Senior Physiotherapist
My interest in Physiotherapy began after receiving treatment for injuries sustained whilst representing Great Britain in Judo. After graduating from The University of the West of England, Bristol in 2005, I spent 2 years working for the NHS at Dorset County Hospital, Dorchester before joining the Royal Air Force in 2007 as a Physiotherapy Officer, serving with the military until 2023.
During my time in the RAF, I worked in many different locations and practices throughout the UK and abroad, treating a wide variety of patients and conditions collaboratively with consultants, surgeons, pain specialists and podiatrists and gained a vast wealth of neuromusculoskeletal, sport and occupational injury experience and knowledge. This gave me an excellent understanding of where Physiotherapy fits into a sometimes highly complex treatment and rehabilitation pathway as well as when to refer patients for scanning / specialist opinions and podiatry. I utilise every treatment option available to deliver the best care I can possibly can to my patients.
I am an extremely conscientious individual who believes in providing the highest standard of care to patients and consequently look to improve my knowledge at every opportunity. As well as keeping up to date with the current research, I have completed a multitude of post graduate qualifications in: Acupuncture, Pilates (including ante and post natal women), a postgraduate Certificate in Musculoskeletal medicine, a postgraduate Diploma in Advancing Physiotherapy practice and a Master’s Degree with Distinction in Sports Injury Rehabilitation. My experience, alongside these qualifications, has made me a skilled clinician in a multitude of assessment techniques and treatments.
I am very passionate about not only the injury or problem presented at the clinic, but the person as a whole, addressing any predisposing factors and assisting a full recovery alongside empowering the individual to prevent reoccurrence in the long term. As a previous international athlete, being healthy and active is very important to me. Now a working mum of 2 toddlers, I truly understand how difficult fitting exercise into your week can be. I am therefore very proactive in helping patients fit this and their necessary rehabilitation and recovery into their busy lives.
I look forward to working with you and helping you in your recovery.