Meet our Super Health Heroes

Unfortunately we can’t fly, but we’re super at getting you back to loving and living life again. You really are in expert hands with our chiropractors who are all degree qualified and highly trained members of the General Chiropractic Council.

If you’re wondering who we are, and why we’re so super, meet the team below to find out why we do what we do, what makes us good at it, and who might be the best to treat you.

Christopher Binks

BSc (Chiro), DC - Doctor of Chiropractic

How long have you been part of the team at Broadgate?

From its conception, nearly 20 years ago.

What made you train to be a chiropractor?

My family had a car crash when I was a young teenager. We all walked away from the accident unhurt apart from my mum. She went through months of physio and hospital outpatient management which unfortunately didn’t help. She then went to see a chiropractor who sorted her out. Coincidently I went to a career talk at school given by the same chiropractor who was talking about a World War II fighter pilot who had been shot down but the ejection from the seat which saved his life, damaged his back, and the chiropractor was talking about he helped the airman walk again.

What do you love most about your job?

Still get a kick out of getting people better.

What’s the biggest misconception about chiropractic?

People who pay money for treatment expect immediate results without taking responsibility for their lifestyle.

If you hadn’t been a chiropractor what would you do?

Spaceman.

What’s your favourite thing about living/working in Leeds?

It’s a big city great for business opportunities and close to countryside with fab motorbike roads. We also play cricket with a hard ball!

Nikos Skobris

BSc, MChiro, DC - Doctor of Chiropractic

Niko is Captain Chiro, our super specialist in holistic techniques of chiropractic treatment. Nikos incorporates a diverse range of approaches to healing, and has continued his studies with Sacro-occipital techniques, Neuro-impulse technique, active muscle release technique, Applied Kinesiology as well as the traditional chiropractic techniques

Tim Bowen

DC MChiro, CCEP - Doctor of Chiropractic

How long have you been part of the team at Broadgate?

I have been a part of the team since 2015.

What made you train to be a chiropractor?

I wanted to help people.

What do you love most about your job?

Best bit of the job is seeing people go from being in pain, tired and grumpy to seeing their lives improve and, returning to their normal happy selves.

What’s the biggest misconception about chiropractic?

Biggest misconceptions are that it’ll hurt or that we only deal with the spine, not the whole body.

If you hadn’t been a chiropractor what would you do?

If it wasn’t chiropractic, I might have been an accountant (quite different!).

What do you love most about working in Leeds?

I love Leeds for having some much going on, good food and a great music scene - but in 15 mins you can be out in the countryside walking the dog somewhere amazing.

Luca Ballabio

DC MChiro - Doctor of Chiropractic

Luca is our muscle Wizard. Born in the sunny town of Naples, Italy, Luca is an ex-professional skier who joined Broadgate in October 2016. As a passionate chiropractor, Luca goes far and beyond for his patients. He utilizes his ever-evolving repertoire of techniques, such as Applied Kinesiology, Sacro-Occipital Technique, Sports Chiropractic and Extremity Adjusting to name a few, to help bring his patients to their maximum level of function and mobility. Luca is registered with the British Chiropractic Association, the Royal College of Chiropractic and the General Chiropractic Council.

How long have you been at Broadgate?

I've been part of the team since 2016.

What do love most about your job?

I love seeing the body's response to the treatment for example, a weak muscle getting stronger, or a painful movement becoming easier to perform.

What is the biggest misconception about chiropractic?

Not specifically about chiropractic, but more specific regarding physical pain, especially not caused by traumatic events. Just like everything happens for a reason, so does pain. When you can't explain what has potentially started your pain, in most cases it's down to bad habits and lifestyle. Because habits are part of the subconscious mind, the sufferer is usually unable to identify the root cause of their problem, leaving them to 'heal over time', while what really happens is a 'worsening over time', since the real issue does not get addressed. Not only does this make our heart ache , it also causes more and more pain and helplessness.

What made you decide to become a chiropractor?

Throughout my skiing career, I suffered a lot due to falls and poor posture. If it wasn't for my uncle, who is a chiropractor, and his guidance and treatment, I would've been a wreck of a man today. When it was time for me to make a choice for the future, I had no doubts.

What do you love about living in Leeds?

It's a mix of things; the different cuisines and fun activities, the active concert and gig scene, not to mention the beautiful green spaces all around. I like it here, it feels like the full package.

