I have been working at Nuffield Health Hereford since 2023 and, in 2025, I moved into a full-time role as Head of the Physiotherapy Department. I aim to bring the experience I’ve gained across NHS, private and elite sporting environments to enhance the service locally.

I completed a degree in Sport Development at Cardiff Metropolitan University before returning to study Physiotherapy at Cardiff University, graduating in 2015. Since then, I have worked across ABUHB and Cwm Taf health boards, as well as within private practice settings. My background also includes working in elite sport, supporting the Dragons Academy and age-grade rugby programmes.

I later returned to Cardiff Met to begin a Master’s degree in Sports Rehabilitation and intend to complete this in the near future.

I have a specialist interest in lower-limb rehabilitation and guiding individuals safely back to sport or full function. I also incorporate objective strength and performance testing — including VALD technology — to support rehab progression and clinical decision-making, helping to take the guesswork out of recovery.

I trained as a Physiotherapist at the Middlesex Hospital in London. My first jobs were in and around London where I gained experience in outpatients, neurology, orthopaedics, obstetrics and medical chest conditions. I then specialised in orthopaedics and outpatients.

I took a career break to raise my family, returning to Physiotherapy and retraining in 2012.

Within the Hereford NHS Trust, I worked in orthopaedics and outpatients where I specialised in rheumatology treating individuals, taking classes and liaising with consultants. During this time I trained in the treatment of pain with acupuncture, and self-management of pain.

I started working for Nuffield Health Hereford in January 2016 treating In patient Orthopaedic, Gynaecological and general surgical patients. I also treat outpatient joint replacement patients.

I manage the aquatic therapy service working closely with another qualified Physiotherapist in the treatment of various musculoskeletal conditions which respond well to aquatic therapy.

I am an experienced Clinical Specialist in Hand Therapy with over 20 years of expertise in upper limb rehabilitation across NHS and private healthcare settings. I qualified as an Occupational Therapist in South Africa in 2002 and have since worked extensively in specialist hand therapy and rheumatology within the NHS for 15 years, alongside private sector experience since 2019. I have held clinical specialist roles at BMI Healthcare (Circle Health Group), Spire Healthcare Worcester, and currently at Nuffield Health Hereford Hospital, where I have been expanding access to high quality hand therapy since November 2023.

I am skilled in the assessment and management of hand and wrist conditions, offering a wide range of evidence based interventions including manual therapy, splinting, functional assessment and retraining, wound and scar care, oedema (swelling) management, sensory re education and desensitisation, and personalised exercise programmes.

Hand Therapy may be beneficial for people experiencing:

• Osteoarthritis of the hands and wrists
• Inflammatory arthritis
• Tendonitis or repetitive strain injury
• Fractures of the hand and wrist
• Tendon injuries
• Nerve injuries
• Post operative rehabilitation (e.g., Dupuytren’s contracture, carpal tunnel release, basal thumb arthritis following trapeziectomy, or thumb carpometacarpal joint replacement)

I am committed to delivering personalised, high quality care that restores upper limb movement, reduces pain, and helps patients return to the activities that matter most.

I hold a Master’s degree in Musculoskeletal and Hand Sciences and have over five years of experience working across international healthcare settings in both inpatient and outpatient and Virtual setting. Over the years, I have developed a strong interest in Trauma Orthopaedic and musculoskeletal rehabilitation, supporting patients at different stages of their recovery journey. As a Senior Physiotherapist at Nuffield, I regularly work with individuals recovering from orthopaedic procedures such as hip and knee replacements, ACL reconstruction and shoulder surgery. I also manage a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions including spinal pain, hand conditions helping patients regain fine movement, strength and confidence.

Alongside my core clinical practice, I have undertaken further training in Dry Needling, Cupping Therapy to enhance pain relief and soft tissue recovery where appropriate. Being certified in Pilates, Yoga and Aerobics allows me to incorporate structured movement, core stability and flexibility into rehabilitation programmes. In my leisure time, you will often find me travelling and exploring through the charming historic city centre’s of Europe.

After graduating from Cardiff University as a Chartered Physiotherapist I work in the NHS where I developed skills in Trauma and Orthopaedics, Musculoskeletal rehabilitation, paediatrics, Neurology and general medicine within Cwm Taf University Health board. Since completing my Junior rotations, I have since worked at a senior level focusing on Musculoskeletal physiotherapy and orthopaedics while offering assistance with generalised strengthening, increasing mobility and restoring function following operations or injury. My specific interest lies with advanced rehabilitation which developed during my initial degree in Sports and Exercise, I am also qualified in Sports Massage with a level 4 certificate and sports taping.

I have recently furthered my skill set by delving into the field of Pelvic Health therapy where I am able to provide advice on pelvic floor muscle activation and incontinence rehabilitation.

Following my qualification as a Chartered Physiotherapist I initially worked for 3 years at The Mineral Water Hospital in Bath specializing in Rheumatological diseases.

Since then I have worked in a variety of hospitals including London and Cambridge, and travelled abroad to Canada, gaining experience in a wide range of conditions across inpatient and outpatient settings.

I moved to Hereford in 1993 and have since specialized in Musculoskeletal rehabilitation, and can offer assistance with pain relief, strengthening, increased mobility and restoration of functional ability following injury, trauma or post-op.

My particular interests are Pelvic girdle pain, Women’s Health and Vestibular rehabilitation. I am also qualified to treat pain with Acupuncture and am a member of the Acupuncture Association of Chartered Physiotherapists.

I joined the physiotherapy team in 2023 as a Physiotherapy Assistant, and I’m often the first point of contact for patients preparing for total knee replacements (TKR) and total hip replacements (THR). I lead our pre-operative education workshops, helping patients feel informed, confident, and ready for their upcoming surgeries.

On the ward, I work closely with physiotherapists to support patients in the early stages of recovery. I also assist with hydrotherapy sessions and post-operative rehabilitation classes, including those for ACL reconstruction and lower limb recovery. In 2023, I gained my ATACP aquatic therapy qualification, which allows me to assist physiotherapists in the pool and provide safe, effective support in aquatic settings.

I’m passionate about helping people regain their independence and mobility, and I’m excited to be starting the Physiotherapy Degree Apprenticeship in September 2026 — the next step in my journey to becoming a qualified physiotherapist.