Marcus believes that an understanding of both the injury and the context of a patients problem is the key to successful resolution of musculo-skeletal complaints. By working with and listening carefully to his patients in relation to their conditions he involves his patients in the awareness and management of the various factors that can aid their recovery.

To compliment his approach Marcus utilises various modalities and manual therapy skills.

• Graduate Diploma Physiotherapy
• BSc Hons Degree Physiology
• MSc Contemporary Practice Injection Therapy
• Advanced Gait Analysis (European Society for the Motion Analysis)
• DSE workplace assessment

Helen is a Chartered Physiotherapist, qualifying in 2004 with a Master’s in Physiotherapy. Helen has worked as a Specialist Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist in the NHS in two large London Teaching Hospitals, as well in a busy private physiotherapy practice in London.

She then spent two years in Western Australia where she worked in a renowned sports medicine practice in Perth treating a variety of musculoskeletal and sporting injuries. Helen joined Nuffield Health in 2013 when she moved to Somerset for a change of life pace.

Helen has a specialist interest in treating spinal problems. She is clinical pilates and acupuncture trained and uses these treatment techniques in conjunction with manual therapy and exercise prescription to help her clients return to full function.

Helen is a keen runner and particularly enjoys treating sports injuries including running injuries. She has completed the London Marathon and continues to run recreationally. Helen also enjoys yoga and pilates in her spare time.

• MSc Physiotherapy
• BSc Biological Sciences
• Acupuncture Foundation level Trained
• Clinical Pilates Matwork Level 1, 2 and 3
• DMA Clinical Pilates Level 1 and 2
• Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
• Member of Health and Care Professions Council
• Member of British Medical Acupuncture Society

Joanna graduated from the University of Nottingham in 2000 with a BSc Hons in Physiotherapy. Joanna started her career in Cornwall working in rehabilitation for the older person. She went on to specialise in palliative care and oncology. She also has a particular interest in falls prevention.

She has worked in a variety of care settings including general hospitals, rehabilitation wards and a hospice.

Joanna joined the Nuffield Health team in 2019 and is excited to bring her skills to the area of inpatient orthopaedics, to facilitate patients’ recovery post-operatively and, as part of the ward team, provide a safe and timely discharge home.

• BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy
• MCSP
• HCPC
• Foundation in Acupuncture
• Acupuncture in Palliative Care
• Degree module in Cancer Care
• Train the Trainer

Mehmet graduated with a BSc (hons) in Sport and Exercise Science from the University of Hertfordshire in 2007 and went onto complete a (Pre-Reg) Masters in Physiotherapy at The University of Essex soon after.

Since then Mehmet has worked as the first team physiotherapist for AFC Sudbury, Barking RFC, Tabard RFC (Women’s and Youth teams), and worked closely with the elite level youth rugby and football players as the physiotherapist at the West Suffolk Sports Academy and for Essex U16 RFC. Over the last eight years Mehmet has specialized in MSK Physiotherapy, and also as a role within the Advanced Level Physiotherapist Service at Nuffield Health.

With a strong interest in sports rehabilitation and weight training, Mehmet has also developed a clinical interest in Hip injuries, in particular FAI Syndrome. He is currently studying for his Masters in Advanced Neuromusculoskeletal Physiotherapy at the University of Hertfordshire and soon to complete his post graduate qualification in Injection therapy.

Mehmet has a strong belief in using evidence based practice to direct his treatment approaches and feels that empowering patients with the tools to prevent injuries from reoccurring is imperative.

• BSc (Hons) MSc
• MCSP
• HCPC

Jo is the National Lead for Pelvic Health Physiotherapy for Nuffield Health. 

Graduating from Southampton University in 1997 with an honours degree in Physiotherapy - she soon specialised in Pelvic Health. She gained a Master’s degree in Rehabilitation - focused on pregnancy related pain and continence care (in both men/women). 
Jo joined Nuffield Health in 2014, prior to this she was the Clinical Specialist in Women's Health at Imperial College Healthcare in central London.

Jo's particular area of clinical expertise lies in treating pelvic floor muscle dysfunction including symptoms of vaginal prolapse, bladder and bowel weakness. She also specialises in treating pregnancy related back/pelvic pain and male bladder/bowel weakness. Jo is also fully trained to deliver acupuncture and can use this alongside any of her treatments. She also treats orthopaedic inpatients at the hospital. 

Jo is passionate about making a difference to people’s lives by restoring their pelvic health and helping them return to a full, active lifestyle. Sessions are provided in a comfortable, relaxed environment, and with a reassuring, honest and open approach to your physiotherapy treatment and care.

To book an appointment - please call 01823 250608.

• BSc Hons Physiotherapy
• MSc in Rehabilitation (Obstetrics & Continence)
• Acupuncture - Foundation Level & Pregnancy trained
• Clinical Pilates Matwork Level 1 (APPI)
• Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
• Member of Health and Care Professions Council
• Member of Pelvic, Obstetric and Gynaecological Physiotherapy (POGP) Group

Charlotte graduated with a BSc (hons) in Physiotherapy from Cardiff University in 2013. Since then Charlotte has worked with elite athletes at Hockey Wales and Cardiff City Football Club. Charlotte has now specialised as a Senior Physiotherapist in Musculoskeletal Outpatients.

With a strong interest in sports and high level rehabilitation, Charlotte is passionate about return to sport and activity from grass roots to elite level. Charlotte works out of both Nuffield Health Taunton Hospital and Taunton Fitness & Well-being Centre, giving patients an opportunity to improve their advanced rehabilitation prior to return to sport.

Charlotte believes that both manual techniques and working alongside a patient to create strong, measurable injury management plans assists in speeding up recovery times and return to normal activities.

She is also trained in shockwave treatment and can provide courses of acupuncture where applicable.

• BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy
• Member of Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP)
• Member of the Health and Care Professionals Council (HCPC)
• Member of Acupuncture Association of Chartered Physiotherapists (AACP)