Our Team

Our chiropractors have many years of experience. Anneli Hulkkonen and her Chiropractic colleagues are all members of the British Chiropractic Association.

Anneli graduated in 1979 from the Anglo-European College of Chiropractic.

She worked in Sweden for a year then returned to England and has run a Chiropractic Clinic in Wimborne since 1980.

Her unique approach to her Chiropractic and Cranial work combines her knowledge, compassion and care with a genuine passion for her work.

From the beginning Anneli has had an interest in cranial techniques, studying with cranial osteopaths from around the world. She has been teaching these techniques for a number of years.

For the last 15 years Anneli has been studying and practising functional neurology, in order to understand the benefits of her work on neurological manifestation of ‘Dis- ease’, particularly in infants and children. She has been assessing the retention of Primitive Reflexes and corresponding treatments for 30 years, incorporating this knowledge into her work with patients.

Anneli has been practicing as a Chiropractor now for over 40 years!

In order to give her existing patients an opportunity to book in with her, she will not take on any new patients, unless the patient is a child with disabilities, a baby (up to 2yrs old) and adults who are pregnant or post-partum.

Jonathan Melhuish graduated from AECC in 1991. He has worked at Back in Balance since 2005.

He has a keen interest in techniques which systematically treat the spine and peripheral joints.

• He is one of the UK’s few Certified Extremities Practitioners
• He uses a number of chiropractic techniques including Diversified, Drop, Gonstead and Advanced BioStructural Correction (ABC)
• His new interest is in the NeuroImpulse Protocol (NIP): A very specific, low force adjusting method initially developed for babies and children but now used for all ages. NIP adjustments have a profound effect on the nerve supply and the patient does not feel or hear any ‘cracking sounds’
• Completed a Post-Graduate Certificate in Chiropractic Paediatrics from the AECC in 2005
• Completed an M level course in spinal rehabilitation through 1998/9
• Member of the Royal College of Chiropractors (MCC) and The British Chiropractic Association (BCA)

He draws on all of these techniques to provide holistic care to get you Back in Balance and Fit for Life.

Emma has a very holistic approach to chiropractic care, combining SMT, cranial therapy, acupuncture and soft tissue treatment techniques.  She graduated from the Welsh Institute of Chiropractic in 2001 and has since worked in busy practices in South Wales, London and Dorset.

Emma regularly attends practical courses and nutrition seminars to further her knowledge.  Since receiving chiropractic treatment during pregnancy and seeking treatment for her son as a baby, she has developed her paediatric skills, (babies and children) learning under the esteemed Anneli Hulkkonen, Steve Williams and Mike Marinus.

The complaints most commonly treated are neck, shoulder, low back and hip pain, headaches and paediatric chiropractic conditions. She is passionate about treating the root cause of musculoskeletal complaints, she believes in the theory that given the correct input, our bodies have the innate ability to heal.  Chiropractic removes interference to the nervous system, often as a result of postural strain, injury, stress or inactivity, to allow better function.

Emma aims to support your overall well-being by assessing your musculoskeletal system and looking at lifestyle choices to optimise healing and improve general health.  As such, dietary recommendations, suggestions of supplements and exercise advice will form part of your care.  Each treatment plan is tailored to the individual as response to treatment very much depends on age, constitution, general health and current fitness levels.

As an experienced rock climber, I began my fascination with human movement and the vital role of total body strength paired with flexibility and has also reinforced my belief that when the body, mind, and spirit are energetically balanced and in harmony with the natural world we are able to function at our highest potential, both physically and mentally.

A deep passion for human biology and psychology inspired my pursuit of chiropractic care, further fuelled by my conversations with Anneli, who shared her profound insights into the rewards of the profession and the personal motivations driving her. Her stories illuminated how chiropractic care can not only enhance physical well-being but also improve patient’s lives on a much larger scale, motivating me to follow this path.

Whilst studying at AECC I continually observed the way Laurence and Ruben (Anneli’s sons and Chiropractors/ Owners of Karmalife) practice and the plethora of techniques that they implement. During this time, I have continually honed my skill set surrounding adjustive technique, craniosacral therapy and injury recall technique as I strive to provide quality personalised care that will allow the body to heal as nature intended.

I have travelled with Laurence and Ruben on a 12-day mission trip where I was fortunate enough to adjust children at orphanages and schools in Kerala and Mumbai. This experience not only increased my commitment to chiropractic care but also gave me an invaluable insight into how transformative hands-on care can be for individuals of all ages and backgrounds. Witnessing the positive impact to the children’s health and well-being reinforced my passion for helping others, and it continues to inspire the care I provide to my patients.

Manfred Suttner graduated as a physiotherapist in Utrecht, The Netherlands in 1993. He moved to the UK in 1995 and spent a few years in London, Hertfordshire and Kent. He moved to Dorset to live and work in 1997 where he has gained extensive experience in the NHS, private hospitals and private practices in Wimborne since 2005 and Broadstone since 2017.

His approach to physiotherapy is very hands on and person centred, with at the heart a thorough assessment, treatment interventions that make a difference both short- and long term and an emphasis on self-management in particular for chronic conditions and sports injuries, including acupuncture in which he holds an postgraduate diploma.

With more than 30 years’ experience, Manfred continues to be passionate to be able to make a difference and draw on the many teachers that have inspired him. He has experience in treating all ages and has a special interest in hydrotherapy with children and adults, which he continues to provide at a local sports centre.

In his spare time Manfred is completing a PhD in Philosophy & Religion. He is furthermore trained as a meditation facilitator and yoga teacher and is happy to do either 1:1 or small classes.

Registration with regulated bodies: HCPC: PH47173, CSP: 056044,  AACP: 9003, Physio First: 7677