Chiropractic

Chiropractic was founded in 1895 when its founder, Daniel David Palmer, from Iowa ‘adjusted’ the spine of a deaf janitor and claimed to restore his hearing. Spinal manipulation was not an unknown treatment in 1895, and Palmer never claimed to be the first to use manipulation for the cure of disease. He did claim, however, to be the first to use specific contacts as short-leverage points for mak... Read More

Chiropractic was founded in 1895 when its founder, Daniel David Palmer, from Iowa ‘adjusted’ the spine of a deaf janitor and claimed to restore his hearing. Spinal manipulation was not an unknown treatment in 1895, and Palmer never claimed to be the first to use manipulation for the cure of disease. He did claim, however, to be the first to use specific contacts as short-leverage points for making more specific spinal ‘adjustments’. At this very early stage the whole focus of chiropractic was manipulating the joints of the spine, as it was seen as the root of many problems.

Like all things Chiropractic has evolved over the years and is now an evidence based medical profession requiring all practicing chiropractors to regularly attend training to stay up to date with the latest research and best treatment modalities. Where it was once entirely spinal focussed now Chiropractors treat all areas of the body. Back pain and neck pain would certainly be considered the most common reasons people seek a Chiropractor, however they now treat all areas of the body from ankle, elbow, shoulder injuries and so the list goes on.

Chiropractors and Osteopaths tend to be renowned for ‘clicking’ which would be manipulation, however this is just one treatment tool and it isn’t always warranted or used. In general, it is fair to say that the major difference in approach is that Chiropractors and Osteopaths tend to think joint first then muscle, whereas Physiotherapists will think muscle first then joint.


Osteopathy

Osteopathy was founded in the late 1800s by physician and surgeon Andrew Taylor Still in Kirksville, Missouri. The son of a surgeon, Still soon discovered that in order to achieve the highest possible form of health, all parts of the body should work together harmoniously. His goal was to restore the body to optimum health with minimal surgery and medicine, influenced in part by the realisation... Read More

Osteopathy was founded in the late 1800s by physician and surgeon Andrew Taylor Still in Kirksville, Missouri. The son of a surgeon, Still soon discovered that in order to achieve the highest possible form of health, all parts of the body should work together harmoniously. His goal was to restore the body to optimum health with minimal surgery and medicine, influenced in part by the realisation that medical treatments of that time were largely ineffective and, in some cases, harmful. Over time, he treated patients with a wide range of conditions, from dysentery to sciatica and arthritis, with varying results he gained a reputation as an effective practitioner. In essence Osteopathy was a more holistic approach looking at the whole body and not specifically spinal focussed like chiropractic.

Just like Chiropractic, Osteopaths are degree qualified and are required to complete regular training to ensure they are able to offer the best and latest treatment methods to all patients.


Physiotherapy

The earliest documented origins of actual physiotherapy as a professional group date back to Per Henrik Ling ‘Father of Swedish Gymnastics’ who founded the Royal Central Institute of Gymnastics (RCIG) in 1813 for massage, manipulation, and exercise. Treatment through the 1940s primarily consisted of exercise, massage, and traction. Physiotherapists can also manipulate like a Chiropractor or an ... Read More

The earliest documented origins of actual physiotherapy as a professional group date back to Per Henrik Ling ‘Father of Swedish Gymnastics’ who founded the Royal Central Institute of Gymnastics (RCIG) in 1813 for massage, manipulation, and exercise. Treatment through the 1940s primarily consisted of exercise, massage, and traction. Physiotherapists can also manipulate like a Chiropractor or an Osteopath however this wouldn’t be covered within their initial qualification. It is also important to state that there are many arms of Physiotherapy beyond what we all think of, such as Respiratory Physio, or Neuro Physio.


Sports Massage

We often say that as a therapy, sports massage as a title is highly deceiving as fundamentally you don’t need to be playing sport or to have a sports injury to have a sports massage. When we compare sports massage to general massage there are a few key differences, the main one is pressure. Generally speaking a sports massage is focussed on working on the muscles to elicit change which often in... Read More

We often say that as a therapy, sports massage as a title is highly deceiving as fundamentally you don’t need to be playing sport or to have a sports injury to have a sports massage. When we compare sports massage to general massage there are a few key differences, the main one is pressure. Generally speaking a sports massage is focussed on working on the muscles to elicit change which often involves increased pressure. If we compare this to general massage the pressure will be slightly less as the focus is on relaxing the muscles and you! Sports massage is also great for those muscular niggles that could come from working from home at the dining room table or from hitting the gym. All in all, it is a treatment for all that is specific to your needs.


