Clinic Team

Philippa Oakley (Doctor of Chiropractic)

DC MChiro PgCert MRCC (Pain) LRCC
Principal Chiropractor and Clinical Director of Acorn Health

Philippa is the owner and Clinical Director of Acorn Health, which she established in 2014. A highly experienced chiropractor, specialising in chronic pain management and paediatrics and pregnancy chiropractic care. Philippa expanded the clinic in January 2017, with Rhiannon, to include a wide range of alternative therapies and now enjoys working with her selected team of practitioners. Find out more about our other health services here. 

Find out more about Philippa’s publications and experience here.

Rhiannon Oakley
Clinic Manager

Rhiannon provides invaluable support in the day-to-day running of the clinic, to ensure we continue to deliver the very best care and service to you. Due to her background in business development, Rhiannon has a range of skills which are invaluable in helping our clinic to grow and adapt.

Rhiannon is also a life coach and runs Oakley Coaching where she provides health coaching to our patients who wish to reignite their motivation, improve their health and create healthy habits. You’ll see her on reception from time to time, as well as coaching patients towards healthier habits.

In her free time, you’ll see both Philippa and Rhiannon walking two vivacious dachshunds Monty and Copper around the coast and South Downs.

 

Jo Hitchiner
Lead Receptionist

Jo will help you book your appointments and be here on the other side of the phone if you need any assistance. She’s extremely knowable about all the healthcare options available to you and will be able to assist you in choosing the best way forward for you and your family.

Jo lives in the area with her family, which has recently expanded with Mabel the dog. Jo has recently accomplished a Distinction in her Medical Secretary Advanced certificate which she is utilising to help manage the reception as part of her new role as lead receptionist.

 

Linda Forsyth
Receptionist

Linda joined our team in October 2019, she has extensive experience in the health care industry having recently worked in a GP surgery and having managed her own nursery. She loves to play squash and spending time with her children and grandchildren near London.

Linda has recently expanded her household with the adorable Lemmy the black and white kitten (Motörhead fans will understand the name) who is causing mischief around her new home.