David has worked as a physiotherapy assistant since 2013, starting in the NHS and moving to Nuffield Health, focusing mainly on orthopaedics. He is Level 3 Personal Trainer Practitioner qualified and combines his knowledge and experiences as a physiotherapy assistant with his love for rehabilitation and powerlifting.

Through Personal Training (PT) David enjoys helping people reach their goals, ensuring the training he sets is enjoyable and therefore sustainable. He sees a range of clients from those who are recovering from surgery or an injury, those who want to become stronger or loose weight to those who just want to improve their confidence in a gym setting. David works very closely with the physiotherapists at Nuffield Health, which is an great asset to the PT service.

• Level 3 personal trainer practitioner
• T3 circuit training
• CIMSPA registered

During his physiotherapy career Anthony has worked full time in both the NHS and private settings since qualifying with a 1st in 2007 from Manchester Metropolitan University. For the last three years he has worked on a part time basis at Leeds United Football Club working as a senior physiotherapist within their academy.

Anthony is a member of the ACPSM, CSP and is fully state registered with the HCPC. He has extensive experience working in lower limb rehabilitation and also has a special interest in treating post-operative shoulder conditions.

He now works as an Advanced Level Physiotherapist for Nuffield Health in Leeds.

• BSC (Hons) Physiotherapy
• Member of the CSP & ACPSM
• HCPC registered

Charles graduated from Leeds Beckett University with a first-class honours degree in Physiotherapy. Since graduating, Charles built a foundation in a range of clinical environments before specialising in MSK physiotherapy. Charles began his career in Berkshire, before returning to Leeds, and has worked both in the NHS and private settings, treating a wide range of complex MSK conditions.

Charles provides a patient-centred approach, prescribing effective rehabilitative exercises to help patients achieve their short and long-term goals and maximise their recovery.

Outside of work, Charles enjoys playing a variety of sports, including golf, cricket and his favourite, hockey. Charles has experience working in football physiotherapy too; treating pitch-side trauma, and providing and executing longer-term rehabilitation plans.

• BSc (Hons) Sports and Exercise Science
• BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy
• Intermediate Trauma Medical Management in Football (ITMMiF)
• Level 3 Diploma in Sports Massage

• Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP)
• Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC)

Daniel graduated in 2010 with an Honours degree from the University of Nottingham. Following this, he completed junior rotations with the NHS in Hydrotherapy, MSK Outpatients, Trauma / Elective Orthopaedics, Respiratory / Medicine and Surgical /ICU. His main focus was the MSK side of Physiotherapy and because of this he went on to take Senior Physiotherapist positions within the NHS Orthopaedic and MSK Outpatient settings.

Daniel has more recently worked privately within community outpatient and triage services. During this time he has undertaken, and continues to undertake, a variety of specialist courses and reading to ensure he is placed to offer the best evidence based care. Daniel is happy seeing a wide variety of MSK conditions and enjoys the mix of patients seen at Nuffield.

In his spare time Daniel enjoys outdoor pursuits including kayaking and mountain biking.

• BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy
• Member of the CSP
• Member of the HCPC

Sophie studied at Northumbria University and since qualifying she has gained experience in both the public and private sector. Sophie completed her junior rotations at Newcastle Teaching Hospitals gaining experience in general surgery, cardiac surgery, general ICU, respiratory medicine and older people’s medicine.

Since joining Nuffield she has widened her practice and works across multiple departments including; CCU, inpatient wards and outpatients. Down in outpatients, Sophie focuses on Lower limb injuries and post-operative rehabilitation. Sophie is currently doing her Pilates qualification and she likes to incorporate this into her rehab.

Outside of work, Sophie enjoys playing and watching Netball.

• BSc Hons Physiotherapy
• Level 1 Netball and Gymnastics coach
• Clinical Matwork Pilates – level 1 and 2

• Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
• Member of the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)

Emily graduated from Sheffield Hallam University with a 1st class honours degree in Physiotherapy. Throughout her career to date, Emily has gained vast experience working in both NHS and private settings. She completed her senior rotations in various areas before choosing to specialise in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy. Emily has a specialist interest in lower limb conditions, sports injuries, and post-operative rehabilitation. Her approach with patients is to motivate and encourage them to take an active role in their recovery.

Outside of work, Emily enjoys spending time with her family, nature walks and watching live music. She keeps active at the gym and regularly practices Pilates and Yoga.

• BSc Hons Physiotherapy
• Society of Orthopaedics and Musculoskeletal Medicine, SOMM (Modules A and B)
• Clinical Pilates Mat Work 1 and 2

Ruth graduated with an Honours degree in Physiotherapy from the University of Salford in 2017. On graduating she went on to work in the NHS before moving on to specialise in MSK Physiotherapy in a variety of private settings. Ruth has completed a Master's degree in Advanced Physiotherapy from the University of Salford.

Ruth has a special interest in lower limb injuries; specifically running-related injuries. Ruth has competed at an international level of mountain running and understands the demands of high-level training and the importance of strength and conditioning for injury prevention in runners. Having experienced long-term injury herself, she also understands the psychological impact this can have on athletes.

