Paul qualified from the University of Manchester with a BSc Hons Physiotherapy in 2002. Having worked in a variety of settings at home and abroad, Paul joined Nuffield Health in 2011 and now divides his time between clinic in the City gym, the Advanced Level Physiotherapy service and is the National Clinical Lead for Spinal Care.

Paul has a wide and diverse background and enjoys treating a variety of conditions. His particular interest is in persistent pain and solving the puzzle as to why sometimes pain doesn’t get better when we expect it to!

Paul is now into the third and last year of his MSc in The Clinical Management of Pain at the University of Edinburgh.

• MCSP
• HCPC Reg
• BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy
• MAACP

Karen studied for both her undergraduate degree in Sports and Exercise Science and her Masters in Physiotherapy at the University of Essex, she graduated in 2013 and then spent 2 years working for Mid Essex Hospital Trust where she worked in musculoskeletal physiotherapy.

Alongside working in the NHS, Karen also worked for a Strength and Conditioning gym, where she developed her knowledge of Olympic lifting. In 2015, Karen moved to work in London for a private sports injury clinic. She then joined Nuffield Health and Cousin Lane in 2016.

Since graduating she has also continued to work for a semi-professional rugby club, where she runs a weekly clinic and provides pitch side cover during matches.

Karen has completed post graduate training in acupuncture. She has a keen interest in lower limb sports injuries, biomechanics and post surgical rehabilitation. She is skilled at treating tendinopathies, sports injuries, back and neck pain, and general musculoskeletal conditions.

Outside of work, Karen keeps active by playing netball, swimming and training at the gym.

• BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy
• MSc Sports and Exercise Medicine
• CSP
• HCPC reg

Simon studied Physiotherapy at The University of East London between 1996 -1999, graduating with a 1st class honours degree. After qualifying, he spent two and a half years working for the Bromley NHS Trust.

Simon completed a number of junior rotations before being promoted to a senior II position in the outpatients department. At the same time, Simon worked part time at the West Ham United Academy, treating and rehabilitating the academy player’s in the 9-16 age groups.

After working in the NHS, Simon moved into professional football, working within the medical teams at West Ham United FC and Gillingham FC. This is where Simon developed his real passion for the late stage rehabilitation of sports injuries.

Having spent 6 years in full time professional sport, Simon took up a post with Nuffield Health in October 2006, working at a number of high profile banks in the City of London.

Before becoming a physiotherapist, Simon was a professional footballer, playing for Tottenham Hotspur, Huddersfield Town, Sheffield United, Charlton Athletic and West Ham United.

Simon came to Cousin Lane as the clinic lead physiotherapist in 2009 and now manages a team of 8 physiotherapists. He qualified with a Masters in Sport and Exercise Medicine in 2011 from Queen Mary and Westfield University. He is also currently the medical team leader at the Charlton Athletic Women’s Football Club.

• MCSP
• HCPP
• BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy
• MSc Sports and Exercise Medicine