Our Team

 

Dr. Donald Palmer
Chiropractor, B.Sc., D.C.

Dr. Palmer was trained at Los Angeles College of Chiropractic where, after graduation he worked for a multi-speciality medical/chiropractic group for three years and then private practice for three years, before coming to England in 1998. He worked for Nottinghamshire Chiropractic Centre for 6 years, before taking a position in Spain for a further two years. He joined Back in Motion in December 2007 to take over from Dr. Gordon Winter. To this day Gordon maintains that Dr. Palmer is doing a better job than he did.

He enjoys treating a wide variety of complaints, from infants to the elderly to help improve quality of life through chiropractic care, and we are honoured to have him at Back in Motion.

Dr. Palmer has a beautiful wife (born in South Yorkshire) and 4 lovely children.

 

Education
Los Angeles College of Chiropractic

 

Qualifications
Doctor of Chiropractic

 

 

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Dr. Grant Winter
Chiropractor, B.Sc., D.C.

Grant Winter is a British born Canadian chiropractor. Grant completed his chiropractic training at Northwestern College of Chiropractic in Minneapolis, USA in 2002. He practiced in Calgary Alberta for 2 years before moving back to the UK to join Back in Motion in 2004.

His areas of clinical interest include sports injuries, whiplash associated disorders and ergonomics.

When he's not in the clinic he is busy travelling or training.

 

Education
University of Calgary, Canada
Northwestern Health Sciences University, Minneapolis, USA

 

Qualifications
Bachelor of Science in Human Biology
Doctor of Chiropractic

 

 

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Dr. Usman Ahmed
MChiro DC

Usman is a graduate from the Angelo European College of Chiropractic in Bournemouth. He is a member of the General Chiropractic Council (GCC) as well as the British Chiropractic Association (BCA). Usman continues to regularly broaden his knowledge and skills by attending post-graduate courses, having attended courses on dry needling, activator methods and professional development; allowing him to provide the best care possible to his patients.

He enjoys working with vast range of musculoskeletal complaints. He believes in treatment which aims to maintain total health and wellbeing at optimum levels enabling patients to have long term benefits from chiropractic care.

He has a keen passion for football and cricket, and is a fluent speaker of English, Urdu and Punjabi.

Education
Anglo European College of Chiropractic, Bournemouth

 

Qualifications
Doctor of Chiropractic

 

 

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Dr. Shannon Leach
MChiro DC

Having been in practise for eight years I have had the opportunity to see the benefits chiropractic care has to offer people and the improvements in their quality of life it can make. After experiencing the results of chiropractic treatment as a patient and completing a degree in Acupuncture, I decided to further my training by studying chiropractic science. After practising in Australia for a number of years I decided to relocate to the U.K to experience other parts of the world. I encourage patients to have an active role in their care while educating them on how to improve their health and prevent problems from developing in the future. Having treated patients of all ages and different stages of life as well as very acute and chronic conditions, I have seen how chiropractic can help to treat and manage a wide variety of complaints as well as help people live more productive lives. If you have any questions about how chiropractic may be of benefit to you please contact me at Back on Motion.

Qualifications
Chiropractor, B.Sc., D.C.

 

 

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Miss Sophie Outen
Massage Therapist and Herbalist

 

Sophie has been a practising massage therapist since 2000. Since then she has continually updated her skills and is now qualified in Reflexology, Indian Head Massage, ‘advanced’ or deep tissue massage and Aromatherapy Massage.

Thanks to the breath and depth of training and experience gained over the last 10 years Sophie is able to tailor the treatment and massage style to your needs. Some prefer a deep treatment aimed at relieving muscular pain and tension. For these clients the muscles are stretched and kneaded with appropriate pressure and trigger or pressure points are utilised to encourage tight muscles to relax. Aromatherapy massage is more suitable for those that prefer a lighter touch.

Sophie is also a Medical Herbalist. Medical Herbalists can help with the management of a wide variety of complaints including skin conditions, digestive problems, hormonal imbalances, infections and headaches and much more! Herbal treatment can also speed the recovery from illness or injury. An individual herbal medicine is prescribed after a consultation, one hour in duration. The medicine is taken for a period of time dependent on the patient’s needs. Follow up consultations last half an hour, they are used to record progress and make any necessary changes to the prescription.

The medicines are charged separately from the consultation but typically amount to £5 per week.

Sophie always uses organic herbs when available.

 

Qualifications
Reflexology
Indian Head Massage
Deep Tissue Massage
Aromotherapy Massage
Medical Herbalist

 

 

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Alan Watmough
Sports Therapist

Alan has been part of the Back in Motion team since 2002, working closely with the chiropractors to ensure the best and most effective treatment for each patient.

He has treated a wide variety of patients, from home-bound disabled people to Para-Olympians and professional football players.

Alan has been a member of the medical staff at Preston North End on a part time basis.

Qualifications
F.A. Diploma
HND Sports Studies and Sports Therapy
VTCT Qualification in Sports Massage and Sports Injury

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Jo Santus and Netta Gill
Clinic Management and Reception

When you phone the clinic or walk through the door, you will understand why Jo and Netta are the real faces of Back in Motion. They have a wonderful ability to make everyone feel important, and if you arrive at the clinic early, they will make you a great cup of tea. Because of them, the reception area feels very different from the usual "doctor’s office." - It’s usually full of conversation and laughter. At Back in Motion we believe that every member of staff aids in the healing process, and the reception is where it all starts.

Jo has worked with Back in Motion since 2004 and has enjoyed helping to build the practise, ensuring every patient is welcomed into a relaxing and comfortable environment. She has had the opportunity to further her knowledge of chiropractic through attending seminars and then implement changes in the clinic to improve the service offered to patients.

Netta joined our team in 2008, working closely with Jo to ensure the smooth running of the clinic.

Both Netta and Jo have benefitted greatly from chiropractic care.
Without them, nothing would get done.

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