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Andrew Nurcombe-Thorne

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I became interested in Chiropractic from a young age after seeing how much it helped my father, an ultra marathon runner. After high school, I began my studies and graduated from the University of Johannesburg at the end of 2003. My wife and I made the decision to move to England after getting married in 2004. Soon after passing the UK board exam, I worked in a busy practice in Ealing and subsequently ran a family practice in Tooting for 7 years before settling in at Chiro London in Waterloo.

Although I have a special interest in ergonomics and posture correction, I have a great deal of experience in treating patients of all ages with a wide variety of problems. I count myself lucky to be able to work in this profession and really enjoy being able to help my patients reach their health and treatment goals.

I enjoy cold water swimming and triathlon and I have competed in local and international competitions. I believe that this gives me an appreciation of how chiropractic can help those who want to participate in sport or exercise at any level.

I am fully registered with the General Chiropractic Council (GCC), and have recently completed a postgraduate Diploma in Sports and Exercise Medicine through the University of South Wales.

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Vista Health is a leading UK healthcare provider specialised in diagnostic services for the private healthcare market. Working with all major insurers and clinicians we can offer fast assessment turnaround, expert diagnosis, and world class reports from fully qualified radiologists. Helping clinicians and patients start the health journey sooner, we focus on providing accessible and affordable services for everyone: from elite sportspersons to patients that are trying to regain their health after injury or illness. We work with some of the UK’s leading Physiotherapists, GP’s, Chiropractors and Osteopaths to ensure each patient receives the highest level of healthcare unique to them. We work together with each clinician to define relationships that complement the overall experience you get when you visit Vista Health.

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If you’re about to begin a healthcare journey, you’re likely to have a few questions. We’ve tried to answer the most common queries here - but if you don’t find what you’re looking for, you can always ask one of our friendly patient care advisors.  

I don’t have any symptoms. Can I still book a procedure? 

Yes. Diagnostic healthcare can provide reassurance that all is well, and help you plan a healthy future lifestyle. 

Can I discuss my results? 

We offer a consultation service with GMC registered GPs to discuss your scan results. 


*20% consultation discount will be applied when booked together with your scan.

How much will diagnostic healthcare cost? 

Our diagnostic services start from as little as £75. 

What if I cannot refer myself? 

Self-referral is available in most circumstances. However, in some instances, we may need further clinical information. We will contact you if this is the case.

If needed, we offer a virtual GP consultation service where we can provide you with a referral and a follow-up consultation to discuss results.

Can I refer myself? 

We accept self-referral in most cases. Self-referral allows you to take control of your own health with direct access to our own specialist diagnostic services. We also offer a GP consultation service to provide you with a referral if you need one.

When will I get my results? 

We aim to deliver all results within three working days of your appointment. If you have not heard from us within this timeframe, please contact us. 

How long will my appointment take?

It depends on the scan or screening you choose, but most appointments take less than 90 minutes. We ask you to arrive around 15 minutes before your scheduled appointment.  

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