Claire's current role is lead physiotherapist in inpatient department where she works closely with the ward team to advise and treat postoperative orthopaedic and surgical patients.

She has worked in both the NHS and private sectors for over 30 years, the last 10 years working at the Woking Nuffield Health Hospital. Throughout her career, she has gained valuable experience treating musculo-skeletal injuries and post-operative rehabilitation of both traumatic and elective orthopaedic procedures.

• Diploma leading to Membership of The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (MCSP)
• Member of the Health and Care Professions Council
• Member of the Association of Trauma and Orthopaedic Chartered Physiotherapists
• Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy

Abbie qualified from King’s College London (BSc Hons) in 2014 and started her career as a rotational Physiotherapist in the NHS where she gained a wide range of skills and experience. From here she moved into private practice and chose to specialise in Musculoskeletal and Orthopaedics. Alongside her main role, she has also gained pitch side rugby experience and sports rehabilitation with Bracknell Rugby Club and Harlequins Academy.

Abbie is a Senior Physiotherapist at Nuffield Health Woking Hospital and treats a range of complaints and post-operative rehabilitation. This includes joint pain, repetitive strain injuries, postural related pain, traumas, post-op joint replacements and muscle repairs.

She is qualified in both acupuncture and Pilates level 1, which can be used to assist the recovery of multiple Musculoskeletal conditions.

Abbie has chosen to specialise in the wrist and hand, and completed her level 1 accreditation in 2021. She works alongside the Consultants here to ensure the optimal treatment approach and has trained in wrist and hand splinting to manage conditions such as Dupuytren’s disease and thumb replacements

• BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy
• Registered with Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC)
• Member of Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (MCSP)
• Member of Acupuncture Association of Chartered Physiotherapists (MAACP)

During his degree at Brunel University Ben had the opportunity to work in many specialist hospitals in London. This inspired him to focus on an ambitious career within physiotherapy. After qualifying he spent 3 years working as a rotational physiotherapist at Ashford and St Peters NHS trust.

Ben has focused his career towards musculoskeletal physiotherapy completing an MSc in Sport and Exercise Medicine from Queen Mary's University of London.  He has also gained further qualifications, working with professional athletes and treating a wide range of patients in private clinics. This has included diagnosing and treating sports injuries, posture related problems, chronic pain and pre/post-surgical patients.

He started working for Nuffield Health (Woking), as a senior physiotherapist in 2015 bringing with him a wealth of experience. He has developed strong links with the consultants liaising with them regularly to optimise patient care. Ben now leads the physio teams at both Guildford and Woking hospitals.

Outside of Nuffield Ben continues to work with amateur and professional rugby clubs covering a variety of sporting events. This provides him with excellent opportunities to work with national and international sports professionals. This has included working with the Fijian Women Rugby Sevens and Harlequins women's team.

• BSc Physiotherapy (Hons)
• Member of the Health and Care Professions Council
• Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (MCSP)
• Member of the Acupuncture Association of Chartered Physiotherapists
• Member of Association of Chartered Physiotherapist in Sport and Exercise Medicine (ACPSEM)
• Qualifications in Sports Trauma Management and Immediate life support (Resuscitation Council)
• MSc Sport and Exercise Medicine

James began his physiotherapy career working for the NHS and completed his rotations at Epsom and St Helier Hospitals NHS Trust. These rotations included musculoskeletal outpatients, respiratory, ITU, neurology, and community departments. James also covered ITU, A&E, and the acute medical wards during the COVID-19 pandemic as a respiratory physiotherapist.

Following his rotations, James became a senior physiotherapist within the NHS, completing senior rotations in musculoskeletal, orthopaedic, and hand therapy departments.

After leaving the NHS, James went on to work for a number of private practices and professional sports organisations, where he specialised further in musculoskeletal and sports physiotherapy. He now works as the first-team physiotherapist for London Scottish Rugby Club, who compete in the English Rugby Championship, as well as here at Nuffield Health Woking Hospital.

Prior to his physiotherapy career, James worked as a personal trainer before studying for a BSc in Strength & Conditioning Science at St Mary’s University, Twickenham, where he had the opportunity to work with various professional sports teams, including Ealing Trailfinders RFC and Richmond RFC.

Clinic days

• Monday: 8am–4pm
• Wednesday: 4pm–8pm
• Thursday: 4pm–8pm
• Friday: 8am–4pm

• MSc Physiotherapy (Pre-reg)
• BSc (Hons) Strength & Conditioning Science
• Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (MCSP)
• Member of the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC)

• Level 3 Pre-Hospital Immediate Care in Sport
• Level 3 Certificate in Personal Training
• Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instruction

Sharon qualified from Hertfordshire University in 2000 with a BSc Hons physiotherapy and has worked in both the NHS and private sector as a physiotherapist. Sharon has completed a postgraduate certificate in advanced physiotherapy and a postgraduate diploma in Healthcare leadership and management and is the regional physiotherapy lead for London.

