Tina Hamer McTimoney Practitioner

07/02/2026

💥MYTHS /MISCONCEPTIONS
BUSTED!!!!💥

I qualified at the McTimoney College of Chiropractic some 27 years ago. During this time, various myths and misconceptions, I’ve heard them all!

So here is my take on answering some of these myths 😉.

1)Manipulative treatment is scary, it hurts.
💥Nope. Whilst I can’t answer for everybody, McTimoney is gentle and highly effective.

2) They keep you coming back.
💥That’s entirely up to you. Usually 3 treatments are enough to get things under control. I’m not pushy. Some folk like to come back for regular maintenance checks whilst others leave it until they start to feel symptoms.

3) Its going to cost a fortune. They try and sell you expensive treatment plans.
💥I only ever charge for one treatment at a time so it’s not my method of working. Each person is unique. I like to reassess progress with the patient at each appointment.
It’s often cheaper than a plumber - with a far longer training (6 years in my case) What price do you put on being pain free?

4. It won’t help.
💥Really? McTimoney has a huge success rate. If I don’t think I can help, I will do my best to point you in the right direction even if that means I don’t treat you myself. My business relies on positive results and word of mouth.

5. I’ve had surgery so can’t have it.
💥Unless recent, surgery is not usually a contra-indication.

6. My GP recommends Physiotherapy.
💥Physio is a completely different therapy and we do often work with other therapist. The effectiveness of McTimoney manipulation cannot be understated, however we are not on the NHS so Physio would be the standard GP suggestion.

7. I don’t know what to expect.
💥Call me, I will talk you through it.

8. What about XRays/radiation concerns.
💥McTimoneys take a very comprehensive record card and can generally get enough information to work safely without X-Rays. We refer to a Radiographer if we think it necessary.

9. The accident/ injury was years ago so it won’t help.
💥More often than not, it will. I also use a powerful low level laser and it can also be very beneficial. It’s safe and great for soft tissue injuries and arthritis. There is no extra charge for laser or dry needling.

10. Will I have to undress?
💥Most people do but I have a clinic gown or light gym clothes are fine too.

11. What do they treat?
💥It’s a long list! Ring me if you want advice on a condition.

12. I never see the same person twice.
💥Whilst I have worked in multi-disciplinary clinics, these days I work from my home and it’s just me.

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FOR RECOMMENDATIONS AND FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE SEE MY WEBSITE. bourtonmctimoney.co.uk

07884 3125559
tina.hamer@sky.com

Tina Hamer is a McTimoney Practitioner who works from her own practice in Naunton, near Bourton-on-the-Water, offering a gentle, whole body treatment.

25/06/2025

25/06/2025

A first for me - treating Dora the donkey whilst her friend Rosie keeps a watchful eye!

16/10/2024

Wonder if Aliens 👽 get bad backs? 🤔

02/10/2024

Update on Laser Therapy

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I have been using an Omega cold (safe) laser for around 2 years. The results have often been impressive and the treatment is totally painless.

It took a while to get this in my clinic (it’s expensive) and I looked at other treatments but kept coming back to laser. I’m very glad I did and many patients have benefited

The soft laser light used aids the natural healing process of the body safely and effectively. It’s like magic!

So what does it treat?

The list is pretty extensive - here are some. More information can be found on the Omega website. See info at the bottom.

Wound healing and musculoskeletal conditions such as:-

Achilles Tendonitis
Osteoarthritis
Bursitis
Burns
Diabetic ulcers
Fibrous Scars
Fungal Nails
Muscle spasms/strains
Muscle tears
Post surgery
R.Arthritis when inflamed
Sciatica and Sprain

Lots of others!

I currently charge £50 per session.

Patients respond quickly when treating soft tissue conditions and pain. Treatments are relatively short and results are usually evident in the first 1-2 treatments.

Tina 07884 312559
Ring for further information

Non-invasive and free from drugs and their side effects, low level laser therapy can be used on a wide group of patients.

01/10/2024

What’s on my mind? That’s what starts a conversation on here.

So, I typed up a long post, saved it to drafts. Great.

Next day - can I find it? Er, no! I’m trying to overcome my technophobia and get to grips with updating my page on here and other such challenges.

Definitely saved it. Will keep looking 😑and hopefully may even find it.

Have a nice day and take a brolly. ☂️

15/04/2024

It’s almost getting to gardening time!! Yippee!!

People are starting to get out there in the brief sunny spells between hail and all sorts! What a winter it’s been. So very wet. 💦

If you overdo it in a mad rush to ‘weed the lot’ before the next meteorological happening, the clinic is open until 7pm so give me a call!

Meanwhile, let’s look forward to more stable weather to hopefully come our way!

30/03/2023

RIP Paul O'Grady - a true national treasure ❤

29/03/2023

My switchover to BT has not been exactly straightforward. They’ve ‘lost’ my home number, never to be seen again 😭.

So - my NEW HOME NUMBER IS :-
01451 542016

Mobile is unchanged 07884 312559
It’s been er, educational 🙄

09/03/2022

Smudge is going to save us all from the nasty people ..

06/06/2021

Just to let everyone know I’m still alive and kicking! Just not a very prolific face book user!! The clinic remains open with all virus 🦠 precautions in place. Face masks are mandatory and I check temperature at the door (yours, not mine) and clean thoroughly between folk.

Let’s hope there is finally an end in sight to this awful virus. Or at least, managing it and getting our normal lives back! 🙏. Stay safe out there! X