Meet Our Team
SPINAL HEALTH
Dr. Michael Pim, BS, DC, D.Ac Spine Health and Nervous System Doctor T: 01344 762777 Click here to email Dr. Michael Dr. Michael Pim BS, DC, DA'c is the owner of Crowthorne Health and Wellness Centres and is best known for his wide spectrum of knowledge, expertise, and experience in the care of your spine and nervous system
He has been in practice since 1992 and has professionally helped everyone from newborns, children, teens, and adults of all ages with a wide array of things such as colic, newborn subluxations, asthma, ADD/ADHD, focus, dyslexia, physical development, menstrual problems, scoliosis, posture development, sports injury, athletic performance and recovery times, vision problems, range of motion, coordination problems, diabetes, weight issues, neck/back/joint pain, chronic and terminal illnesses, organ function, strength/mobility/flexibility, mental/emotional health, and much more. Dr. Michael believes in getting to the root of a problem because the patient will benefit far more from its resolution rather than trying to artificially suppress symptoms. Working with your body to help it become well and be well and live life at your best is the prime focus. Dr. Michael's father, Dr. Desmond Pim, originally from Northern Ireland, practiced chiropractic, acupuncture, naturopathy, osteopathy and herbalism in Reading, Berkshire for 48 years and retired in 2010. Dr. Michael, his brother Dr. Richard, and his sister Dr. Fiona all graduated as doctors of chiropractic from the fountainhead of the profession - Palmer Chiropractic College in Davenport, Iowa, USA. Dr. Michael's son, Christopher Pim completed his chiropractic degree from AECC in Bournemouth and is a third-generation doctor of chiropractic. |
Amber has been working as an Assistant at Crowthorne Health and Wellness Centres since 2018. She has always been interested in all aspects of health and beauty and believes that the spine and nervous system are an important part of maintaining a healthy and happy lifestyle.
She brings much of her existing knowledge and passion to her role and helps the practice in a multitude of administrative duties as well as helping with patient relations and customer service. Amber truly helps to make each patient visit a positive experience and is vital to our team. |
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Complementary Wellness Services
Practitioners listed below operate their own separate business entities.
To book an appointment with one of our practitioners please contact them directly.
Julie Easterbrook Counsellor T: 07738313451 julie@julieeasterbrookcounselling.com www.julieeasterbrookcounselling.com |
Julie is a professionally trained Integrative Humanistic counsellor and a registered member of the BACP, who works with young people aged 11 upwards.
People come to therapy for many reasons, some of which may be:
People come to therapy for many reasons, some of which may be:
- Living with health issues (including palliative care)
- Relationship issues/ Family issues
- Feeling overwhelmed
- Depression/feeling low
- Stress/ anxiety
- Grief/bereavement/loss
- Low confidence/Low self-esteem
- Significant life changes
- Bullying in school or in the workplace
Amber Bratt Beauty Therapist & Eyelash Technician T: 07880662246 amberbrattbeauty@gmail.com www.amberbrattbeauty.com |
Amber is a Beauty Therapist specialising in eyelash and eyebrow treatments. She has over 10 years of experience in individual eyelash extensions. Amber qualified as an Eyelash Technician with Xtreme Lashes in 2012 and as a Beauty Therapist from The Beauty Workshop Training School in 2015.
Amber is happy to be offering the following beauty treatments:
Amber is happy to be offering the following beauty treatments:
- Individual eyelash extensions
- Eyelash tinting
- Eyebrow tinting
- Eyebrow waxing
- Upper lip waxing
- Chin waxing
Gina Stokes & Kasia Sulej Primelase Berkshire T: 01344 513 603 (For new enquiries) T: 07305072174 (Gina) T: 07878609750 (Kasia) info@primelaseberkshire.co.uk www.primelaseberkshire.co.uk |
Gina and Kasia have worked together in the field of skin and hair lasers for 16 years, before becoming Primelase Berkshire.
Gina started her laser journey in 2001 in Harley Street, in a busy cosmetic surgery clinic. There were not as many laser experts around back then. Having now treated thousands of clients herself, she can consider herself one! She is also a registered midwife working in the NHS. Kasia started as a doctor’s assistant in a private skin clinic, before studying to use lasers, other skin treatments and combine that with all the experience gained working alongside specialist doctors. At Primelase Berkshire they offer medical grade laser hair removal and other advanced skin treatments, to allow their clients to feel confident and look their best.
