About us

My keen interest in Physiotherapy began from a young age, learning and watching how my mum, who started PhysioNeeds, would help people recover from various injuries. To see how grateful people were was very inspiring to me. My particular area of interest is Musculoskeletal, which is what we do at PhysioNeeds. I enjoy treating all ages of people and love seeing them recover and be able to take part in activities or day to day life again. Seeing the joy and happiness in someone being able to move freely again is what I love the most about my job.

I feel very privileged to have studied at Northumbria, which is one of the best universities for Physiotherapy in the country, and I am lucky to have had such a high quality education. Outside of my degree, I have continued my professional development and learned new skills and gained more qualifications. These include being a fully qualified Sports Massage Therapist (ITEC), which I have used at the Great North Run over 3 years. I have gained an acupuncture qualification and enjoy incorporating that into relevant treatments with results which amaze patients. I have gained an APPI Pilates qualification training to Intermediate Level with further AnteNatal and Postnatal qualifications. My weekly group pilates classes are a highlight of my week, I love how it is a fun way for people to prevent injury through strengthening.

I am now the proud owner of PhysioNeeds Nottingham Sports Injury Clinic, alongside my husband, Stephen. In January 2024 we bought the clinic from my parents who opened it in 1995, and have been running clinics since 1982. They have developed an excellent clinic over the years and we hope to continue their legacy and outstanding reputation in the area. I am passionate about running a clinic that helps patients get better within a friendly and caring environment. The biggest compliment we can receive is when people recommend us to their friends. I feel it is so important that we keep up with innovative treatments which is why we offer a wide range of services and use the latest technology.

In my spare time I enjoy horse riding. I do British Eventing on my horse Hugo at 3* International level. I have produced him myself from a 5 year old and we’ve had such great fun together creating many memories. I also compete at Medium level (British Dressage) with my other horse DC so I definitely keep busy on the weekends! I bring knowledge of Equestrianism into work, and I use my skills to help look at a rider's posture/positioning and how this may be affecting your riding or your horse's way of going. We then make a plan on how to improve those areas, which ultimately will help their performance. Please see the section on PhysioNeeds Equestrian for more information.

I am definitely a strong believer in a combined approach of both hands-on therapy and a progressive exercise/self-management programme to help reduce pain, restore movement, facilitate return to pre-injury activities and help prevent reoccurrence in the future. I always consider the expectations of my patients as a priority because for me rehabilitation is most effective when we work together towards a common goal; whether that is being pain free while doing the housework or gardening, getting back to your after work run, back to smashing your personal best at bench press in the gym or even just back to sleeping the whole night without waking due to pain.

In my spare time I am a huge fitness fan, I previously played a lot of team sports- netball being one of my favourites and competed in track events- sprints and long jump. Now my second home is the gym where I have found a new love for weight training- don't be fooled by small frame, my squat personal record is 115kg!

My passion for sport is what inspired my career choice. I studied Sports Rehabilitation and Exercise Science BSc Hons at the University of Nottingham and graduated with a 2:1. I also work for Nottingham Forest FC as a Sports Rehabilitator for the academy teams. My main interest are lower limb injuries, including hip, knee and ankle.

Through my academic career and post-graduate experience, I have learnt a vast range of treatment methods including soft tissue massage, kinesiology and sports taping, and neck and back spinal mobilisations. I am also first aid qualified after completing my Immediate Care in Sport (ICIS) Level 2 last year.

Actively listening to clients is important to me and I like to use your goals to help form a treatment plan that is specific to your needs and commitments to help you return to your normal activities in the most effective way.

As well as a first-class degree in physiotherapy, I have a level 3 sports massage qualification which has developed my manual therapy skills which are crucial to injury treatment and recovery.

When I’m not working or studying, I can be found in the gym or playing 7 a side football with my course mates. I also love to spend time with friends and family watching films, cooking or attending quizzes.

Throughout my education, the study of human movement has interested me the most and I am very enthusiastic in how biomechanics can be used to identify where an imbalance of forces may occur which can lead to injury. I believe that tailoring treatments to each individual is essential for the most effective outcome, and understanding how an individual’s body moves is a crucial part of providing a successful treatment. I am very excited to be involved with the innovative Gait Analysis service at PhysioNeeds and to be able to use such high tech equipment!

Sport has been a huge part of my life growing up, and in 2012 I started sprint training and I have since been competing in sprints for over a decade. My main discipline is the 100m, but I also enjoy the 200m, 60m, long jump, triple jump and relays. During this time, I have competed at a regional and national level, where I was able to represent Wales in the 4 x 100m. Additionally, I was able to train in an elite sports environment with the GB Skeleton Bobsleigh team through a talent development program and competed in Cheerleading competitions during my undergraduate degree.

I also have a special interest in running injuries. As a keen runner myself, I am a big believer that regular running is not only a great way to maintain cardiovascular fitness, but also great for boosting your mental health. I have done countless half marathons, and 4 full marathons including Paris, New York and London, with my most recent being London 2023. Having sustained several injuries in the process, I can therefore relate to athletes injured in the lead up to the event they have been training for. I am also able to advise on training plans, footwear, injury management and prevention.

I also teach Running Pilates Classes at the clinic which are designed for runners who are keen to enhance their performance and reduce the risk of injury. I love taking these classes as patients can really feel the benefit on their runs.

With plenty of experience in musculoskeletal physiotherapy, I've had the opportunity to work in various specialties during my NHS hospital rotations, which has really sharpened my clinical skills and care for clients.

I believe in using research-backed techniques to support recovery and enjoy creating personalised treatment plans that empower individuals to regain their functionality. In my spare time I enjoy working out at the gym,playing tennis and training for Triathlons. I also have an interest in diet and recovery to support performance.

I studied BSc Sports and Exercise Therapy at Loughborough, graduating with a First Class Honours degree. During my final year studying and following completion of the course, I spent time working with musculoskeletal injuries, neurological patients, and elite sporting teams. Providing me with a wide range of experience and leading to my employment in the NHS Community Hospitals, MSK Outpatient facilities. As well as working alongside the Medical team for Burton Albion Academy Football Teams.

I have continued my personal development through additional courses including Level 3 Sports Massage Therapy, First Aid for Sport and Exercise, and Kinesiology Taping and Strapping. All of which have aided in the advancement of my manual therapy skills crucial for repair and prevention of injury or conditioning development.

Outside of the clinic I enjoy spending time with my family/friends and at my leisure you'll find me in the gym or hiking outdoors, rain or shine. When I am not exercising, I can be found in the kitchen, as cooking is a key hobby of mine.

I am a warm, caring person and practitioner and I'm extremely committed to working together to improve people’s pain and health. I believe in creating bespoke, goal-related treatment plans which focus on the individual holistically, including exercise-based and manual therapy.

As well as a Physiotherapist, I am a professional dancer and have been actively participating in freelance professional dance projects and tours for the last few years. I have been dancing since I was 2 years old but took things more professionally after my success in BBC Young Dancer in 2019. I am particularly passionate about health in sports and dance, but am always keen to help people with a variety of ailments.