About Us
Our Team
Mikael Porath Petersen
Mikael’s journey into chiropractic began after a serious back injury led him to discover the transformative power of spinal care. He graduated from the Anglo-European College of Chiropractic in 1997 and immediately began working with professional athletes, including members of the Danish National Football Team. Never one to shy away from a challenge, Mikael is currently working with an Olympic swimmer dealing with nerve irritation affecting her muscle strength—a case he’s confident will end with her back on the podium.
His early work with elite athletes revealed that chiropractic is not only effective for relieving pain and restoring nerve function—it also unlocks the body’s full potential when the spine is free from interference. This insight has shaped Mikael’s lifelong commitment to helping both athletes and the general public achieve optimal performance and well-being.
In recent years, Mikael has focused on postural correction and the relationship between foot mechanics, gait, and spinal function. His deep passion for chiropractic remains unchanged, and when asked what he would do if he weren’t a chiropractor, he answers without hesitation: “I would still be a chiropractor.”
A strong advocate for education, Mikael regularly gives talks at companies, schools, sports clubs, and interest groups throughout London. He also hosts weekly posture and health seminars at his clinic, emphasizing that many of today’s common health issues could be prevented—or significantly improved—through simple lifestyle changes. “Education,” he says, “is the most important part of my job.”
Known for his warm bedside manner, Mikael credits his early experience working weekends in a Danish nursing home for shaping his compassionate approach to patient care. Today, he continues to deepen his expertise by traveling globally to attend seminars led by top chiropractic researchers and thought leaders.
Mikael lives by the principle that the best chiropractors understand not just what to do, but how and why they do it.
Jeff Lim
Jeff Lim is a chiropractor at our Blackfriars location. He began his academic journey at the International Medical University in Malaysia, completing his pre-chiropractic studies in 2018, and later earned his chiropractic degree from AECC University College in 2022.
A dedicated sports enthusiast, Jeff enjoys basketball, volleyball, badminton, and fitness. His passion for chiropractic was sparked by a basketball injury that led him to explore long-term solutions for pain and performance. Through this, he discovered how spinal misalignments and nervous system interference can affect proprioception and increase injury risk. Embracing regular chiropractic care, he experienced the benefits of holistic, proactive treatment.
Jeff is committed to preventative care, believing that consistent chiropractic treatment is essential for maintaining long-term health. His approach focuses on spinal alignment, improved nerve function, and supporting the body’s natural ability to heal and perform.
He also recognizes how modern lifestyles, especially prolonged sitting can impact posture and spinal health. Jeff educates his patients on these issues, offering practical guidance on posture correction, exercises, and ergonomic changes to help them function better.
Lovepreet Singh
Lovepreet’s journey into chiropractic began with a frustrating chronic low back injury sustained during drill training at his track and field club. For years, he tried every solution his GP recommended, but nothing seemed to relieve the pain. That changed when he visited a chiropractor—an experience that was truly life-changing.
For the first time, Lovepreet was able to run and perform daily activities without pain, noticing remarkable improvements not just in his athletic performance but also in his day-to-day comfort and mobility.
Lovepreet was immediately intrigued by the effectiveness of chiropractic care. Within just a few sessions he was pain free. This curiosity quickly became a passion, sparking a journey to understand how posture and nerve function could transform the body’s capacity to heal. Driven by a desire to help others find the same relief, he pursued a career in chiropractic to provide those suffering from long-term pain with a pathway to true recovery.
Lovepreet firmly believes that chiropractic care stands apart due to its specialized understanding of human anatomy, biomechanics, and nerve function—an understanding often overlooked in conventional care. Chiropractic, he discovered, can provide solutions for complex, chronic issues that other treatments struggle to address. He finds it especially powerful that posture and nerve health impact so many aspects of our lives, from movement to cognition and beyond.
Lovepreet is mindful of the double-edged sword of modern society. While technology has made life easier with fast food, smartphones, and desk jobs, these conveniences have also contributed to new health challenges. He believes that, though we no longer have to hunt for food, we must now actively pursue our own well-being. Lovepreet is dedicated to educating his patients about the importance of maintaining physical health in a world that often prioritizes comfort over movement.
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