Meet the Team at 1st Chiropractic Centres
Our Chiropractors
Our Practitioners
Tom Farres, Sports Rehabilitation Therapist BSc (Hons) GSR
Tom graduated with a BSc Honours in Sports Rehabilitation from St Marys. Tom’s specialties include sports massage, trigger point therapy, dry needling and athletic taping. He also has extensive knowledge in exercise prescription, especially in injury rehabilitation. Tom works at 1st Chiropractic Centres on Monday, Thursday and Fridays.
Tia, Physiotherapist MCSP
Tia’s passion for physiotherapy was sparked in childhood when she personally experienced its benefits during the rehabilitation of a shoulder dislocation. She was Inspired by the healthcare professionals who supported her through this process and enabling a swift return to high jump.
Tia pursued a BSc Hons in Physiotherapy at Bournemouth University, additionally she obtained an ITEC qualification in Sports Massage to help further my skill set and offer a more holistic service to patients.
Becoming a Physiotherapist has enabled Tia to combine her love of human anatomy with a passion to assist others in enhancing their physical health and overall well-being.
Julia, Various Massage Therapist
Julia has had a love for Massage since she was a child, receiving treatment when she was a Table Tennis player in Israel. She enjoyed it after some energetic training sessions and having first hand experience of how much massage effects recovery. It always amazed me what you can discover and also help people only by touch. She finished remedial massage which included Swedish massage as well as manual lymphatic drainage course in Godelman International College and Clinic of Complementary Medicine. I started as a massage therapist at a Gym in addition to my own clinic at home and have a great level of experience within all walks of life. I enjoy relaxing my patients with a wonderful experience.
Matthew Barson, Co-Owner/Sports Massage Therapist
Matthew is Co-Owner of the Clinic with his wife and business partner Emma. As well as running the company operations he is also a qualified Sports Massage Therapist. He has always had a passion for helping others get fit and healthy, bringing his patient-focused approach to treatment whilst expanding our range of health & wellness services and values. Sports massage is not just for sports people, your occupation and day to day activities can affect your posture, causing niggles, pain, and decreased range of movement.
Our Receptionists
Eve
My background was in domiciliary care and I’ve been here with the clinics for 10 years. I am a local and have seen Yateley grow from a small Village to a small Town in the last 20 years. Interest are Travelling, reading, gardening and cooking. You will usually spot me from my coloured hair!
Brigitte
Brigitte is a local Yateley resident who has 15 years of working experience in the Health and Fitness industry. She has been a regular patient herself at the 1st Chiropractic Centres so it was a welcome opportunity to be offered the role of Receptionist after many years of being looked after by the team herself. She loves the daily interaction with patients and seeing first hand the positive results. Brigitte is passionate about walking and cycling regularly in the beautiful surrounding countryside, Pilates Reformer classes and gardening.
Holly
Holly our Saturday receptionist is a local Yateley resident. Currently studying a BSC Psychology degree and into her final year now. Outside of 1st Chiro Holly is training to become a paediatric speech and language therapist. With a passion for competitive cheerleading, a keen interest in baking and a love for travel too. Make sure you ask her all about her interests when you meet her.