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 graduated from Nottingham University in 2007 in Physiotherapy (BSc Hons) and have since gained a Masters in Manual Therapy (MSc MMACP) in 2015 including an Advance Practice Module allowing me to deal with more complex cases.

I have practiced acupuncture since 2007 and I am AACP qualified. I am also able to perform shockwave therapy and have had great success with this. I have attended numerous training courses over the years ensuring my clinical knowledge is up to date and as informed as possible.

When it comes to physio, I specialise in differential diagnosis of complex cases and spinal rehabilitation and sports injuries. I used to work in community rehabilitation for the elderly specialising in mobility and have worked in hospital rotations as well as professional sport as a physio for West Ham United for both the senior and academy squads. I started in private practice in 2010 and have loved treating a wide spread of injuries over this time.

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 believe that everyone should be treated uniquely and that a one-size-fits-all approach is not optimal – I feel effective listening and communication is essential to solving and treating each presenting condition.

I’m also a fully qualified Sports Massage Therapist and a qualified Gym Instructor. With this mix of qualifications, I aim to be able to provide a holistic approach to everyone to achieve the best possible results.

Away from work and studies, I’ve competed at high levels in a variety of sports including football, cricket, duathlons and cycling, with track cycling now being my big passion outside of work. I also am a big dog lover, and you will often find me walking or looking after dogs in my local area!

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.

Outside of clinical work, I have worked in professional sport for 3 years, particularly in downhill mountain biking, road cycling and snow sports. During this time, I have attended over 20 UCI world cups, 3 UCI world championships, La Vuelta 2022 and the Tour De France Femmes 2023. I hope to go to the Paralympic Games with British Cycling in Paris 2024!

I am passionate about exercise-based rehabilitation and hands-on treatment, aimed at sporting injuries, age-related conditions or general lifestyle aches and pains. I believe in not simply relieving symptoms, but instead finding and targeting the root cause.

I regularly participate in continued professional development (CPD) courses such as dry cupping, sports nutrition, and attend conferences focussing on specific joints or treatment modalities.

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.

I am also a qualified Sports Massage therapist and gym instructor, which has equipped me to treat a wide range of patients, from university rugby players to elite ultra-marathon runners.

All these experiences have fuelled my passion for physiotherapy, helping me support patients in achieving their goals. My approach combines evidence-based practice with personalised treatment plans, whether for injury recovery or enhancing physical performance. I use functional outcome measures to ensure patients are progressing in the right direction.

Outside of work, I’m an avid triathlete and especially enjoy cycling and trail running—nothing beats a run through the mud!