About Us - Ilkley Chiropractic Clinic
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Dr. Rachel Wilkinson - BSc. (Hons.) Chiropractic.
Rachel qualified as a chiropractor from the AECC in 1996. In her early twenties Rachel was involved in a number of quite serious car accidents; (none of which were her fault she hastens to add). Rachel's GP sent her for physiotherapy over a 4 year period to no effect. She had innumerable X-rays and orthopaedic consults without any resolution to her symptoms. Thanks to the advice of a friend Rachel went to a chiropractor. After four visits her pain was under control and she was able to resume her normal life. 'This experience caused me to change my career and retrain as a chiropractor' states Rachel.
Dr. John Rees - MSc. BSc. Chiropractic
John qualified as a chiropractor from the Anglo European College of Chiropractic (AECC) in 2001. The AECC has been the primary chiropractic college in Europe for over 40 years. Whilst playing rugby, John experienced a low back injury during a match. He visited his doctor whose advice did nothing to reduce his symptoms. A friend advised him to visit a chiropractor. Within two treatments he was able to return to playing rugby. It was as a result of this experience that John changed his mind from wishing to retrain as a GP, to that of a chiropractor.
'There are many enjoyable aspects to being a chiropractor. During your training you realise the depth of knowledge required to being a chiropractor. Being in the position of treating members of the public, particularly when they arrive in such pain, is a privilege. When they respond so well to the treatment you realise how powerful the is the art of chiropractic;' John said.
Linda Hector - Clinic Practice Manager
Linda joined our clinic, at its inception in 2003, with 16 years experience of working as a Practice Manager in a chiropractic clinic.
The knowledge that Linda has assimilated in her 21 years 'behind the desk' is invaluable to us as clinicians, as well as to our patients. From dealing with new patient enquiries over the telephone to engaging with all our patients in the waiting room, Linda's 'first point of contact' defines the professional, but friendly ethic that, we hope, exemplifies the personality and character that Ilkley Chiropractic Clinic aims to project.
Remedial Massage – Paul Child
At Ilkley Chiropractic we are conscious of the importance of treating the muscular system in tandem with the skeletal system. On many occasions it is necessary to spend concerted effort on relaxing, facilitating, and strengthening muscle groups so that they function optimally alongside the skeletal and neurological systems.
Paul Child is a Sports and Remedial Therapist who works closely with our chiropractors to ensure that patients return to their optimal performance.
Personal Training – Paul Child
Our Sports and Remedial Therapist Paul Child will design fitness programmes pertinent to each patient’s needs. In addition, Paul is able to use the equipment in our Rehabilitation Gym to instruct our patients on the best use of the equipment.
Rehabilitation Gym – Opening Spring 2008
Research has shown clear indications of the importance of retraining the muscular skeletal system. In order to retrain injured soft tissues and facilitate optimal movement in the joint system Ilkley Chiropractic Clinic use particular equipment in their Rehabilitation Gym to shorten the period of injury.
The on site Gym will allow particular exercises to be given under the instruction of either our chiropractors or remedial therapist. Patients will be directed in exercises to assist in their specific condition. Instruction will be on a one to one basis until patients are confident to undertake the routines by themselves.
In addition, patients can use the gym facilities once instructed to suit the particular regime designed by the clinicians at their leisure.
The Education of Your Chiropractor
All chiropractors are trained for a minimum of 4 years, ultimately resulting in a post graduate qualification of Master in Chiropractic and the title Doctor of Chiropractic.
The training is similar to that of a general medical practitioner although the chiropractic course substitutes the detailed knowledge of surgery and pharmacology found within the training of the GP with a more detailed knowledge of anatomy and physiology. In addition chiropractors have a specific knowledge of radiology and radiography that allows then to take x-rays and report on them subsequently.
Due to the fact that a patient can self refer directly to a chiropractor, without the need to first consult their GP, a chiropractor has to be trained in General Diagnosis to a similar level to that of a GP.
Chiropractic treatment has an effect on the nervous system, thus a detailed knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of the central and peripheral nervous system is paramount.
Chiropractic is synonomous with manipulation of joints. Consequently a chiropractor is trained with the ability to manipulate every joint of the musculoskeletal system such as to optimise its movement and thus improve both the function of the joint and the soft tissues to which it is associated.
Membership of professional bodies
The British Chiropractic Association (BCA)
The BCA was founded in 1925, represents over 50% of UK chiropractors. All BCA chiropractors will have undergone a minimum four-year full-time internationally-accredited undergraduate course and are registered with the General Chiropractic Council, the UK's statutory regulator for the profession. The BCA aim to promote, encourage and maintain high standards of conduct, practice, education and training within the profession in the UK.
General Chiropractic Council (GCC)
Chiropractic is one of very few professions that is governed by specific statute.
The General Chiropractic Council is a statutory body established to promote chiropractic, uphold professional standards in chiropractic and protect patient interests. The Council oversees chiropractic education both at undergraduate level and in continued professional development. It ensures that optimal standards of treatment and care are maintained throughout the profession.
The term chiropractor is statutorily protected. In other words it is a criminal offence to be titled a ‘chiropractor’ without being registered with the GCC.