Massage


Sports Therapy

As defined by the society of Sports Therapists, “Sports Therapy is an aspect of healthcare that is specifically concerned with the prevention of injury and the rehabilitation of the patient back to optimum levels of functional, occupational and sports specific fitness, regardless of age and ability.” Essentially a Sports Therapist uses hands on treatment methods to help patients recover from in... Read More

As defined by the society of Sports Therapists, “Sports Therapy is an aspect of healthcare that is specifically concerned with the prevention of injury and the rehabilitation of the patient back to optimum levels of functional, occupational and sports specific fitness, regardless of age and ability.” Essentially a Sports Therapist uses hands on treatment methods to help patients recover from injury, alongside prescriptive exercises to restore optimum function.

Crucially it isn’t just for Sports people, Georgie’s skillset enables her to help treat a number of injuries and manage patients through the recovery process. Combined with her Pilates background and further training in Scar Massage it makes Georgie a huge asset to the team here at The Health Hub.


Pilates

As a clinic we only offer 1:1 Pilates this allows for us to tailor a program to you. We also offer a Core Scanning Service using our Diagnostic Ultrasound Scanner which produces a live image of your core activation. From this assessment, you will understand more about your core and realise what activating it should feel like, giving you the confidence that you are doing it correctly.


Reflexology


Hot Stones Massage


Indian Head Massage


Pregnancy Massage


Scar Massage

Scar massage is a common method used to help remodel scar tissue that has developed after an injury. Scar massage will help to to hydrate and smooth your scar as well as reducing pain and itchiness. It will help promote the circulatory and lymphatic systems around the area to boost healing. Some examples of patients that have had success with scar treatment are: C section scars, hysterectomy, m... Read More

Scar massage is a common method used to help remodel scar tissue that has developed after an injury. Scar massage will help to to hydrate and smooth your scar as well as reducing pain and itchiness. It will help promote the circulatory and lymphatic systems around the area to boost healing. Some examples of patients that have had success with scar treatment are: C section scars, hysterectomy, mastectomy, knee replacement, hip replacement to name a few.

Following your consultation and assessment your treatment will be tailored to focus on areas of tightness and tension around your scar and the underlying fascia, muscles and any fibrotic tissue. You will also be given advice on how to care for your scar at home and any products that may facilitate this.

C section scar massage and abdominal rehabilitation
This can begin 10 weeks post surgery and will help to restore movement through your scar and connect with the abdominals again. This can be combined with our Core Scanning Service where we use our Diagnostic Ultrasound Scanner which produces a live image of your core activation. From this assessment, you will understand more about your core and realise what activating it should feel like, giving you the confidence that you are doing it correctly. From here a postnatal exercise program can begin to get you stronger and able to cope with the growing demands of your baby. This is an invaluable part of your recovery postpartum and will help you return to exercise with the confidence that your body is strong from inside to out.

Lachlan has been practicing as a Registered Osteopath for 20 years having studied at the European School of Osteopathy in Maidstone, Kent. He has worked with a variety of patients having spent 15 years in London at a well-known yoga centre as well as practicing locally at The Heeler Centre for 7 years.

Prior to qualifying as an Osteopath, Lachlan was a musician/vocal coach for many years.

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Tanya is an experienced massage therapist with clients across Sussex. Specialisms include aromatherapy massage, deep tissue, head & facial massage, hot stones, pregnancy and oncology massage. Treatments are tailored to the individual patient.

‘I enjoy treating people from all walks of life. It is rewarding when new people experience the benefits of massage for the first time and see what a big difference it can make to their fitness and wellbeing. It’s good to see that more people are investing in their own health and I have been treating a lot of my patients now for several years’.

With a keen interest in the science behind massage, it has been established that treatments are proven to boost the immune system, improve circulation, keep muscles and joints flexible and aid recovery. Overall massage provides a myriad of physical and mental health benefits.

Having previously taught fitness classes to adults and children, in 2020 when lockdown hit Tanya turned to Pilates to keep fit at home and loved it! Taking advice from her physio colleagues she decided to train to teach with APPI (the Australian Physiotherapy & Pilates Institute) as this method would provide a clinical form of Pilates which would be beneficial for many patients.

Paramount in her decision to train was the proven results which Tanya saw for herself. Having sustained a prolapsed cervical disc which left her with muscle weakness and spasms if she over trained, practising Pilates made a huge difference and demonstrated what excellent results can be achieved.