Clinically, her special interests lie in rehabilitating patients following MSK and sporting injuries and in treating women with pelvic health conditions.

At Woking Hospital Sharon works closely with the pelvic health consultants accepting referrals for a variety of pelvic health conditions including, post-op rehabilitation for women who have undergone pelvic floor surgery and hysterectomy. Alongside this Sharon also treats patients who have undergone breast surgery following a cancer diagnosis and works with the consultants and breast care nurse to provide patients with appropriate advice and exercises to aid their recovery.

• BSc (Hons) physiotherapy degree
• Registered with Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC)
• Advanced physiotherapy post graduate certificate
• MSc Healthcare Leadership and Management postgraduate diploma
• Acupuncture registered with AACP
• Pelvic Health Physiotherapy: Female Urinary Dysfunction post graduate course

Gemma completed her BSc in Sports Therapy at London Metropolitan University, working alongside various sports teams and private clinics in London. After graduating Gemma became a soft tissue therapist at London Irish Rugby Club and Lead therapist for Surrey Storm Superleague Netball, Surrey Scorchers Basketball and London Cornish Rugby Football Club. Gemma also worked within a private clinic at Surrey Sports Park, working with elite scholarship athletes of various individual sports, International rugby, American football and netball teams.

Gemma completed her MSc in physiotherapy at Buckinghamshire New University while continuing to work within private practice and high-level sport. Gemma has also had the privilege of working with GB Basketball U20s 5v5 and Senior Men's 3x3 teams providing support for European tournaments in 2024, continuing into 2025. Gemma's experience within sport and private practice has developed her knowledge and passion for sports injury diagnosis and rehabilitation as well as working with chronic conditions such as back, shoulder and knee pain.

Gemma began working as a physiotherapist at Nuffield Health in 2024, working closely with consultants and other physiotherapists, collaborating to enhance patient care. Outside of Nuffield, Gemma is a keen gymnast and enjoys keeping fit with weight training in the gym and walks with her rescue dog.

Grace initially studied her BSc in Sports Science at Oxford Brookes University where she trained as part of the under-23 Great British Rowing team, winning a European Bronze medal in the Women's 8+.  After completing her Undergraduate studies, she moved to London to complete her MSc in Physiotherapy at St Georges, University of London.

Upon completing her Msc in Physiotherapy, she started working across the NHS completing rotations at Kingston and University college London (UCLH) Hospitals across a diverse array of specialities including; musculoskeletal outpatients and orthopaedics, medicine, oncology, elderly care, A&E and ITU.

Grace began working as a senior physiotherapist at Nuffield Health Woking in August 2024. Outside of Nuffield Grace enjoys spending time cycling, running and going to the gym. She also enjoys playing an active part in supporting Molesey boat club with their endeavours throughout the season and in the lead up to Henley Royal Regatta each summer.

• BSc Sports Science (Hons)
• MSc Physiotherapy
• Member of the chartered society of physiotherapy
• Member of the Health and Care Professions Council

Izzy graduated from Loughborough University with a degree in Sports and Exercise Science in 2022, and began working at Woking Nuffield Health in 2024. Now Izzy works closely with the Ward physios and nurses to assist patient with their mobility and exercises, as well as helping to organise appointments post-operation.

Izzy has a background in sports and fitness, working in sport event planning at Loughborough University, performance analysis at Chelsea training grounds, as well as coaching various sport teams. Outside of work, she has a passion hiking and martial arts, and is hoping to qualify as a physiotherapist herself.

Harriet trained at Brighton University, qualifying as a Physiotherapist (BSc Hons) in 2006. From there she worked for the NHS covering all major Physiotherapy rotations before moving to Nuffield Health in 2010.

She is currently a senior physiotherapist at Nuffield Health Woking Hospital and West Byfleet Fitness & Wellbeing Gym. She treats a variety of injuries ranging from postural work place problems to sports injuries, including assessment and management and post-operative rehabilitation.

Harriet has a special interest in post-op knee surgery such as ACL and meniscal repair and is the lead physiotherapist for Woking and West Byfleet’s ‘Recovery Plus’ enhanced recovery programme for post-operative procedures.

She has also trained in Pilates and sports massage and has spent five months working in a French ski resort as a Senior Physiotherapist.

• BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy
• Member of the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC)
• Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (MCSP)