Meet the Team at The Wellness Centre (Castle Quay)
Get to Know Us
DC Andrea Luckhurst
Principal Chiropractor, Managing Director
DC Adrian Luckhurst
Managing Director
DC Molly Carre
Associate Chiropractor
DC Lucy Hacker
Associate Chiropractor
Chloe Aubert
Head Receptionist
Beniamin Kasprzyk
Chartered Physiotherapist
Dr. Nicola Brandaro
Clinical Psychologist
Dr Jack Krysztofiak
Consultant Psychiatrist
Agatha E. Penney
Psychosexual & Relationship Psychotherapist
Jo Taylor
Massage Therapist & McTimoney Animal Chiro
Eva Akhonya
Massage Therapist
April Marques
Sports Massage Therapist
Rupal Wayangankar
Ayurvedic Practitioner
Jane Rayner
Light Specialist
DC Andrea Luckhurst BSc (Hons) MSc (Chiro)
Principal Chiropractor, Managing Director
Andrea was born in Sweden but moved to the UK to attend the 5-year Chiropractic Degree Course at the Anglo-European College of Chiropractic. She graduated from the AECC in 2001 and has practiced chiropractic in Jersey ever since. Being an enthusiastic learner and always striving to provide the best care for her patients, Andrea has completed a multitude of post-graduate courses over the years. Her main interest lies in helping her patients achieve their long-term health goals by working closely together with the patient and other health professionals. Alongside her chiropractic practice, Andrea is also the Managing Director of The Wellness Centre (Castle Quay).
DC Adrian Luckhurst BSc (Hons) MSc (Chiro) DC
Managing Director
Adrian was born in England but grew up in Victoria B.C. in Canada. He moved to the UK to study at the Anglo-European College of Chiropractic from which he graduated from in 1999. Shortly thereafter, he was presented with the opportunity to come to Jersey and assume the role as principal chiropractor of the Jersey Chiropractic Centre. After many years in in business as a chiropractor, Adrian headed up the development of The Wellness Centre (Castle Quay) from which he continued to practice as principal chiropractor but also had the role of Managing Director. In 2024, Adrian stepped back from daily chiropractic practice to focus on the management side of the business.
DC Molly Carre MChiro
Associate Chiropractor
DC Molly Carre MChiro was born and raised in Jersey, where she attended Mont Nicolle School and Jersey College for Girls. She completed a Master of Chiropractic (Hons) degree at the Welsh Institute of Chiropractic in 2024, graduating with a distinction. From a young age, Molly knew that she wanted to work in a ‘hands-on’ healthcare setting, and with a passion for human biology and sport, chiropractic was the perfect fit. Molly loves how chiropractic addresses the root cause of problems and considers a person as a whole, rather than just focusing on symptoms.
Molly has also completed post-graduate training in Dry Needling (Medical Acupuncture). When she’s not a work, you’ll find Molly on the netball court playing for Team Jets and Convent.
DC Lucy Hacker MChiro
Associate Chiropractor
Lucy Hacker MChiro was born and raised in Jersey, where she went to Les Quennevais and Hautlieu Schools. Having enjoyed sports all her life, as well as having a passion for Biology, and the human body, Lucy decided to study chiropractic at the Anglo-European College of Chiropractic (AECC) in Bournemouth. Lucy graduated in 2023 with an MChiro (Hons) degree and decided to work her first year as a graduate in the UK before moving back home to Jersey.
Lucy has also completed a post-graduate course in chiropractic paediatrics under the world-renowned Steve Williams DC, DICS, FICS, FRCC (paed), FBCA. Many are still unaware of the significant benefits of chiropractic care for children and Infants alike. With examination and treatment techniques specially adapted to a child’s needs, chiropractic is both an effective and safe approach which may aid in the optimal development of a child’s body and nervous system. With a keen interest in sports, Lucy has also gained a diploma in Level 3 Sports Massage Therapy and completed a comprehensive course in medical acupuncture (dry needling). She has found the combined application of chiropractic and sports therapy to be greatly effective in the rehabilitation of sports injuries.
In her spare time, Lucy is a passionate tennis player with a particular interest in mixed doubles, and enjoys sea swimming, walking, and other outdoor pursuits. Lucy believes that “chiropractic can help everyone, and is not just for performance, but for optimal everyday living.”
