Samantha Briggs
Sports Therapist
About Me
Sam has worked in Private Practice since qualifying in 1993 in Sports Therapy. Sam also holds diplomas and practice of Aromatherapy, Heat treatment, Electrical treatment, she is also a Weight Training Coach and has Inductors qualification. Since then Sam has added to her studies and will continue to do so. She classes herself as a body work therapist working with the body in a holistic way which includes treatment aftercare and Rehabilitation when needed. She works closely with other therapies if needed to provide a full and complete treatment.
Sam has held a 2nd degree in shukokai Karate, 1st degree shotokan and a color belt in E C K A (English Contact Karate Association). She has competed both here in the UK and also in Australia achieving many Medals. She retired from Karate in 1999 when she went traveling around Australia. Since coming back in 2000 she has worked here in London first as a Fitness consultant and then in Private practice.
Sam aims to provide a completely holistic treatment which will treat the body as a whole not just the symptoms.
VITAMINS AND SUPPLEMENTS
At The Back Pain Centre we offer extensive range of vitamins and supplements. Established in 1982, Lamberts® is the UK’s leading supplier of specialist dietary supplements to Practitioners and Pharmacists who use nutrition and herbs in healthcare. All Lamberts® products are manufactured in the UK to stringent pharmaceutical standards of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and approved by the UK Department of Health, so you can be assured that all of these products are of the highest pharmaceutical standard.
A selection of beneficial natural remedies is in stock at The Back Pain Centre including Turmeric (curcumin), Bromelain, Devil’s Claw and Fish Oil (Omega 3). Also a Vitamin D with K2 by Barefoot company is always in stock.
ORTHOTIC THERAPY
We also offer orthotic therapy based on the products of ICB. ICB is a heat mouldable orthotic insoles designed to re-align and support your feet providing a great foundation for your lower limbs, the spine and a whole body. It is a well known fact that problems related to your feet are linked to the conditions of the knees, hips and the spine. Our chiropractors are specially trained to prescribe and fit orthotics from ICB as part of comprehensive management plan to improve your health.