Liz is our wonderful director here at Back in Shape Chiropractic! Liz graduated from The Welsh Institute of Chiropractic at the University of South Wales where she received a distinction and the Academic Excellence award by getting the highest marks in her year as well as the Leadership Award for her contributions to the University and fellow students. Liz set up Back in Shape Chiropractic in 2019.
Her passion for health and for helping people is what urged her to make the decision to become a chiropractor. Although Liz suffered a double stress fracture and a vertebral slip in her spine (a spondylolisthesis) through National level gymnastics, chiropractic has seen her through the ups and downs. She is acutely aware of the difference that chiropractic can make to people's lives.
Liz practices a diversified Chiropractic technique as well as Sacro Occipital Technique (SOT) and has also qualified in Acupuncture, Sports taping and pregnancy and paediatric Chiropractic. She is a member of the British Medical Acupuncture Society and is registered with the General Chiropractic Council (GCC) and The British Chiropractic Association (BCA). Elizabeth has also completed post graduate qualifications with the Royal College of Chiropractors (RCC) to become a Licentiate member.
Liz is a registered PRT trainer of other chiropractors. Liz also works with the General Chiropractic Council (the UK regulator for Chiropractors) as a Test of Competence Assessor for overseas Chiropractors wishing to work in the UK.
Lee graduated from Health Sciences University, formerly known as the Anglo European College of Chiropractic with a Master of Chiropractic and has had a diverse career; having worked in a vibrant mix of inner city, semi-rural and teaching clinics. He loves to educate patients about their complaints and help build confidence that they can return to optimum function and reduce their pain.
Lee easily builds a rapport with his patients and utilises a completely tailored approach to each treatment; where his easy-going nature really shines. Lee is a certified swimming coach and keen runner; he is currently in training for a 70.3mile iron man in 2025. If he isn't training, he loves spending time with his family and friends and his little buddy, Lumi the whippet.
He has special interests in sports, functional movement and afferentology - the study of muscles and their involvement with the nervous system- and has been taught by a renowned chiropractor and afferentologist. Lee’s main goal is to help patients return to active, daily living and believes that home exercises are an integral part of a rehabilitation plan. Lee is registered with the General Chiropractic Council, The Royal College of Chiropractors and the British Chiropractic Association.
Emma has always been confident in her ability to quickly build rapport, show genuine empathy, and demonstrate real compassion – the perfect combination for a practice manager! Having cared for her own back health for over a decade, she has experienced a variety of treatment techniques to address challenges such as horse-riding accidents and managing her hypermobility. Managing a chiropractic clinic with a team of wonderful people truly feels like a dream come true for her!
When Emma isn’t at Back in Shape, you’ll likely find her soaking up the sun on a far-flung island or planning her next travel adventure. She loves spending time with friends and family (and happily borrowing their dogs whenever she can!) and makes the most of any opportunity to enjoy the great outdoors.
Emma has been part of the Back in Shape team for several years and particularly enjoys meeting people from all walks of life. She is dedicated to creating a positive and welcoming experience for every patient, ensuring that each individual feels valued and cared for.
Megan graduated from the Anglo European College of Chiropractic with a First, following an additional degree in Human biosciences. She has been interested in chiropractic ever since experiencing the benefits for herself after getting injured playing hockey at Exeter University.
Megan realised how much chiropractic treatment can influence and have an impact on someone’s life, whatever their age. These benefits are what attracted her to the profession and Megan happily uses a variety of techniques to get optimal results, including dry needling. She has also had additional training in pregnancy and postpartum care.
Megan was also a finalist for the British Chiropractic Associations Chiropractor of the Year award. She has achieved a postgraduate qualification with the Royal College of Chiropractors and is now a Licentiate member. Megan also works part time as an Assistant Lecturer at one of the top chiropractic universities in the country in Bournemouth.
Megan enjoys walks in the countryside and spending time with family and friends, alongside baking when she has the time.
Laurence earned his Master of Chiropractic degree from the Anglo-European College of Chiropractic. His passion for chiropractic care began after witnessing the positive impact it had on his family, then experiencing its benefits firsthand following a rugby injury.
As an avid sports lover, Laurence has competed at differing levels in a variety of sports, particularly swimming and rugby. He enjoys exploring the outdoors, both on land and water, and welcomes any recommendations you might have!
Understanding the demands and stresses of everyday life, Laurence is committed to helping you achieve a healthier and happier lifestyle. He recognises how pain and discomfort can impact overall well-being and works to provide effective treatment, guidance and education, tailored to your individual needs. Laurence likes to find the root cause of a problem with his patients and works to treat the whole body to restore full health.
Laurence is registered with the General Chiropractic Council and a member of the British Chiropractic Association. He is currently undergoing post graduate qualifications and training with the Royal College of Chiropractors.
Helen has loved working for Back in Shape now for several years, with a very friendly and tight knit team. Helen enjoys meeting new people and makes patients feel welcome and valued with her kind and caring approach, taking interest in and listening to each individual.
Helen believes passionately in the huge benefits of chiropractic adjustments, acupuncture, massage and holistic care, having received treatments for over 20 years. Primarily for neck and back pain but also other “niggles” such as jaw pain and never ceases to be amazed by all the conditions that can be alleviated by expert care.
In her spare time, Helen enjoys exercising with Pilates and walking in her local countryside and she and her husband enjoy visiting National Trust properties. Two grandchildren also keep her busy.
Ali graduated from the Anglo European College of Chiropractic with a Master of Chiropractic and has undergone further postgraduate training with the Royal College of Chiropractors to become a Licentiate member.
It was always in Ali's destiny to become a healthcare professional, due to her mum and sister both working in healthcare. She was attracted to chiropractic because she saw the huge benefits she could make to people's lives. Ali will streamline the diagnosis process and empower patients to not only feel well again but to fulfil their health goals by focusing on patient education. She hopes to motivate all her patients to return to normal daily living - whatever that entails for their individual needs.
Ali is trained in pregnancy and paediatric chiropractic techniques and currently undergoing further advanced training. Ali is registered with the General Chiropractic Council and is a member of the British Chiropractic Association.
Cydney graduated from the University of Hertfordshire with a first class BSc (Hons) in Sports Therapy, where she received an academic excellence and gold Herts award for achieving the highest graduating grade in her cohort and for her contributions to her university and working placements respectively.
Cydney's passion for Sports Therapy began at a young age, upon experiencing multiple injuries herself and the beneficial impact that sports therapy can have. During a sports therapy treatment, Cydney will apply a combination of hands-on treatments, rehabilitation, and 'prehabilitation' techniques, and give detailed injury assessments to determine the cause of your complaint and achieve optimal outcomes. Cydney always aims to provide a positive influence on physical function, movement, fitness, injury education, and overall quality of life and health.
Cydney is always striving to enhance her knowledge in the world of sports therapy with regular CPD training, and has completed a postgraduate qualification in Medical Acupuncture and Dry Needling. She has previous experience working in professional rugby and football, and currently works with Newbury RFC and Berkshire Women's County Rugby.
Cydney also enjoys participating and spectating in multiple sports including rugby, football, netball, tennis and regularly partakes in cycling.
Lorraine is part of the front desk team and you will normally find her behind the desk on a Wednesday afternoon. She joined the practice in February 2024 and thoroughly enjoys meeting and getting to know the patients whilst they wait for their appointments.
Her weekends are normally spent on the sideline of a football pitch watching her children play football or walking her two sausage dogs up mountains! Being a military wife means Lorraine has moved around a little and has previously had roles that work around having children and a husband who deploys but for now, she’s loving the admin life!
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