Chloe Aubert
Head Receptionist
Bio coming soon.
Beniamin Kasprzyk MSc MCSP
Chartered Physiotherapist
Benjamin was born (1976) and raised in Poland. He completed a 3-year physiotherapy course at the Medical Vocational College of Busko-Zdroj and graduated as a Physiotherapy Technician in 1998. In 2007 Beniamin went on to study physiotherapy at the Medical University of Lodz, later completing the 5-year course and obtaining his MSc degree in Physiotherapy.
Being a keen learner, Benjamin has completed several additional, adjunctive physiotherapy courses (Movement Solution I – Kinetic Control and 4 modules of basic and advanced full body manual therapy). He is registered with The Health and Care Professions Council and he is a qualified member of The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy.
Benjamin loves to work with people and aims to provide excellent patient service by educating his patients in their condition, diagnosis, treatment plan and self-management techniques. Being part of his patients’ recovery, and helping them to live a pain free life so that they can focus on achieving their goals without worrying about health issues, gives him a great sense of achievement and pleasure. Sport and physical fitness have always been his big passions including sports such as tennis, snowboarding, surfing, and recently triathlon.
Dr. Nicola Brandaro
Clinical Psychologist (Independent Practitioner)
Nicola was born in England and grew up in Oxfordshire. After completing her undergraduate degree in Psychology (BSc) at the University of Portsmouth where she achieved a First Class degree with honours, she moved to Jersey for 2 years where she worked as an assistant psychologist. Nicola later gained a place on the University of Birmingham Doctorate in Clinical Psychology 3-year programme.
Nicola moved to Jersey permanently in 2015 and worked as a qualified clinical psychologist within the States of Jersey for 4 years. She has a number of publications and has completed several additional courses, most recently having achieved her certificate to practice Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing (EMDR). Learn more at her website.
Dr Jack Krysztofiak
Consultant Psychiatrist (Independent Practitioner)
Dr Jack is a Consultant Psychiatrist who has run a successful private Psychiatry practice for twenty years, helping patients in both elective and acute settings.
More recently, Dr Jack has been working for the States of Jersey as a Consultant Psychiatrist. In addition, he has been involved in various research projects, and professional presentations, and is a member of various advisory boards. He has completed additional professional training in Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation in which he holds an international certification – amongst other qualifications.
Dr Jack specialises in Neuromodulation and specifically Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) technology. This is the first of its kind in Jersey, and we are proud to have the first TMS machine here at The Wellness Centre (Castle Quay).
In addition to the TMS Clinic, Dr Jack also specialises in the diagnosis and treatment of Adult Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and other co-existing conditions.
Please see Dr Jack’s website for further information about TMS and his full services: tmsclinicjersey.com
To make an appointment with Dr Jack please call 01534 484191 or email: referrals@proteahealth.co.uk
Agatha E. Penney (She/Her) MA Phil, AccCOSRT, UKCP & BACP PgDip
Psychosexual & Relationship Psychotherapist and Clinical Supervisor (Independent Practitioner)
Agatha grew up in Poland where she completed a Master’s Degree in Philosophy at the Department of Social Science. In 2005, Agatha moved to Jersey, where she worked as a police officer and trained to become a Counsellor and NLP practitioner. To further her education, Agatha moved to London where she graduated from the renowned London Diploma in Psychosexual and Relationship Therapy accredited by Middlesex University, and went on to advance her studies by achieving accredited status from COSRT, UKCP and BACP and becoming a clinical supervisor, and a gestalt-trained group facilitator.
Agatha specialises in working with individuals, couples and diverse relationships facing a scope of psychosexual and relationship challenges, including intimacy issues, male and female sexual dysfunctions, infidelity and trauma. Agatha also holds special interest in neurodivergent presentations, especially ADHD.
Agatha’s warm, sensitive, yet gently challenging therapeutic style helps her clients to feel safe and supported, whilst facing the complexities of their experiences and exploring even the most uncomfortable of contents.
If you’re looking for a therapist who offers depth, warmth, and a fresh perspective, Agatha would be honoured to walk this path with you.
