Michael Elliott

I qualified as a Chiropractor in 1990.  I have treated many high profile people over the years.  I settled in Torquay and have my own practice from home as well as working from Body & Sole.  I am very unusual as my approach to Chiropractic is totally Holistic and not the standard manipulative treatments that people have come to expect from Chiropractic.

I am very gentle and quiet in approach and personality.  I have integrity and honesty, and my time and care with patients is of the utmost importance.  I am delighted to work with Melissa at Body & Sole as this is the only commercial practice where my approach to treatment and unconventional treatment time are truly welcomed.

I believe in the total holistic approach to client care and assessment.  I like to “triage” the person by telephone first. It is a great way of introducing myself and learning about the client.  My first consultation is a minimum of an hour for £30.00.

I examine every nerve pathway, motor pathway and reflex.  I screen for any medical conditions and ailments.  I examine the body posture and the whole “kinetic chain” from head to foot. I assess the emotional, physical, psychological and physiological aspects of the body and mind.  I always immediately refer patients to the hospital, GP or Consultant as required.
I do not believe in constant adjustment of the skeleton.  The Chiropractic manipulative techniques traditionally are rarely used by myself. I use the HVLA technique only when absolutely necessary. I very rarely manually adjust the neck. I apply gentle and appropriate techniques as required. I am aware that many people may have been over-adjusted over time.

I provide joint mobilisation - gentle movement of the joint to increase synovial fluid and smooth joint gliding.  Dry needling (form of acupuncture).  Motor point activator techniques and trigger point release.  I always prescribe corrective exercises and self-help as required.

I find that I spend a lot of time explaining your medical conditions and biomechanical imbalances.  I take time to educate what is happening to you, how it happens, why it happens, and most importantly how to make lifetime changes to prevent pain relapses.

I prefer not to call myself a Chiropractor and find the term “musculo-skeletal specialist” most appropriate for my approach and application of treatment.

Note: HVLA means - “high velocity low amplitude” technique Chiropractors use to manipulate the skeletal system.

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