Luke Thomas Neal

Doctor of Chiropractic

Luke Neal graduated from the Welsh Institute of chiropractic with distinction in 2013,
working in his home town of Northampton before relocating to Bangor to begin work at North Down Chiropractic in 2015. After growing up in
Northampton Luke competed in gymnastics for a short period unfortunately sustaining a
badly fractured ankle, the rehabilitation of this injury was the initial impetus that sparked an
interest in the human body and how healing can be optimised under the right conditions. Luke has competed more recently in powerlifting across Northern Ireland and continues his strength training in his spare time.

Luke is an easy going character with compassion and a genuine interest in his patient’s
problems. In his spare time he is an avid reader of subjects including medicine,
psychology, biomechanics, neurology, human behaviour and philosophy.

Luke has a keen interest in treating sports people, he regularly travels round the world learning from the best clinicians and researchers.  Find out how he can help you with sporting issues here. 

Helen Worthington

Doctor of Chiropractic

Local practitioner, Helen Worthington graduated from the Welsh Institute of Chiropractic in 2004. Soon after graduation, she set up North Down Chiropractic, a multidisciplinary practice in the seaside town of Bangor with a team of highly qualified therapists including cranio-sacral, spinal rehab and massage therapists. Within 5 years of building her North Down practice, she realised her long awaited ambition of gaining postgraduate qualification in veterinary chiropractic in 2012 and in 2015 she handed over the reins of North Down Chiropractic to Dr Luke Neal who has worked as an associate chiropractic in the clinic. Today her patient base consists of both humans and animals, continuing to treat her human clients at North Down Chiropractic in Bangor. She also has a mobile practice whereby she travels throughout the province treating horses but is predominately based at the Irish Equine Fitness and Rehabilitation Centre outside Lisburn and another equine yard just outside Carrickfergus. Read more about her animal practice here.

Helen has been committed to Continuing Professional Development throughout her professional life. She is currently a member of The British Veterinary Chiropractic Association (BVCA) and is dedicated to promoting excellence in the field of Veterinary Chiropractic in the United Kingdom. She has also completed an advanced qualification in Animal Chiropractic at the International Academy of Veterinary Chiropractic in the United States. Helen is also a member of the College of Chiropractors in both the animal and human faculty, the International Veterinary Chiropractic Association (IVCA) and the Register of Animal Musculoskeletal Practitioners (RAMP)

During her free-time she loves to travel and regularly enjoys hiking and walking her two dogs Blu and Amber.

Andrea Kelly

Doctor of Chiropractic

Andrea graduated from the Welsh Institute of Chiropractic (University of Glamorgan) in 2004, and subsequently obtained her Doctor of Chiropractic qualification and a Postgraduate Certificate (PgC) in Chiropractic Clinical Development. 

Andrea’s participation in various team sports during her teenage years, along with a keen interest in holistic health led her to pursue a career in Chiropractic and to later train as a yoga teacher.  She is Mum to Jacob and Molly-Rose and enjoys family days out, outdoor pursuits, and practicing yoga. 

Andrea has a special interest in treating babies, children, pregnant/post-natal women, and the breastfeeding dyad; as a result she has completed numerous post-graduate pregnancy chiropractic and chiropractic paediatrics courses.  As an adjunct she has trained in pregnancy yoga and in hypopressives technique (postural, core and pelvic floor strengthening exercises). 

Andrea also likes the challenge of treating disc and neurological conditions and enjoys treating her ever-growing senior patient base who never fail to amaze her! 

Further post-graduate education that Andrea has completed includes:  

Dry Needling (Medical) Acupuncture; Kinesiotaping; Traditional Sports Taping; Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilisation (Rockblades); and UK Hypopressives. 

Simon Pullen

Doctor of Chiropractic

Simon trained at Anglo-European College of Chiropractic, Bournemouth, and in 1994 he qualified with the BSc(chiropractic). The title ‘Doctor of Chiropractic’ was awarded soon afterwards by the European Chiropractic Union.

Simon initially had his own practice in Dorset before deciding to move to France with his family. Once there, he established a thriving Chiropractic Clinic, which, after 18 years, he has now decided to leave in the capable hands of a recent graduate, thereby enabling him to join Luke and his team at the North Down Chiropractic Clinic.

Simon practices in the true, traditional manner of Chiropractic. He also uses additional techniques as appropriate that integrate well with Chiropractic, such as Activator and Dry-needling (acupuncture). He is also trained in the use of Laser therapy for musculo-skeletal conditions, which can be very beneficial when used in conjunction with Chiropractic.

Of particular importance to Simon is how we ‘do’ things in our everyday life:Ergonomics. How we sit, work, sleep etc. Simple analysis and advice can lead to dramatic changes in a person’s well being, and can minimise and prevent many types of bodily discomforts.

Simon has a straightforward, caring approach to caring for his patients and his favourite quotation of all time comes from Thomas A Edison:

“The doctor of the future will give no medication, but will interest his patients in the care of the human frame, diet and in the cause and prevention of disease. ~ ”

A classic quotation which Simon thinks we all should strive to consider in our everyday life.

David Preston

Massage Therapist

David works from the North Down Chiropractic Clinic all day Monday, when he uses a wide range of techniques to provide deep tissue massage treatment. His goal is to relieve muscle soreness resulting from physical activity and daily life. David also has a Level 3 Certificate in Personal Training and divides his time in the rest of his week working as a Personal Trainer and Massage Therapist in the Merchant Hotel, Belfast and at Body Success Gym in Bangor.

Marie McGinnity

Craniosacral Therapist

Marie first became interested in Craniosacral therapy during her fourth pregnancy and found that it brought her enormous benefits. Her youngest child was treated at only 2 weeks old at a seminar in Belfast City Hospital and the treatment had such a dramatic effect that she decided to train in CST herself.

Marie has now been practising Craniosacral Therapy (CST) since 2005 and also has a Diploma in Chinese Reflexology and Acupressure, as well as a Diploma in Anatomy and Physiology. She has also trained and qualified in Somatic Experiencing (SE), a psychotherapeutic approach to trauma held in the body. These therapies have enabled Marie to combine traditional Chinese medicine along with CST and SE techniques to assist clients in reducing pain, stress and overwhelm in their lives.

One of Marie’s specialisms is treating adults, others include working with family groups, treating the family as a whole in order to improve family dynamics and assisting them in managing the short term and long term effects of a sudden change in a family member’s well being. This can be a challenging birth with the stresses that the newborn and the whole family have to face, or ongoing physical, emotional or mental health issues.

Fiona McRobert

Body Control Pilates Instructor

Fiona trained with the prestigious Bodycontrolpilates organisation qualifying as an Instructor in 2009. Ongoing professional development is an important part of her work. Fiona was one of the first people in the UK to complete the Level 4 REPS (Register of Exercise Professionals) accredited Low Back Pain Course with Body Control pilates leading to qualification as a Back Pain Specialist and membership of BackCare. This enables her to undertake medical referrals and work in conjunction with the Care Team.

Fiona has further undertaken specialist training in foot and ankle biomechanics, hip functionality and form, neck and shoulder function and performance pilates. Further training in Pilates for Bone Health has enabled her to work with those diagnosed with Osteoporosis and Osteopaenia to find a safe form of exercise to maintain muscle strength and movement.

Helen McCann

Massage Therapist