Harriet qualified as a chartered physiotherapist from Cardiff University in 2002.

Since qualifying Harriet has gained a wealth of knowledge and clinical experience whilst working in the NHS in an outpatient setting, treating a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions such as back pain, neck pain, upper limb and lower limb complaints and orthopaedic conditions.

During this time Harriet also graduated with a postgraduate diploma in neuromusculoskeletal healthcare from Keele University in 2010.

Harriet has experience in treating patients using aquatic therapy and also provides acupuncture for pain relief for her patients and is a member of BMAS.

Harriet treats all conditions; however, has a special interest in shoulders, having worked closely in her previous role with a shoulder surgeon.

Harriet has recently completed her APPI Level 3 and is providing her Pilates expertise at the Hospitals both 1 to 1 and in a class setting.

• HCPC
• MCSP
• BSC (Hons) Physiotherapy
• BMAS
• pgDIP Neuromusculoskeletal Healthcare

Jon qualified as a Physiotherapist in Cardiff in 1994 after previously completing a degree in Human Movement Studies. He is an experienced physiotherapist having worked within the NHS prior to gaining further experience in New Zealand.

Jon has worked exclusively in private medicine since 1999, with a special interest in Orthopaedic rehabilitation with a specific interest in hip and lower limb problems and running related issues. An emphasis on ensuring patients who undergo joint replacements surgery achieve optimal levels of performance is a key aspect of his approach to rehabilitation. Provision of clear expectations of the varying stages of rehabilitation is vital in order for patients to feel reassured and supported through the recovery period irrespective of age.

Having completed his Post Graduate Diploma in Sports and Exercise Medicine, Jon also uses Isokinetic testing as part of the evaluation process of upper and lower limb strength to guide the rehabilitation programs developed alongside the orthopaedic consultants at Nuffield Health.

• BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy
• BA. (Hons) Human Movement Studies
• P.G.Dip. Sports and Exercise Medicine

Adrian Brown is a senior physiotherapist at Nuffield Health Cardiff & Vale Hospitals. Adrian qualified from Cardiff, South Wales in 1991.

Adrian managed to combine his professional career as a highly respected physiotherapist with that of a national level athlete. Continuing his sporting experience as the physiotherapist for South Wales rugby club, Newport RFC for five years and leading the physiotherapy team looking after the 1992 Olympic learning difficulties team for the games in Madrid before concentrating on his area of specialism within physiotherapy at BUPA Cardiff.

As a senior specialist physiotherapist, Adrian has undergone extensive post graduate training in manipulative techniques and rehabilitation physiotherapy protocols.

Although a spinal physiotherapy specialist, Adrian retains his rehabilitation skills in the post-op rehabilitation physiotherapy of knees, shoulders and ankles, and is one of the senior staff responsible for maintaining clinical excellence more recently his own interest in cycling has led to a professional interest in bike fit and its relationship to injury.

• Chartered Physiotherapist
• Grad Dip Physiotherapy
• MCSP
• HCPC

Having qualified as a Physiotherapist in 1993 Sean then went on to play over 500 1^st team games for 4 professional clubs. Having kept up his clinical skills whilst playing on retirement Sean became the Head Physiotherapist at Cardiff City FC. After 9 years at CCFC Sean left to go abroad and become Head of Sports Medicine and Performance at Geneva Sports in Switzerland. 

He returned 18 months later in 2015 to become Lead Physiotherapist at Crystal Palace FC. Sean Has also been the Lead Physiotherapist the Football Association of Wales(FAW) since 2011 and in January this year took up a full-time role as Medical Services Manager and Lead Physiotherapist with the FAW. 

Sean has a special interest in all lower limb musculoskeletal injuries, movement dysfunctions and the return to play of athletes.

• BHSc Physiotherapy
• pgDIP SEM
• HCPC
• MCSP
• ACPSM

Emily qualified as a Chartered Physiotherapist from The University of the West of England, Bristol in 2019.

Since graduating, Emily continued to work in Bristol for 4 and a half years, gaining a wealth of experience through junior and senior rotations in different areas of Physiotherapy. This included musculoskeletal outpatients, inpatient rehabilitation including trauma and orthopaedic cases, and community physiotherapy.

Emily then moved back to Wales and joined the physiotherapy team at Nuffield in 2024, specifying in musculoskeletal physiotherapy. Emily enjoys supporting those recovering from surgery by providing post-operative physiotherapy for a variety of conditions such as joint replacements, shoulder, and knee and ankle surgery. Emily also has a special interest in falls prevention in the elderly population, implementing physiotherapy strategies to help reduce risks of falls in the future and improving their quality of life.

