43 Sarsfeld Road, Wandsworth, London SW12 8HR     Appointments: 07879 624455

CHIROPRACTIC - The McTimoney Way

The McTimoney method of chiropractic

The treatment is a relatively gentle, whole-body form of chiropractic that makes up approximately one third of the profession in the UK. A McTimoney chiropractor corrects misalignments in the spine and other joints, consequently remedying imbalances in soft tissues.

As well as relieving pain, the treatment optimises the health of the nervous system, which is why chiropractic can help with problems that are not directly related to the spine or joints, for example, digestive disorders.

CHIROPRACTIC ALLEVIATES PAIN AND BOOSTS GENERAL HEALTH

What can it help with?

Conditions treated successfully with chiropractic include:

• neck and shoulder problems
• headaches, including migraines
• sciatica (trapped nerves)
• pins and needles or numbness
• lumbago (lower back pain)
• slipped (prolapsed) discs
• hip and pelvic pain
• problems related to pregnancy
• optimising the chances of a 'normal' birth
• infant colic and sleep problems
• children's developmental problems

How long does it take to work?

Recovery depends on the nature and duration of the problem, age and general fitness and commitment to a treatment plan and advice given. An average of 4–6 treatments to begin with is a guide, and improvement is normally seen after 2–3 treatments.

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Key aspects of McTimoney chiropractic treatment

GENTLE  The adjustments used to correct misalignments are delivered at very high speed with immediate release, making them comfortable to receive.

WHOLE BODY  McTimoney chiropractic is an holistic therapy concerned with the welfare of the whole body, not just isolated areas causing pain. If one part of the body is malfunctioning then knock-on effects often arise – hip or pelvic problems, for example, may cause knee pain. A McTimoney chiropractor treats the whole body at each appointment.

THOROUGH  A new patient must allow up to an hour-and-a-half for the first appointment, which includes a comprehensive health screening and the first treatment. Follow-up treatments average 30 minutes.

SUITABLE FOR ALL  Patients of all ages, including young children and the elderly, can benefit from this gentle treatment. It is particularly suitable for expectant and new mothers.

PREVENTATIVE  McTimoney care can prevent problems arising in the first place, and maintenance check-ups are recommended following a course of treatment to avoid future episodes of pain or dysfunction.

SAFE  McTimoney adjustments are very safe, largely because a patient’s bones are never forced to move – they are released naturally towards their correct position. Practitioners are trained to recognise serious disease and will make medical referrals when necessary.

REGULATED  Chiropractic has been regulated by statute since 1994, and its governing professional body is the General Chiropractic Council. There is now a substantial body of evidenced-based research supporting chiropractic treatment.

Private insurance cover

Most major insurance companies are provided for. These include Norwich Union, AXA PPP, Standard Life, HSA and PruHealth.

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Bay Tree Clinic Practitioners

Jane Cooke BSc (Hons) DC MMCA
Chiropractor (McTimoney Technique)

General Chiropractic Council reg. no. 01939

Jane Cooke is a McTimoney-trained chiropractor with a keen interest in treating office work-related problems, pre-and post-natal women and children. Her post-graduate studies include additional courses in chiropractic pre-natal care and paediatrics. Jane qualified as a chiropractor in 2002 and was personally trained and mentored by the Principal of the McTimoney Chiropractic College. She has been an active Executive Member of the McTimoney Chiropractic Association and edits the professional journal of the Association, The Cheiron.

Elizabeth Daly DC MMCA
Chiropractor (McTimoney Technique)

General Chiropractic Council reg. no. 00991

Elizabeth Daly is a McTimoney-trained chiropractor with eleven year’s experience. She also has a diploma in deep tissue sports massage. Her practice day is Tuesday. To contact Elizabeth and make bookings directly call 07940 505351.

 

 

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How to find us

Bay Tree Clinic is just a 10-minute walk from Wandsworth Common railway station (a short hop from Clapham Junction or Victoria) or a 10-minute walk from Balham tube station. Parking is freely available outside the Clinic (except between 11.30am–12.30pm when it is necessary to park in a neighbouring road).

Please use streetmap for a map to find us. Click here for the map.

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Clinic Hours

Monday	2pm-8pm (Jane Cooke)
Tuesday	10am-6pm (Elizabeth Daly)
Wednesday	2pm-8pm (Jane Cooke)
Thursday	10am&-2pm (Jane Cooke)
Friday	8am-2pm (Jane Cooke at The Light Centre)

EMERGENCY ADVICE OR CONSULTATIONS ARE AVAILABLE
BY CONTACTING Mobile: 07879 624455.

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Fees

First appointment (consultation and treatment): £55. Allow up to 1 hour and 15 minutes.
Follow-up appointments: £40-£45. Allow 30 to 45 minutes.

(Regrettably, no card facilities are currently available. Payment is by cheque or cash only. Patients may be charged if they give less than 24 hours notice of cancellation. They will be charged if they do not attend for their appointment without notification.)

Notes on booking

Patients may wear anything they feel comfortable being examined in. A gown is available to wear during the treatment. The avoidance of strenuous exercise or activity for 24 hours after the treatment is strongly recommended to allow for maximum effect.

Email us

For further information please email:
cooke@chiroclinic.info

Useful links

www.mctimoney-chiropractic.org
(McTimoney Chiropractic Association)

www.gcc-uk.org
(General Chiropractic Council)

www.fcer.org
(Foundation for Chiropractic Education and Research)

 

 

 

 

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