Meet the Team
The Abacus team comprises chiropractic practitioners, offering a wealth of knowledge with after-care advice and guidance. The team approach reflects the McTimoney technique and philosophy of care. The body works as a whole and therefore should be treated as a whole. Practitioners, trained in the latest techniques for specific injuries and pain management, use a skilled ‘hands-on’ approach. Specific arrangements can be made for 1:1 Pilates instruction. All practitioners are fully registered with their respective associations. All Chiropractors are GCC registered.
Deirdre initially earned a Nursing degree and Health Visitor’s certificate before retraining as a Chiropractor. She has served as a lecturer and expert advisor in Paediatrics at institutions like the McTimoney College of Chiropractic and the Royal College of Chiropractors. A Fellow of both the Paediatrics Faculty of the Royal College of Chiropractors and the McTimoney Chiropractic Association, she has been recognized with an Award for Outstanding Achievement from McTimoney Chiropractic College.
Deirdre frequently presents her research at national and international conferences, advocating for early assessment to ensure balanced movement for babies and children. She also encourages parents to support their child’s development through balanced nutrition, movement, and sleep—believing that sleep is crucial for optimal growth.
For over a decade, Deirdre has provided clinical teaching and skill enhancement for her team, who continue to attend national and international conferences for professional development.
In 2023, Deirdre stepped back from clinical practice but continues to teach, mentor, and guide her colleagues. Confident in the abilities of the Abacus team, she knows they will continue her legacy of promoting holistic family care and ensuring that each patient—whether a baby, child, or adult—reaches their full potential.
In exciting news, Deirdre has just released a podcast, “From Head to Toe: Sleep and Development with Deirdre Edwards,” where she discusses baby and child development, drawing on her decades of experience. The podcast aims to empower parents by providing insights into when to seek help and how to best support their child’s growth. It is available on all major podcast platforms now.
Tamzin is a member of the paediatric faculty of the Royal College of Chiropractors and is a Fellow of McTimoney Chiropractic Association, having held an executive position in the latter. Tamzin treats all the family from new-borns to the third generation and firmly believes that chiropractic is more than simply adjusting joints. The balance between their skeletal, muscular and nervous systems is what allows us all to thrive, live, work and play well.
She has supplemented her experience and joy of treating babies and children, gained alongside Deirdre in the children’s clinic, by participating in a continuing series of seminars on paediatric development and chiropractic examination and treatment.
He supported his chiropractic studies through a Diploma in Personal Training and discovered the value of Pilates as part of his own rehabilitation to build his strength and enable his return to work after a riding accident severely injured his back. Kay utilises both his chiropractic and personal training skills to help patients with sports injuries and has recently completed further training for the application of Kinesiology Tape.
Kay has been immersed in further studies in functional neurology to enhance his knowledge in how Chiropractic effects change in the nervous system and in diagnosis and remedy for dysfunctional movement. Kay has attended Pregnancy Post Graduate courses to ensure his skill base reflects evidence informed decisions when treating pregnant women. He also has studied
Given more time he would like to learn tennis and Tai Chi but currently spends more time living vicariously through an active daughter and walking the dog.
Priya has been an integral part of the Abacus team since 2015. After completing her integrated master’s degree in chiropractic at the McTimoney College of Chiropractic, she was thrilled to be offered a permanent position at the clinic. Priya has a particular passion for how chiropractic care can support the development of babies and children, as well as its benefits throughout pregnancy. She enjoys working with multiple generations of families who visit the clinic.
Her interest in chiropractic care began at a young age and was further fuelled by her 20 years of experience in dance and movement disciplines, including ballet, tap, and contemporary jazz. After leaving school, Priya earned a National Diploma in Dance and Musical Theatre, followed by an internship at the prestigious Broadway Dance Centre in New York. These experiences deepened her understanding of the importance of balance, coordination, and core strength—essential elements for patient rehabilitation. Priya draws on these insights in her daily practice, using her expertise to treat and advise her patients.
Priya has also undertaken postgraduate training, focusing on chiropractic care for pregnancy, babies, and children, through the Royal College of Chiropractors and the International Chiropractic Paediatric Association.
In addition to her clinical work, Priya serves as a lecturer and Clinic Supervisor at the McTimoney College of Chiropractic, a role she finds deeply rewarding.
Since becoming a chiropractor Claire has undertaken post-graduate courses in paediatric chiropractic care, Craniosacral therapy, and is an NCT trained breastfeeding counsellor.
Claire is a member of multiple associations and groups including McTimoney Chiropractic Association, RCC (Royal College of Chiropractors), NCT (National Childbirth Trust), DPA (Developmental Practitioners Association), and the PBN (Pregnancy & Birth Network).
In her spare time Claire enjoys ferrying her, now teenage, daughters around, spending time with her family, and all things craft related!
Jodie studied at McTimoney College of Chiropractic, where she earned her master’s degree. As a proud member of the General Chiropractic Council, Jodie is committed to delivering exceptional care to her patients, guiding them on their journey to recovery and helping them reclaim their active lifestyles.
With expertise in various techniques including McTimoney technique, diversified adjustments, joint mobilisations, and soft tissue work, Jodie offers a comprehensive approach tailored to address your specific needs.
Lisa offers remedial massage at Abacus, using a range of techniques to assess, treat, and rehabilitate patients, including injury treatment. From gentle massages to targeted muscle work, Lisa helps support recovery and improve musculoskeletal wellness.
A long-time patient at Abacus for over 16 years, Lisa’s passion for chiropractic led her to start training as a chiropractor. While studying, she pursued a Level 5 Soft Tissue Therapy diploma and discovered her love for soft tissue therapy, choosing to focus on it instead. Like chiropractic care, she believes this approach can make a significant difference.
Lisa is trained to assess, treat, and rehabilitate injured tissue and works in collaboration with chiropractors or independently. She refers patients when an adjustment or further neurological assessment is needed.
She applies in-depth knowledge of skeletal anatomy and muscle function to address muscle tension and injuries, going beyond standard sports massage techniques.
Lisa treats patients of all ages and has experience working with a range of conditions, including neck and shoulder tension, whiplash, running injuries, knee and foot pain, low back pain, hip pain, tennis elbow, golfer’s elbow, and carpal tunnel syndrome.