Stella Arden D.O. Principal Osteopath
Stella graduated after the 4 year, full time course at the British School of Osteopathy, now called University College of Osteopathy, London, in 1984 and initially came to work in Lincolnshire for just a couple of years!
Stella was invited to join Dr Peter Mansfield at his Grimoldby practice near Louth in 1986 and the practice has grown and consolidated with the help of several excellent Associates along the way.
She established the practice in Woodhall Spa in 1991 and divides her week equally at both practices. Stella remains as committed as ever to Osteopathy and her special interest lies in helping people to achieve their full potential and recover confidence in their bodies, especially children. Indeed, her enthusiasm for her work is obvious to her patients as she is notorious for overrunning her appointments!
Saroja Etchell BSc (Hons) Ost.
Saroja graduated from the British School of Osteopathy in 1999. Prior to that she earned a Diploma in Classical Homeopathy from the London College of Classical Homeopathy in 1995, after a course which lasted for four years. She has also trained in the Canadian method of ear candling under a lady called Jill Fraser. Originally from Zimbabwe, Saroja has lived in the UK for more than 30 years and worked at Stella Arden & Associates in Louth since 2002. She uses both structural and cranial osteopathic techniques, combined with homeopathy as required.
David Etchell BSc (Hons) Ost.
David Etchell has joined the practice since June 2021 when he gallantly stepped in to assist with the growing number of patients seeking appointments with the osteopaths at Stella Arden & Associates. He qualified at the British School of Osteopathy (now called the University College of Osteopathy) in the 1990's. He is available for appointments at Woodhall Spa on Tuesdays and Louth on Saturdays.
Fiona Pinder - Practice Manager
Fiona joined the team in August 2016 as the new Practice Manager. With many years of experience of travelling the country and working with people, Fiona will be your first port of call when making an enquiry or booking an appointment. In her spare time Fiona is a keen cook and occasionally treats the staff team to some of her delicious recipes. Fortunately, many of these treats are are also very healthy!
Barbara Pollard - Receptionist
Barbara joined the practices' reception team on a part-time basis in January 2022. She has two mad spaniel dogs that she loves walking in the local countryside, and also enjoys spending her free time gardening.
