Uckfield Chiropractic Clinic

My interest in chiropractic started in 1991 when as a sports scholar I had to visit Richard Rummary (original owner of Hailsham CC), with severe low back pain and was amazed at how after only a few treatments, my mobility and pain improved hugely.

Having gone on a hockey scholarship to the USA to study Anthropology and African studies for 4 years, and spending lots of time in the training room, I knew I wanted to work with the body. So I decided to continue my studies back in the UK studying for a Master’s of Science in Chiropractic at the University of Surrey.

After working for Ian Hutchinson a Chiropractor in Chelmsford for 3 years, I decided to set up on my own nearer family and friends in Sussex. Uckfield Chiropractic Clinic was set up and opened in July 2006. The clinic in Uckfield has flourished and we now have a multi disciplinary team including two chiropractors.

In 2012 I expanded my business and purchased Hailsham Chiropractic Clinic, which is also multi disciplinary, with three Chiropractors.

As a chiropractor I thoroughly enjoy treating generations of families. Having a strong background in high level sports, this is always of interest me helping people to perform to their optimum. Also being a parent has given me the impetus to undertake additional courses on chiropractic care during pregnancy. At the clinics we use a wide variety of chiropractic techniques depending on the patients needs - this includes Becky being an advanced level Activator Methods Chiropractic Technique practitioner.

I still enjoy playing and watching sport when I have the time, most of it now taken up by my two young sons who love having treatments and have their own toy activators to perform treatments on family!

Becky will be treating patients in our Uckfield Clinic on a Thursday, and our Hailsham Clinic on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday.

Gemma loves treating people of all ages and stages of life; however her special chiropractic interest is helping pregnant women and children. She had taken up extra reading and seminars to develop her skills in this area.

Gemma was always keen on sports and interested in the human body, so decided to take her first degree in Sports and Exercise Science. She graduated from the University of Bath before moving to Bournemouth where she did a Master’s degree in Chiropractic at Anglo-European Chiropractic College (AECC). Gemma still loves running and hockey.

Gemma will be treating patients in our Uckfield Clinic on a Monday and Wednesday.

Louise is a highly motivated chiropractor, who strives for a strong, ethical level of care that is in the best interest of her patients. Louise is genuinely passionate about her chosen field and is experienced in many areas of chiropractic, with patients of all ages, including sportsmen and women, pregnant mothers and paediatric patients (a field in which she’s extremely passionate about). Louise is compassionate, caring and an understanding chiropractor.

Louise will be treating patients in our Uckfield Clinic on a Tuesday and Friday and our Hailsham Clinic on a Monday and Thursday.

Chloe graduated from the Anglo European Chiropractic Collage, Bournemouth with a Masters in Chiropractic. After an injury in her teenage years led her to receiving her first experience of Chiropractic care.

Growing up a keen dancer in Bournemouth, Chloe holds an interest in functional anatomy and biomechanics, physiology and health. The way chiropractic looks as a person as a whole using a bio-mechanical approach to care really took her interest, and has shaped how she practices.
Outside of clinic, Chloe enjoys watching movies and seeing live music. Due to her dance background she enjoys Barre classes. Chloe also enjoys boxing classes.

John has many years experience of podiatry in both the private and public sectors. John has worked as an associate podiatrist in clinics in Brighton and Lewes, and still work for Sussex Community NHS Trust in a specialist role. John has a keen interest in biomechanics and all aspects of musculoskeletal podiatry, building on a background in mechanical engineering (which John studied prior to podiatry).

John will be treating patients in our Uckfield Clinic on a Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday.

After finishing school I completed a foundation course in art and design and subsequently a degree in jewellery design at Central Saint Martins (University of the Arts London). Alongside studying I worked part-time at The Orpheus Centre, an arts centre for young disabled adults, as a care/support worker.

On graduating for the following few years I worked part-time in the arts sector as a designer/maker and teaching on widening participation projects for the university, and part-time in the care sector as a care worker at a Residential Nursing home and domiciliary visits in the community. Through care work I became aware of podiatry, I felt it would really suit me and decided on a change of direction. I completed an access to medical sciences diploma at Sussex Downs college, Lewes and then a podiatry degree at the University of Brighton.

Following this I spent 3 yrs. working as a general, then specialist NHS podiatrist. During this time I gained invaluable experience and enjoyed developing my skills in all aspects of podiatry, treating a varied and complex caseload. I then transitioned into private podiatry as it offered greater flexibility and a better work life
balance. I enjoy the practical, problem-solving aspect of podiatry and meeting a large variety of people. I’m happy when I’m able to keep people pain free and enjoying the activities they want to do.

