Katie Chimes

• I originally moved to this clinic as there was potential for me to take over the clinic however circumstances changed for the owner. This area is close to my family and I still continue to practice here.
• I practice Pain based care and Wellness Chiropractic care. I work with all age ranges from children to those in their late 80’s/90’s
• Cultivated trusting relationships with clients, resulting in commitment to treatment programmes.
• Tailored patient-centred plans to help patients achieve health-related goals.
• Over all the years I have Continued Professional Development (CPD) and specifically more so here I have increased more relational and trauma informed care work working on balancing patients' holistic needs to inform treatment decision-making and consider multiple opportunities.

• I moved to the London clinic to add a bit of variety compared to my practice in Amersham and I wanted to experience some life in London
• High paced clinic in which included many Transient patients as well as those on regular and wellness care - Worked with many patients who were effectively more time poor and some workers who wanted quicker based treatment.
• Took x-rays both in house and for referred patients
• I had many referred patients from overseas as London more central. With my sporting background I had many Athletes and Sports competitors to come visit for a consultation and treatment
• New patient exams, X-Rays, Report of findings and treatment on first visits
• More Open plan adjusting space
• I was one of the few Chiropractors registered with Bupa and saw many insurance based patients

• I practiced as a self-employed chiropractor in Essex
• I loved working at this clinic and I moved to this area as it was the place I wanted to be to prepare for fitness competitions
• I worked within a good team -The clinic was wellness based and I used my fitness background to improve outcomes for patients
• The clinic was high volume but really focused on a patient's core wellness
• We gave health talks and worked closely with patients to improve their overall health
• Counselled patients about lifestyle choices impacting injuries, conditions and recovery.
• Synthesised health-related information to help patients comprehend diagnoses, symptoms and treatments and feel empowered through understanding.
• Cultivated trusting relationships with clients, resulting in commitment to treatment programmes.

• Employed chiropractor for 18 months
• I had to handle aspects such as developing plans for patients myself as there were no systems in place to facilitate the process
• Here I also gained more experience of electronic note keeping
• Evaluated functioning of neuromusculoskeletal system and spine using systems of chiropractic diagnosis.
• Accessed and documented medical backgrounds and ordered diagnostic images if needed as we had no X-Ray within the clinic.
• It was a good experience to work in another country, it was also a place where I learned more about Green juicing with I got back into my own training for Fitness competitions.

• My first employment after graduating was at the family practice in South Woodford
• This was a great experience
• It gave me the opportunity to learn patient management systems to maximize the patient experience and care
• I also became proficient in spinal screenings as a means to generate new patients
• Treated a relatively high number of patients weekly and accurately documented and maintained patient notes.
• Accessed and documented medical backgrounds and took diagnostic images including X-rays to determine health problems.
• Educated patients and caregivers on diagnoses, medications and self-treatment options..
• Counselled patients about lifestyle choices impacting injuries, conditions and recovery.

I undertook courses which included: Practicing Science, Investigative Biology and Human Biology to prepare me for my future in chiropractic. // AFFILIATIONS