I have been in practice for over 25 years. During that time I worked part-time in teaching for 19 years. I have now retired from teaching chiropractic technique to undergraduate chiropractic students at the top European Chiropractic University College which is in Bournemouth. I miss the teaching but I now have more time to concentrate on my patients and on Afon House.
During my spare time I love gardening and my pride and joy is my rose garden. This is a passion which began very early in life with my father's rose garden. He was an excellent teacher and had a love of creating new and interesting specimens by grafting different roses together. I am not so adventurous. My garden is mainly sand (I live on what used to be heathland in Christchurch) so we have to have drought-resistant plants, and I appreciate how hardy roses can be.
We refurbished the house ourselves, and now it's finished I love it. We have replaced practically every piece of wood in the house from the floorboards to the door frames and windows.
During my spare time I love gardening and my pride and joy is my rose garden. This is a passion which began very early in life with my father's rose garden. He was an excellent teacher and had a love of creating new and interesting specimens by grafting different roses together. I am not so adventurous. My garden is mainly sand (I live on what used to be heathland in Christchurch) so we have to have drought-resistant plants, and I appreciate how hardy roses can be.
We refurbished the house ourselves, and now it's finished I love it. We have replaced practically every piece of wood in the house from the floorboards to the door frames and windows.
Services
Soft tissue techniques restore comfort and normal function to muscles, tendons and ligaments.
The Activator is a precision instrument.
It is a small accurate rubber-tipped punch which gently nudges a joint to restore movement to the joint.
Postural advice is given to all our patients to help you understand how to function as comfortably as possible.
We can show you how to sit, stand and walk so your body is working at it's optimum.
We can show you how to lift and carry with less effort and less risk of injury.
The Activator is a precision instrument.
It is a small accurate rubber-tipped punch which gently nudges a joint to restore movement to the joint.
Postural advice is given to all our patients to help you understand how to function as comfortably as possible.
We can show you how to sit, stand and walk so your body is working at it's optimum.
We can show you how to lift and carry with less effort and less risk of injury.
Before coming to see us for the first visit, you may want to write down all your concerns, so you don't forget to mention any of them.
Bring a list of any medication you take.
The more information you give us, the more focussed your treatment can be.
Diagnosis of your problem is often like detective work; we need to know what you have been doing with your body.
We endeavour to explain things as we go along but if there is anything you don't understand during your visit, please speak up.
Don't be embarrassed to ask.
Bring a list of any medication you take.
The more information you give us, the more focussed your treatment can be.
Diagnosis of your problem is often like detective work; we need to know what you have been doing with your body.
We endeavour to explain things as we go along but if there is anything you don't understand during your visit, please speak up.
Don't be embarrassed to ask.
Missed appointments/cancellations with less than 24 hours' notice will result in Sandra Thorkeldsen not being able to re-book you and will result in a full fee being charged.
Your case file will be passed on to another Afon House Chiropractor.
If you are not sure if chiropractic is the right option for your specific problem, want to know more about what chiropractic can do for you, or just want to speak to a professional about your problem, book in for a FREE 20 minute chat with one of our highly skilled chiropractic team.
Your case file will be passed on to another Afon House Chiropractor.
If you are not sure if chiropractic is the right option for your specific problem, want to know more about what chiropractic can do for you, or just want to speak to a professional about your problem, book in for a FREE 20 minute chat with one of our highly skilled chiropractic team.
I happened to mention to Sandie that I had a problem with my right elbow.
Then and there, after touching my forearm and elbow in a certain place, she diagnosed tennis elbow.
I made an appointment at Afon House and saw Sandie's colleague.
Had I not seen Verity I most probably would have found it very difficult to carry on my painting work.
Thanks to her expertise, care and advice I have been able to carry on and look forward to her continuing help.
This is the first time I have felt comfort following a vehicle collision and the chiropractic session I had with you (Sandie) really helped in relieving the pain in my neck, shoulder and back.
Then and there, after touching my forearm and elbow in a certain place, she diagnosed tennis elbow.
I made an appointment at Afon House and saw Sandie's colleague.
Had I not seen Verity I most probably would have found it very difficult to carry on my painting work.
Thanks to her expertise, care and advice I have been able to carry on and look forward to her continuing help.
This is the first time I have felt comfort following a vehicle collision and the chiropractic session I had with you (Sandie) really helped in relieving the pain in my neck, shoulder and back.
Chiropractic is the diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal conditions caused by mechanical dysfunction of joints and muscles.
In plain English, that means finding out what's wrong, manipulating and mobilising joints and muscles, to relieve pain and restore mobility; and recommending stretches and exercises to maximise your chances of remaining fit.
In many cases, we have to identify the one small action that may be causing pain.
Yes - and, if necessary, we'll show you models and pictures to make things clear.
In plain English, that means finding out what's wrong, manipulating and mobilising joints and muscles, to relieve pain and restore mobility; and recommending stretches and exercises to maximise your chances of remaining fit.
In many cases, we have to identify the one small action that may be causing pain.
Yes - and, if necessary, we'll show you models and pictures to make things clear.
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