The APPI Method has taken the original 34 Joseph Pilates exercises and adapted them so they are suitable for patients working at a wide variety of levels, from people who are new to exercise to those who are accomplished athletes. Pilates builds strength, stability, flexibility and a strong core that will help prevent back pain. Everyday tasks become easier and it is an exercise form that can be practised at any age. Tanya has also completed Pilates for Healthy Bones training as she has a special interest in Osteoporosis, how Pilates can help prevent it and how patients with lower bone density can still exercise safely.

Tanya offers 1:1 Pilates sessions and small group classes.

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Georgie is an experienced sports massage and rehabilitation therapist with over a decade of experience. She graduated from St Mary’s University with a degree in Sports Rehabilitation in 2008. Since then she has worked in a variety of settings including gyms, multidisciplinary clinics, and with professional sports teams, providing sports massages’ that help people suffering from pain and injury as well as relieving day to day tension.

After seeing how much Pilates played a role in the rehabilitation of injuries, she decided to train with the Pilates Foundation as a Matwork teacher in 2010. She has experience teaching small matwork classes, from beginners through to advanced, as well as specific rehab groups for example; lower back pain, shoulder pain, prenatal and postnatal.

Following her training in Pilates Apparatus in 2012, Georgie worked for the Harlequins rugby team for two seasons, using the reformer with players to strengthen and mobilise. She practised alongside the physiotherapists to help accelerate the players’ return to play following injury.

Over the years, the Pilates training has complemented her skills as a therapist. She is passionate about getting individuals back to the sport or activity they love; This is achieved through a combination of strengthening exercise programs, manual therapy and of course Pilates!

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Laura retrained as a Sports Therapist in 2020 after having enough of corporate life and hasn’t looked back since! She has a level 4 sporting injury and massaged diploma and continualy works on upskilling herself so stay tuned for what’s next.

Her favourite part of the job is problem solving and helping her clients achieve their physical goals, as well as improving their general health. Laura truly believes that no one’s body is the same and not one size fits all.

In Laura’s spare time she is mainly found in the gym, she believes her love for keeping fit and healthy really helps her in her role as a therapist.

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Annabelle qualified as a Master of Osteopathy at the International College of Osteopathic Medicine in Epsom, Surrey. She has years of previous experience in sports massage therapy.

Annabelle, always keen to progress her knowledge and skill base, is a regular attendee of continuous professional development (CPD) courses and has qualifications in dry needling/medical acupuncture, ultrasound therapy, and dry cupping.

Prior to qualifying as an osteopath, Annabelle was an amateur athlete and keen sportswoman, regularly paying visits to an osteopath herself. The success of these treatments is what drove her to pursue osteopathy as a career.

She also has 10 years experience in high end hospitality so optimising patient satisfaction is at the forefront of every treatment.

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Having qualified in 2010 following a foundation degree which covered Swedish Massage, Indian Head Massage, Deep Tissue Massage and Aromatherapy Massage. This included in-depth research into aromatherapy oils and their effects on the mind and body. Chloe has always had a passion for helping people and gets huge satisfaction out of using her treatments to help people feel relaxed and reinvigorated. Chloe is also qualified in Reflexology, Click here to find out more.

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You might recognise Claire as she also works as part of the reception team at the Health Hub. Throughout her career and personal life her passion has always been customer service, caring about people, and health matters. Claire has always really focused on this, and this comes out if she is your Massage Therapist.

Claire has a deep-rooted love of sport, watching and joining in. In her younger days she was a fitness instructor and competitive swimmer. She now enjoys open water swimming, the gym, yoga and cycling.

“Our bodies fitness and wellbeing gives us the greatest key to happiness and fulfilment. It is our only “true home”, and so looking after it is paramount”.

Claire is qualified with the Federation of Holistic Therapists (FHT) to give Deep Tissue Sports Massage, relaxing full body massage or a combination of the two. Her mission will be to give you and your body a personalised and beneficial massage. Her aim: to make you feel “at home”.

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Joe graduated from the Anglo-European College of Chiropractic, near Bournemouth, with a 1st Class ‘Master of Chiropractic’ degree. Having been taken to see a chiropractor when he was 11 years old for ankle-related issues, he saw first hand how effective the treatment he received had been, and subsequently decided to work towards the goal of one day becoming a chiropractor himself.

Several years later, Joe now has experience treating a wide range of different conditions throughout the body, and particularly enjoys helping patients with neck and back related pain. Joe strives to empower patients to take ownership over their care and rehabilitation, instilling a sense of partnership in his patients’ recovery. He employs a variety of different techniques based upon his patients’ preferences in order to assist them in achieving their goals. He has a strong focus on soft-tissue techniques and exercise rehabilitation, along with spinal manipulation where appropriate.