To find out more about Agatha, please visit her website agathapenney.com, or to make an appointment please contact her directly via email info@agathapenney.com or phone (07797 819119).
Jo Taylor
Massage Therapist & McTimoney Animal Chiro MSc.
Jo left her home island of Guernsey in 2005 for an undergraduate sports science degree in the Midlands. This set her on the path of working, training, and rehabilitating Horses of various types and backgrounds. After her graduation, Jo was recruited by a renowned veterinary hospital in Berkshire as a veterinary nurse. During this time, Jo also sought education at the McTimoney College of Chiropractic, where she expanded her practice knowledge to include animal manipulation. Jo gained her McTimoney postgraduate degree in 2014 and has been working with animals of all sizes ever since.
In 2022, Jo decided to return to working with people as well as animals, and expand her knowledge by completing a Level 3 sports massage certification under the supervision of Ciara Ahern. Jo’s work with people is strongly supported by her extensive experience from her animal practice; identifying the true cause/s of a problem and not just focusing on the problem. As such, Jo will continue to study more advanced remedial therapies and to gain further qualifications in the near future.
Eva Akhonya
Massage Therapist
Eva was born in Poland where she studied at the 1st Medical Vocational Post-Secondary School in Szczecin and graduated in 2005 as Physiotherapist. After moving to Jersey in 2008, Eva gained further qualifications in different body treatments at the Highlands College and many years of experience at several spas on the island. As a teenager, Eva started training as a triathlete and after many years of hard work she reached her goal and became a winner of both gold and silver medals in the Championship of Poland on two different triathlon distances.
Eva has found that her training and personal experience has given her a deeper understanding about sport injuries and how specific treatments can help to speed up recovery and maximising one’s performance. Her biggest enjoyment as a massage therapist is dealing with specific and sometimes difficult injuries that require her to adjust her treatments accordingly. The reward is seeing the results afterwards. Knowing that massage is only one component to better health, Eva would like to complete her training to become a fully qualified physiotherapist in Jersey.
April Marques
Sports Massage Therapist
April originates from Thailand, where she completed an MBA in Hotel & Tourism and a Post Graduate Diploma in International Hotel & Events Management in Switzerland. Through the world of hospitality, she developed a keen interest in massage therapy, and after moving to Jersey in 2015 she graduated first as a Lvl. 3 Swedish Massage Therapist at Highlands College, and after further studies she attained VTCT/ITEC Lvl. 4 Sports Massage (awarded with Distinction) and achieved Lvl. 5 (awarded with Merit).
April is also qualified as Lvl. 3 VTCT/ITEC Reflexology and she also holds membership with FHT UK
Rupal Wayangankar
Ayurvedic Practitioner
Rupal trained to become an ayurvedic practitioner at Dr Meghana Dikshit’s De Mantraa Holistic Wellness Centre in India and has since gained many years’ practical experience. Rupal has also completed courses in Massage Therapy and Spa Therapy at the Tulip International Academy of Wellness & Cosmetology in Mumbai.
As an ayurvedic practitioner Rupal is passionate about how Ayurvedic Therapies can help her clients on their path to a more healthy and balanced life.
For Rupal, Ayurveda is a philosophy that helps one achieve both mental and physical balance in life. She combines the ancient vedic knowledge with modern approaches with a great passion. This enables her to perceive people better and accompany them on their journey to health and wellbeing. Rupal offer her clients personalized and holistic support through Consultations and Ayurvedic treatments.
“Ayurveda is my faithful companion from morning to night and helps me to lead a balanced, fulfilled life.” – Rupal
Treat yourself to natural and tailor-made solutions to cultivate your well-being.
Jane Rayner
Light Specialist (Independent Practitioner)
Jane first found out about Red Light Therapy (RLT) more than a decade ago. RLT seemed like magic. Red light can aid in the healing process of everything from acne to aching muscles, boosting the skin at the cellular level. No chemicals, no skin damage, just a better overall look to your skin. After extensive market research, Jane opened Bronzed Angel in the UK in 2013, and following its great success is now launching a new salon in Jersey. The mon amie red light therapy bed is the only one of its types in Jersey and gives impressive results.
To find out more about the specialist light therapies that are on offer, please call Jane on 07797 890013, email janerayner@bronzedangel.com or visit her website

