About Us
Details of our qualified & experienced clinical staff at Ashwood Chiropractic Clinic
Clinical Staff at Ashwood Chiropractic Clinic
Edel Lynch
Principal McTimoney Chiropractor - Director
Edel grew up and spent most of her adult life in Dublin, Ireland, where she worked in the Post Office in an administrative capacity. She comes from a family background of complimentary medicine. Edel stumbled upon McTimoney Chiropractic after a chance conversation with an acquaintance about a career move. She investigated the treatment and was drawn to the ‘whole body’ approach of the McTimoney method. After one treatment Edel knew that this was the career that she wanted to pursue and 2 months later she started at the college in Oxfordshire from where she gained a first class honors degree. She has been involved in chiropractic for over 10 years. Edel has attended many courses in advanced McTimoney techniques and has incorporated these in her treatment.
Edel is also a qualified massage therapist and holds an ITEC qualification. She has undertaken further training in Medical Acupuncture and is qualified to use this in the practice. She has also completed courses in a deep tissue massage method called Neuromuscular Re-Education and in Biogeometric Integration as well as Myofascial Release. She is also certified to perform the Epley manoeuver, a method use for the treatment of Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV). All of these methods can be integrated into the treatment depending on what is required.
Edel is registered with the General Chiropractic Council, is a member of the McTimoney Chiropractic Association and the Royal College of Chiropractors.
Simon Dann
McTimoney Chiropractor - Director
Simon has been part of Ashwood Chiropractic for many years now, since the practice was first started. His involvement so far has been largely in the background with administrative and web site roles, along with the development of the clinic property.
With a background as an engineer and having spent many years within the building industry, Simon is heavily involved with the development of our new premises in Church Street. Simon came to train as a Chiropractor after being enthused by Edel and her colleagues.
Simon holds the qualification Master of Chiropractic obtained from The McTimoney College of Chiropractic. He is now a full time member of the team and is registered with the General Chiropractic Council and will now be assisting in clinic.
Simon is also a qualified massage therapist, and is certified to perform the Epley manoeuver, a method use for the treatment of Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV). He is qualified in Western Medical Acupuncture, a qualification gained with the Health Professions Acupuncture Group (HePAG).
Simon is registered with the General Chiropractic Council, and is a member of the McTimoney Chiropractic Association.
Nicola Trigg
McTimoney Chiropractor
Nicola has been with us for several years and has proved to be a great asset and valuable member of the team.
Having qualified in 2003 Nicola brings a wealth of experience as a McTimoney-trained chiropractor.
Wayne Fountain
Sports Massage Therapist
Wayne has been with Ashwood Chiropractic since August 2019. Originally an Engineer in various industries he trained as a Sports Massage Therapist in 2017, gaining an ITEC Level 4 qualification in Sports & Remedial Massage Therapy. Wayne’s previous experience includes working as a Soft Tissue therapist at sporting clubs and events including Norwich City F.C and the London marathon. Along with Sports & Remedial massage he is also qualified in Cupping, IASTM, Electrotherapy, K-Taping & Manual Lymphatic Drainage.
Wayne regularly plays Football, Tennis and is a keen Runner and has competed in various events including the London Marathon.
Wayne is a registered member of the Sports Massage Association (SMA).
Marie Chauhan
Person-centred Counsellor
Marie joined Ashwood in 2025 and is passionate about providing a person-centred counselling service within the practice, offering kindness, compassion and empathy.
Having qualified with a Level 5 Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling from University Centre Peterborough, Marie is able to offer in person counselling to clients to help empower them to live a life that is true to them.
During her training Marie worked with many clients who were experiencing various challenges within their lives. Working within a local charity she offered support to families with children with additional needs, disabilities and life-limiting conditions.
Marie is registered with a professional body, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and adheres to their ethical guidelines, and is committed to working to professional standards.
Flexy Fred (Retired)
'Our Lovely Assistant'
Flexy has been with Ashwood Chiropractic since the beginning.
He’s not the most talkative member of the team, but his knowledge of anatomical structures is clear to see. In recent years Flexy has been showing signs of his age and is not so flexible any more. He has now been retired, but he is still to be found sunning himself in the reception most days. Some of his younger family members have been recruited to continue his legacy.
Stan, Ollie & Freda
Chiropractic Assistants
Stan, Ollie & Freda were recruited when poor old Flexy Fred started to show his age.
Chiropractors use skeletons to show patients where their pain originates and how treatment will help. They can also illustrate how manual manipulations will be performed, easing patient anxiety and improving understanding.