Our Practitioners

Tony Dawson

McTimoney Chiropractor in Haywards Heath, West Sussex

Tony Dawson DC MRCC MMCA has practised as a McTimoney chiropractor since 1998 and consults at the Clinic at Borde Hill in Haywards Heath, West Sussex. He uses the gentle McTimoney method of chiropractic — precise, low-force adjustments rather than forceful manipulation — alongside a range of soft-tissue techniques for musculoskeletal pain.

Patients travel to see Tony from across Mid Sussex, including Lindfield, Cuckfield, Burgess Hill, Hassocks, Crawley, Horsham and the surrounding villages.

About Tony Dawson

Tony graduated from the McTimoney College of Chiropractic in 1998, giving him more than 25 years in practice. He is a full member of the McTimoney Chiropractic Association and the Royal College of Chiropractors, and is registered with the General Chiropractic Council (registration number 01422).

His route into chiropractic was an unconventional one. Tony graduated with a BA (Hons) in French and spent ten years working in IT before retraining. Like many chiropractors, he came to the profession as a patient: he had suffered for years with a recurring back problem, and finally found relief through McTimoney chiropractic treatment in 1990.

He remains closely involved in the profession, regularly attending Continual Professional Development courses to deepen his understanding of the causes and treatment of musculoskeletal problems, and he arranges and hosts practitioner sessions at the clinic.

Tony’s Chiropractic Approach

The McTimoney method is a whole-body approach. Rather than treating one painful joint in isolation, Tony assesses how the spine, pelvis and surrounding structures are working together, then uses swift, precise, low-force adjustments to help restore alignment and movement. The adjustments are gentle, which makes the technique well suited to patients who are apprehensive about more forceful manipulation.

Alongside chiropractic care, Tony draws on a wide range of complementary approaches to musculoskeletal problems:

Deep Massage™ — structured deep tissue work for chronic muscular tension
Trigger point therapy — targeted release of tight, referred-pain points in muscle
Muscle energy technique — using your own gentle muscle contractions to improve joint range
Kinesiology taping with RockTape — supportive taping to help movement between sessions
Homoeopathy

Chiropractic care is complementary and does not replace medical treatment. Where it is not the right option, Tony will say so and advise on referral.

What to Expect

Your initial consultation lasts 1.5 hours. Tony will take a full history of your symptoms and general health, discuss any recent medical diagnoses or procedures, and carry out a postural and musculoskeletal assessment before explaining what he has found and what he would recommend. Your consent is always taken before any treatment begins, and questions are welcome at every stage.

Follow-up sessions last 45 minutes. Loose, comfortable clothing is best. After a session it helps to drink plenty of water, avoid heavy lifting or strenuous exercise for the rest of the day, and allow up to 48 hours to feel the full effect.

Fees & Availability

Tony consults at the Clinic at Borde Hill, Haywards Heath.

Appointment Type	Duration	Fee
Initial consultation	1.5 hours	£90
Follow-up session	45 minutes	£60

Appointments: Monday to Saturday, 9:00am – 8:00pm.

Professional Registration & Credentials

Doctor of Chiropractic, McTimoney College of Chiropractic (1998)
Registered with the General Chiropractic Council — registration number 01422
Full member, McTimoney Chiropractic Association (MMCA)
Member, Royal College of Chiropractors (MRCC)

Tony practises in line with Clinic at Borde Hill’s policies on consent, confidentiality, hygiene and professional standards.

Registered with the General Chiropractic Council

Patient Partnership Quality Mark 2024-2026, Clinic at Borde Hill

What Our Patients Say

I have been a patient of Tony Dawson for several years. Not only is he a highly skilled professional practitioner of chiropractic, but is also one of the kindest, caring and gentle people I’ve ever had the good fortune to meet. His ability to pinpoint with extreme accuracy the root of pain or on-going medical condition is quite incredible. With Tony, you are guaranteed added value — as sessions come with his expert knowledge & advice… and a smile!

— Anonymous (SDL), Burgess Hill

The Borde Hill Clinic has the most amazing feeling of calm when you arrive and you feel nourished when you leave. This is all down to Tony and the fantastic people who work there. My monthly treatment is always booked in and I never miss it.

— Anonymous (EN), Cuckfield