An entrepreneur from Warrington is celebrating her successful expansion into larger premises.

Ellie Shackleton-Brown, 29, founded Optimise Spinal Therapy in October 2022.

Her original mission was to provide expert advice and relief for those suffering with back and neck pain, in a welcoming and friendly environment.

Eighteen months into her business journey – having relocated to Stockton Heath, recruited more staff and introduced new services – Ellie said she is looking forward to the future with optimism.

“I am very proud of how far we have travelled on our business journey to date,” smiled Ellie.

“We have overcome some significant challenges along the way – including tackling the increasing overheads of running a small business during the cost-of-living crisis; however, we have much to celebrate too. We have recently exceeded our target of helping 200 of our Protection Plan members achieve their health goals, such as completing a charity 100km Peak District Walk.”

Prior to launching her business venture, Ellie used to provide osteopathy in a large multidisciplinary clinic. The knowledge and support she gained there made her confident to grow her own business.

From its original base in Grappenhall, Optimise Spinal Therapy relocated to bigger business premises at 28 Walton Road, Stockton Heath within just 12 months.

Ellie has since consolidated the move by hiring more team members and expanding on the therapies offered.

“We are so grateful for our loyal customer base, who have helped us to become the business we are today,” added Ellie. “We would especially like to thank all our patients who continuously spread the word about our clinic and recommend us to their friends and families.

‘We have many exciting plans in the pipeline – including the hiring of more massage therapists, osteopaths and chiropractors – so our availability matches our ever-growing demand. For now, however, we intend to mark this milestone for our business by celebrating as a team over a lovely meal together.”

According to the Office for National Statistics (ONS), there were 5.6 million small businesses at the start of 2023.

For more information on Optimise Spinal Therapy, visit www.optimisespinaltherapy.co.uk