From an early age, I was extremely interested in anatomy and physiology, coupled with a deep passion for sport—particularly running. These interests, combined with a desire to make a meaningful impact on people’s lives, naturally led me to a career in Physiotherapy. I take immense pride in being part of a profession where I can help people experience significant improvements in their quality of life.

Experience

I graduated from the University of Nottingham in 2008 with a Bachelor’s degree in Physiotherapy, and have since focused predominantly on musculoskeletal outpatient care. My career began in a private musculoskeletal practice, after which I joined Central Manchester NHS Foundation Trust in a rotational role. This role allowed me to further expand my expertise across a range of specialties, including Neurological Rehabilitation, Cardiac Surgery, Orthopedics, and Rheumatology.

In 2012, I pursued a lifelong dream of traveling the world, which involved volunteering as a physiotherapist in Cambodia and Guatemala. Upon returning, I worked as a Senior Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist at Northamptonshire NHS Foundation Trust and in private practice at the Woodlands Hospital. In 2023, I joined Prestons Health at the Oundle Clinic, where I continue to work with a diverse patient population.

My extensive experience has made me proficient in assessing and treating a wide variety of musculoskeletal conditions. I have developed a particular expertise in spinal pain, shoulder injuries, sports injuries, post-operative rehabilitation, rheumatology, pain management, and long-term conditions. Additionally, I run regular clinics for Oundle School students, where I have a developed a keen interest in adolescent and youth athlete physiotherapy, particularly in facilitating a safe and effective return to play following injury.

Skills

I pride myself on being an attentive listener and conducting thorough examinations to get to the root cause of a patient’s issues. Together, we collaborate to develop a tailored treatment and rehabilitation plan, using evidence-based approaches to promote self-management and, whenever possible, prevent re-injury. I treat the whole person—not just the area of pain—with a compassionate and holistic approach.

In addition to my clinical experience, I have pursued extensive post-graduate training. I hold certifications in Levels 1 and 2 of the Australian Physiotherapy & Pilates Institute Matwork Series, a Diploma in Orthopedic Medicine, and a Master’s module in Acupuncture. I have also completed specialized courses in manual therapy, soft tissue techniques, kinesiology taping, persistent pain management, and adolescent physiotherapy.

Personal Interests

In my personal life, I continue to enjoy running and have a passion for travel. I am also a proud mother to three young children, including twin boys.

Professional Memberships

I am a registered member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) and the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).

Like Helen, I grew up with physiotherapy. My Mum is a physio, and still has great passion for the profession after nearly 50 years of practice – a passion that has definitely rubbed off on me.

I did not train to be a Physiotherapist straight from school; I did a degree in Natural Sciences at Clare College, Cambridge University beforehand. I then went on to do a degree in Physiotherapy at King’s College London, graduating in 2000.

During my Junior Physiotherapist rotations at Charing Cross Hospital, I specialised in Musculoskeletal outpatients fairly early on. I then worked in various settings, following my husband around as he trained to be a surgeon, ending up in Cambridge in 2004.

In Cambridge, I landed the job of Physiotherapist for the Cambridge Boat Race team (CUBC). Perfect for me being a Cambridge Blue in rowing myself! This was an amazing job. I thoroughly enjoyed being part of the team and organising injury prevention programmes as well as treating injuries. I also worked with other elite athletes in the Cambridge area with my role as the Cambridge Physiotherapist for the English Institute of Sport. Alongside all of this, I ran a private practice at the University Boat Club premises and completed an MSc in the Science of Sports Injury at Manchester Metropolitan University (long-distance learning).

After six incredible years with CUBC, in 2011 I moved to Peterborough – again with my husband’s job. With two young children, I decided to take life a little bit more slowly and worked from home for three years, before starting work at Preston’s. During this time, I enjoyed seeing a wider variety of patients once more, although I still love treating sports injuries.

My skills

Every patient and every injury is different; physiotherapy treatment needs to be carefully tailored to each patient, with a holistic view to recovery. I enjoy using my analytical mind to work out the cause of the problem and the best treatment strategy for each individual patient. I firmly believe that the role of a physiotherapist includes not only treating the current problem, but preventing recurrence too. I use a wide variety of techniques including joint mobilisations and manipulations, soft-tissue work, exercises, acupuncture, taping, electrotherapy, education and advice.

Extra-curricular

Having spent most of my teenage years and my twenties training for competitive sport (swimming then rowing), I do my best to keep fit. I enjoy getting out on my road bike and pounding out a few kilometres in the pool. I also thoroughly enjoy being a Mum to my two young children.

Professional Memberships

I am a member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP), and registered on the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). I am also a member of the Acupuncture association of Chartered Physiotherapists (AACP), and the Organisation of Chartered Physiotherapists in Private Practice (OCPPP, Physiofirst).

Biography

After spending my youth and adolescent years dancing and performing in professional shows, I developed a deep passion for the human body and its remarkable capacity to evolve and adapt. This passion led me to pursue a career in Physiotherapy after transitioning away from the arts. Today, I use my knowledge and experience to support and educate my patients, empowering them to make sustainable changes that facilitate their individual goals and passions.

Experience

I graduated with a First-Class degree in Physiotherapy from the University of Birmingham in 2021. Originally from Glastonbury (arguably the heart of the Arts!), I began my career with the Somerset NHS Foundation Trust as a Junior Rotational Physiotherapist. During this time, I honed a broad skill set across a variety of specialties, including neurology, cardiorespiratory care, reablement, and elderly care.

