Meet The Team
Chiropractic, Physiotherapy & Sports Massage in Exmouth
Pyramid Health’s multidisciplinary clinic in Exmouth provides proven relief for back pain, neck pain, sciatica, sports injuries and much more. Whatever your goals, we’ll help you reach your pinnacle.
Mike Richards
Chiropractor
Mike earned his Master of Chiropractic degree at the prestigious AECC at Bournemouth University in 2011. Since then Mike has worked in Exmouth and Exeter providing care to the general population as well as supporting local rugby teams and working as a soigneur for cycling company Rapha on their overseas trips.
Mike’s interest in Chiropractic stems from having various injuries treated over the years by chiropractors, helping to sustain a very long career playing rugby. He is similarly passionate about helping his own patients stay active especially through middle and older age.
“People often worry about the damage that exercise might do to your joints”, says Mike, “but the real problem is what not exercising does to them!”
His words are borne out by the countless patients who have found a new lease of life and confidence in their bodies, which you can find “whether you’re 18 or 88 years old”.
When he’s not with his young family, Mike’s spare time is spent mostly in rugby boots, whether that be playing or coaching, or supping flat whites in one of Exmouth’s many cafes!
Mike is GCC registered and a member of the British Chiropractic Association.
Hannah Bolwell
Sports Therapist
Hannah completed her degree in Sports Therapy from the University of Worcester. During her time at the university, she worked with local sports teams as well as working in a clinical setting assessing injuries from other students or members of the public. Since graduating, she has worked with the women’s team at Withycombe Rugby Club, providing pre-training massage and helping injured players return to play using injury assessments and tailored rehabilitation programmes.
Hannah’s sporting background was the reason for her pursuing her career: “I understand what drives athletes and how challenging injuries can be to players - getting back on the field is everything, and helping guide driven clients in the right direction brings me great joy”. Not that you need to be sporting to benefit from sports therapy: “I see all sorts of clients, and I love seeing them progress back to full health and fitness, no matter the starting point”.
In her spare time, Hannah enjoys walking and playing hockey.
You can book online to see Hannah or if you have questions email hannah@pyramidhealth.co.uk
Will Pretty-Hockin
Soft Tissue Therapist
Will is a graduate from the Level 5 Soft Tissue Therapy course at Exmouth’s very well respected School of Massage. Having had every variety of manual therapy thanks to the injuries, knocks and niggles from his rugby and sporting career, he understands how frustrating and difficult it can be to live with injuries and pain.
He’s also a qualified Personal Trainer which gives him a great understanding of how exercise can help people to get better and stay better. “Massage can work wonders but movement can be transformational” says Will, “and I love nothing more than helping my clients see and experience that transformation themselves.”
He’s speaking from experience. Diagnosed with hip dysplasia as a teen, he was told never to squat or deadlift again at the age of 24 when he sought help for his back pain. “That had me really worried about what the future might hold; I wish I knew then what I know now.” With no serious episodes of back pain for several years, he’s lifting more than ever. “I don’t think that’s a coincidence. I was told that a double hip replacement was all but an inevitability by the age of 30. Now I feel better than ever.”
He hopes to share his philosophy with all his clients and empower them to do the things that they most want to do.
“It’s a cliché these days, but movement really is medicine” says Will. “Your body can come back from almost anything. I don’t want anyone to feel as low as I did when I thought there was no hope.”
You can book an appointment with Will here or contact him at will@pyramidhealth.co.uk