Maka qualified in 2017 with a bachelor's degree from the University of Zimbabwe. After receiving her qualification, she worked at a Trauma Centre Hospital in Zimbabwe as a rotational physiotherapist. In 2018, she had the opportunity to attend training in prosthesis and orthotics in South Africa with the assistance of Ottobock, a German company. She began her career in orthopaedics at Trauma Centre Hospital in Zimbabwe.

In 2021, Maka relocated to Oxford and began working as a musculoskeletal physiotherapist for the NHS. She additionally was able to work with the Oxford Rugby team. Over the years, she worked in the hospital during COVID time, had the opportunity to work in London One Stop Clinic for musculoskeletal conditions and conduct exercise classes for patients with osteoarthritis. 

She also worked at a private clinic in Oxford, where she primarily treated orthopaedic patients mostly referred from Nuffield Health Oxford. Furthermore, Maka had the opportunity to help assist Oxford Brookes University with interviews for enrolment of Physiotherapy students.

Maka joined Nuffield Health in Cardiff since 2025 providing treatment to all musculoskeletal conditions before and after surgery for conditions including hip and knee replacements as well as neck, shoulder, spinal and ankle surgeries.

• BSc Physiotherapy

Chris qualified from Southampton University, School of Physiotherapy in 2004 and commenced employment in Swansea NHS Trust where she remained for 13 years.  During this time she gained a wide scope of knowledge through junior and senior rotations settling within the musculoskeletal field, treating all types of injuries and issues. 

Chris has had active roles within sports over many years in Football and Semi-Professional Rugby.  Prior to her physiotherapy degree, Chris was a qualified staff nurse working in Accident and Emergency Medicine.

Since completion of her BSc in Physiotherapy Chris has progressed and completed her MSc in Lower Limb MSK Studies at the University of Wales Institute Cardiff in 2017 with a specialist interest in hip pain, lower limb injuries and pathologies.  In addition to this, she also treats a wide scope of other musculoskeletal problems and issues including spinal issues.   

Chris was a lead physiotherapist in hydrotherapy in her previous role and enjoys integrating this with patients as required within Nuffield Health. 

Chris has completed her APPI Level 1 training and enjoys applying this to her work place.

• HCPC
• MCSP
• BSc(Hons)Physiotherapy
• MSc Lower Limb MSK studies

David is a chartered physiotherapist, having qualified from Cardiff University in 2008. He joined Cardiff and Vale University Health Board on qualification and gained broad experience across many areas of practice including musculoskeletal outpatients, trauma, orthopaedics, paediatrics, neuro and respiratory physiotherapy. In 2011 he took a specialist role in Mental Health Physiotherapy treating inpatients and outpatients with musculoskeletal conditions. During this time, he also developed a specialism in anxiety management.

David joined the physiotherapy team at Nuffield Health in 2021. He has significant experience in rehabilitation following shoulder, hip, knee ankle and spinal surgery, as well as experience treating a variety of musculoskeletal conditions. David also has a special interest in sport rehabilitation.

• BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy
• HCPC
• MCSP

Keshika completed her Bachelor’s degree in Physiotherapy in 2020, followed by a year-long rotational internship across 6 different clinical departments, before moving to the UK. On moving to the UK, she completed MSc in Specialist Physiotherapy Practise from Sheffield Hallam University in 2022. Since qualifying, Keshika joined a private physiotherapy clinic in North Wales, where she managed the clinic independently. During this period, she gained extensive experience treating a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions. She developed a strong background in exercise prescription and functional rehabilitation, thereby, helping patients return to their optimal activity-level. She also supported the local council in North Wales with Occupational Physiotherapy Services.

Keshika takes a patient-centred and evidence-based approach to care, combining exercise therapy with manual technique where appropriate. She is committed to delivering high-quality, goal-oriented treatment tailored to individual needs. Additionally, she has a special interest in shoulder and upper limb pathologies.

Keshika joined the Nuffield Health team in 2024, providing post-operative care following hip, knee, ankle, spinal and shoulder surgeries, as well as facilitating rehabilitation for a multitude of musculoskeletal conditions.

Richard qualified from the University of Wales College of Medicine, Cardiff in 2002. On qualifying he then went on to work in the NHS largely in musculoskeletal and advanced rehabilitation until 2007. On leaving the NHS he went on to set up and run his own private Physiotherapy clinic until 2016. During this time, he supported many sporting groups such as Rugby, Triathlete, football and Martial arts clubs. He also supported local industry and the local housing association with Occupational Health Services.

Richard continues to have special interests in Sports injuries and return to sport programs and is also a registered medical for the Titleist Performance Institute assisting the golfing athlete with injury management.

Richard has worked for Nuffield Health since 2017 providing treatment of all musculoskeletal injuries and providing post-operative care for conditions such as hip and knee replacements, shoulder, spinal and ankle surgery.

• BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy
• HCPC
• MCSP