Alongside this, Ruth also enjoys rehabilitating patients post orthopaedic surgery and helping them to get back to their usual level of function and activity; whether that be walking the dog or playing sports.

In her spare time Ruth trains and competes at road, cross country, and mountain running and tries to stay injury free by going to the gym for strength and conditioning work.

• BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy

• Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP)
• Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC)

Her specialism is in cardiorespiratory physiotherapy, and she works with people right through from the critical care setting to cardiac rehabilitation in our fully equipped rehabilitation gym.  Alongside her role as in-patient clinical lead in Leeds, she is also inpatient and respiratory lead for Nuffield Health Wellbeing, and helps patients with respiratory problems with breathing pattern disorders and with airway clearance techniques. Laura is also part of the teaching team at Leeds Beckett University, where she lectures on physiology and cardiovascular respiratory physiotherapy for Pre-registration BSc and MSc students. 

• BSC (Hons) Physiotherapy
• CSP & HCPC Registered
• Member of the Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Respiratory Care
• Member of the Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Cardiac Rehabilitation

Emma graduated in 2007 with an Honours degree from The University of Huddersfield. During her physiotherapy career she has worked both in the NHS and more recently, the private sector. Her heart lies within musculoskeletal physiotherapy and throughout the years she has gained experience and expertise in the management of both common and complex spinal and peripheral conditions, including the post-operative rehabilitation of orthopaedic conditions.

She has completed a number of post graduate courses including APPI Pilates Matwork level 1, Management of Lower Limb Tendinopathies and the Successful Treatment of the Shoulder, all of which help significantly in the daily management of her varied caseload.

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• BSC (Hons) Physiotherapy
• APPI Pilates Matwork level 1
• Member of the CSP
• HCPC registered

Sarah graduated with a first-class honours degree in Physiotherapy from the University of Nottingham in 2014 and has specialised in the field of Pelvic Health since 2017. Her extensive experience both within the NHS and Private practice allows her to help women of all ages with pelvic health issues and offers a bespoke, client-focused and evidence-based approach. Sarah adopts a whole-person assessment to address all the potential factors that may be contributing to your symptoms, ensuring you receive the right treatment to achieve your goals.

Sarah’s strongest passion lies within treating pre and postnatal females as well as the prevention and treatment of pelvic floor dysfunction for women of all ages. She loves to empower women to stay fit and active during pregnancy and motherhood whilst ensuring optimal Pelvic Health and use a combination of Pilates and Weight training to do this. She is a true advocate of lifestyle medicine with a keen interest in optimising female hormonal health.

• BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy

• HCPC registered
• CSP Member
• POGP Member
• AACP

I am a highly experienced Physiotherapist with a special interest in the rehabilitation of sports injuries. Since graduating in 2013, I have worked in the NHS, private and elite sporting environments. I have helped people from a wide variety of backgrounds with differing goals, whether that is international athletes preparing to represent Great Britain or office workers suffering from a bad back. With a special interest in exercise-based rehab, I am confident I will be able to help you back to your goal. Alongside my role in musculoskeletal physiotherapy, I also work as a specialist physio in Nuffield's Sports and Exercise Medicine Service.

Outside of work, I spend most of my time either playing or watching various sports and am currently studying my MSc in Strength and Conditioning at Loughborough University alongside work.

• BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy

• HCPC registered
• Member CSP

Nicky graduated with an Honours degree in Physiotherapy from the University of Bradford in 2011, following a professional dance career. Nicky gained vast MSK experience both in the NHS and private sectors before specialising in female pelvic health in 2018. Nicky has a specialist interest in complex pelvic pain conditions and enjoys treating a wide range of pelvic health patients including pre and post-natal as well as supporting women through the menopause.

Nicky is triage team lead for Nuffield Health’s remote Physiotherapy triage service, a rapid access service providing telephone assessment of private medical insurance patients with MSK symptoms. Nicky is a mum of two and in her spare time enjoy yoga and lifting weights.

• BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy
• BA (Hons) Dance Theatre

• HCPC registered
• CSP Member
• POGP Member

• BSc Hons Physiotherapy
• BA (Hons) Educational Studies
• Member of CSP
• HCPC registered

Jen graduated from Leeds Metropolitan University in 2000, after completing her BSc(Hons) in Physiotherapy. She developed a wealth of experience, working within the NHS, private practice and the community, both in the UK and overseas, before joining Nuffield Health in 2009. She has a special interest in musculoskeletal physiotherapy and as an ex-international diver and now a keen runner, she enjoys treating a range of sports-related injuries as well as post-surgical orthopaedic rehabilitation. Jen is also trained in Vestibular Rehabilitation, treating people with dizziness & balance problems, and is a member of the Association of Chartered Physiotherapists Interested in Vestibular Rehabilitation (ACPIVR).

In her spare time, Jen enjoys running, cycling, hiking with her dog Winston and watching non-league football.

She is based at the Nuffield Health Leeds Hospital (Mon/Wed/Thurs) and Shipley Fitness & Wellbeing Centre (Tues/Fri).

• BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy
• APPI Pilates Instructor
• Association of Chartered Physiotherapists Interested in Vestibular Rehabilitation (ACPIVR)