Meet The Team
Dr Mark Blokland (BSC FRCC DC)
GCC No. 00222
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?
âyou rest, you rustâ
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Dr Poppy Blokland (MChiro)
GCC No. 05745
Chiropractic Associate
Poppy wears two hats in the clinic, When sheâs 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.
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.
Dr Simon Clarke (BSC (hons) Chiro)
GCC No. 02710
Chiropractic Associate
Meet Simon â Passionate About Health, Fitness, and Chiropractic Care.
Simonâs lifelong passion for sports and exercise has shaped his journey in helping others achieve their optimal health and fitness. With a background in sports science and a chiropractic degree, combined with his experience playing 1st class rugby for Pontypool in the late â90s, Simon brings a unique and well-rounded approach to wellness.
His career began in London as a personal trainer, where he witnessed firsthand how improving physical health could transform lives in remarkable ways. However, it was his own experience with chiropractic careâfollowing six months of intensive treatment for injuries that nothing else could resolveâthat solidified his path. From that moment, he knew where his future lay.
Now, with 15 years of experience in chiropractic care, Simon is dedicated to helping people unlock their full potential by identifying and removing interference in the spine, allowing the body to heal naturally.
Beyond his professional life, Simonâs greatest passion is watching his children thrive in sports. He is committed to giving them the healthiest possible start in life, ensuring they receive regular chiropractic care from birth. They continue to be checked and adjusted every four weeks as a preventive measure to support their growth and development.
âCombining exercise, good nutrition, a positive mindset, and chiropractic care is an immensely powerful health paradigm.â
Simonâs mission is to empower individuals to take charge of their health and experience the profound benefits of a balanced and proactive approach to well-being.
Fun facts about Simon:
Favourite Food: Either curry and Steak…. He can’t choose
Favourite Holiday: Has to be Ibiza
Favourite Quote: “He who dares wins” – Del Boy
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.
Dr Harriett Blokland (Mchiro)
GCC No. 06400
Clinic Manager and Chiropractic Associate
Harriett is qualified in both McTimoney and Diversified chiropractic techniques, giving you the option of gentle, whole-body adjustments or more traditional hands-on care. This means your treatment can be tailored to what feels right and works best for you.
Cool fact:
Harriett is furthering her professional development by studying animal chiropractic, to support both human and furry (and hoofed!) clients
What do you enjoy doing outside of the clinic?
If sheâs 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?
Youâre Gonna go Far by Noah Kahan
Favourite Quote.
Que Sera, Sera!!
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Hannah Peachey
Sports Therapist
Hannah works closely with our chiropractors to support patients through tailored rehabilitation and sports massage therapy. She focuses on restoring movement, reducing pain, and helping each patient achieve lasting results.
Favourite holiday destination:
Lanzarote
What do you enjoy doing outside the clinic?
Socialising with family and friends
Favourite sport:
Football
Favourite food:
Sausage Casserole.
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 âDonât Look Back In Angerâ 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.
Jess
Chiropractic Assistant
Cool fact:
Jess has swam with dolphins, sea lions and manatees in Mexico.
Outside of work:
Jess enjoys spending time with her family and friends outside of work, as well as enjoying a meal out or relaxing by reading a book, listening to a podcast or watching tv.
Favourite food:
It’s hard to choose for Jess… but has to be between pasta or pizza.
Favourite holiday:
Would have to be Barcelona with the best of both worlds city break with a lovely beach too.
Patients Say The Nicest Things
Donât 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. Itâs 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. Iâve 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. Itâs 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. Iâve 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