My name is Emma Johnson, and I am a chiropractor based at Lushington Chiropractic Clinic in Eastbourne town centre. I am registered with the General Chiropractic Council, a member of the British Chiropractic Association and a provisional member of the Royal College of Chiropractors.

MY CHIROPRACTIC JOURNEY

I grew up in Hampshire and first discovered chiropractic at a young age when my dad suffered with low back pain. Even as a child, it was clear to me that chiropractic care hugely improved his quality of life, and this really is where my chiropractic journey started.

As I got older and studied Biology at school and college, I found myself fascinated by how the human body functions.  This interest was sparked further when a chiropractor visited my local equestrian centre (where I was working at the time) to treat both horse-riders and the horses. I asked if I could shadow her for the day and this really opened my eyes to the broad range of treatment options a chiropractor can offer. A few months later I suffered from shoulder pain and visited a chiropractor myself. It was at this time that I realised the importance of musculoskeletal health.  Ultimately, this inspired me to pursue a career in chiropractic as I wanted to help others in the same way chiropractic care had helped me.

STUDYING A MASTERS IN CHIROPRACTIC

I spent four years studying a Masters in Chiropractic at AECC University College (formerly known as the Anglo-European College of Chiropractic). Throughout my first couple of years we covered a vast variety of subjects in order to develop the skills to diagnose, treat and prevent disorders of the musculoskeletal system using a wide range of treatment and rehabilitation techniques. I loved the practical, hands-on approach to learning that we were exposed to from our first day, and it was great to be surrounded by people with the same interests as me.

I went on to practise as a chiropractic intern at the AECC University College Chiropractic Clinic. I thoroughly enjoyed using all of the skills I had learnt at university to diagnose and manage patients with a range of conditions. I was fortunate to see a wide range of patients from newborns through to the elderly and really enjoyed helping every one of them. I was also involved in various projects including working with patients with musculoskeletal complaints at a local GP surgery. Another project involved working with midwifery students to help mothers overcome breastfeeding issues with newborn babies. It was at this time that I realised I enjoy treating a whole range of patients, from newborn babies right the way through to elderly patients, and everybody in-between.

SETTLING IN EASTBOURNE

I visited lots of clinics before settling in Eastbourne, but Lushington Chiropractic Clinic stood out for me. The clinic itself has a brilliant reputation, both in the chiropractic world and locally in Eastbourne, and I was excited to see everything it had to offer. From my very first visit to Eastbourne I was very warmly welcomed and was thoroughly impressed with the high standards of personalised chiropractic care provided to every patient. I felt that every patient was listened to and valued, and for me this is very important. The chiropractors, massage therapists and chiropractic assistants work as part of a great team and I am very grateful to now be a part of this. I look forward to continuously providing high quality, personalised chiropractic care to patients of all ages in Eastbourne.

WHY I LOVE BEING A CHIROPRACTOR

As a chiropractor I really enjoy seeing a wide variety of people from Eastbourne and surrounding areas every day. Every single day is different and the best part of the job is to see patients feeling better and reaching their goals. I understand that everybody has a different goal and I love to help people reach them. Whether you want to run your next half-marathon or tend to your tomato plants in the garden, I am happy to help you achieve this.