chiropractic (DC) in 1997. Claire worked in Cornwall for a year, developing her skills by treating a wide range of people and building a busy practice; she then moved to Surrey in '97 and developed a keen interest in antenatal, postnatal and Paediatric care.

In 2000 Claire moved to Bristol in order to start her own clinic within a multidisciplinary practice. Whilst in Bristol she worked with a team that included: an Acupuncturist, Alexander Technique Teacher, Applied Kinesiologist, Functional Dentist, Homeopath, Nutritionist, Pilates and Spinal Rehabilitation Specialists.  This network of practitioners provided each patient with the greatest scope for improvement in their health and quality of life.

Claire joined The Octagon Chiropractic Clinic in 2006; she was inspired by the opportunity to be part of a motivated and dedicated team that provides an integrated and progressive approach to Chiropractic with a strong emphasis on family care.

A firm believer that post-graduate study is vital to maintain excellent skills in diagnosis and treatment, Claire has completed many hours of further education.  She studied Sacro-Occipital Technique (SOT) for four years and is qualified to Advanced level.  SOT is a comprehensive and progressive concept of Chiropractic that forms the basis of treatment Claire offers for pregnant and post-partum patients, infants and children.  The idea behind SOT is that the skull, spine and pelvis function as a single unit; dysfunction in one part of the unit will affect other parts.  SOT addresses not only mechanical dysfunction itself, but also its effects on nerve and organ function.

In order to develop a greater understanding of the cranial system, Claire went on to study Cranio Sacral Technique (CST).  This therapy recognises the link between the body’s membrane network and structures to which the membranes attach.  Treatment is via a gentle hands-on technique that can be used to address: joint and muscle complaints, jaw dysfunction, headaches and migraine. Again, it is a treatment approach ideally suited to antenatal, postnatal and paediatric care.

In 2003, Claire began a three-year course in Chiropractic Neurology.  The course provided a thorough training in how the central nervous system works and all the branches of the nervous system arising from it.  Tis included the most up-to-date findings from research within the fields of Neuroanatomy and Neurophysiology (i.e. research into human structure, our neurological wiring and how the naturally occurring chemicals that circulate within our bodies can be affected by neurological and structural changes). Claire uses the knowledge gained on this course on a daily basis when treating patients.