Doctor of Chiropractic, Clinical Director
- British Chiropractic Association’s Chiropractor of the Year (2022-2023)
- Board Member of the British Chiropractic Association
- Licenciate of the Royal College of Chiropractors specialist Pain Faculty
- Member of the Royal College of Chiropractors Pregnancy & Paediatrics Faculty
- Masters Degree in Chiropractic awarded by the Welsh Institute of Chiropractic
- Distinction in Postgraduate Certificate in Professional Development (Chiropractic) awarded by the Anglo-European College of Chiropractic
- Registered Post-Graduate Trainer for newly qualified Chiropractors
- Recipient of the Graham Heale Award for “Outstanding Postgraduate Training Candidate” in 2013
- Awarded the Royal College of Chiropractor’s prize for “Best Research Project” for her work into patient expectations and outcomes from care, 2012
- Professional member of the European Mentoring and Coaching Council
Philippa is the owner and Clinical Director of Acorn Health. Philippa graduated with a Master of Chiropractic degree from the Welsh Institute of Chiropractic in 2012.
After graduation, Philippa completed a Postgraduate Certificate of Professional Development in Chiropractic. Philippa received the Royal College of Chiropractor’s Heale Award for “Outstanding Post-Graduate Training candidate” for the 2012/2013 year. This prize is given to just one chiropractor in the UK each year. It recognises Philippa’s commitment to continued learning and creating positive change in her work.
A knowledgeable and experienced practitioner, Philippa is passionate about helping you on your path to recovery.
Philippa has developed a specialist interest is in chronic pain management, and holds a Level 5 Diploma in Personal Performance Coaching. She has undergone extensive further training and studies and has extensive skills to help those with persistent pain who may have barriers to recovering well. Drawing on her knowledge and understanding of the human body through her work as a Chiropractor, she combines her skills to create a unique approach to overcoming persistent pain through effective, evidence-based coaching.
Philippa co-authored and developed the UK’s first course for manual therapists on LGBTQ+ inclusive healthcare and is proud to provide affirming, inclusive care for all.
Philippa is also a Board Member of the British Chiropractic Association and Chair of their Continued Professional Development Committee.