Meet the team

"Incredibly nice staff - really helpful and thorough" - Jordan

THE CHIROPRACTIC TEAM

We have spent our careers as chiropractors supporting the health of our local communities

Alison Rigby DC

I am a graduate of the Anglo-European Chiropractic College and have been a a full time chiropractor and for the last 28.  I love the work that I do and I think my dedication and drive has helped me create a very successful small rural practice.  I am very grateful for the opportunity to be able to make a difference to my patients and to provide support to the community. 
Many of my patients are self employed within a rural community where injury and illness can have an enormous effect on the livelihood of their families.  The success in providing the most appropriate successful long term outcomes for my patients as such gives me considerable personal satisfaction.
I own, run and manage the Wincanton Chiropractic Clinic, which I have built up into a successful patient orientated practice delivering a range of MSK treatments in the predominantly rural South Somerset catchment area. Outside of my own practice I have been actively involved in wider patient care and support to the community and over the last 20 years have provided NHS funded chiropractic care for patients at Stalbridge surgery.  I currently divide my time between managing and practicing in my own clinic and three local GP’s surgeries where I supply private chiropractic care in support of their local patient health requirements.
​I am a member of the British Chiropractic Association and am registered with the General Chiropractic Council.
"I have been seeing Alison on and off since childhood, she's always been there to help me whenever I injure myself/fall off horses! She's also treated most of my family, we all highly recommend!" - Emily

Leigh Stevens MChiro

My journey to becoming a chiropractor started almost twenty years ago when I first qualified as a personal trainer. During my time in this profession I became very interested in how people moved and helped those with poor movement to improve through exercise. After having some problems with my own lower back I received chiropractic care. It was after this I realised that exercise alone was not enough and decided to spend 5 years studying at the University of South Wales and graduated with a Masters of Chiropractic.
As a chiropractor I really enjoy being able to restore a patient's movement, but also love that I can help people with many other issues. Please do not think because of my background I will require you to be in the gym every day of the week. I will however encourage you to move more and to move better.
​I am registered with the General Chiropractic Council and am a member of the British Chiropractic Association.​​​

Kate Lewis BSc Msc

Ever since a young age I have loved sport. With that I tried almost everything, from ballet to kickboxing, netball to football but I quickly found my love was within athletics.
I came to find chiropractic after suffering an injury whilst competing as a national Heptathlete within athletics. At age 16 I received my first treatment and I knew that was exactly what I wanted to do.
I understand what sportspeople put their bodies through day in day out. I use chiropractic to be able to keep them doing what they love with injury prevention, rather than watching at the side lines.
It's not just all about the sport for me, but it's also about improving day to day quality of life. To use chiropractic to allow patients go about their daily lives pain free. 
I graduated from the Anglo European College of Chiropractic with a BSc degree in Human Sciences and an MSc masters in Chiropractic. I am registered with the General Chiropractic Council and a member of the British Chiropractic Association. 

OUR SUPPORTING TEAM

A wide spectrum of supporting health experts

Jo Richards - Yoga

A gentle approach to yoga with a strong emphasis on Awareness, working with the Natural Movement Patterns of the body, and being guided by your own experience.
Jo has a particular interest in working with people facing challenges in movement, and Movement Disorder.
Yoga is the ideal way to begin to give yourself the time to notice what you need. Aimed at general health and well being, classes are small enough for individual attention when needed.

Sorrel de la Hey - Yoga and Massage

Sorrel is a massage therapist, bodyworker and yoga teacher with a keen interest in anatomy, movement and injury prevention/rehabilitation.
Sorrel offers group yoga classes that take place in our airy studio.  However if you prefer not to commit to a group you can enjoy a one to one session with Sorrel. 
Please contact the clinic should you want any further information or to book an appointment.

Alana Steer - Sports Massage

 In 2016 I decided to combine my interests in Sports, Science and Human Biology to study Sports Massage. During my studies in Cardiff, I worked closely with the Royal Marines, the Police Force and various Athletes in South Wales. The thought of being able to help patients prevent injuries and relieve painful muscles and joints is something that is extremely rewarding to me. Sports Massage has allowed me to meet new people and help them with maintaining their overall health, relieve them of stress and increase their mobility.
All these components can help patients improve their performance and ability. Following a patient’s progress through assessments and consultations is satisfying to know I have played a part in their recovery or next sporting achievement.
All treatments include an in-depth consultation to ensure a personal treatment plan set to suit your own needs and expectations. I am currently available for appointments in the Wincanton Clinic on Saturday mornings. If you have any questions or would like to book an appointment, please get in touch.

​Ali Chambler MCSP - Physiotherapy

Ali worked at Queen Mary's Hospital, Roehampton, London from 1992-1999, which included working at Putney Hospital, Richmond Rehabilitation Unit and GP surgeries in Barnes, Roehampton and Teddington. Whilst at Queen Mary's, I specialised in Muscular Skeletal disorders.
I particularly enjoy treating backs, necks, sports injuries, hands and giving post-operative care and treatment. I am also interested in biomechanics.
Ali is available on Wednesday mornings. 

Clare Torday Lic Ac - Acupuncture & Yoga

I am Clare Torday and I have been practicing acupuncture and Chinese massage for over a decade. I qualified at the London College of Traditional Acupuncture in 2007 and was  fortunate enough to complete my studies at the Hangzhou Medical Centre in China. It was there that I enjoyed the ability to work directly under the Doctors and really understand the grass roots of traditional acupuncture.  I then went on to open  my own London practice in Belgravia. 
 During this time I concentrated my focus on helping those who were struggling with their busy lifestyles that were causing stress and fatigue. My family and I made a decision to move to the beautiful county of Somerset where I have continued with my work. During my years in practice I have seen positive results in both physical and mental conditions.
I have a particular interest in working with mental health, addiction and depression, using ear acupuncture as well as the body points. I believe acupuncture can also be invaluable for musculoskeletal conditions as it relaxes muscles and can ease a lot of pain.
I enjoy teaching yoga, which is an amazing way to relax, rehabilitate and strengthen the body. Practiced regularly it will help to maintain health and well being, and support any number of injuries or ailments.  
I am now delighted to be able to join the team at Wincanton Chiropractic Clinic and offer my services in both acupuncture and yoga.