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 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.

As a healthy and active boy born in South Africa, I had no idea that my first migraine, accompanied by the full array of ‘fun symptoms’ would go on to shape and change my life. I was seven years old at the time. I was very healthy and quite athletic – rugby, competitive surfer, swimmer, water polo, kitesurfing (Seaborne by name, seaborne by nature) & ice hockey but was taking medication daily, weekly and monthly. However, the migraines still occurred every 6-10 weeks with no apparent cause other than that they were probably ‘hereditary’ (my father was hospitalised 3-4 times annually owing to the severity of his symptoms). As luck would have it, while I was in my 3rd year at University, a close friend of mine in his 1st year at Chiropractic College suggested I become part of a final year student’s thesis on headaches and migraine.

I knew nothing about Chiropractic but after three neck adjustments over 2 weeks, I have been migraine-free except after two fairly serious head traumas in the years that have followed. I was 24 at the time. The experience was literally life-changing.

I’m not suggesting that Chiropractic ‘cured’ me.

That would be silly, like suggesting it’s the stitches that heal the cut or the plaster cast that heals the broken bone. You know they are only there to ensure that ENVIRONMENT is ideal for the body to do what it has been designed to do, what it strives to do… which is TO HEAL ITSELF. By restoring function to the dysfunctional joints in my neck, the Chiropractic Adjustment prevented the migraine gene I was born with expressing itself.

When I discovered how massage therapy and other therapeutic treatments can have a tremendous impact on well-being, I fell in love with helping people. For me it was a turning point in which I began my never-ending education about the human brain and body, and thus healing others as well as directing them to their own self-healing journey.

I gained my education and work experience in Croatia where I attained a degree in Bachelor of Physiotherapy, as well as a qualification in Beauty Therapy. I have worked in a variety of settings to gain an expanse of experience.  These include Clinical Hospital Centre and The Health Centre, both in Croatia.

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.

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 & Wellness Centre 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.