I was born and raised in South Devon, studied chiropractic at the AECC in Bournemouth, and graduated in 2002 with a Masters Degree in Chiropractic. Then it was back to my roots to start practising! I was fortunate to be offered a position within Torbay Chiropractic Healthcare Clinics where I worked for 11 years. I am passionate about creating a place that is accessible to everyone. Being proactive about our health and looking after ourselves is something that should be available to us all, not purely the privileged few or the ones who can’t afford not to.

I’ve developed a busy family practice and thrive on the challenges posed by all different age groups, and in 2004 I was awarded Surestart contracts to offer Chiropractic treatment of newborns in Torbay to be provided via this government-funded initiative. This has helped build my reputation as a successful paediatric chiropractor and I continue to offer treatment for those as young as 5 days old. Referral of these, my youngest and most fragile of patients, often comes from local Health Visitors and Midwives.

My own experience as a busy mother of two has strengthened my passion for seeing children on a healthy path from the very start.

I vary my approach to suit your needs, but predominantly use Diversified Technique (the most widely used amongst chiropractors) and I add to this by using massage and other soft tissue techniques to relax musculature. I’m qualified in Dry Needling and I have done further post graduate training in Craniosacral techniques.

I am always happy to answer questions, and I want you to feel welcome and comfortable from the moment you walk through the door to the moment you leave, feeling healthy and revived.

I was born and raised in South Devon, studied chiropractic at the AECC in Bournemouth, and gradua... Read More

Max, originally from Torbay returns to the area joining the team with a master’s degree in chiropractic after 4 years of study at the AECC University College in Bournemouth.

He aims to keep his finger on the pulse with the most up to date research and is always happy to talk about individual and public health. He practices with diversified technique and soft tissue therapies to create contemporary bespoke treatment plans for everyone. With a history in competitive sport, Max implements his knowledge of sporting environments to functional healthcare. His approach focuses on empathy, personability with emphasis on incorporating whatever an individual’s goals may be.

Outside of the clinic, Max spends his time playing local sports, namely football, and creating digital artwork.

Max is registered with the General Chiropractic Association and British Chiropractic Association.

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Mel has spent her entire adult career working in beauty and holistic therapy. She climbed the ranks by working in salons and spas in both the UK and the Middle East. Alongside working for Riviera Wellbeing Mel teaches massage part time at Exeter College - proof enough that she really knows her subject!

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Natasha joined the Riviera Wellbeing team in 2015. Since graduating in 2013 with a Distinction in her Chiropractic Masters Degree ‘Tash’ went on to work for a couple of years in a busy clinic in Suffolk. However, the pull of home became too strong, and she decided to return to Devon to live and help out on the family farm.

A passion for functional movement Natasha is passionate about physical, healthy movement, having been a keen dancer and runner. She continues to indulge in these pastimes and can usually be found, when not in clinic, running, dancing or in the gym. The rest of her spare time is spent helping looking after a flock of 700 sheep!

She predominantly uses diversified Chiropractic technique alongside soft tissue techniques. She is also qualified in Dry Needling, Rock Tape application and myofascial release. She helps to run our Spinal Rehabilitation Programme and has done significant post-graduate study in this area.

Most recently, Tash has undertaken a post-graduate diploma in Veterinary Chiropractic. Alongside Ashleigh Ley they are bringing Chiropractic care to the horses and dogs of south Devon.

Natasha joined the Riviera Wellbeing team in 2015. Since graduating in 2013 with a Distinction in... Read More

Paul Hindle (BSc, Mchiro) graduated from the internationally acclaimed Anglo-European Chiropractic College in 2012 and spent the next 3 years working with people of all ages in a busy town centre clinic in Norfolk. In 2015 he moved back to Devon and started working at Riviera Wellbeing in September 2015 as a chiropractor with specialist skills in sports chiropractic and programming. Paul grew up in the sleepy hamlet of Teigngrace between Newton Abbot and Kingsteignton.

Before becoming a chiropractor Paul achieved a bachelors degree in Natural sciences from Bath University in 2003 and then worked for several gyms around the Exeter and Newton Abbot area as a sports masseuse, personal trainer and rehab specialist.

In his personal life Paul still enjoys running which was one of two sports he has represented Devon at, the other being basketball. He is also a qualified weightlifting coach and has worked at both the commonwealth & UK universities powerlifting champs. Paul is a massive fan of American football and regularly attends the NFL games at Wembley each year. Having now married into a sheep farming family Paul spends his spare time helping out on the farm.

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Jill graduated as a Nutritional Therapist from the Irish Institute of Nutrition & Health in 2020, and as a Health Coach in 2017. She has been an active Yoga Therapist since 2008. She runs busy practice in the South West of England and is a member of the NTOI and NNA.

As a Nutritional Therapist, Jill offers a practical and structured approach to the changes and adjustments that are needed for the client to progress and reclaim their true health and potential.

Nutritional Therapy is a scientific, evidence-based approach to diet and lifestyle that has demonstrated positive measurable results in chronic conditions such as hormonal imbalances, PCOS, thyroid disease & also digestive disorders- IBS, chronic fatigue, and much more.

