Michelle joined the Physiotherapy team in 2016.  Michelle has previously worked for Nuffield Health in the radiology office, medical records department and as a ward clerk.

Michelle completes pre-op assessments for the major orthopaedic cases. In addition Michelle assists the Physiotherapists on the ward and in outpatients.

In her spare time Michelle enjoys family time, eating out, listening to music and reading.

Ali graduated from the University of Hertfordshire in 2003 with a BSc (Hons) in Physiotherapy.  Since then she has worked in the NHS and private sector in the UK.  

Ali has a wide range of experience treating a variety of conditions and has a particular interest in urinary and faecal incontinence, gynaecological conditions, urological conditions, musculoskeletal obstetrics and orthopaedics.

Ali is also qualified to practice acupuncture.  

In her spare time Ali spends time with her family and enjoys sea swimming.

• Physiotherapy Bsc Hons
• AACP Acupuncture
• Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
• Registered with HCPC
• Advanced physiotherapy (Continence) MSc
• Physiotherapists special interest group

Helen graduated from Coventry University in 2006. Since then she has spent the majority of her time working in the musculoskeletal setting in both NHS and private sector in both the UK and Australia.

While overseas Helen also worked with the Australian Sailing team locally in Sydney and abroad at major regattas such as the European and world championships.

Helen has a wide range of experience treating a variety of conditions and has a particular interest in spinal and pelvis injuries and rehabilitation using Pilates.

Helen is also qualified to practice acupuncture and dry needling. In her spare time Helen likes to play soccer, walk and go to the gym.

• Physiotherapy Bsc Hons
• Acupuncture Foundation level Trained AACP
• Dry needling Level 1 & 2
• Clinical Pilates Matwork Level 1, 2 & 3 APPI
• Clinical Pilates Equipment Level 1 & 2 APPI
• Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
• Member of Health and Care Professions Council
• Member of The Acupuncture Association for Chartered Physiotherapists

Toby graduated from Northumbria University with a BSc in Physiotherapy in 2014.  Since then he has worked in the NHS, private practice and rugby clubs in the UK.

Toby joined Nuffield Health in 2018 and has a wide range of experience treating musculoskeletal conditions.  He is also qualified in dry needling and sports massage.

Toby has a particular interest in sports specific conditions especially ACL  and shoulder surgery rehabilitation. 

In his spare time Toby plays rugby for Taunton, enjoys travelling, playing squash and golf.

• Physiotherapy Bsc Hons
• Qualified in dry needling
• Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
• Registered with HCPC
• Sports massage Level 3

Cathy joined the Physiotherapy team in 2016.  Cathy previously worked for Nuffield Health in the  Business Office and the Pathology Departments.

Cathy runs the Physiotherapy reception, booking appointments, general administration and stock control.

In her spare time Cathy enjoys time with her friends and family, gardening, walking and reading.

Gaynor graduated from Queen Elizabeth, Birmingham University with a Graduate Diploma in Physiotherapy.  Since then she has worked in the UK and Europe in the NHS and private sector.

Gaynor has a wide range of experience treating both inpatients and outpatients.  While in Italy Gaynor ran a cardiac rehabilitation program and in the UK she has  treated patients with musculoskeletal, surgical conditions, head injuries and sports injuries.

Gaynor has a particular interest in orthopaedics.  

In her spare time Gaynor enjoys travel, she plays and dances in a local samba band, she enjoys property renovation and is currently completing the South West costal walk.

• Graduate Diploma in Physiotherapy
• Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
• Registered with HCPC

Antonia graduated from the University of Birmingham with a BSc in Physiotherapy in 2009.  prior to that she gained six years of post- graduate private practice experience in the Midlands.  Antonia returned to the South West to join the Nuffield Health Exeter team in 2015. 

Antonia specialises in the treatment of musculoskeletal conditions, sporting injuries and post- operative orthopaedic rehabilitation through a manual therapy and exercise prescription approach.

Antonia is also qualified in Pilates and acupuncture for pain relief.

Outside of working life, Antonia enjoys travelling and the outdoors. One of her most memorable adventures was climbing to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, the highest free standing mountain in the world.

• Physiotherapy Bsc Hons
• AACP Acupuncture
• APPI Matwork Pilates Level 1
• Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
• Registered with HCPC