Marcus believes that an understanding of both the injury and the context of a patient's problem is the key to the successful resolution of musculoskeletal complaints. By working with and listening carefully to his patients in relation to their conditions he involves his patients in the awareness and management of the various factors that can aid their recovery.

To compliment his approach Marcus utilises various modalities and manual therapy skills.

• Graduate Diploma Physiotherapy
• BSc Hons Degree Physiology
• MSc Contemporary Practice Injection Therapy
• Advanced Gait Analysis (European Society for the Motion Analysis)
• DSE workplace assessment

Jo is the National Lead for Pelvic Health Physiotherapy for Nuffield Health. 

Graduating from Southampton University in 1997 with an honours degree in Physiotherapy - she soon specialised in Pelvic Health. She gained a Master’s degree in Rehabilitation - focused on pregnancy related pain and continence care (in both men/women). 
Jo joined Nuffield Health in 2014, prior to this she was the Clinical Specialist in Women's Health at Imperial College Healthcare in central London.

Jo's particular area of clinical expertise lies in treating pelvic floor muscle dysfunction including symptoms of vaginal prolapse, bladder and bowel weakness. She also specialises in treating pregnancy related back/pelvic pain and male bladder/bowel weakness. Jo is also fully trained to deliver acupuncture and can use this alongside any of her treatments. She also treats orthopaedic inpatients at the hospital. 

Jo is passionate about making a difference to people’s lives by restoring their pelvic health and helping them return to a full, active lifestyle. Sessions are provided in a comfortable, relaxed environment, and with a reassuring, honest and open approach to your physiotherapy treatment and care.

Jo also performs the Mummy MOT, a specialized post-natal assessment recommended for all women following delivery – from 6 weeks to many years later. In the Mummy MOT Jo assesses the strength and function of the tummy and pelvic floor muscles to help prevent long-term childbirth-related complaints such as incontinence, low back pain and ‘mummy tummy’. 

To book an appointment - please call 01823 250608.

• BSc Hons Physiotherapy
• MSc in Rehabilitation (Obstetrics & Continence)
• Acupuncture - Foundation Level & Pregnancy trained
• Clinical Pilates Matwork Level 1 (APPI)
• Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
• Member of Health and Care Professions Council
• Member of Pelvic, Obstetric and Gynaecological Physiotherapy (POGP) Group

Karla graduated with a BSc (Hons) in Physiotherapy from Cardiff University. She began her physiotherapy career with Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, where she gained skills in a number of areas within physiotherapy, becoming an orthopaedic and MSK Senior Physiotherapist in 2021. She joined the Nuffield Health team in Taunton in 2022. 

Karla provides a holistic approach to treatment and always includes her patients in decision making and goal setting.

Karla has a keen interest in pre and post-surgical rehabilitation, using evidence based practice to obtain positive outcomes. With a personal interest in strength and conditioning and functional fitness methods, Karla is passionate about promoting the importance of a healthy lifestyle and exercise prescription to maintain independence and optimal levels of activity. 

• BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy
• BSc Hons Sport and Exercise Sciences
• Level 3 advanced diploma in Personal Training
• Certificate in advanced fitness testing
• MCSP
• MHCPC

Jack graduated with a BSc (Hons) in Physiotherapy from Northumbria University Newcastle in 2014. Following this, he started his physiotherapy career with Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, where he was for 6 years, becoming a Specialist MSK Senior Physiotherapist in 2017. He joined the Nuffield Health team in Taunton in early 2021. 

Jack has a strong sporting background in rugby, having represented his university 1st team and county, plus being a physiotherapist for a North East rugby club. He has a passion for sports rehabilitation, strength and conditioning training, and promoting a person’s return to their optimal level of performance. 

His practice is guided through utilising up-to-date evidence bases and his own knowledge of exercise physiology and training principles. Jack relishes the opportunity to apply this to the rehabilitation process, guiding a person to their desired standard of activity. 

Jack believes in person-centred therapy, where he listens to the individual needs and motivations of each person. He has an educate-and-empower approach, with a view to enabling people to confidently drive towards the goals they aspire to. 

• BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy
• MCSP
• MHCPC

Tilly graduated with BSc (Hons) in Rehabilitation in Sport and Exercise from Plymouth Marjon University. She has a keen interest in strength and conditioning as well as sports injury treatment, helping to provide services to several local sports teams.

Tilly joined Nuffield Health in 2022. Tilly is a keen Netball player and hiker and so enjoys being able to support a wide range of patients on the ward to ensure they achieve their full potential and return to the activities they love, better and stronger.

Tilly is currently completing the Nuffield Health degree apprenticeship scheme to become a fully qualified Physiotherapist.

• BSc (Hons) Rehabilitation in Sport and Exercise
• Personal Trainer Level 3
• Emergency Trauma and Immediate First Aid
• Accredited member of the British Association of Sport Rehabilitators

Kim graduated with a BSC (Hons) in Physiotherapy from Plymouth University in 2019. She began her career at Somerset NHS foundation trust where she gained skills in a wide variety of areas. She became a Senior Physiotherapist in 2021 specialising in the treatment of orthopaedics and musculoskeletal patients. Being career minded she felt the need to progress her interest and skills further taking up a post here at the Nuffield Taunton at the start of 2023.

Kim has always had a keen interest in sports rehabilitation, strength and conditioning and before Physiotherapy had a background in personal training. She believes in combining her knowledge and holistic approach in these two disciplines to ensure that rehabilitation should be person-centred allowing patients to set their own goals with support and guidance in order to reach their full potential.

Kim uses her experience in supporting people post-surgery by applying an up-to-date, evidence-based approach to guide her practice and treatments. She aims to educate and equip people with the skills and knowledge required to allow them to independently and confidently maintain their health and fitness.

• BSC (Hons) Physiotherapy
• MCSP
• MHCPC

Fiona has worked at Taunton Hospital for over 18 years as a Physiotherapy Assistant.

Her area of expertise is with early mobility and rehabilitation of orthopaedic patients on the ward. She also assists our Physiotherapists in the safe handling of patients on the wards.

She finds the continuity of care the most rewarding aspect of her job ensuring patients are confident, happy and able to return to their home environment.

Jodie has worked as a Physiotherapy Assistant at Taunton Hospital for over 3 years.

Her area of expertise is in identifying the rehabilitation needs of the patient and early mobility and rehabilitation of orthopaedic patients on the ward. Jodie also assists our Physiotherapists in the safe handling of patients on the wards.

Jodie has a personal training background, therefore the most rewarding aspect of her job is ensuring patients get back to a normal healthy lifestyle feeling confident and happy.

• Personal Training Certificate