Joe is constantly expanding and developing his knowledge through regular training courses and seminars, as well as keeping up to date with the latest relevant research, in order to provide his patients with the most effective treatment techniques.

Joe is a keen sportsman, having played both football and rugby for several years growing up. He now enjoys competing in powerlifting, where he has had to overcome his own injuries and setbacks with the help of chiropractic care. As such, he also finds enjoyment in using his knowledge to help other athletes overcome injuries and return to their sport.

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Dani qualified in 2017 having trained at the London School of Sports Massage and is also a qualified Personal Trainer, so she knows a thing or two about the human body. She also has experience of working in a sedentary office job, so she knows first-hand how Sports Massage can really help those tight hips, lower back, neck and shoulders caused by the day job!

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Jodie, a founder of The Health Hub, is a qualified, chartered physiotherapist who has a passion for treating people regardless of their injury. Having started work within the NHS, Jodie has worked across the country in both the public and private sectors. Now she has set up The Health Hub where she can focus her attention on all aspects of physiotherapy.

Jodie has always had a keen interest in sports and rehabilitation and she studied for her Masters in Australia where she was able to work alongside some of Australia’s top Olympic Physiotherapists covering a number of disciplines. In addition to this, Jodie is passionate about the management and treatment of women’s health with a particular focus on antenatal and postnatal physiotherapy.

Jodie is constantly learning new techniques to best support the care of her patients and is able to offer needling and acupuncture which she can combine with her physiotherapy and pilates training to offer a complete treatment package.

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Sam, a founder of The Health Hub, is an experienced Chiropractor with over 15 years’ experience. Having received the Award for Clinical Excellence from the University of Glamorgan at the Welsh Institute of Chiropractic (a prestigious award given to the Best Clinician in the graduating year,) Sam went on to help run a clinic for over 10 years. Now he has set up The Health Hub so he can focus on the care of his patients and help them get back to living a full life again. Sam, keen to develop his knowledge base, is a regular attendee on training courses as he consistently thrives to provide patients with the best, most current techniques and methods of treatment.

Sam spends the majority of his time helping treat people with back pain, which he finds incredibly rewarding. In addition to this Sam, a keen sportsman himself, particularly enjoys working with amateur and professional athletes and sportspeople so he can help them reach their peak potential.

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Kirk is a Chartered Physiotherapist graduating at the University of Brighton following a career change from the finance sector. He is also qualified in medical acupuncture. Kirk is enthusiastic about health and fitness, with hobbies that include CrossFit and Cricket.

Kirk treats all areas of Musculoskeletal pain and injuries with a particular interest in helping others overcome chronic low back pain and nerve pain symptoms from conditions such as a spinal disc herniations. Other areas of speciality include post operative care from knee and hip surgery, as well as rehabilitation to knees, ankles and shoulders.

Kirk employs a range of modalities to treat and manage patients pain including soft tissue therapy, acupuncture and exercise rehabilitation, where he is passionate not only to relieve his patients’ symptoms but return them to the hobbies they enjoy most.

Kirk works with a number of private healthcare insurance providers including AXA, AVIVA, Simply Health, WPA, Westfield and bhsf.

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Martin is a qualified and Chartered Physiotherapist and graduated from the University of Brighton. Martin previously completed a Sport and Exercise Science degree in Liverpool and then worked as a Physiotherapy Assistant in Musculoskeletal Outpatients where his love of Physiotherapy and rehabilitation came from.

Alongside his private work, Martin currently works in the NHS as a Senior Physiotherapist assessing and treating patients. Martin leads a lower limb rehabilitation class, speed and agility class and runs an orthopaedics post-operative clinic. In addition to this, Martin is also a part time academy Physiotherapist at Brighton and Hove Albion Football Club which provides great experience and exposure to the rehabilitation of elite athletes.

Martin has a strong interest in specialist exercise rehabilitation in particular post-operative ACL rehabilitation and returning patients back to sport. He is a keen runner and golfer in his spare time.

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Tina has been a sports massage therapist and biomechanics coach for 12 years. She is a Personal Trainer (PT) who specialised in phase 4 cardiac rehabilitation for 10 years in association with the BACR. Tina’s motivation to do sports massage in 2007 was to help sporty, active children, (young cricketers at the time,) as Tina felt they needed care, guidance, tips and tools to be able to help look after their young, growing bodies to give them the best chance of reaching their full potential.

Tina loves people and helping them to just feel better, less stressed and with positive outcomes. The human body is an incredible but complicated machine. It fascinates her and she is therefore constantly learning, she loves it!

Note from Tina: “I may be rather vertically challenged but do not let my size fool you! They don’t call me the ‘pocket rocket’ for nothing…”

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