Meet The Team

Dr Mark Blokland (BSC FRCC DC)
Director & Chiropractor
Mark is the big boss. He has over 30 years of experience within the profession.
Cool fact: His first job was as a Milk Man.
He is a proud father to his daughters Poppy and Hattie.He looks forward to welcoming you to the practice and providing you with high-quality care
What do you do outside of the clinic?
Flying and visiting airfields all around England. If he’s not in the sky you’ll find him in the lake, where he enjoys swimming and training for his triathlons.
What is your favourite food?
Biltong and Beer
Favourite holiday destination?
Visiting his home country South Africa.
Favourite film?
Top Gun
Do you have a favourite quote?
“you rest, you rust”
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Dr Poppy Blokland (MChiro)
Chiropractor & Clinic Manager
Poppy wears two hats in the clinic, When she’s not adjusting patients in the clinic she makes sure everything runs like clockwork.
Cool fact: Did you know Dr. Mark is her Dad?
This father and daughter bond will ensure you are well looked after at Ridgeway Health and Wellness.
What do you do outside of the clinic?
If she’s not got her head in a book, you’ll find her in the gym, out running or even bouldering.
Favourite food?
Tacos or maybe nachos….. in fact anything Mexican.
Favourite holiday destination?
Lake Como- Italy
Favourite Film:
The Great Gatsby
Do you have a favourite quote?
Health is your greatest wealth.
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Dr Harang Thomas (MChiro)
Chiropractic Associate
Harang has been apart of the Ridgeway family for over 4 years, she enjoys providing her patients and their families with top quality chiropractic care.
What do you do outside of the clinic?
Harang enjoys spending time with her family outside of work.
Favourite food?
Sushi
Favourite film:
The Sound of Music
Do you have a favourite quote?
Be yourself, everyone else is taken.

Hannah
Accounts & Admin Manager
Hannah has been with Ridgeway for several years in different roles. She is an advocate of the benefits chiropractic care can give.

Hattie
Chiropractic Assistant
Our amazing friendly team of chiropractic assistants welcome you with a smile every time you enter the practice. We look forward to providing you with the best service and assisting you with your appointments and any queries you have.
Cool fact:
Hattie is in her third year at University studying to be a Chiropractor.
What do you enjoy doing outside of the clinic?
If she’s not in the kitchen baking, she is probably outside with either her big or small furry companions Diego or Milo.
What Is your Favourite food?
Pasta!!! In any variety, but Mac n Cheese has her heart.
Favourite Holiday destination?
Bahrain
Favourite Song?
You’re Gonna go Far by Noah Kahan
Favourite Quote.
Que Sera, Sera!!
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Ellen
Chiropractic Assistant
Our amazing team of chiropractic assistants welcome you with a smile every time you enter the practice. We look forward to providing you with the best service and assisting you with your appointments and any queries you have.
Cool fact: Ellen is in her third year at University studying to be a Chiropractor.
What do you enjoy doing outside of the clinic?
Besides cooking and looking after her Guinea Pigs she enjoys playing the piano and spending time with her family, dogs, and her best friend Hattie.
Favourite Food?
Potatoes…in any way, shape, or form
Favourite Holiday Destination?
Muscat, Oman
Favourite Song?
I will NEVER skip “Don’t Look Back In Anger” by Oasis when it comes on
Favourite Quote?
Sometimes you will never know the value of a moment until it becomes a memory- Dr Suess
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Elena
Chiropractic Assistant
Our amazing team of chiropractic assistants welcome you with a smile every time you enter the practice. We look forward to providing you with the best service and assisting you with your appointments and any queries you have.
Cool fact:
Elena has lived in three different countries.
What do you enjoy doing outside of the clinic?
If she is not walking Bruce, she is watching Netflix.
What Is your Favourite food?
Tuna Pasta
Favourite Holiday destination?
The Maldives
Favourite film?
Has to be pretty woman.

Elena
Chiropractic Assistant
Our amazing team of chiropractic assistants welcome you with a smile every time you enter the practice. We look forward to providing you with the best service and assisting you with your appointments and any queries you have.
Cool fact:
Elena has lived in three different countries.
What do you enjoy doing outside of the clinic?
If she is not walking Bruce, she is watching Netflix.
What Is your Favourite food?
Tuna Pasta
Favourite Holiday destination?
The Maldives
Favourite film?
Has to be pretty woman.
Patients Say The Nicest Things
Don’t just take our word for it! Here is what our patients have to say about us.
Until I visited Ridgeway I thought that finally, age had caught me and pain was going to become both a sleeping and walking partner. It’s only after a few treatments that you realise his stiff your body was and how you had gotten accustomed to it.
Lucinda Green
I came seeking help for my arthritic ankles. I have very little swelling now after 8 treatments and, they used to ache a lot before but now there is no pain. I can move them better. I am very satisfied with what I am having, I hope Mediloop works for everyone.
Mary
I would like to thank you for what you have achieved with my neck and thoracic spine. My husband wanted me to see you a few years ago, but I had had physiotherapy and osteopathy, I did not think a chiropractor would achieve anything.
Dawn Light
After being treated at this practise I have so much more mobility in my neck after not being able to turn my head at all! I feel so much fitter than before and would like to take this opportunity to thank everybody involved in my care.
Ron Burtenshaw
After nearly 6 years of persistent and virtually daily headaches following a cycling accident, and having endured multiple GP/Hospital visits and treatments. I’ve been almost headache free since chiropractic treatment started.
Mike Mattingley
Patients Say The Nicest Things
Until I visited Ridgeway I thought that finally, age had caught me and pain was going to become both a sleeping and walking partner. It’s only after a few treatments that you realise his stiff your body was and how you had gotten accustomed to it.
Lucinda Green
I came seeking help for my arthritic ankles. I have very little swelling now after 8 treatments and, they used to ache a lot before but now there is no pain. I can move them better. I am very satisfied with what I am having, I hope Mediloop works for everyone.
Mary
I would like to thank you for what you have achieved with my neck and thoracic spine. My husband wanted me to see you a few years ago, but I had had physiotherapy and osteopathy, I did not think a chiropractor would achieve anything.
Dawn Light
After being treated at this practise I have so much more mobility in my neck after not being able to turn my head at all! I feel so much fitter than before and would like to take this opportunity to thank everybody involved in my care.
Ron Burtenshaw
After nearly 6 years of persistent and virtually daily headaches following a cycling accident, and having endured multiple GP/Hospital visits and treatments. I’ve been almost headache free since chiropractic treatment started.
Mike Mattingley
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Contact Details
Ridgeway Health & Wellness
- Address: 1 High St, Wroughton, Swindon SN4 9JX
- Phone: 01793814567
- Email: reception@ridgewayhealthandwellness.co.uk