MEET THE TEAM
All the experience and details of our team members
Clinic Assistant and Management Team
Corinna Palmer
Practice Manager
I started out in chiropractic by being a client and became a Clinic Assistant after seeing an advert at my local chiropractor’s clinic. I worked with him for five years until he moved his practice to another town and had to let me go. I really loved my work and didn’t want to look for a different type of job, I just wanted to stay in chiropractic! Luckily, County Chiropractic heard that I was available and took me on.
I get adjusted regularly so I can enjoy my swimming and being outdoors with my animals. I love floating in the clinic’s floatation therapy tank because of my affinity with water.Learn more...
Barbara Knight
Clinic Assistant / Marketing Co-ordinator
I was a regular visitor to County Chiropractic for several years before having the opportunity to become a Clinic Assistant, having monthly chiropractic adjustments and massage to help me stay fit and well. When I was looking for a change in career it was serendipitous that an opening came up in the clinic.
Being a Clinic Assistant is extremely rewarding, supporting our fantastic team of practitioners as they help so many people return to and stay in good health, as well as having the opportunity to get to know our guests.
I continue to have regular adjustments and massage and have completely fallen in love with floatation therapy. This regular care helps me to maintain my own wellbeing, and more importantly keeps me in touch with how all our practitioners work so I can help advise clients on which practitioners’ methods might best suit their needs.Learn more...
Alicia Joyce
Clinic Assistant
Originally from Nottingham, I have a wealth of experience in various roles, from retail to support work. I have a passion in health and wellness as my background is in acupuncture.
I enjoy my role as a County Chiropractic assistant, and love being part of a busy and thriving team. In my spare time, I enjoy exploring the beautiful county that is Devon!
Chiropractic and Osteopathy Team
Adam Robertson
BSc Hons Osteopathy
Being an experienced Osteopath I have treated all types of injuries, effecting people of different ages. As I am naturally a calm guy, I mostly treat gently, which reassures my clients that they are in safe hands. Due to my gentle approach, I have found that I get the best results with people who respond well to a light touch.
Back in my twenties I worked as a personal trainer and a physiotherapist technician. So I have a lot of experience in rehabilitating injuries. It was not until my thirties that I qualified as an Osteopath, and trained as a functional range release therapist. Nowadays when I am not treating my clients, as an Osteopath I spend my free time, either reading a non-fiction book, or eating a healthy meal with my fiancé.
Tom Howe
MSc Hons Chiropractic
I was first introduced to Chiropractic in January 2011; I was working on a cruise liner as a Personal Trainer and injured my right ankle whilst surfing in Hawaii. I attended a stretch class where a Chiropractor asked if she could assess me. To my absolute amazement the single adjustment she performed on my ankle removed my pain and I was able to walk freely without crutches. From this point onwards I had a clear path that I wanted to follow, and so, over the following 5 years, I obtained an Access to Higher Education Diploma which allowed me to start the Masters’ Degree in Chiropractic. In the summer of 2016, I qualified as a Doctor of Chiropractic.
Outside of my passion for Chiropractic I am a keen swimmer, having been awarded a swimming scholarship at Kelly College for my secondary school education. I competed at the British National swimming championships over 6 years and won 4 Silver and 3 Bronze medals. In 2006 I swam for the South of England at the UK school games held in Glasgow, and won 1 Silver and 1 Bronze medal. I also enjoy coastal walks around North Devon and down time with my partner, friends and family.Learn more...
Hayden Lancaster
MSc Hons Chiropractic
I lead a very active lifestyle with surfing and crossfit as my main activities. I was lucky enough to grow up in Devon where the surfing is incredible! Being passionate about healthy living lead me to Chiropractic as it allows others to enjoy life in a similar way.
Members of my family visited Chiropractors when I was younger as they would injure themselves horse riding, I have seen first hand how Chiropractic can benefit men, women and children and this is another reason why I am so passionate about helping people.
As a McTimoney Chiropractor I am able to get effective results through the speed and specificity of the adjustments. I pride myself on being a good listener and having a calm nature. I strongly believe that we express our lives through our nervous system and therefore spinal health is very important for us to fully experience life.
Massage Therapy Team
Laura Howell-Griffith
Holistic Massage Therapist
As an empathetic and open-minded Massage Therapist I am able to engage quickly with my clients, allowing them to relax in my presence. With a Holistic Massage qualification and four years experience of working in wellness centres I am able to offer a calm, yet therapeutic, treatment. My passion in helping people achieve a balance of physical and mental health is fueled by my own previous injuries, that are now maintained through regular check ups with our fantastic team of practitioners.
When I’m not massaging or working ‘behind the scenes’ I enjoy walking our dog, attending contemporary dance classes and doing yoga. All of these activities keep my brain and body healthy and happy, and I couldn’t ask for more!Learn more...
Rose Nichol
Remedial Massage Therapist
My natural inclination towards helping alleviate pain led me to undertake training in therapeutic and remedial massage. I am passionate about taking an empathetic and holistic approach to massage treatment and strive to tailor treatments to individual’s requirements, incorporating therapeutic, deep tissue and Thai mobilisation techniques, as well as advice to enhance health and wellbeing, during and between treatments.
When I’m not working I enjoy staying active – running around after my toddler, cycling, walking, and snowboarding whenever the opportunity arises! I’m a bit of a language geek and speak fluent Spanish as well as several other languages not quite so fluently – although I always welcome the opportunity to practice!Learn more...
Vanessa Fleming
Therapeutic Massage Therapist
I have been a certified massage therapist for the past twelve years. Living my purpose of helping people with a passion to aid them reach their optimum physical wellness.
In the U.S.A., where I lived for twenty five years, I received a broad and varied education in massage therapy which helps me fulfil my purpose for helping others. I endeavour to be the best I can be daily, with a goal of making a difference in someone’s life in a caring way, always in a professional manner.
A world traveller, who loves any form of dancing, fitness and whenever possible walking trails.
Directors
Laura Howell-Griffith
Director
As an empathetic and open-minded Massage Therapist I am able to engage quickly with my clients, allowing them to relax in my presence. With a Holistic Massage qualification and four years experience of working in wellness centres I am able to offer a calm, yet therapeutic, treatment. My passion in helping people achieve a balance of physical and mental health is fueled by my own previous injuries, that are now maintained through regular check ups with our fantastic team of practitioners.
Developing my skills and knowledge as a Massage Therapist at County Chiropractic has created many leadership opportunities for me, including becoming a Director. Myself and my partner, Alan, took over the business in September 2017 and have been working hard to create an exceptional health and wellness centre in Exeter. Our aim is to provide various therapies under one roof yet come together as a team to deliver them.
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Alan Upfold
Director
In my former life as a business manager for large hospitality companies I was employed to look after the finance, customers and team members. Having enjoyed much success over the past 8 years as a manager I made the move in September 2017 to transfer those skills to County Chiropractic as a Director, alongside my partner, Laura.
The majority of my time is spent making sure the engine of County Chiropractic runs smoothly. I believe that looking after myself will enable me to better look after others that I am responsible for be it friends and family or the amazing team of professionals working at County Chiropractic.
My passions in life are all things to do with the stock market, and finance in general. I read quite a lot of books on anything from self-help to Dark Fantasy. I try to stay fit and healthy by walking as much as possible and eating home-cooked food.