Jennifer Barr MChiro DC LRCC

Chiropractor

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Jennifer graduated from the Welsh Institute of Chiropractic and was awarded Graduate of the Year. She was also awarded the Royal College of Chiropractors’ Graham Heale Award for the outstanding post-registration training candidate. She is a Diversified Chiropractor using a range of treatment techniques such as spinal manipulation, mobilisation, soft tissue work and dry needling. She is also really passionate about integrating exercise into her treatment plans.

She has a particular interest in pain science and has an appreciation for the different factors that impact an individual’s pain. With this in mind, Jennifer is passionate about listening attentively to her patients combined with using the most up-to-date treatment techniques in order to provide a personalised treatment plan to reach each individual’s goals.

“Whether you are an athlete recovering from injury or you wish to get back to normal day-to-day life at work, a hobby or at home, I recognise the importance of this and its impact on quality of life. I love to build a rapport with my patients in order to support them in their recovery and see their progression from the initial consultation, to eventually feeling confident enough to go back to the activities they enjoy.”

Jennifer Barr, Chiropractor Jennifer also likes to keep up-to-date with the latest research as well as go on further courses to develop her skills. She has participated in further training specialising in treating women during pregnancy as well as completing a strength and conditioning for therapists course. Additionally, she is on the Communications Committee for the British Chiropractic Association which supports the clinical and professional input to the association’s members, chiropractic stakeholders and to the media. Jennifer is originally from Gloucester, and outside of work she loves to dance, watch musicals, travel and also enjoys cooking and baking. Jennifer is registered with the General Chiropractic Council and a member of the British Chiropractic Association.

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How did you first get interested in your field of work?

I have known for a long time that I wanted to work in healthcare. Through lots of shadowing and research, I could see that chiropractic had the perfect mix of diagnostic skills, hands on therapy as well as one-to-one rewarding conversations and interactions with people on a daily basis.

What’s the most rewarding part of your job?

I am passionate about supporting my patients in their recovery and helping facilitate reaching their goals from running a marathon to being able to walk to their local corner shop. There is no goal that is too small, and seeing someone get back to something they enjoy or reaching a milestone they have set is incredibly rewarding. When you are pain, whether that be in the short or long term, I appreciate the physical and psychological implications on a person’s life which makes supporting them even more fulfilling.

What’s a common misconception about your area of expertise that you’d like to clear up?

That we just crack backs! We look at the body as a whole, not just the back, and if you do not like the sound there is an array of other techniques that we can use. Your personal preference is very important to us. Additionally, guidelines suggest that manual therapy is one of a multitude of ‘tools’ in the ‘toolbox of care’. We also include lifestyle advice to include exercise prescription as well as nutritional and stress management advice.

How do you stay up to date with the latest developments in your field?

I am a member of the British Chiropractic Association and a licentiate member of the Royal College of Chiropractors. Both organisations put on regular CPD talks with up-to-date information relevant to the chiropractic profession. Social media has also become a big part of staying up-to-date. There are many researchers or fellow practitioners that summarise and share new research that has been released. This constant access to information also helps spark new areas of interest where further training can be done via in-person and online courses.

What’s your favourite way to unwind after a busy day?

It can go one of two ways… I’m either jumping about at a dance class or snuggled up under a fluffy blanket with a nice smelling candle burning in the background!

What’s your go-to snack during the workday?

My mum makes amazing banana loaves and lemon cakes (amongst other things), so likely a slice of either with a coffee.

If you weren’t working in healthcare, what would you be doing?

Perhaps something creative. I taught myself to crochet in lockdown and I have always enjoyed water colour painting so maybe I’d have my own Etsy store or something similar.

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