The Redruth and Helston Chiropractors
Chiropractor Maryellen Stephens
Sometimes, pills are just too big to swallow......
I first came to chiropractic at the age of 18, after 5 years of debilitating migraines and loss of vision in my left eye. I missed a week of my life every month for 5 years with the headache and severe pain. I could not stand the light or any noise at all. It was awful, and could strike at anytime. It was only getting worse, and I could no longer take the medicine that they were prescribing, too much to swallow, and very little use. A friend of the family suggested I see her chiropractor, and I have never looked back! After a few sessions and a lot of really good information, I was a new woman!
Over the last 20 years I can count on one hand the beginnings of a headache and perhaps one serious migraine after a big emotional time. Nothing in between! My overall health improved and my energy levels rocketed. I had been considering medicine at the time, as I wanted to study pediatrics, but after my first degree, I knew that chiropractic was for me, a natural and holistic approach to health and healing.
My Education
I first studied at Dalhousie University in Nova Scotia, Canada. This was my entry into biomechanical medicine. My absolute favorite class was our gross anatomy class, it was a real eye-opener to actually see all of our organs in place and how connected everything was, from the brain straight through to our toes. It was truly awesome. I studied chiropractic at the Anglo-European College of Chiropractic in Bournemouth. This was where I first spent time watching infants being adjusted, and then in my clinical year, adjusting them myself.
It was an amazing time, meeting amazing people from all over the world, some with very strong philosophies of natural health through chiropractic. During my second year, I contracted whooping cough. I was adjusted twice per day and took high dose vitamin C, and within the week it was gone! No medicines, just pure chiropractic, good nutrition, fluids and rest. That was an incredible experience. Since then, I have also experienced the benefit and the power of chiropractic after car accidents, a disc herniation, two fabulous pregnancies and two amazing home births. I have experienced just a small portion of what chiropractic can do for us, just by removing the interference in our nervous system and allowing our bodies to function and to heal the way we were meant to heal.
Some of my favourite moments since arriving in Cornwall, have been out on Stithians Lake or at Coverack windsurfing, amd out on the Helford gig rowing. When the sun is out and a lovely warm southwesterly is blowing, there is no place I would rather be! Life has changed a little since the arrival of Abby, and now Holly, but the sea still calls. As they grow, I hope they learn to love the great outdoors and the sea as much as I do.
Our little family usually attends the chiropractor for a check up at least every two weeks, rarely longer, especially as kids are so active and crazy!! They may not always need an adjustment every time, but I like knowing that they are in top form. If in between I find that they are overtired, grumpy and generally not their usual gorgeous selves, it usually means time for an adjustment, as something isnt quite right (we call it an "attitude adjustment").
At home, our "medicine" cabinet is full of homeopathics, rescue remedy and cream, vitamins and herbal preparations. Ice in the freezer, hot water bottle in the cupboard. The best approach I use is to be calm, think about what is happening and how to approach it. Is wait and watch the best thing? Or if they have had a fall and cut, a good clean and patch job! I prefer to use the body's natural healing ability, watch for any interference, adjust as needed and support with herbs or homeopathy as required. As a mother, I am into the whole food, loads of love and hugs, support and close family and friendships, and good healthy nervous systems idea!
Chiropractic has changed my life the life of my children for the better in every way. It is a process of empowering you to become the best you possible: physically, mentally and emotionally. Armed and able to make better decisions and choices in your own life, you are a better parent, co-worker, friend and partner.....community member.....and it goes on. I look forward to meeting you in person and learning how we may be of service to you and your family.
Chiropractor Helen Jones
Is an artist who studied at Falmouth Art School, then went on to study at the Welsh Institute of Chiropractic at Glamorgan University. Graduating in 2006, she has a special interest in sports injury, rehabilitation, senior care, and pediatrics.
Joining our team in January 2012 is Dr Rowan Blewett!
Having grown up in Cornwall I am really excited to be back working here where it all started for me. I chose to study chiropractic after seeing it benefit my family, and help me out with long term knee pain as a child. I am particularly interested in sports injuries, rehabilitation, and senior care. I have attended recent postgraduate seminars focusing on sport and lower limb function which I found fascinating! I recently joined a local netball team, run regularly and enjoy and anything to do with the beach! I am keen to take up more watersports as I have been inspired by a recent trip to New Zealand after kayaking around some of the beautiful coastline there. Chiropractic continues to amaze me with what is achievable, and I feel very lucky to be able to witness first hand how each individual patient can be helped with chiropractic.
Joining our Helston practice
Chiropractor Lucy Whitton
Lucy graduated from the Welsh Institute of Chiropractic in 2006, with a BScHons degree in Chiropractic. Since Graduating, Lucy has worked in busy family clinics in Hampshire, where she has helped many people of all different ages suffering with a wide range of conditions. Her recent move to Cornwall to be close to her family, is something she has been working towards for a long time! She now thoroughly enjoys living on the Cornish coast - embracing her love of kite surfing, surfing and sailing.
Lucy’s fascination with chiropractic started at the age of 13, when she observed her Mother being adjusted by a chiropractor for debilitating back pain. Subsequently, her love of sport, an active lifestyle, and her realization of the need to keep fit and healthy reinforced her desire to train as a chiropractor, and help people to achieve their personal goals in health and well-being.
If you think that you or a loved one is a good candidate for chiropractic care, contact Your Family Chiropractors to arrange a thorough examination in our practice.
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