Doctor of Chiropractic Annabelle Thorne, BSc Sport Therapy, MChiro

Annabelle is a registered Chiropractor in Dorchester, Dorset and Owner of F.I.T.T. Chiropractic. She has more than 20 years of progressive experience in movement therapy techniques, orthopaedic and Sport Therapy Rehabilitation.

Annabelle graduated with a Sport Therapy degree from York University in Toronto, Canada. She worked for many years with elite level athletes in Sport Injury management and rehabilitation before going on to study for her Masters degree in Chiropractic Medicine from the world-renowned Anglo-European college of Chiropractic in Bournemouth .

Annabelle started F.I.T.T. Chiropractic with the belief that every patient’s needs are different and unique; and therefore wanted the autonomy to provide one-on-one, individualised care that expresses those beliefs. She feels that empowering patients with actionable and accurate knowledge, as well as getting patients involved as much as possible in their own care, has proven a success for her.

Annabelle has received training and holds certifications in various manual therapy techniques; including being fully certified in Pilates Mat and Equipment, Functional Movement Systems including Feldenkrais and Alexander technique, Functional Dry Needling/ Medical Acupuncture, Active Release Techniques Practitioner and Certified in Kinesiotaping level 1 , 2 and 3.

These practices, along with therapeutic exercise and neuromuscular re-education are integrated into her sessions to successfully treat underlying causes of pain or dysfunction.

Annabelle is dedicated to the treatment of all ailments affecting the young and the elderly to ensure efficiency of movement in day to day life.

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Mustafa completed his Bachelor’s in Science and pre-medicine studies at New York State University. He moved to Marietta, Georgia and graduated from Life University School of Chiropractic in 1997. Mustafa practised in Lima, Peru and Florida until 2004 and nearly 30 years later, moved to Turkey, practised there for 18 years, and now works as an academician at the AECC. He has 27 years of clinical experience. He has been an advocate for the chiropractic profession through his involvement with the Turkish Chiropractic Association (TCA), European Chiropractic Union (ECU), World Federation of Chiropractic (WFC), International Chiropractic Sports Federation (FICS) and East Mediterranean and Middle East Chiropractic Federation (EMMECF).

Mustafa served on the Federation of International Chiropractic Sports (FICS) executive council from 2008 to 2021. He was the FICS president from 2019-2021. Mustafa likes to work with athletes and is part of the education commission of the Turkish Swim Federation springboard and platform diving branch. He serves on the World Federation of Chiropractic public health committee with much interest in protecting and educating the public in spinal and musculoskeletal health. Mustafa enjoys swimming, running, biking and the great outdoors.

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Doctor of Chiropractic Andrew Price, MChiro, DC, LRCC

Andrew graduated from the prestigious Anglo-European College of Chiropractic (AECC) in 2010 with a Master of Chiropractic qualification following five years of full-time study. The years since have been utilised gaining clinical experience in treating a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions.

He employs different techniques tailored to suit the individual and has treated everyone from professional footballers, golfers and amateur sportspersons competing at national level, to adolescents and seniors. He has spent time concentrating on Spinal Rehabilitation within a busy multidisciplinary clinic and endeavours to address the underlying causes of pain rather than simply treat symptoms. Andrew is a member of the British Chiropractic Association, The Royal College of Chiropractors, and is registered with the General Chiropractic Council.

He has been a passionate cyclist since childhood and continues to ride the roads, tracks and byways of Dorset whenever he can. He grew up in Lyme Regis and after spending some years on the West Coast of Ireland moved back to the place his heart lies in the Dorset countryside where he now lives with his family and 3 miniature dachshunds! He also loves walking, music and playing the guitar.

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Erdi Shaba BSc MSc DC

Erdi completed an undergraduate degree in clinical exercises sciences at Bournemouth university before completing a masters degree in Chiropractic at the AECC UC. He splits his working time between lecturing at the AECC UC and working within a multidisciplinary team to manage a wide variety of conditions. Erdi’s main interests are focused on the role the brain plays in chronic pain, longevity and functional performance.

Erdi approach to care is personalised to the needs of the person. He has a range of skills such as manual techniques from adjusting, mobilizations, trigger point therapy, soft tissue work, dry needling, rehabilitation exercises and exercise prescription.

In his own time, Erdi enjoys being active. Playing sports such as football and badminton, while also being an avid gym goer. Living by the coast one of his favourite hobbies is sea swimming. He also loves music, reading, films, art and listening to podcasts.

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Doctor of Chiropractic, LRCC

Caroline completed her master’s degree at the prestigious AECC University College, graduating with a first with honours in chiropractic. She has always had a passion for chiropractic as she grew up in a chiropractic family where her love for health care developed.

“Seeing first-hand at a young age how hands-on care can make a huge difference in a person’s life was truly remarkable. I saw people prevent surgery’s, reduce their chronic pain and get their life back again”.

She has experience with working in multidisciplinary settings, working alongside other healthcare professionals to get the best out of patient care. She has also done many CPD courses to keep up to date with new research and has a special interest in neurology and paediatrics. As well as this, she received her LRCC status from the royal college of chiropractors after completing their post-registration training programme. Her aspirations for the future are to teach chiropractic, alongside clinic life, to inspire students just as she was inspired.

“My aim as a chiropractor is to help patients reach their goals, whether it is to run a marathon or to get out of bed in the morning. All people are unique and deserve bespoke care tailored to their needs”.

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Sophia is a Sports and Injuries Massage Therapist based in Dorchester. She took the exciting opportunity to work under the umbrella of the F.I.T.T. Chiropractic Brand.

Born and raised in Berkshire, she worked as a personal assistant in the City of London for various companies, as well as studying part time. It is in the City of London where she gained her qualifications ITEC Massage therapy, BTEC Sports and Injuries Massage Therapy, ITEC Exercise to Music and Personal Training . She has more than 18 years experience in movement, exercise, sport and dance, from competing as an athlete, conducting exercise classes, personal training, to professional work in dance performance.

Sophia would describe herself as a chameleon, fun, determined, loves a challenge and is a family person. She loves to learn, discover, communicate and laugh with lots of people from different backgrounds. These elements contribute to a positive input in her life, which enhances her initiative, drive towards work and study. This in turn allows her to discover the variety of opportunities that life continues to present.

These positive life experiences made Sophia return to her real passion of helping people through Massage therapies. Her drive is to support individuals from all backgrounds and ages who are in need of pain relief, prevention, maintenance and improved muscle mobility to the individuals health. It gives Sophia great happiness and inspiration to see clients who put their trust in her skills and abilities to help them improve their muscle health through their own daily life performances either from walking to knocking off seconds from a personal best.

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Masie is joining our Saturday mornings team working on reception and as a corrective exercise therapist! She is a qualified sport and exercise rehabilitator based in Dorset. Maisie graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Rehabilitation in Sport and Exercise and is a Level 3 Personal Trainer. She has worked with a range of football and rugby teams providing pitch side cover and injury prevention exercise sessions.

Maisie is a huge advocate for exercise and implementing physical activity to help rehabilitate and prevent injuries. Currently, Maisie is a PhD student investigating the effects of footwear on foot development in children.

In her free time, you’ll usually find Maisie on the water windsurfing, in the gym or playing golf at Camedown golf course.

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