I grew up in sunny South Africa and was already studying in Durban when I first came into contact with Chiropractic. I had been suffering with neck pain and headaches for over a year and had been told to "live with it", I was only 21! My new GP suggested that I try the Chiropractic Student Internship Clinic in Durban, where they improved things and left such an impression on me that I decided to change my path of study and train to be a Chiropractor.
With a move of countries half way through, I graduated with a Masters degree in Chiropractic from the Anglo-European College of Chiropractic following 6 years of study, 3 of which were at the Durban Institute of Technology in South Africa. I have been living in Norwich since 2006 and opened my own practice in 2010 with my husband Stefan, originally our practice manager, who has now retrained as a Chiropractor too!
Choosing to become a chiropractor has had a profound effect on my life and that of my family. It is not just a career you have chosen but a lifestyle choice.
With a move of countries half way through, I graduated with a Masters degree in Chiropractic from the Anglo-European College of Chiropractic following 6 years of study, 3 of which were at the Durban Institute of Technology in South Africa. I have been living in Norwich since 2006 and opened my own practice in 2010 with my husband Stefan, originally our practice manager, who has now retrained as a Chiropractor too!
Choosing to become a chiropractor has had a profound effect on my life and that of my family. It is not just a career you have chosen but a lifestyle choice.
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Lara had been working as a Chiropractor in the Norwich area since 2006.
In 2010 Lara and Stefan opened the doors of their own office in Drayton, mainly looking after people in Taverham, Drayton, Hellesdon, Costessey and the NR8 area.
Due to its convenient location it also serves people of Old Catton, Sprowston and most of the Norwich suburbs well, with some coming from the wider area of Norfolk due to the A47 being not that far away.
Over the years the practice has grown with Stefan White, joining the team as a Chiropractor too.
In 2010 Lara and Stefan opened the doors of their own office in Drayton, mainly looking after people in Taverham, Drayton, Hellesdon, Costessey and the NR8 area.
Due to its convenient location it also serves people of Old Catton, Sprowston and most of the Norwich suburbs well, with some coming from the wider area of Norfolk due to the A47 being not that far away.
Over the years the practice has grown with Stefan White, joining the team as a Chiropractor too.
By restoring normal function, chiropractors can play a major part in relieving these disorders and any accompanying pain/discomfort arising from them.
A core belief of chiropractic is that by removing this dysfunction, and therefore the interference to the nervous system.
We are helping the body better heal itself.
Trauma- physical trauma: accidents, lack of exercise, poor posture, and everyday wear and tear that affects us all.
Toxins-chemical trauma: excessive alcohol, dehydration, poor nutrition, some medications eg dependancy on pain medication etc.
A core belief of chiropractic is that by removing this dysfunction, and therefore the interference to the nervous system.
We are helping the body better heal itself.
Trauma- physical trauma: accidents, lack of exercise, poor posture, and everyday wear and tear that affects us all.
Toxins-chemical trauma: excessive alcohol, dehydration, poor nutrition, some medications eg dependancy on pain medication etc.
All ages, from all walks of life, everyone is welcome, from the super fit to the couch potato!
Lara uses a variety of methods depending on the individual's unique requirements.
These may include manual therapy such as chiropractic adjustments (Joint manipulation), Which may be light or more forceful, depending on the desired effect.
Lara may also use soft tissue techniques as well as medical acupuncture (or dry needling) as well as providing exercises and advice on how to manage yourself outside of our office.
Lara uses a variety of methods depending on the individual's unique requirements.
These may include manual therapy such as chiropractic adjustments (Joint manipulation), Which may be light or more forceful, depending on the desired effect.
Lara may also use soft tissue techniques as well as medical acupuncture (or dry needling) as well as providing exercises and advice on how to manage yourself outside of our office.
The Bronfort report (2010), a study that shows the benefit of Chiropractic care for general musculoskeletal and non-musculoskeletal problems.
The Manga report (1994) shows the effectiveness and the cost effectiveness of Chiropractic.
The UK Beam Trial (2004) showed that joint manipulation alone and manipulation followed by exercise provided cost effective additions to general practice.
When it comes to a particular illness or disease the Chiropractors and staff at Align Chiropractic do not claim to "treat" anything or "cure" anything specifically.
The Manga report (1994) shows the effectiveness and the cost effectiveness of Chiropractic.
The UK Beam Trial (2004) showed that joint manipulation alone and manipulation followed by exercise provided cost effective additions to general practice.
When it comes to a particular illness or disease the Chiropractors and staff at Align Chiropractic do not claim to "treat" anything or "cure" anything specifically.
We have access to local x-ray facilities at Global Diagnostics (at an additional cost) and we can refer you for MRI scanning if required.
Where they are performed will determine the cost.
We may also refer a patient back to their GP for further tests or other appropriate treatment if required.
Not in Norfolk, Chiropractic is currently only available on the NHS in certain areas of the country so in Norfolk it is only a private healthcare option, although some General Practitioners may recommend Chiropractic as a complementary healthcare option to their patients.
Where they are performed will determine the cost.
We may also refer a patient back to their GP for further tests or other appropriate treatment if required.
Not in Norfolk, Chiropractic is currently only available on the NHS in certain areas of the country so in Norfolk it is only a private healthcare option, although some General Practitioners may recommend Chiropractic as a complementary healthcare option to their patients.
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