Yolanda Loafer

DC - Doctor of Chiropractic

Yolanda joins us as our new associate all the way from South Dakota, USA.

How long have you been part of the team at Broadgate?

It feels like I’ve been part of the family for years, but I did just officially join up in July 2024.

What made you train to be a Chiropractor?

Back in undergrad or Uni as it’s called here, I was a two-sport college athlete. I injured my knee and was told by Trainers and an Orthopedic Doctor that I wouldn’t play again and that it required surgery and lots of rehab. I was devastated. I hobbled in on crutches to my senior wellness internship which happened to be in a multidisciplinary clinic and the chiropractor was my supervisor.

He saw me and asked if he could take a look at it to see if he could help. I said absolutely. He did a few Orthopedic tests and said that he could help and asked me if it was okay to treat it. Despite the tests being very painful, I consented. He adjusted my knee and ankle and said try to stand and walk now. I stood without searing pain shooting through my knee for the first time. He wrapped it up and told me what to tell the trainers to protect my knee and I returned to sport the following weekend. No surgery. No rehab. Since then I have been involved in chiropractic in various ways when finally deciding to delve deeper and become a chiropractic physician. I’ve been practicing since 2009.

What do you love most about your job?

Chiropractic is an opportunity to make a difference in someone’s life in a natural and positive way. I love what I do because every patient is different despite having similar areas of pain or concern. A chiropractic treatment is effective, usually works very quickly, and I like seeing results and patients do as well.

If you hadn’t been a chiropractor what else would you have done?

I would have become a defense attorney/solicitor.

Do you have a claim to fame/party trick?

I love telling puns or dad jokes. I get a kick out of setting people up for them and then dropping the joke. I enjoy that A LOT.

What is your favourite thing about living/working in Leeds?

I’ve only just landed in Horsforth but so far, the people have been fantastic. The area is gorgeous, rich in history, and a short train trip to anywhere in England.

Henry Hayman

DC MChiro - Doctor of Chiropractic

How long have you been part of the team?

I joined as a new member in the late summer of 2024. Recently graduating from the Angelo-European College of Chiropractic armed with the latest in research and consensus.

What made you train to be a chiropractor?

I have always been interested in health due to a history of doctors, dentists and physios in the family. In my late teens I became obsessed with bodybuilding, functional health and everything gym. While career planning my Father took me to meet an old friend who owned a clinic in Leeds who inspired me to become a Chiro. This man was Simon Smith, who I now work beside and who showed me the beautiful amalgamation of my passions and talents and how that could help people in pain.

What do you love most about the job?

I love watching people function better during their everyday life or sport. Nothing makes me happier than a patient coming back stronger, more mobile or resilient each time.

Equally I enjoy educating people on their body. The how and why things are happening and its rewarding to see the understanding and relief on their face when the puzzle all fits together.

Biggest misconception about Chiropractic?

That we can snap everything back into place the first time and 20 years of chronic degenerative changes are fixed instantly. Functional, postural and degenerative changes will have been playing a role in your body for decades, even if you’ve only had the pain for a week.

Chiropractors don’t only do spines. The depth and width of knowledge about the entire body, organs and brain shared across this clinic is nothing short of astounding.

That Chiropractic is some kind of magic and not evidence based medicine. Everything that we do or recommend is backed by scientific literature and/or decades of thousands of case studies locked in your practitioners memory.

If you hadn’t been a chiropractor what would you do?

Competitive bodybuilder

Royal Marine

Porsche test driver

Do you have a claim to fame/party trick?

I play the guitar and sing which I don’t often mention. More than likely not good enough to earn millions from it but people seem to enjoy when I do it, which is all that matters.

What’s your favourite thing about working in Leeds?

I love the Leeds accent. I grew up as an army kid moving about so I just sound ‘semi-posh British’ but whenever I hear a Leeds accent I feel at home since this is where I spend most of my adult life. I find it very warming.

You cannot beat a morning sunrise driving through the countryside lanes either.

FROM THE MINUTE YOU WALK IN

IT’S A WARM WELCOME ALL ROUND

OUR CHIROPRACTIC SPACE IS DESIGNED TO BE COMFORTABLE, CALM AND COMPLETELY GEARED AROUND FIXING YOUR PROBLEMS

Katie

Practice Manager

I started working at Broadgate on reception in April 2016. The best part about the job for me was the team and the patients, everyone is really friendly and the team are great to work with.

