Meet Our Newcastle Clinic Team

I qualified as a chiropractor over 25 years ago from the Anglo European College of Chiropractors (the oldest and largest chiropractic college in Europe).

I am very passionate about chiropractic and helping patients reach their health goals. Having treated and helped thousands of patients with their musculoskeletal problems ranging from neck, back, sports injuries over the years, I decided to advance to more complicated neurological or severe conditions such as migraines and headache, dizziness/vertigo (related to neck problems), nervous system problems.

In January 2018, I passed my Clinical Neuroscience exams and I am now the only Board Certified #Chiropractic #Neurologist in the Midlands. Out of 3200 chiropractors in the UK, there are fewer than 20 Neurology Diplomates who have achieved this. For the last 2 years I have been studying with the Carrick Institute, who are the leading authority in the training for chiropractors and physicians in postgraduate clinical neurology

This area of science is absolutely fascinating and it fits in extremely well with the ethos of chiropractic that we treat the whole body and allow it to repair itself without pharmaceutical or surgical intervention (until absolutely necessary). I have spent hundreds of hours learning about stimulating the brain to try and address a dysfuntion. I am looking forward to treating patients as we continue to get more referrals to help patients with more complex problems.

When I am not spending time reading and studying, I enjoy spending time with my lovely girls, playing tennis, walking, astronomy and pondering about the "bigger picture".

I joined the team at Newcastle and Stoke in 2017. I completed my Masters in Chiropractic in 2014 and worked in a number of clinics in Australia. I sat my test of competence exam (an exam that the GCC require foreign (ie non-EEA) chiropractors to take before they can be called chiropractors) in order that I could practice in the UK. In Australia, I also taught anatomy to medical students at Sydney and Macquarie Universities.

I discovered chiropractic when I sustained an injury whilst working as a firefighter and as a chiropractor, I have a special interest in neurology, sports injuries and chronic pain management. I also really enjoy treating shoulder problems!

I work both in the Newcastle and Stoke clinic with most of my time being spent in the Stoke clinic.

In my spare time, I enjoy spending quality time with my wife and son and exploring the UK and Europe.

Dr Burcu studied a Masters in Chiropractic in Turkey but first qualified in physiotherapy and worked with patients who suffered from orthopaedic and neurological conditions. Her Masters' thesis focused on **neck treatment** for office workers who work in front of a screen all day and consequently suffer from neck pain which a lot of our patients can relate to.

Dr Burcu is registered with the GCC and is a member of of the British Chiropractic Association and works in both Stoke and Newcastle clinics.

Joanna is a qualified sports therapist with a Masters Degree in sports injuries. Whilst she has focused on doing sports massage since qualifying, she has numerous additional skills including dry needling, manual therapy, nutrition, kinesio taping and gym instruction.

She will be working on developing our specialist rehab clinic 'Rehab to Performance' so that we can get you functioning at your optimum and back to doing the things you love and beyond; providing different services including sports injury rehab, acupuncture, massage and manual therapy.

I joined the Team in 2022 and work both in Newcastle and Stoke on Trent. I thoroughly enjoy treating patients with a wide range of issues. In addition to Sports Massage, I provide pregnancy massage and lymphatic drainage massage.

I am a qualified Sport Therapist. Since qualifying I have mostly worked with patients to provide Sport massage, however I also provide manual therapy Kinesio taping and exercise rehabilitation.

I came to Sports Therapy after 8 years working within medical research and deciding i wanted a change to more hands-on patient care. I love my job and particularly enjoy helping patients become more comfortable and active.

My sport is horse riding and I have an 8 year old horse. We enjoy going out jumping together and are building up our confidence over some bigger fences.

I have worked in the clinic for over 10 years and as a Practice Manager my role is to ensure that when a patient calls and comes to one of our clinics they receive excellent service and care in a fairly relaxed but professional atmosphere. Alongside Maggie and other Chiropractic Assistants, we are always striving to ensure that each and every individual patient is welcomed and has our full attention.

It is always fulfilling to see so many people improve and attain better health. I understand the agony that some patients feel when they have back pain or neck pain as I have also experienced it. I have seen the benefits of chiropractic not only when I have "pulled" my back but also for my own children. I am an advocate of not just the treatment but of the nutritional and lifestyle advice that is given by our practitioners.

I try to balance work and family life and love to exercise when time allows. Reading, occassionally teaching Zumba, learning about wine and gardening are some of my hobbies.

Growing up I was a competitive swimmer but I sustained an extensive shoulder injury, which ended my swimming career when I was 18. However, this was the time my passion for health, wellbeing and rehabilitation grew. I gained a vast knowledge and gained a BTEC Diploma in Sport and Exercise science, anatomy, psychology and physiology.

I came across Chiropractic care and it blew me away, so I had to be part of it! Being a Chiropractic Assistant is very rewarding. It is great to see the patients journey, from pain phase through to wellness and maintenance.

Over the years, I have received regular Chiropractic treatments and massage- to keep me at my best! Including after having my daughter.

In my spare time, I enjoy: walking and hiking with my husband, daughter and dogs. I love sketching and all things arty. I am also an avid and regular guest at theme parks!