Jill graduated as a Nutritional Therapist from the Irish Institute of Nutrition & Health in 2... Read More

Paignton Chiropractor Ashleigh Ley (MChiro., D.C.) joined the Chiropractic team at Riviera Wellbeing in 2014.

Like Phoebe, Ashleigh is a local girl heralding originally from Galmpton, and educated in Torquay.

She graduated from the internationally acclaimed Anglo-European College of Chiropractic (AECC) with a Master of Chiropractic degree, and then went to work for a clinic in Truro, Cornwall prior to joining us here as a chiropractor in Paignton.

Paignton Chiropractor Ashleigh Ley (MChiro., D.C.) joined the Chiropractic team at Riviera Wellbe... Read More

James knew from an early age that he wanted to work in healthcare.

His grandfather (a long-time fan of Chiropractic) suggested to James that Chiropractic should be an area for consideration. This conversation resulted in James observing at a Chiropractic clinic whilst still at school.

It was this experience that led to James’ appreciation of the benefits that Chiropractic has to offer. Having seen the profound, often rapid improvements that an accurate diagnosis combined with the appropriate care can have, James’ career path was forged.

James takes a holistic yet functional-based approach, with a strong bias towards evidence-based practice. His patients regularly comment on his caring, thorough and professional approach.

He graduated from the Welsh Institute of Chiropractic with a Masters Degree in Chiropractic, and continually furthers his knowledge and skill by attending regular seminars and post-graduate training events. Like all the Chiropractors at Riviera Wellbeing, James is registered with the General Chiropractic Council and British Chiropractic Association.

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Amanda started her training in bodywork in 1997. She initially qualified as a Massage Therapist and Holistic Aromatherapist with The Tisserand Institute in 1999.. She went on to study Lymphology at the Foldi Clinic in Germany in 2008, qualifying in the practice of Manual Lymphatic Drainage and Multi-Layer Compression Bandaging, as a Certified Lymphoedema Therapist. This is one of the most highly recognised trainings in Europe and enabled her to work within a team of specialists in the Lymphodema and lipoedema Clinic at St. Georges Hospital, London, treating patients with advanced stages of both primary and secondary lymphoedema and lipoedema. She is also qualified in the Coban2 bandaging system, and is able to measure for hosiery and order compression garments.

Amanda also qualified with the European College of Bowen Studies in 2011 and continues to attend further training to enhance her skills as a Bowen Technique Practitioner.

Amanda is also trained in McLouglin Scar Tissue Release a fantastic gentle way of releasing scars and scar tissue, no matter how long the scars have been there.

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I have been in the massage and beauty industry for 7 years now and have worked in well known salons and spas across Torbay. Though I enjoy the beauty side of the business my passion has always been massage and the healing benefits it brings to clients, both mentally and physically. I love making people feel the best they can feel!

I am a local Brixham girl, born and raised and I’m now raising my little girl Rae. If I’m not playing with Rae, or massaging, you’ll find me paddle boarding, sea swimming and enjoying our lovely local surroundings or listening to my favourite music. I really look forward to meeting the Riviera Wellbeing clients and becoming part of the massage team.

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Sarah first started training in massage over eight years ago. Having always appreciated the benefits that massage can bring, she continues to be amazed at the physiological and psychological improvements that can be brought about by massage therapy.

In addition to her training in Swedish technique, Sarah has done further training in Remedial Massage, Hot Stone technique and she continues to study Myofascial Release. As a result of this broad knowledge, Sarah aims for every treatment be as relaxing as possible whilst being able to address the individual’s needs: from chronic pain and injury through to rest and stress relief.

Sarah first started training in massage over eight years ago. Having always appreciated the benef... Read More

Yvonne joined the Riviera Wellbeing team in 2018 and brings her vast experience in psychotherapy, counselling and Life Coaching to our list of offered services.

Yvonne is passionate about helping those who feel overwhelmed and who often cannot see a solution to their troubles themselves, even though that solution is often within easy grasp. She has a huge variety of techniques at her disposal and uses these to help people implement simple and practical changes in their lives.

Due to her varied training – Yvonne is a certified Strategic Intervention Coach, a Marriage and Divorce Prevention Coach, she can offer bereavement and loss counselling, help and guidance with relation to emotional abuse, career confusion and loss of direction in life.

Alongside this, Yvonne helps and treats those dealing with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, loneliness and many other issues.

Her broad skill set includes Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP), Hypnotherapy, Mindfulness and meditation, Art Therapy, Solution Focused Counselling and Sacred Money Archetype Coaching to name but a few!

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I studied acupuncture to degree Level for 4 years at the internationally renowned College of Integrated Chinese Medicine in Reading.

My initial training comprised of training in Traditional Chinese Medicine alongside Five Element acupuncture which are the most common styles practiced in the UK.

After graduating I discovered other styles of acupuncture that transformed the way I practised and the results I was getting with my patients. I have studied Master Tung acupuncture, (a traditional family style of acupuncture) with Philip Weeks and Susan Johnson. Because of the benefits I have witnessed using the Master Tung approach, this is now the main style I use in my clinic. Benefits of Tung-style acupuncture Tung acupuncture uses fewer needles, and incorporates many unique points specific to this style.

Needles are placed distally to where the problem may be, and can often result in immediate changes and pain reduction – often within seconds of needle insertion.

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