Our Practitioners & Therapists

Website Team Photos (5)

Dr Hlengiwe Nyawo

Doctor of Chiropractic

Hlengiwe qualified as a Chiropractor from the University of Johannesburg, South Africa. She practiced in Eswatini before joining Banchory Spinal Health in 2023.

Website Team Photos (1)

Dr Hughnique Cawood

Doctor of Chiropractic

Hughnique joined Banchory Spinal Health in 2024, having qualified in Chiropractic from the Durban University of Technology in 2015. She has a special interest in paediatrics and pregnancy.

Hughnique is BUPA registered.

Website Team Photos (8)

Dr Keegan Mc Gregor

Doctor of Chiropractic
Keegan graduated with a Masters in Chiropractic from the University of Johannesburg. He is registered with the General Chiropractic Council.
Website Team Photos (15)

Dr Claudia Landi

Doctor of Chiropractic

Claudia holds a Masters in Chiropractic from the University of Johannesburg, and is registered with the General Chiropractic Council. She has a special interest in paediatrics and pregnancy.

Edward

Edward Poyner

Director, Lead Massage Therapist and Orthotics Consultant

A specialist in rehabilitation, working closely with our team to help improve patient recovery time. He is also qualified in Sports Massage and Dry Needling, as well as being our custom orthotics consultant.

2

Kathryn Christie

Sports Massage Therapist

Kathryn is qualified at level 3 Sports Massage. She is also qualified in Swedish massage, Hot Stone massage and Oncology Massage.

 

Untitled (600 x 449 px)-2

Morven Smith

Sports Massage Therapist

Morven graduated from RGU with a degree in Applied Sports and Exercise Science. She then went on to complete her Level 3 in Extended Sports Massage Therapy. In 2025 Morven qualified in Oncology Massage.

Website Team Photos (12)

Alyth Gollan

Sports Massage Therapist

Alyth gained a degree in Sports & Exercise science from the University of Tayside. Alyth holds a Level 3 Sports Massage Qualification. 

Website Team Photos (6)

Charlotte Thrower

Sports Massage Therapist

Charlotte holds a Level 4 Sports Massage Therapist qualification and certificate in Body Massage. Charlotte has over 10 years experience as as a Personal Trainer & Nutrition Coach and moved in 2025 to Banchory from Cambridge.

Website Team Photos (6)

Vanessa Harpley

Managing Director
Vanessa has been part of the Banchory Spinal Health team since 2018 where she has worked as Practice Manager until becoming Managing Director in July 2025. If there is anything she can do to help, please get in touch by emailing practicemanager@banchoryspinalhealth.co.uk
Website Team Photos (13)

Lynn Davidson

Director, Lead Clinic Assistant

Lynn has been with Banchory Spinal Health since 2018 and heads up our wonderful team of Clinic Assistants. A warm welcome and a friendly smile awaits. For any queries please contact lynn@banchoryspinalhealth.co.uk

 

Website Team Photos (18)

Front Desk

Our Team of Clinic Assistants

Our wonderful clinic assistants, Katie, Emma, Susan and Julie alongside Lynn are here to make your journey here at the clinic as smooth as possible! From being a friendly voice on the phone before your first visit, to helping arrange your Wellbeing Community schedule, they are here to help. For anything you need, please email hello@banchoryspinalhealth.co.uk