I am a mum to three young children and find working at the clinic a great work life balance. In 2022 I started the role of Practice Manager and I'm really enjoying this role too, although I do miss seeing patients regularly.

In my (limited!) spare time I enjoy seeing my friends, socialising and days out with my family.I am a mum to two young girls so the clinic has given me the opportunity to utilise some different skills and I’m really enjoying my role here.
In my (limited!) spare time I enjoy seeing my friends, socialising and days out with my family.

Jo

Chiropractic Co-ordinator

I am married with 3 grown up children and have recent additions to the family of a beautiful granddaughter and a puppy! I have always worked in an office environment, for 25 years in the Insurance industry and the last 12 years as a Civil Servant. I started working part time at Broadgate in May 2016. Everyone is friendly and welcoming here and I am really enjoying being able to meet and get to know patients and therapists face to face.

Sophie Hopkins

Chiropractic Co-ordinator

I joined the Broadgate team in 2019 as an Admin Assistant to the Chiropractic Co-Ordinators. After lockdown, which was spent gardening and walking, I re-joined the team as a Chiropractic Co-Ordinator. I have enjoyed taking on new responsibilities and love getting to know our patients.

I live in Cookridge with my better half and little boy. I have two small dogs and we go out most days for a good 3k walk! I love the gym and wild swimming - I recently completed a 5k swim on Lake Windemere - though I’m not sure I will do that again 🙂

I think the work they do here at the clinic is amazing and I love holistic approaches to wellness. I often have treatments here as well as reiki, acupuncture and yoga nidra.

Laura Cotea

Chiropractic Co-ordinator

I joined the Broadgate team in September 2021 and I found a wonderful, fun team which I enjoy working with.

I am a hospitality professional with over 10 years of experience working for one of the largest luxury brand of hotels in the world.

In my spare time I love to go shopping, do yoga and travel around the world.

Jeanine Williams

Chiropractic Co-ordinator

I started working at Broadgate in June 2021.
I enjoy working as part of a very friendly team and within a professional environment.
Previously I worked in the travel and tourism industry, working overseas and in hotels here in the UK.
On moving back from overseas, I moved to Leeds in 2016, from my home town of Swindon.
I have a beautiful daughter and enjoy spending my free time with my daughter, friends and family.

Cathy

Chiropractic Co-ordinator

I started working at Broadgate on reception in November 2017.

I am married with two grown up girls and have lived in Yeadon for many years, where I enjoy a walk on Otley Chevin or spending time with family and friends. I also do a little bit of exercise, such as Pilates, but not enough!

I previously worked in the Travel Industry, Customer Services then, after time spent at home bringing up my family, I worked in GP Surgeries.

I am enjoying my time here at Broadgate and have found it to be a friendly working environment and our patients are great too.

Becky Goldthorpe

Chiropractic Co-ordinator

I joined Broadgate in August 2021 after working in various roles whilst bringing up my two young sons. All the team are so friendly, and I have been made to feel so welcome.

In my spare time you will find me standing on the sidelines watching my two sons play football for their local teams.

I also enjoy going on lots of long dog walks with my cuddly cockerpoo.

Lisa

Chiropractic Co-ordinator

I joined the Broadgate team in November 2017 and really enjoy working here, it has a friendly and fun environment.
I have worked in various industries over the years, starting in an advertising agency booking both television and radio space for 10 years. After having my children, I then stated to work part time, so a change of career, working as credit control and then in insurance.
I am married with two grown up boys and live locally. When I am not at work, I enjoy spending time with my friends and family. I also like going to the gym, walking and ski holidays.

Diane

Chiropractic Co-ordinator

I have worked in admin for the majority of my life, most recently working 18 years in a school. Over the last year I have started my new adventure at Broadgate.

I have twin children who have recently graduated from university. They often fill me with pride, laughs and lots of washing!

You’ll often find me enjoying food, the theatre, swimming and long dog walks.

I thoroughly enjoy working at Broadgate and have been made a welcomed part of the team.

Reception staff are friendly and helpful. Treatment suited my needs very well

I’m now completely free from neckpain. Feel better than I have done in years

They saved my life! I was in so much pain before, I could barely move

Broadgate is a friendly space, the team have helped me back to normal!

Everyone at Broadgate are happy to help, they are a great team