With extensive experience in assessing and managing acute inpatients, I have specialised in the care of individuals with complex respiratory conditions. My clinical expertise includes delivering high‑quality respiratory physiotherapy across acute settings, supporting patients through respiratory compromise, rehabilitation, and recovery.

Alongside my respiratory specialism, I bring valuable orthopedic experience, having worked with patients recovering from trauma, elective surgery, and multifaceted post‑operative presentations. I particularly enjoy guiding patients through post‑operative orthopedic rehabilitation, helping them regain function, confidence, and independence, in both the inpatient and outpatient setting.

I value collaborative working and thrive as part of the multidisciplinary team, contributing to holistic, patient‑centered care. I am also committed to developing the next generation of physiotherapists and have enjoyed supporting student physiotherapists during their clinical placements.

• BSc Hons Physiotherapy

Michael is a friendly and experienced Senior Physiotherapist based at Nuffield Health North Staffordshire Hospital. He holds a First-Class Honours degree in Sports and Exercise Science, a Master’s in Physiotherapy from Guys and St Thomas’ Medical School in London, and a Postgraduate Diploma in Musculoskeletal Medicine.

With over 17 years of clinical experience across the NHS, private healthcare, Premier League football, and occupational health, Michael focuses on delivering evidence-based care tailored to each individual. He has a particular interest in musculoskeletal and orthopaedic rehabilitation and has also worked in university education.

Michael takes a patient-centred and down-to-earth approach, involving people in decisions about their care and working closely with them to guide recovery and support long-term health and wellbeing.

• BSc in Sports and Exercise Science
• MSc in Physiotherapy
• Postgraduate Diploma in Musculoskeletal Medicine

Suzanne is the Physiotherapy Team Manager and is an experienced Senior Physiotherapist with a specialist clinical focus in women’s health. She has a strong commitment to patient-centred care, Suzanne brings expertise in the management of pelvic health, antenatal and postnatal rehabilitation, and complex musculoskeletal conditions affecting women across the lifespan.

Prior to taking on the managerial role at Nuffield Health, Suzanne held academic leadership positions at the University of East Anglia, serving as Programme Director for both the BSc and MSc Physiotherapy Programmes. During this time, she played a key role in quality assurance, and the mentoring of future physiotherapists—ensuring graduates were well-prepared for the evolving demands of modern healthcare.

• GradDipPhys
• BSc Remedial health Sciences
• MSc Health Sciences
• PGCHE

A dedicated Senior Physiotherapist at North Staffordshire Hospital, with a specialist focus in musculoskeletal (MSK) physiotherapy. With over five years of clinical experience, she brings a wealth of knowledge and a compassionate, patient-centred approach to both outpatient and post-operative orthopaedic care. 

Vaibhavi holds a Master of Science in Advanced Physiotherapy, awarded in 2022, where she honed her skills in advanced manual therapy for the upper and lower limbs, spinal rehabilitation, pain management, and clinical leadership. Her practice is firmly rooted in evidence-based methodologies, ensuring that each treatment plan is tailored to the unique needs and goals of her patients. 

Her clinical interests include the management of complex MSK conditions and rehabilitation following orthopaedic surgery. She is particularly passionate about empowering patients through education and active participation in their recovery journey.

• Bachelors of physiotherapy (BPT)
• MSc. Advance Physiotherapy Practice

• Personal Trainer
• Wellbeing Advisor
• Specialist Rehabilitation Coach

Ivan is an enthusiastic Senior Physiotherapist based at Nuffield Health North Staffordshire Hospital. He holds a bachelor's degree in Physiotherapy, qualifying in 2022 from University of Winchester.

Approaching 4 years of experience working as a Physiotherapist in varied settings, including musculoskeletal, neurological and respiratory physiotherapy, Ivan has a specific interest in building a patient-centred rapport, approaching rehabilitation from multiple angles, rather than focusing on singular aspects.

Clinically, Ivan is interested in working with complexity, simplifying the difficult to understand terminology and treatment approaches and making the patient experience enjoyable and effective.

• BSc in Physiotherapy

Chloe is a Senior Physiotherapist with 4 years of clinical experience across a wide range of physiotherapy areas both within the NHS and Nuffield Health. She specialises in MSK and post-operative physiotherapy.

She is an approachable, highly compassionate physiotherapist, who is motivated and dedicated to supporting you to better manage and understand your MSK related condition and improve your health, wellbeing and quality of life.  She will combine thorough assessment with a tailored treatment plan that integrates exercise therapy and patient education.

She will take a holistic approach, always actively listening to your concerns and goals to make sure the rehab is centred around you and what you want to achieve. She is committed to helping you regain confidence in movement, take ownership of your recovery and get back to doing the things that matter most to you.

She is passionate about keeping up to date with research and evidence around MSK physiotherapy, to ensure the rehabilitation provided is high quality, effective and the best use of your time.

• BSc Physiotherapy
• BSc Biomedical Science

Joe is a friendly and compassionate Physiotherapy Assistant. Joe completed his BTEC in sports and exercise science at Newcastle College. He has a passion for sports injuries and rehabilitation. He has strong communication skills which benefits patient care.