Paula Hoivala DC
Chiropractor
Originally from Finland, Paula moved to the UK in order to pursue her dream of becoming a chiropractor.
Graduating from the world-renowned Anglo-European College of Chiropractic with a MSc (Chiropractic), she started her career working in multidisciplinary clinics in Dorset and Wiltshire. In addition, she spent two seasons working with a rugby club, providing pitch-side support and managing the treatment room. Since then, she decided to relocate to Surrey to join Guildford Chiropractic Centre in August 2020.
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Paula has an interest in treating sport injuries and she is working toward her International Certificate in Sports Chiropractic (ICSC). Whether you're an athlete, a weekend warrior, or an older adult, Paula empowers her patients to take an active role in their recovery. She often provides tailored exercises during appointments, offering a safe and effective form of self-help to support long-term progress.
TECHNIQUES
Spinal adjustments/manipulation
Drop technique
Activator
Soft tissue therapy
Hypnotherapy
Exercise rehabilitation
SPECIAL INTERESTS
Generalist, with special interest in sports injury.
WHAT THEIR PATIENTS SAY
"Guildford Chiropractic Centre is brilliant. If I could give it more than 5 stars, I would! Paula, in particular, is absolutely great. I’ve had chronic pain for over 15 years and she’s managed to give my life back! She is very competent, professional, lovely and empathetic. I highly recommend this practice."