Zoe Lofthouse

Total Therapy

Lower Ground Floor, The Surgery, Elms Avenue, Poole, Dorset, BH14 8EE

**Professional Overview** Based in Lilliput, Poole, Dorset, Zoe is an experienced chiropractor providing patient centred care for adults looking to move better, feel stronger, and get back to the activities they enjoy. She work with a wide range of people, from office workers and horse riders to pregnant women and ultra-endurance athletes, offering tailored chiropractic care that reflects each individual’s lifestyle and goals. She has a particular interest on identifying the root cause of symptoms and delivering effective, evidence-informed treatment plans. Her approach combines hands-on care, clear guidance, and practical rehabilitation to support both short term relief and long-term results. **Clinical Approach & Expertise** Zoe provides personalised chiropractic care in Poole, Dorset, with treatment plans designed around your specific needs, whether you are recovering from pain, managing a long term condition, or aiming to stay active and injury free. She takes a holistic and practical approach, combining thorough assessment with clear explanations so you understand what’s happening and how to improve it. Treatment is always tailored, realistic, and aligned with your goals. **Treatments** She holds a Master’s degree in Chiropractic and is trained to assess, diagnose, and manage a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions. Her skill set includes: - Spinal adjustments and manipulative therapy - Extremity (joint) adjusting for shoulders, elbows, hips, knees, and ankles etc - Soft tissue techniques, including trigger point therapy and massage - Functional rehabilitation and movement based care - Dry needling (similar to acupuncture) - Myofascial taping techniques - Shockwave therapy - Advanced BioStructural Correction (ABC) (she does not currently practice this but has the completed the course) - Foot posture assessment and orthotic prescription (biomechanical assessment) Zoe is also trained to take and interpret X-rays and read spinal MRI scans where clinically appropriate, ensuring a thorough and safe approach to care. Please note the clinic does not offer x-ray facilities but Zoe can refer you privately if required. **Experience & Background** Zoe has over 13 years experience, 9 of those were as a Senior Chiropractor at a multi award-winning clinic, where she played a key role in developing and supporting a multidisciplinary team. During this time, she was honoured to receive Chiropractic Associate of the Year, recognising both clinical excellence and patient care. Her career has also included working with ultra endurance athletes, travelling across Ireland and the United States to support performance and recovery at a high level. Alongside this, she have extensive experience working with horse riders, giving her a strong understanding of the physical demands of equestrian sport. **Outside the Clinic** Outside of practice, she’s a keen horse rider and enjoys staying active. Recently becoming a mum has further shaped her passion for supporting women through pregnancy and beyond, bringing both professional knowledge and personal understanding into her care.