We have three Chiropractors and one Osteopath working at Borders Chiropractic.
All of our Chiropractors are UK graduates and registered with the General Chiropractic Council (GCC). Our Osteopath is registered with the General Osteopathic Council (GOsC). Since graduating all of our Practitioners have continued to expand their expertise by regularly attending courses and further study.
While each of our Practitioners use similar treatment techniques, we do have slightly different skill sets and areas of interest which compliment one another allowing us to provide patients with a wider choice of treatment options.
Pamella Chu – Chiropractor & Acupuncturist
Pamella was born in Edinburgh to a Scottish mother and Malaysian Chinese father; she grew up in Malaysia and returned to the UK at the age of 18 to attend university. Pamella graduated in 2004 from the University of Glamorgan with a first class (hons) degree in BSc Chiropractic.
Following her pre-registration training year Pamella then obtained her Doctor of Chiropractic (DC) in 2006. Since graduating Pamella gained experience working in a number of clinics in Scotland including Inverness, Stornoway, Edinburgh, Fife and the Borders. Pamella set up Borders Chiropractic in 2006 and then in 2008 took over co-ownership of City Chiropractic (www.edinburghcitychiropractic.co.uk) in Edinburgh. Pamella now splits her time between the 2 clinics and is kept busy being mum to her 2 boys.
Pamella has always enjoyed sport, this is evident in both her working and personal life. She represented her school at a number of different sporting activities and also represented Univeristy of Glamorgan in Karate, winning the Welsh Universities women’s senior belt sparring competition in 2002. She has also taken part in a variety of Charity sporting events such as the 5K swimathon for Marie Curie, the Highland Cross 50 mile duathlon for Highland Hospice, the Edinburgh Marathon for MS centre Lothian, Tour o the Borders for Macmillan Cancer Care and DoddieAid for MND. She is also a keen triathlete. Her personal interest in these areas led her to complete a post graduate qualification in Sports Science Chiropractic (ICSSD) as well as attend several CPD courses covering sports injuries and treatment tools such as kinesiotaping.
In addition to sports injuries, Pamella also has a particular interest in Acupuncture, possibly stemming from her Chinese background. Since 2004 Pamella has attended numerous courses in dry needling and Western/Medical acupuncture. In 2014 Pamella also completed a MSc in Western/Medical Acupuncture and frequently uses acupuncture in conjunction with Chiropractic treatment as well as a standalone treatment.
Other Continual Professional Development (CPD) courses that Pamella has attended include practical podiatric mechanics, Neuoro-Impulse Protocol (NIP) and Sacro-Occipital Technique (SOT). Pamella is currently working towards further qualifications in paediatric chiropractic through the Academy of Functional Paediatrics.
Pamella is General Chiropractic Council (GCC) Registered, and is a member of the British Chiropractic Association (BCA) and British Chiropractic Sports Council (BCSC). Pamella is also a member of the British Medical Acupuncture society (BMAS) and recently became a fellow of the Royal College of Chiropractors (FRCC).
Pamella is AXA PPP, AVIVA, Vitality and BUPA recognised.
Chris Swaffield – Chiropractor & Acupuncturist
Chris graduated from the Welsh Institute of Chiropractic – University of Glamorgan in 2005. After working with an experienced Chiropractor for a short while and several locum positions, Chris setup his own practice in East Devon in 2006 which he ran for 5 years prior to moving to the Scottish Borders. Chris joined the team at Borders Chiropractic in 2011 and also has his own practice in Nenthorn (near Kelso).
Chris utilises mainly a combination of Diversified chiropractic techniques (which includes adjustments and manipulation), and the Neuro Impulse Protocol – a very gentle form of treatment originally developed in Australia for use with paediatric patients. He also often uses an Activator instrument and various soft tissue treatments. Chris also has an interest in food and nutrition, and the contribution these can make to a patients overall health and wellbeing. Chris has attended training courses with the British Medical Acupuncture Society (BMAS) and now offers acupuncture both as a stand alone treatment and in conjunction with chiropractic.
Before training as a chiropractor Chris worked for many years in sail training, offering life training to (mainly young) people from all over the UK – often in classic sailing vessels. Chris is also a scout leader and a dad to 2 young men.
Chris is registered with the General Chiropractic Council and is a member of the British Chiropractic Association.
Adam Scobbie – Chiropractor
Adam graduated from the University of Dundee in 2009 with an honours degree in neuroscience, however after not being impressed with the career opportunities available following on from this he started a long and methodical search for the ideal career. Adam joined the team at Borders Chiropractic in 2015 and now also has his own practice in Edinburgh. During this search he found chiropractic, and was extremely impressed by the improvement in pain and function so many people experienced from various treatments administered by chiropractors mainly by using only their hands. This led to a burning desire to become a chiropractor himself. Five years later he graduated from the Anglo European College of Chiropractic, and now uses a variety of hands on chiropractic techniques along with other modalities (such as interferential and ultrasound) to help his patients.
Prior to joining the team at Borders Chiropractic, Adam worked in a busy multidisciplinary clinic in Aberdeen. Adam is a member of the British Chiropractic Association and a member of the Royal College of Chiropractors.
Apart from his qualifications in neuroscience and chiropractic, Adam also completed a diploma in clinical hypnotherapy which he has finds useful both personally and professionally. In his spare time Adam enjoys indoor rock climbing. He believes that the fitness activities we undertake should utilise the whole body’s range of motion to maintain good overall body balance.
Adam is AXA PPP and AVIVA registered and is available for appointments.
Caspar Giffard Tutt – Osteopath
Caspar grew up in Norfolk playing a variety of sports including football, cricket and squash, consequently having a keen interest in sports injuries leading him to study osteopathy. Caspar graduated from Leeds Metropolitan University in 2017 gaining a merit grade in the Master of Osteopathy degree. Caspar’s dissertation discussed different osteopathic treatments and the consequent effects on chronic pain and mood.
Since graduating Caspar has worked across clinics in London and Greater Manchester before moving to Edinburgh in 2022. Working within multiple clinics helped Caspar develop further knowledge in low back pain rehabilitation and a greater understanding of chronic pain management to help his patients with long standing pain.
Caspar’s treatment style involves joint mobilisation and manipulation, soft tissue massage, myofascial release techniques. Caspar also has further skills in kinesiology sports taping, dry needling with acupuncture points and exercise-based rehabilitation techniques for pain management.
Caspar enjoys hiking and running in his spare time, completing the Edinburgh half marathon two times and hopes to push for a new personal best next year.
Caspar is a registered osteopath with the General Osteopathic Council, a member of the Institute of Osteopathy and the Academy of Physical Medicine.
Caspar is AVIVA, Vitality and AXA PPP registered and is available for appointments.
Gemma – Clinic Assistant
Born in West Sussex, Gemma studied Psychology and Maths at Durham University before moving to Edinburgh to undertake her Masters in Social Work. After qualifying, she pursued this career for 12 years, initially in child protection and latterly working with foster carers. Since starting her own family, Gemma has worked as a childminder, caring for other children alongside her two sons. She joined the clinic as a receptionist in 2024.
In her spare time, Gemma loves spending time with her sons and their pet dog. She also enjoys crafts and baking, with or without little helpers. Gemma likes coming to the clinic for some child-free time and enjoys the peaceful setting and adult conversation.