Meet our Norwich Team
Introducing Norwich Chiropractor Andy Goddard
“After seeing the benefits of chiropractic, I was no longer a sceptic” recalls Andrew.
“After finishing at school, I trained as a riding instructor, and then worked with Olympic event horses. My first experience of chiropractic was on these horses, who received excellent treatment on their spines to maintain and improve their natural ability.” Andrew saw amazing benefits, and soon realized that animals did not understand how they “should” feel. In some cases, even their temperaments changed, as they were relived from discomfort. After a fall from a horse, he began to suffer with daily headaches. “I made an appointment to see my local chiropractor, who quickly found the source of my problem. Following a course of treatment, my headaches and general aches and pains were relieved and my flexibility improved.”
Andrew soon realized that he wanted to train to become a chiropractor, in order to help others in the same way he had benefited. With such enthusiasm for the profession, he embarked on a five year full time accredited degree course. Andrew began training at the prestigious Anglo-European College of Chiropractic; he graduated following a Bachelor of Science degree with an awarded degree of Master of Science in Chiropractic.
“For me, it’s a way of life, like having your car serviced and your dental check-ups, regular check-ups and exercise will help to keep you at your peak. Chiropractic is not only about short term pain relief; it’s about maintaining your spine for the future. "We believe that every visit to a chiropractic clinic is so important, and as such finding the right chiropractor can be a very personal thing, our aim is to provide you with that. If you require pain relief, we will work with that in mind, and then offer you the opportunity of a check up in order to see how you are maintaining that and which direction you are heading. If you like wellness care (being the best you can be), we will of course schedule regular visits to accommodate your individual goals and requirements”
Andrew is married to Jeanette, who is the practice manager at the clinic. They have 2 young children (both boys) who regularly ask for and enjoy their Chiropractic care, although the youngest isn't always sure about the need for regular spinal check-ups yet. He's always happy to try to help (and often hinder) his Dad's treatment. When away from the clinic, they spend most of their time together, spending time as a family.
“Thank you for visiting our site and taking time to read this page, if you think we may be able to help, please give our clinic a call to make an initial consultation. I look forward to meeting you in person.”
Warm regards Andrew Goddard
Introducing Norwich Chiropractor Christine Bakker
Christine was born in Holland and after school decided to start training as a chiropractor. The main inspiration and motivation to wanting to become a chiropractor was through her dad. He suffered from back pain since his late 20's and after having been through the medical 'rigmarole' (which made his symptoms worse and caused him more pain) he was told by his GP that he needed surgery. He found a chiropractor instead and his back pain was relieved in no-time. This made a big impression on Christine having seen her dad suffer and seeing the difference that chiropractic made. She started to come along to her dad's treatments, got further inspired by the chiropractor who treated her father and decided she wanted to become a chiropractor herself.
She completed the 5 year study at the AECC and was awarded the degree of Master of Chiropractic (MChiro) at the end.
Christine is also a member of the British Chiropractic Association and is registered with the General Chiropractic Council.
In her spare time Christine likes her sports: running, mountain biking, climbing, tennis, wind surfing and many more. From doing a lot of sports she has developed a special interest in sports injuries and their treatment. In the future she would also like to specialize further in chiropractic paediatrics and chiropractic obstetrics.
Norwich Sports Massage Therapist James Witham
As a result of sustaining a football injury in 1994, I required knee surgery. I started to play again in 1996 and for two years I had no real issues. I then began to get regular hamstring and groin injuries which plagued my game for years. I was not sure how to approach the problem. My injuries began pre internet, so information was not so readily available. I had thoughts of; Where do I go? What sort of treatment would be best? Is someone going to take advantage of my lack of knowledge?
By chance, I came across Massage, and found self treatment was effective for reducing aches and pains I was getting playing sports. I found the concept interesting and enrolled on a one year Diploma in Norwich. I started my business in December 2004 initially on a part-time basis and completed a one year Sports Massage Diploma Level 3 course by July 2006 at Lowestoft College. I also completed two FA (Certificate of Treatment and Management of Injuries level 2 & 3) courses in 2007 and also worked with Kirkley & Pakefield Football Club (semi-professional team in the East Anglian Ridgeons League) on match days for two seasons.
In 2008, I was referred to Andy at Anglia Chiropractic for treatment. A vacancy became available a couple of months later at the clinic, for a Sport and Remedial Massage Therapist, for which I successfully applied.
Fundamental to my business philosophy is trust. My drive does not stem from profit, but from a genuine desire to give people relief from injury (sports related or otherwise), aches and pains or from the daily grind of life. Clients can be rest reassured that I will only recommend treatment that is reasonable and relevant to the individual.
I attend regular tutorials to improve my knowledge and skills for clients to benefit from, and I am a very keen sportsman.
I find that Sports Massage and Chiropractic work compliment each other very well. For more information on my specialty, you can visit www.jameswithammassage.co.uk
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