Meet the Team at 1st Chiropractic Centres

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

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, Relaxation 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.

Kim Pelham, Pilates Instructor

Kim started doing Pilates after she suffered disc bulges in her lower back after giving birth. She had injections, physiotherapy and with the threat of surgery, someone suggested Pilates. Kim is grateful to Pilates for giving her life back and after experiencing first hand the benefits of Pilates was keen to help others.Kim achieved a YMCA (CYQ) Level 3 Pilates qualification and loved learning the anatomy and the clinical side of Pilates. Kim has also done a course on Trigger Point Therapy, Myofascial Release and Hypermobility and Pilates.

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.