About Us

Welcome to VITAL Health where a pain free life is ready for you. At VITAL Health our approach is to take a holistic view of you and your health. We therefore address not just your symptoms but the root causes, creating that feeling of a brand new you.

About Us: Our philosophy is based around ‘Your Lifestyle is Your Medicine’ and we’ve now helped thousands of people from all across Essex and beyond achieve fantastic results. We’ve been established since 2017, when Dan and wife Holly were the only team members!

The Vital Health Team

Dan Trussler

Founder & Osteopath

Dan Trussler

Dan is passionate about helping people transform their health and live life to the fullest. He believes in the body’s ability to heal itself when viewed from a holistic perspective.

He graduated from the prestigious British School of Osteopathy in London and has practiced as a registered Osteopath for over 11 years in both the UK and Australia. During this time, he has expanded his knowledge and skill set enabling him to help those who have not obtained the results they desired elsewhere. His knowledge in nutrition, lifestyle and bloodwork analysis compliments his hands-on manual therapy skills. If you’re ready to do what it takes to reclaim your health, he’ll be with you every step of the way as your guide.

Dan’s passion in creating VITAL Health has been driven by the understanding that we can all live in a body that is strong and healthy, given the right knowledge, coaching and support. It is his goal to help the local community and surrounding areas connect with a brand new version of themselves, ensuring they live the fulfilling and active lives they deserve.

Away from work, Dan is a proud husband, father of 3 sons and can usually be found outdoors engaged in some kind of physical activity!

Marcus Mills

Sports Therapist

Marcus Mills

Marcus brings expertise in Sports Therapy with a First-Class Honours degree from the University of Birmingham and experience treating high-performance professionals, including West Midlands firefighters and Premier League referees. His unique insights into managing physical demands make him an invaluable asset.

A lifelong sports enthusiast active in Muay Thai, surfing, and weightlifting, Marcus understands the toll of an active lifestyle. Having faced his own sports injuries, he combines empathy with a deep understanding of recovery.

Marcus’s approach blends hands-on therapy with targeted exercises, addressing sports injuries, chronic pain, and post-operative recovery. From joint mobilisation to postural correction, he tailors each treatment to clients’ needs while educating them on the process, ensuring lasting relief and wellness.

Lauren Cullen

Sports Therapist & Pilates Instructor

Lauren Cullen

A former trampoline competitor, Lauren was forced to quit at age 14 due to severe lower back pain. Her experience led her to train as a Sports Therapist with the goal of ensuring that others were not subjected to the same sub-standard care she had received. She is now able to provide her clients with effective rehabilitation services along with skilled hands-on treatment, enabling them to return to enjoying their hobbies and interests pain free. If you have acute pain that has lasted 2-6 weeks, then Lauren will be on hand to help.

Lauren is also our trained Pilates and Menopause expert! She currently leads the pilates classes here at VITAL Health and also specialises in offering key advice in regards to all things Menopause related. Keen to keep clients active, mobile, and connected to the activities that bring them joy, Lauren’s experience and expertise make her a truly effective practitioner.

Gareth Park

Sports Therapist

Gareth Park

Originally from South Africa, Gareth is a seasoned Sports Therapist with a key interest in using exercise as a main form of treatment. A moto he firmly believes in is ‘Exercise is Medicine’. Gareth has dedicated the last 4 years to running his private practice on the West Coast of South Africa. 

New to the UK, Gareth holds an Honours degree in Biokinetics from Nelson Mandela University where he focused primarily on the rehabilitation of musculoskeletal and chronic conditions. He believes in patient-centred care, providing individualised care plans that cater to the unique needs of each patient. He believes in a holistic approach, combining sports therapy with lifestyle recommendations to promote overall well-being. His sessions often incorporate gentle exercises, balance training and pain management techniques, ensuring that his patients lead active and pain-free lives.

On a personal note, Gareth and his wife actively partake in half-marathons, CrossFit training, golf and squash. 

Tiffany Lewis

Lead Client Coordinator

Tiffany Lewis

Tiffany is our lead Client Coordinator here at VITAL Health. With an extensive background in dance, she fully understands the need to care for your body to keep doing the things you love most.

Tiffany has experienced plenty of injuries and the need for effective, timely, tailored care which wasn’t always provided for her. She is fascinated by the body and its ability to protect you, and heal when given the correct guidance and knowledge.

Through her own understanding of your specific needs, she’ll find you the best Therapist to keep you at  the best you can be.

When not working, you’ll find Tiffany dancing or enjoying the outside world.



Isabella Last

Marketing Assistant

Isabella Last

As Marketing Assistant at VITAL Health, Izzy is passionate about bringing our services to life and keeping our amazing clients updated on exciting projects and events. With a First-Class Marketing Degree from the University of East Anglia, Izzy combines her creative vision and strategic know-how to make discovering VITAL Health an inspiring experience. She’s driven by a genuine commitment to health and wellbeing, eager to help people make their health a top priority.

Izzy has the privilege of capturing and sharing the inspiring stories of our clients through filmed testimonials. By showcasing their transformations, she brings you firsthand insight into the incredible results our clients achieve at VITAL Health.

Outside of work, Izzy’s creativity shines through her love of photography, capturing moments wherever she goes. And when she’s not behind the camera, you’ll find her at the gym chasing her next pb!

Who we are | Our Brand Values

Progressive:

We employ professionals with recognised medical certifications but our team never stops learning. We don’t just rely on the qualifications we’ve earned in the past. Constantly seeking to expand our knowledge so that you can trust that we always have our finger on the pulse when it comes to your health.

Natural:

We look beyond prescription drugs to the root cause of physical problems. Inspired by our ancestors ability to find body harmony and balance. Through natural remedies, we aim to find alternative ways of healing the body/mind for the long term.

Personal.

It’s not just an appointment, it’s a journey… and we’ll be there to support that journey personally. Our professionals care about your health and well-being and are both determined and dedicated to ensuring that your future wellness is assured.

Vital:

With an unwavering commitment to the health and well-being of our clients and community, we consider ourselves to be vital in ensuring everyone is able to enjoy a physically fit and able future.

About us at Vital Health, based in Tiptree, Essex: We are a dedicated team of professionals offering osteopathy, chiropractic care, massage therapy, and Pilates to help you achieve optimal health and wellness. Our personalised treatments are designed to relieve pain, improve mobility, and enhance your overall well-being. Serving Essex, including Colchester, Maldon, Chelmsford, Braintree, West Mersea, Witham, Sudbury, and Marks Tey, we focus on delivering expert care tailored to your individual needs for a pain-free, active life.