Outside of work I enjoy swimming, gardening, walking my little dachshund x poodle - ivy and riding my new forest pony - Belle.

I work on a Monday and Thursday in Uckfield and Friday and Saturday in Hailsham.

Sarah initially joined Uckfield Chiropractic Clinic in 2014 having flippantly said to Becky one afternoon that, if she ever needed any receptionist cover to give her a call! Lucky for us Sarah is still here, and still loves her job.
Sarah had been a nurse for 34 years and during her initial 2 years of retirement Sarah found that she really missed the feeling of belonging to a team, as well as missing the variety of people she used to meet every day. This job definitely ticks those boxes.
In her spare time Sarah has a collie dog who needs lots of exercise, as well as 5 Aylesbury ducks who are always getting into mischief.
Sarah loves gardening, sewing, Pilates and swimming.
Most of all Sarah enjoys spending time with her husband, children, family and friends.

Katie joined Uckfield Chiropractic Clinic on a temporary basis as a receptionist when it first opened in July 2006 – 17 years later Katie is still here on a part-time basis! Katie has two sons who are very active and use all the services provided here at the clinic. It's a great, friendly place to work.

Rick Mudie
BSc, BSc (Hons) Oriental Medicine, MBAcC
Rick is a member of the British Acupuncture Council (BAcC), with over 20 years
clinical experience.
He is a Course Co-coordinator, Lecturer (Obstetrics and Gynaecology) and Clinical
Supervisor at the International College of Oriental Medicine (ICOM).
He has a BSc degree in Social Sciences from Edinburgh University and a BSc (Hons)
degree in Oriental Medicine from Brighton University. He trained at ICOM and
practices five-element ‘Stems and Branches’ traditional acupuncture and Traditional
Chinese Medicine (TCM) acupuncture.
Rick has actively studied Chinese philosophy, Taiji, Qi Gong and meditation since
1994, acupuncture since 2000 and has been studying classical Chinese since 2018. He
uses acupuncture to treat a wide variety of physical, mental and emotional issues, and
currently has clinics in Uckfield and Lewes , East Sussex.
For further information go to: www. sussexacupuncture.co.uk

Stacey is a Level 4 Sports Massage Therapist with VTCT and trained in Myofascial Cupping Therapy and Medical Acupuncture. She is also the ladies Team Therapist for Heathfield and Waldron RFC.

Her goal is to facilitate healing and restore efficient movement and comfort as quickly as possible. She achieves this through subjective and objective assessment, proven hands-on technique (massage, medical acupuncture and cupping therapy), individualized rehabilitation programs and bespoke treatment plans designed for each patient.

“having suffered with back problems for years myself, I understand first hand how important it is to provide effective treatment but also to educate each patient so they can make the necessary changes to remain pain free with improved mobility”

When not working she enjoys spending quality time with her three children and her fur baby Max the rottie.

Holly enjoyed an active lifestyle at an early age and spent time horse riding, trampolining, athletics, judo, Ice-skating and playing netball. Holly was inspired to become a Sports Therapist after seeking holistic treatment for personal health issues such as Facial Paralysis, Burnout and Insomnia.

In 2000 Holly attended the Raworth Centre for Sports Therapy in Dorking to study Anatomy, Physiology, Sports and Remedial Massage. Holly continued her training at the Body Harmonics Centre in Cheltenham by qualifying in Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tui Na, and Acupuncture to learn the concept of Eastern philosophies.
Holly relocated to Las Palmas to experience a different culture and warmer climate. She became a Massage in Schools Instructor and taught this effective anti-bullying programme in a Primary school.

After 16 years in the sunshine, Holly returned to the UK and set up HGR Therapy at Uckfield Chiropractic Clinic in East Sussex and is available on Mondays and Wednesdays.
Holly has recently completed a Level 5 Sports and Clinical Therapy qualification with Core Elements Training and is passionate about supporting client’s mental and physical wellbeing.

Holly enjoys swimming, yoga, mindfulness, meditation, walking and working out at the gym.

Nikki has been working for Becky at the clinic since April 2022 and is finding both the staff and patients very welcoming. Nikki works in both clinics on a part time basis. Nikki's background is corporate banking and she has two teenage girls who keep her busy with lots of singing and dancing. In her spare time Nikki loves travelling and spending time with friends.

Kate has been working at the clinic since May 2022. Kate enjoys meeting and helping a variety of different patients who visit the clinic. Kate enjoys walking, various sports and going to the cinema and theatre with her family.