Our Doctors
of Chiropractic are all trained to the highest of International
Standards and have large practice experience in England and abroad.
They are all registered with the General Chiropractic Council, the
regulatory Government Body, which protects and maintains the high
standards of the Chiropractic Profession.
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Dr Peter S Westergaard, Founder &
CEO of BritChiro Clinics, completed his pre-clinical studies at the University of Odense in Denmark,
then studied four years at the Anglo-European College of Chiropractic followed by a post-graduate year
of full-time practice and studies at the Nordic Institute of Chiropractic and Clinical Biomechanics in
Denmark. On graduation he built a strong practice in Denmark. He then decided to move to Britain with
the challenging aim of achieving a high status for Chiropractic here, as is the case in Denmark. He is
a well known figure in the Chiropractic profession in both England and abroad - also inspiring
Chiropractic university students in Denmark, England & Australia, in the capacity of external lecturer.
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Dr Charlene Warnell, who is from Canada, graduated from the Anglo
European College of Chiropractic with a Masters Degree in Chiropractic. Before moving to England
Charlene graduated from Saint Mary's University in Halifax with a degree in both Psychology and
English. Charlene, who was a competitive gymnast, first encountered the power of Chiropractic many
years ago when she, after suffering an injury to her shoulder, was successfully treated by a
Chiropractor. The natural philosophy and effective treatment techniques behind Chiropractic practice
inspired her to become a part of this dynamic profession. Dr Warnell has a special interest in
treating sports related injuries.
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A Londoner with Scottish heritage, Dr Pyrrha Lamond also achieved her
Masters of Chiropractic at the AECC, graduating with a First Class honours Degree. Prior to studying
Chiropractic, Dr Lamond studied Psychology at Oxford University. Having had regular Chiropractic care
since childhood, she has an evidence based, scientific approach to Chiropractic and is fascinated by
the effect Chiropractic has on both psychological and physical well-being. Dr Lamond has published
several studies including one on the cervical lordosis (the curvature of the neck) and another on the
effectiveness of chiropractic care in reducing sick leave taken by people with neck and low back pain.
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Dr James Bennett has a Masters
Degree in Chiropractic from the European Institute of Health
and Medical Sciences. His professional career has involved
Chiropractic consultancy in Cuba and private practice in London.
He is enthusiastic to be a part of the BritChiro Clinics team
as he is a strong advocate of BritChiro Clinics’ philosophy
of treating the cause of a problem, not the symptoms. A keen
rugby player and golfer himself, he has a strong interest
in treating sports related injuries and optimising the performance
of sports men and women.
Dr Bennett is a Professional Golfer's Association (PGA) Healthcare Provider.
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Dr Morten Westergaard has a Masters Degree in Chiropractic from the
Anglo-European College of Chiropractic. He has consulted in Norway and has extensive practice
experience in England. He is a well respected figure within the Sussex community due to the large
number of patients he has successfully treated. His areas of speciality are whiplash, headaches and
head pain, knee and foot problems. A family man with three young children he is proactive in ensuring
that Chiropractic treatment is becoming more and more well known for its' primary role in health care
for the whole family due to its' ability to correct a wide spectre of health problems and conditions
and is proud of the fact that BritChiro Clinics has become a first stop for many families' health care.
Morten is a Professional Golfer's Association (PGA) Healthcare Provider.
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Dr Nicholas Lamond graduated from the AECC with a Masters Degree of Chiropractic.
Nicholas is a very keen advocate of chiropractic; having received Chiropractic Care from a very early
age, he has first hand experience of its effectiveness in promoting an individuals' health and well
being. Nicholas sees the importance of biomechanical function evaluated objectively and accurately as
paramount to achieving long-term relief of chronic problems such as follow-on effects of whiplash
injuries. Nicholas also holds a Bachelor Degree with Honours in Ancient History from the University of
Manchester.
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Dr Clare Cullen graduated from the University of Surrey with a Masters
Degree in Chiropractic. Before joining BritChiro Clinics she was practising in Guildford where she
specialised in treating pregnant women and children. Pregnancy and Birth can often be a traumatic time for
the spine for both Mother and Child and Dr Cullen, a mother of two herself, has helped many patients with
related problems. The techniques used are modified for pregnant women and children and are both safe and
effective. Through many years of practice in BritChiro's Surrey branch, Dr Cullen has established an
excellent working relationship with local GPs.
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Dr Damien O'Dwyer is an Australian who graduated with a Master of Chiropractic from
the Anglo-European College of Chiropractic, where he was also awarded the Holistic Practitioner prize.
Dr O'Dwyer has also completed a PhD in Medicine specialising in the relationship between hormones and
the immune system in children and pregnant women. Damien has had a life-long association with
chiropractic. His parents took him to a Chiropractor as a young child and he has personally
experienced the huge benefits of chiropractic care. Professionally, Dr O'Dwyer has carried out
Paediatric Chiropractic research into colic, taught manual handling courses, and consulted within
ergonomic assessments for computer users.
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Dr Shelley Irving graduated with a Masters of Chiropractic degree from the
Anglo-European College of Chiropractic, where as a final year student clinician she proved a high
proficiency in the treatment of babies and children. Shelley continues to have a special interest
in the treatment of newborns and the use of Chiropractic treatment throughout pregnancy to reduce
the likelihood of complications during birth. Dr Irving also specialises in the treatment of chronic
complaints by embracing the BritChiro Philosophy, that optimal health is achieved through the accurate
assessment and correction of biomechanical function. Dr Irving is currently undertaking a
postgraduate Masters Degree and working towards a Diploma in Chiropractic Paediatrics.
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Dr Alessandro Diquigiovanni graduated from University of Chiropractic at the WIOC with
a First Class honours degree. Born in Italy , he was raised in a Chiropractic environment with his
father being a graduate of the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College and his brother also graduating
from the WIOC. Alessandro decided to embrace and promote those chiropractic principles and beneficial
effects that ruled his health throughout his life. Caring and enthusiastic he enjoys the challenge of
BritChiro's ethos & aim to deliver the highest possible standard of care.
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Dr Elizabeth Seymour-Spicer graduated with a Master of Chiropractic Degree from the
Anglo-European College of Chiropractic. Elizabeth also holds a Bachelor of Sciences Degree with
Honours in Human Biology from The University of East London. Elizabeth, through her education of
physiology and immunology has firm knowledge, understanding and belief in the body's ability to heal
itself and dedicates her skills in promoting this in the community. A keen rock climber and walker,
Elizabeth enjoys the local Dorset countryside, where she grew up.
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Dr Andrew Newell graduated with a Master of Chiropractic degree from the Anglo-European
College of Chiropractic. Dr Newell and generations of his family have had strong associations with
chiropractic, with his grandmother discovering the benefit of treatment in the alleviation of her
arthritis symptoms in the 1960s. Andrew himself has experienced the vast benefits of chiropractic
care in the treatment of chronic migraine headaches. Dr Newell sees the detection and correction of
specific joint dysfunction through chiropractic as the core principle in the improvement of health.
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Born and educated on the Sussex Coast, a childhood Jet Ski accident introduced
Dr Cassandra Streeter to the benefits of chiropractic health care. Having graduated from the
Anglo-European College of Chiropractic with a Master's degree and a diploma in Paediatric Chiropractic
care, she is now completing a postgraduate Master's degree. She positively embraces the challenge of
maintaining the high standards of BritChiro and enjoys treating all age groups.
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