My growing passion for musculoskeletal (MSK) physiotherapy led me to transition into a static MSK role in Outpatients. In this capacity, I developed a particular focus on delivering tailored, effective rehabilitation that helped patients return to their goals and passions. I collaborated with colleagues to design a trust-wide ACL rehabilitation protocol aimed at helping patients recover and return to sport.

While I have a clinical interest in foot and ankle injuries—likely due to their prevalence in dancers—I have also developed specialist knowledge in managing conditions affecting the upper and lower limbs, spinal pain, pre- and post-operative orthopaedic surgery, pain management, and paediatrics.

Throughout my university studies and professional career, I have been actively involved in supporting athletes with injury prevention and management across various sports, including American Football, Gaelic Football, Hurling, Men’s and Women’s Football, and, of course, Dancers!

Skills

I am deeply committed to creating a clinical environment where patients feel empowered to share their unique stories. I prioritize building strong therapeutic relationships and believe that listening effectively is key to addressing the root causes of conditions. I take a holistic approach to treatment, ensuring that my patients not only recover but also avoid recurrence.
My treatment approach is varied and incorporates manual therapy, therapeutic exercise prescription, and mindfulness techniques to provide well-rounded care.

Interests

I continue to pursue my love for dance by attending semi-professional classes regularly and remain creatively involved in local amateur dramatic societies, where I choreograph, teach, and direct stage productions. Outside of work, I enjoy practicing Pilates, strength training at the gym, and occasionally going for a run (or, more realistically, a “plod”).

A passionate traveler, I recently returned from a four-month solo journey through Australia. My travels have also taken me across Europe, South Africa, and South East Asia, and I look forward to many more adventures in the future.

Professional Memberships

Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapists (CSP)
Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)

I grew up in Oxfordshire a very sporty active child who was involved in all the teams and all the sports, always outside exploring, climbing trees, riding bikes or in the summer months on the river. I qualified as a sports masseuse back in 2004 alongside a fitness career and after 15 years in the business I took the plunge and furthered my knowledge by qualifying as a Level 5 Soft Tissue Therapist in 2013.

I have always gravitated towards rehabilitation and trying to understand what’s causing the problem not just where hurts or what’s injured. Massage therapy and rehabilitation were what excited me more than helping people to ‘get fit’ and managing the day to day running of a gym, as much as I loved my team, I was ready for a new challenge. I qualified with the Oxford School of Sports Massage through the ISRM and the rest is history.

Since 2015 I have worked with The Cambridge School of Sports Massage (ISRM) as an assistant tutor, delivering their Level 5 Diploma course in soft tissue therapy. Along side that I have run my own clinics in Oxfordshire and Norfolk before moving to Stamford in 2019.

Throughout the year I work with different charities on their events to provide massage support to the participants, ranging from Marathons, Triathlon’s and London to Paris bike rides. I love the buzz of the events and the people you meet from all walks of life and coming together as a team to support and encourage everyone, the positivity and motivation is simply infectious.

When I am not at work, I am Mum to two wonderful children who keep me on my toes constantly, as a family we love to explore nature and be active as much as we can.

After representing GB in the 2012 World Triathlon Championships, I was involved in a pretty serious cycling accident which required physiotherapy to get me back on track. I’d been working as a personal trainer before this for several years, yet once I’d started with my physio, I immediately realised what I was born to do; become a specialist in musculoskeletal physiotherapy!

I have a real passion for sports and exercise and my favourite thing to do is to encourage others to find their own sporting passion! Educating people on how best to approach activities and build strength is key to prevent them from getting injured in the first place. However, accidents do happen, so learning how to actively manage pain and injuries is a key part of what I do.

EXPERIENCE:

Most recently working as a paediatric physiotherapist for the NHS in London, I now specialise in paediatric musculoskeletal physiotherapy. Although, I do genuinely enjoy working with patients of all ages with musculoskeletal problems and sports injuries.

I love the challenge of getting to the route of a problem, and then formulating a holistic treatment plan to achieve lasting outcomes. By considering key factors and current lifestyle choices I help to create collaborative goals and work with the patient to achieve them. I always integrate advice and education alongside any physical treatments, such as exercise prescription, manual therapy techniques (mobilisation, manipulation and soft tissue techniques) and taping.

My journey to becoming a physiotherapist started with a Batchelors degree in Sport and Exercise Science from the University of Bath, graduating in 2009. I worked in the fitness industry for several years, primarily as a personal trainer, whilst publishing articles for cycling and fitness magazines. After my injury, I decided to pursue a career in Physiotherapy. I completed my Masters in Rehabilitation Science (Physiotherapy) at The University of Brighton, with my final year dissertation project being published in a scientific journal. I then went on to work for the NHS in a variety of settings, specialising in paediatric physiotherapy and working on the intensive care units during the Covid-19 pandemic. 

EXTRA-CURRICULAR:
As mentioned before, I am incredibly enthusiastic about health and fitness and love competition in all its forms. I have always participated in sport and exercise, from representing England in Rounders to playing Hockey for the South of England and the University of Bath. I have a passion for running, not only for fitness and competition, but for my own mental health and wellbeing. I have competed in many distances from 800m up to the marathon, representing my county (Surrey) along the way. My current focus is once again back on triathlon training; I have recently started competing in half Ironman distances, with the aim of competing again for GB. 

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS:
I am a Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapists (CSP) and Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).

I am also a Member of the Association of Paediatric Chartered Physiotherapists (APCP).