• Brian Hammond

  Dr Brian Hammond D.O.D.C. Ph.D. FCC(Orth) PG Cert

  Brian Hammond was born in London in 1953 and attended Battersea Grammar School.  He graduated from the Anglo European College of Chiropractic in 1975 winning the top award for academic distinction.  He was awarded a Ph.D. from the University of Surrey in 1984 for his research into the prevention of low back pain. 

  In 1993 he obtained a Diploma in Osteopathy following a two-year course at The Oxford School of Osteopathy.  He was made a fellow of the College of Chiropractic and Dean of the faculty of Chiropractic Rehabilitation and Orthopaedics.  In 1993 he was listed in the London Evening Standard’s top 100 doctors in London, “The Best of British Men” and Debrette’s Peerage. 

  He has lectured in England, Norway, Denmark, the USA and Canada. He was Editor of the European Journal of Chiropractic, a member of the Executive of the European Chiropractors Union and a founder member of the European Council on Chiropractic Education. 

  He has been Treasurer of the British Chiropractic Association, Chairman of the Chiropractic Assessment Board and Chairman of the X-Ray Standards Committee.  In 1999 he was awarded the Presidents Cup from the British Chiropractic Association for his services to the Chiropractic Profession. 

  He is presently a Director of the Charity BackCare, where he was Director of Research and has been a member of the Society for Back Pain Research since 1976.  He founded Sutton Chiropractic Clinic in July 1975.

  Brian Hammond  

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• Jason Foggo completed a Bachelor of Science Degree, majoring in Biomedical Science at Wollongong University.  He subsequently graduated from MacQuarie University, Australia with a Masters in Chiropractic.  Jason travelled to the UK to take up a position in Harley Street private practise before moving to Sutton Chiropractic Clinic. A keen sportsman, Jason has specialised in sports injuries. He also has a keen interest in whiplash and care for the elderly and has recently completed a dry-needling course.

  Jason Foggo         

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• Sern Kjelberg graduated from the Anglo European College of Chiropractic in 1994 having obtained a BSc in Chiropractic.  He furthered his chiropractic education in the paediatric field, completing several courses on perinatal care of both the pregnant mother and the infant, including cranial therapy and the development problems of older children. He uses various techniques, including ultrasound and dry needling and also has a keen interest in treating low back conditions and headaches, in particular cervicogenic migraines.

  Sern Kjellberg   

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• Stella Hines qualified in Aromatherapy and Massage in 1993.  She is a full member of the International Federation of Professional Aromatherapists (IFPA), the largest professional aromatherapy practitioner organisation in the world.  Stella has undertaken post graduate studies in Acupressure Massage Therapy, Stress Management, On-Site Massage, Aroma-Genera levels 1 and 2, Natural Skin Care and Thermal Stone Massage.

  Stella Hines    

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• Susi Boys M.Chiro, BA Oxon was born in Hammersmith, London and grew up in Guildford.  She attended Guildford High School for Girls, winning the Harvard Cup for Biology.  She went on to attend Somerville College, Oxford University and obtained a degree in Physiological Sciences. During this time she spent 2 years researching into treatment of Parkinson’s Disease using stem cells.  She was awarded a Nuffield Exhibition from Oxford University from 2000 to 2002 for her academic achievements.

  Suzi graduated from the Anglo-European College of Chiropractic in Bournemouth and received the top academic award for her year.  During her time there she completed a dissertation researching the effects of the chiropractic adjustment on the autonomic nervous system.  She presented this research at the Chiropractic, Osteopathy and Physiotherapy National Student Research Conference in 2005. She is currently studying for a Post Graduate Certificate in Chiropractic.

  Suzi is a keen sportswoman.  She learnt to horse-ride at a young age and has subsequently competed at National Riding Club level in eventing and showjumping.  She currently owns a young horse and competes regularly with West Surrey Riding Club.  Whilst at Oxford, Suzi also began rowing and has since competed at Women’s Henley Rowing Regatta and the British University Championships.  She currently rows for Guildford Rowing Club.

  During her time at the AECC, Suzi has developed a keen interest in the chiropractic treatment of sports injuries, including the treatment of horse-riders. She has worked with the Bournemouth University Rowing Squad and the AECC Rugby Club.  Suzi is also interested in chiropractic treatment throughout pregnancy and is enthusiastic about working with children and babies.

  Suzi Boys M.Chiro, BA Oxon 

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• Oliver Forbes-Turner was born in Westminster, London but grew up in Northumberland.  He had three years schooling over the border in Scotland before returning to Northumberland to finish his education. For five years Oliver worked as an outdoor pursuits instructor with physically and mentally disabled people.  He assessed their individual needs and organised their activities for the week, which included sailing, canoeing,

  abseiling, horse riding and archery. He subsequently moved to a large country estate in Northumberland overseeing its renovation. During this time he injured his back and consulted a local chiropractor who successfully treated him.  This is where he saw the ‘light’ which led to his interest in Chiropractic and his change in career path. Oliver is a qualified sailing instructor, obtaining his Royal Yachting Association certificate at Langs in Scotland.  He is also a keen skier, mountain biker and walker.  He is married to Ellis a psychologist and has two young daughters Nina and Erin. During his five year study at the Welsh Institute of Chiropractic Oliver became interested in the role of rehabilitation and it’s importance in the management of low back and neck pain.  This area of research stimulated him enough to carry out his own investigation on the role of rehabilitation for spinal pain and he produced his dissertation on this topic.  Oliver specialises in the treatment of shoulder problems and sports injuries.  He has a keen interest in treating the “more mature” patient and care of the elderly.

Oliver Forbes-Turner BSc Hons DC  

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• James Hamilton is a hypnotherapist and psychotherapist. The author of Surprise Your Self and Stop Smoking! he can help with confidence issues, depression, anxiety, shyness, fears and phobias and much, much more. In August he presented Jose's Coat: the Mind of Jose Mourinho for Sky One. He is a prolific writer on all aspects of health and wellbeing and his articles can be seen on his website: www.mindspires.co.uk  Call 020 8661 1613 or email Alison@thechilterncentre.co.uk for a free brochure and free initial consultation.

  James Hamilton  

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