I qualified from the University of Liverpool in 2012 and started my career working as a physiotherapist in the NHS where I gained experience in elective orthopaedics, trauma, respiratory, neurology and paediatrics.

I went on to develop a keen interest in orthopaedics and have worked in a private healthcare setting for a number of years specialising in pre-operative and post-operative rehabilitation and hand therapy. I started my career with Nuffield in July 2022 and have continued to work in an inpatient and outpatient setting developing these skills.

I use a wide range of treatment techniques and incorporates evidence based practice through continual professional development, ensuring my patients achieve the best possible outcomes.

Special interests:

• Pre/Post op surgery rehabilitation

Hand therapy

• Pre and Post-operative hand splinting

• BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy
• HCPC

I qualified from the University of Liverpool in 2003 and did my initial rotations in the NHS, before spending the majority of my career with the military then joining Nuffield Health in 2011 and the role of Physiotherapy Manager in 2013.

I strive to ensure that my patients have an understanding of the root cause of their problem and to enable them to fulfil their potential from acute to later stage rehabilitation.

I have a passion for Health, Wellbeing and Nutrition and use this to complement my clinical practice.

Special interests:

• Pelvic Health
• Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation
• Acupuncture
• APPI Pilates
• Current Post Grad study in Nutrition

• BSc Hons Physiotherapy
• MCSP
• Acupuncture registered with AACP
• CSP
• APPI Pilates
• HCPC

I graduated from the University of Plymouth in 2017 and initially started her career in the NHS before moving abroad to work for the Gibraltar Health Authority. I have gathered a wide range of experience treating a variety of conditions and has a particular interest in sporting injuries and musculoskeletal rehabilitation.

My previous degree in Exercise and Sport Sciences from the University of Exeter has provided her with a broad knowledge of the scientific principles that enable human performance, including nutrition, psychology, physiology and biomechanics.

Special interests include:
Outside of working life Marie enjoys rock climbing, cycling and running. She has completed an Ironman Distance Triathlon and represented the UK at the European Duathlon Championships where she came first in her age group.

• BSc Hons Physiotherapy
• BSc Hons Exercise and Sport Sciences
• HCPC CSP

Amanda works as the senior inpatient physiotherapist lead at the Nuffield Health Plymouth Hospital.

Prior to working for Nuffield Health, Amanda worked in the NHS for eight years. After completing her core rotations she worked in senior level jobs in respiratory, paediatrics and then in orthopaedics.

Amanda’s wealth of experience has given her the skills to assess and treat the complexities of the various surgical and orthopaedic patients within the hospital setting.

Amanda strives to offer excellent post-operative rehabilitation based on evidence based protocols and prides herself in the delivery of the best possible practice to all of her patients.

• BSc Hons Physiotherapy
• HCPC registered
• MCSP

I started my working life within the NHS where I completed my junior rotations, before joining the Nuffield in 2014. I have worked across the south-west in our Taunton, Exeter and Plymouth sites, gaining a knowledge of the company throughout.

I have a special interest in all things lower limb, but more specifically knee and foot issues and I have worked hard to maintain a close link with our lower limb surgeons to provide linked-up care for all of my patients.

I am currently completing my Master's degree in Advanced Clinical Practice, which will allow me to further my skills as a practitioner and increase my scope of practice within the company.

I believe in shared decision-making with each of my patients, and working hard to inform my patients about their conditions to aid any treatment option choices that are made.

Special interests:

• Lower limb injury
• Return to sport
• Orthopaedic surgery

• Foundation Year Extended Science Degree
• BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy
• MSc Advanced Clinical Practice
• HCPC
• MCSP

Alongside my Physiotherapy degree, I have completed a Master’s degree in Sport and Exercise Medicine, expanding my knowledge and skills in musculoskeletal injury assessment and rehabilitation.

Through my experience working within professional sport, I have developed a special interest in helping athletes and young competitive athletes recover from injury, optimise performance and return to sport safely.

Outside of work, I enjoy resistance training and Pilates, which I often incorporate into rehabilitation programmes as a safe and effective way to improve strength, balance, postural awareness and core control.

I am a strong advocate for exercise as medicine and am passionate about helping people move better, feel stronger and stay active for life.

Special interests
Sports injuries
Paediatrics
Pilates

• BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy HCPC MCSP
• MSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Medicine
• Level 3 Mat Pilates

I am a strong advocate for patient education and maximising patient independent management of their conditions to allow for better long-term management and prevent the recurrence of injury/symptoms where possible.

I liaise closely with his patients to ensure the appropriate treatment pathway is selected and continue to communicate with his patients to review progress, modify treatment if required and make certain the patient feels supported through their journey.

My focus is on expanding my knowledge base and skills in the musculoskeletal field to progress my practice further and deliver quality patient-centred care.

Special interests:

• Post-op orthopaedic rehabilitation
• Sports injury rehabilitation

• BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy
• HCPC registered