Starting with a complimentary consultation about your skin, medical history and lifestyle, they find the right path to achieve the results that you are looking for. Together, they can change your skin, to have you looking and feeling your best. Here is a sample of the main treatments available.
Laser Hair removal
Skin rejuvenation - Treatments available
IPL
HIFU
Microneedling with Innopen
Fractional RF Microneedling
Profhilo
Mesotherapy
Smart Meso
Peels
Fresh Glow Facial
Acne Buster Facial
Skin Tags and wart removal
Come in for a chat about how it could help you! Also see out website for more details www.primelaseberkshire.co.uk
Gina started her laser journey in 2001 in Harley Street, in a busy cosmetic surgery clinic. There were not as many laser experts around back then. Having now treated thousands of clients herself, she can consider herself one! She is also a registered midwife working in the NHS. Kasia started as a doctor’s assistant in a private skin clinic, before studying to use lasers, other skin treatments and combine that with all the experience gained working alongside specialist doctors. At Primelase Berkshire they offer medical grade laser hair removal and other advanced skin treatments, to allow their clients to feel confident and look their best.
Starting with a complimentary consultation about your skin, medical history and lifestyle, they find the right path to achieve the results that you are looking for. Together, they can change your skin, to have you looking and feeling your best. Here is a sample of the main treatments available.
Laser Hair removal
Skin rejuvenation - Treatments available
IPL
HIFU
Microneedling with Innopen
Fractional RF Microneedling
Profhilo
Mesotherapy
Smart Meso
Peels
Fresh Glow Facial
Acne Buster Facial
Skin Tags and wart removal
Come in for a chat about how it could help you! Also see out website for more details www.primelaseberkshire.co.uk
Auriol Moores, Dip ION FdSc Nutritional Therapist T: 01344 831660 info@vitologynutrition.co.uk https://vitologynutrition.co.uk/ |
Auriol a Registered Nutritional Therapist who studied for 4 years at the Institute of Optimum Nutrition in London which is accredited by the University of Bedfordshire. In 2012, she earned a Nutritional Diploma and Foundation Science Degree and is a full member of BANT (British Association of Nutritional Therapists) and CNHC (Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council).
She is a member of the British Association for Applied Nutrition & Nutritional Therapy (BANT) which has a strict code of professional practice and is registered with the Complementary and Natural Health Care Council (CNHC). Her training involved a systems biology approach to health care known as Functional Medicine. This included the study of biochemistry, biology, physiology and anatomy, disordered physiology, phytotherapy, food and nutrition as well as many hours of clinical practice.
What is Nutritional Therapy?
Nutritional Therapy involves the application of nutrition health and science in order to promote optimum health and prevent disease. It usually involves dietary intervention and, if appropriate, the sensible use of dietary supplements. Nutritional Therapy can help to alleviate a wide range of conditions including:
Nutritional Therapy considers the underlying causes of a condition, and treats the person as a whole, not just the symptom.
She is a member of the British Association for Applied Nutrition & Nutritional Therapy (BANT) which has a strict code of professional practice and is registered with the Complementary and Natural Health Care Council (CNHC). Her training involved a systems biology approach to health care known as Functional Medicine. This included the study of biochemistry, biology, physiology and anatomy, disordered physiology, phytotherapy, food and nutrition as well as many hours of clinical practice.
What is Nutritional Therapy?
Nutritional Therapy involves the application of nutrition health and science in order to promote optimum health and prevent disease. It usually involves dietary intervention and, if appropriate, the sensible use of dietary supplements. Nutritional Therapy can help to alleviate a wide range of conditions including:
- Chronic fatigue
- Lack of energy
- Food intolerances
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Diabetes Type II
- High cholesterol
- High blood pressure
- Eczema
- and much more...
Nutritional Therapy considers the underlying causes of a condition, and treats the person as a whole, not just the symptom.
Mia Towndrow - MGHT DIP Reflexologist, Reiki Practitioner and Massage Therapist T: 07549 076255 purewellbeing.therapy@outlook.com pure-wellbeing-therapy.ueniweb.com/ |
Mia is a qualified Massage Therapist, Reflexologist and Reiki Practioner. Mia graduated in 2014 in Level 3 Body Massage at The Beauty Academy and continued studies in various massage techniques and therapies. Mia also runs a mobile therapies service. She specialises in Reflexology, Swedish massage, Aromatherapy, Spa Facial Massage, Indian Head Massage and Reiki Healing.
