Helen grew up in the Midlands, where she developed a keen interest in the outdoors. She spent much of her younger years riding and caring for horses. She picked up a number of minor injuries along the way, which is where she first came into contact with manual therapy in the form of physiotherapy.

Helen’s first contact with chiropractic was when her older brother developed hip pain. After three years of on-and-off problems, her mother took him to a chiropractor who successfully treated him. Although chiropractic wasn’t her initial career plan, this stuck in her mind.

In 2003, she attended the Welsh Institute of Chiropractic, where she graduated with honours in 2007. Over the last two decades, she has honed her skills treating people of all ages and backgrounds. She is passionate about tailoring treatment to the person and their lifestyle, and encouraging people to live their best lives.

Over the past few years, she has developed a keen interest in gardening. Alongside her son, she grows most of the family’s vegetables while keeping fit and mobile. She has come to the realisation that many of us can keep our bodies well while doing the things that bring us joy.

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Jenny graduated with a First Class BSc Honours Degree in Sports Therapy from Coventry University in 2011. She has always had major interests in sport and how the body works. Her main sport being hockey, never one to want to take time off the pitch it lead her towards Sports Therapy as a career. Jenny mainly uses Sports Massage as her main treatment type alongside advising exercises for rehabilitation purposes. She likes to emphasise that Sports Massage can be for anyone, the name is misleading. She describes it as a deep tissue functional massage to get you back to optimum health for either sport, work or lifestyle.

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Shaun began his professional career in Canada, graduating from Simon Fraser University in Burnaby with a degree in Accounting and Management Systems. After developing an interest in healthcare and science, he returned to university to complete further science studies before moving to the UK to train at the Anglo-European College of Chiropractic. He graduated in 1990 as part of the final Doctor of Chiropractic programme.

After working in chiropractic clinics across Derby and Birmingham, Shaun opened his own practice in Heanor in 1996. With more than 35 years of experience, he has treated people of all ages, from babies just a few months old to patients in their 90s.

Shaun uses Sacro Occipital Technique (SOT), with treatment focused on improving movement, reducing discomfort, and supporting long-term wellbeing. He takes time to understand each patient’s individual needs and tailor care accordingly.

Outside of the clinic, Shaun enjoys working on and riding motorbikes.

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Carina Milne BSc (Hons) DC

Carina graduated from the University of Glamorgan in 2003 and began her chiropractic career in Mickleover, Derby. In 2020, she joined Littleover Chiropractic Clinic.

Her treatment approach is primarily based on Diversified chiropractic techniques, alongside the use of Activator methods, drop pieces, and blocking techniques. Soft tissue work and rehabilitation exercises also form an important part of her care plans. She enjoys supporting patients through both short-term care and longer-term preventative approaches.

Carina is passionate about improving patients’ overall wellbeing, with a particular interest in pain management. She understands that living with pain can affect people physically as well as emotionally. Her aim is to provide not only hands-on treatment, but also practical advice, rehabilitation strategies, and support tailored to the individual.

She is registered with the General Chiropractic Council (GCC) and is a member of the British Chiropractic Association (BCA).

Carina Milne BSc (Hons) DC Carina graduated from the University of Glamorgan in 2003 and began h... Read More

Leanne grew up in North Devon where she developed a keen love of the outdoors. During her studies at A-Level she first came across Chiropractic and grew more interested in following it as a career path which aligned to a childhood wish to become a manual therapist like her grandmother.

In 2003, Leanne graduated from the Welsh Institute of Chiropractic and has gained extensive experience helping all ages with all manner of complaints over the past 20 plus years. Now a mum of two, she enjoys a busy family life in Derby where she maintains an enthusiasm for Chiropractic and its place in the medical system.

She is passionate about offering a service that is thorough, biomechanical and evidence based, which provides solutions but acknowledges the difficulties of optimal wellbeing in a modern world. Leanne feels strongly that each treatment plan be tailored to the individual, encompassing varying techniques and education, so together we can identify and work on causes, not only symptoms.

Leanne is registered with the General Chiropractic Council and is a member of the British Chiropractic Association.

In her spare time, Leanne enjoys walking in countryside with the family, friends, and their dog Pippa. She likes to keep fit and active through a variety of exercise classes and outdoor pursuits. She also loves to cook and is often excited about a new recipe.

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Luke grew up around chiropractic, with seven chiropractors in the family. Discussions about health, movement, and performance were a normal part of everyday life from an early age.

He has a particular interest in helping people improve the way they move and function so they can keep doing the activities that matter to them. That might mean helping someone stay active in the gym, move more comfortably on the golf course, continue gardening, or simply feel more confident in their body day to day. Luke enjoys building relationships with patients and seeing steady progress over time.

In practice, he uses diversified chiropractic techniques alongside neurological and muscle-based testing methods to assess how the body is adapting and responding. His approach focuses on movement, function, and helping the body work more efficiently.

Away from the clinic, Luke enjoys hockey, cricket, strength training, and spending time outdoors, usually working in the garden or keeping active.

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Dr Michael Whatling, DC, CCSP, MSc, Doctor of Chiropractic. Fellow of the Royal College of Chiropractors. Fellow of the European Academy of Chiropractic.

Born in England in 1957, Mike gained his undergraduate chiropractic qualification from the Anglo-European College of Chiropractic in 1981, graduating as ‘Best Overall Student’. After gaining valuable postgraduate experience in busy practices in Leeds and Derby, he founded Littleover Chiropractic Clinic in 1988, where he continues to serve as both owner and director.

Mike is proud to have been a participating chiropractor in the seminal multicentre Medical Research Council clinical trial (BMJ 1990; 1995), whose findings highlighted the unequivocal effectiveness of chiropractic treatment. With a long-standing interest in sports injuries, Mike earned a postgraduate certificate in sports injury management (Certified Chiropractic Sports Practitioner) from Northwestern College of Chiropractic in 1996, followed by a master's degree in Exercise and Health Science from the University of Bristol in 2003. His Bristol dissertation was subsequently published (co-authored) in Health Education (Vol. 107, No.5, 2007).

Mike has worked at many major national and international athletic events, including as an attending chiropractor to the British team at both the 1999 World Veterans’ Athletic Championships and the 1994 European Veterans’ Athletic Championships in Athens. Closer to home, he has served as chiropractor to Derby County Football Club, Derby Rugby Union Football Club, and Derby Athletic Club. His practice continues to maintain strong sporting ties with the local community and is currently the main sponsor of Derby Hockey Club.

Although no longer working as many clinical hours, Mike remains actively involved in facilitating a smooth-running, friendly and patient-centred practice. He remains confident and excited about its future role in supporting the health of the Derby community. Mike’s three sons are also registered chiropractors, ensuring he’s never short of opinions about how to fix a clinical issue! His principal hope is that chiropractic becomes used in the treatment of an increasing proportion of people with muscle and joint dysfunction and pain syndromes. After more than four decades, his guiding principle remains unchanged: ‘the patient’s needs come first.’

Away from the clinic, Mike’s interests include cycle touring, hill walking and Morris dancing.

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