About Victoria
Victoria Wheeldon is a highly experienced chiropractor based in Ringwood, offering evidence-informed, patient-centred chiropractic care for people looking to move better, feel stronger, and understand their pain. With a background in clinical practice, higher education, and medical education, she combines hands-on treatment with clear communication and realistic rehabilitation.
Originally from Oxfordshire, Victoria’s interest in healthcare developed early through a family background in medicine and a love of the natural sciences. Her own experience of resolving persistent neck pain through chiropractic care in her twenties led her to pursue a career in chiropractic, where she now brings both empathy and clinical expertise to every consultation.
Clinical Skill Set
Victoria provides individualised chiropractic treatment plans, tailored to each patient’s presentation, lifestyle, and goals. Her approach typically includes:
Joint manipulation and mobilisation
Soft tissue techniques and massage
Stretching and mobility work
Medical acupuncture/dry needling for musculoskeletal conditions
Progressive, realistic rehabilitation exercises
She places strong emphasis on education and self-management, helping patients understand the cause of their symptoms and how to prevent recurrence.
Specialist Areas
Victoria has particular clinical interests in:
Musculoskeletal pain associated with menopause
Musculoskeletal conditions in older adults
Neck and shoulder pain
Knee pain
Biomechanics of horse riders and equestrian-related injuries
Chronic pain conditions
She treats patients aged 8 years and above, and enjoys the variety and problem-solving nature of general chiropractic practice.
Clinical Expertise
Victoria is known for her calm, approachable style and her ability to explain complex problems clearly and reassuringly. Her background in education allows her to adapt explanations to each patient, which often leads to faster recovery and better long-term outcomes.
She works collaboratively with patients, focusing on what matters most to them — whether that’s returning to work, staying active, riding, walking comfortably, or simply living with less pain and more confidence.
Professional Experience
Doctor of Chiropractic, AECC University College, Bournemouth (Graduated with Distinction, 2005)
Former clinic owner in Scarborough and Whitby, Yorkshire
Senior Clinical Lecturer, AECC University College (2013-2021)
MSc Medical Education (2019)
Currently practising in Ringwood and Poole
After returning to the south coast in 2013, Victoria balanced clinical practice with a teaching career at AECC (now Health Sciences University(), where she trained and supervised future chiropractors. Following the pandemic, she returned her focus fully to clinical care — where her first professional passion lies.
Research & Evidence-Based Practice
Victoria is a strong advocate for evidence-based chiropractic care. Her postgraduate training in medical education supports a critical, research-informed approach to diagnosis and treatment. Her pragmatic approach integrates current best evidence with clinical expertise and patient values, ensuring care is both effective and appropriate.
She remains committed to ongoing professional development and reflective practice, ensuring her patients benefit from up-to-date, ethical, and compassionate musculoskeletal care.
Outside the Clinic
Outside of work, Victoria enjoys spending time outdoors. She flies her own Harris Hawk called Finn, is a regular cold-water and open-water swimmer and enjoys a good walk around Moors Valley and the New Forest.