One of Mia’s biggest strengths is that she is passionate about helping people reduce pain, stress, and anxiety and above all, promote relaxation. She focuses on helping them to improve their well-being and health, holistically. Mia does these using healing modalities that compliment the mind, body and soul.
Mia uses her Reiki practitioner qualification to heal the body for both people and animals. Reiki is a safe and gentle yet very powerful healing energy that practitioners use to restore health, vitality and well-being. Reiki is a Japanese word meaning Universal (Rei) Energy (Ki).
The areas Mia can help with include:
One of Mia’s biggest strengths is that she is passionate about helping people reduce pain, stress, and anxiety and above all, promote relaxation. She focuses on helping them to improve their well-being and health, holistically. Mia does these using healing modalities that compliment the mind, body and soul.
Mia uses her Reiki practitioner qualification to heal the body for both people and animals. Reiki is a safe and gentle yet very powerful healing energy that practitioners use to restore health, vitality and well-being. Reiki is a Japanese word meaning Universal (Rei) Energy (Ki).
The areas Mia can help with include:
- Promoting deep relaxation
- Improving energy levels
- Increase circulation and improving skin tone
- Improving sleep
- Reducing levels of anxiety, stress, depression or fatigue
- Reducing physical pain and tension
- Reducing side effects of medications
- Put the body back into balance to help the natural healing process
Amanda is a licensed acupuncturist covering Twyford, Crowthorne, Bracknell, Wokingham, Sandhurst and surrounding areas.
She is committed to helping people reach full potential in their health by addressing the signs and symptoms relating to their physical, emotional and mental well being. She graduated from the renowned College of Integrated Chinese Medicine in 2010 and is a licensed member of the British Acupuncture Council (BAcC).
She works closely with ‘My Cancer My Choices’, who are a charity working alongside the NHS providing acupuncture support to cancer patients. Having completed a diploma in paediatric acupuncture in 2020, Amanda offers specialist clinics for babies, children and teengers too.
She is committed to helping people reach full potential in their health by addressing the signs and symptoms relating to their physical, emotional and mental well being. She graduated from the renowned College of Integrated Chinese Medicine in 2010 and is a licensed member of the British Acupuncture Council (BAcC).
She works closely with ‘My Cancer My Choices’, who are a charity working alongside the NHS providing acupuncture support to cancer patients. Having completed a diploma in paediatric acupuncture in 2020, Amanda offers specialist clinics for babies, children and teengers too.

Claire Blackshaw
Counsellor
T: 07591 057055
www.claireblackshawcounselling.com
claireblackshawcounselling@outlook.com
Claire is a trained integrative adult counsellor and is a member of the BACP.
She will be able to guide you through the process of exploring what issues or feelings you bring. This may involve looking at patterns of behaviour or thinking, relationships and attachments, exploring past events that impact you in adult life today or working on parts of yourself that you feel no longer serve you.
Claire believes counselling can enable you to gain clarity on your own given situation and she draws on different therapeutic models to tailor how best to work with individuals.
She will be able to guide you through the process of exploring what issues or feelings you bring. This may involve looking at patterns of behaviour or thinking, relationships and attachments, exploring past events that impact you in adult life today or working on parts of yourself that you feel no longer serve you.
Claire believes counselling can enable you to gain clarity on your own given situation and she draws on different therapeutic models to tailor how best to work with individuals.
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Ann Kenney, DHP, LAPHP Hypnotherapist T: 07786347575 ann.kennedy1@btinternet.com https://www.annkenneyhypnotherapy.co.uk/ |
Ann is a clinical hypnotherapist and yoga teacher. She trained at the award winning Royal Berkshire College of Hypnotherapy.
She is very passionate about helping people and uses the following to help people achieve the changes they seek:
She has successfully helped clients with the following:
She is very passionate about helping people and uses the following to help people achieve the changes they seek:
- Hypnotherapy
- Analysis
- NLP
- EFT
She has successfully helped clients with the following:
- Weight management
- Phobias/Fears
- Smoking
- Anxiety
- Stress
- And many other emotional challenges
Crowthorne Health and Wellness Centres provides quality spinal health care through education & adjustments that facilitate optimum health naturally.
We welcome patients from all areas including: Ascot, Bracknell, Crowthorne, Reading, Sandhurst, Finchampstead, Wokingham and Yateley
We welcome patients from all areas including: Ascot, Bracknell, Crowthorne, Reading, Sandhurst, Finchampstead, Wokingham and Yateley