Meet Our Team
Jo Turner
Physiotherapist, Pilates Instructor and Clinic Director
I have been fanatical about sport and all types of exercise since I was a child. Physiotherapy was an obvious career choice for me and being able to teach movement alongside hands-on treatment. Click here to find out more about Jo.
Matt Sherrington
Physiotherapist and Clinic Director
I am passionate about working with people to overcome their problems and pain. I have learnt that each person is beautifully unique and as such, they need to be listened to and observed. Click here to find out more about Matt.
Clare Hornby
Physiotherapist and Pilates Instructor
I have been working as a chartered physiotherapist for fourteen years since qualifying in 2003. Over that time I have been lucky enough to work in a variety of clinical settings which has given me excellent insight. Click here to find out more about Clare.
Maxine Mellerup
Physiotherapist and Pilates Instructor
Growing up, I was an injury prone sporty child who also had scoliosis of the spine so I had a lot of contact with Physiotherapists, especially at Courtyard Clinic! I was always very interested in the human body and amazed by the work a physio could do to fix us so it became my aim to become one. Click here to find out more about Maxine.
Giulia Holland
Massage Therapist
Twenty years experience working one-to-one with so many different personalities and loving the diversity and beauty of individuals, I have strengthened my intuitive abilities. This has been especially helped by practicing Chi Gung. Click here to find out more about Giulia.
Jennifer Jones
Complementary Therapist
There’s only one word to describe me and that’s ‘workaholic’, I have to be reminded to take some time off. I’ve always been a caring person who wants to make people feel better. In 2009 I started working at the Courtyard Clinic and have loved every minute. Click here to find out more about Jennifer.
Joanne Beeston
Physiotherapist and Pilates Instructor
As a child who enjoyed sport and a teenager who wanted a career in a caring profession, physiotherapy was the obvious choice. It is a career I still enjoy as I continue to learn more and more. Click here to find out more about Jo.
Katarina Sveder-Cain
Chiropactror
It is important to me to educate my patients to help them understand what is wrong and how we can make it better with a combined approach of treatments, stretches, exercise and general advice concerning posture, sports and work. Click here to find out more about Katarina.
Karla Howes
Clinical Hypnotherapist
After I sought the help of a Hypnotherapist for my phobia of heights (it worked!) I really wanted to start helping people with various issues that they want help with. So I trained at the Clifton Practice in Bristol and got my Hypnotherapy Practitioners Diploma. Click here to find out more about Karla.
Helen Cann
Physiotherapist and Pilates Instructor
I have been working as a Physiotherapist since 1996, initially inspired into the profession by my horse having equine physiotherapy. I trained in Bristol and then went on to study Veterinary Physiotherapy in London. Click here to find out more about Helen.
Ian Thomas
Dietician
Nutrition and the psychology of health behaviours fascinates me. I enjoy learning about pathology and how the body responds to food. My main satisfaction comes from helping people overcome barriers to health, improving their quality of life. Click here to find out more about Ian.
Mary-Beth Staddon
Sport and Therapeutic Massage Therapist
I absolutely love what I do, am inquisitive by nature and massage gives me purpose. I enjoy coming to work every day knowing that I am helping people have the best quality of life possible. Being the token Canadian on the Courtyard team I talk a bit funny, am very outgoing, bubbly and am always smiling! Click here to find out more about Mary-Beth.
Moira de Groot
Foot Health Practitioner
I have always been interested in health and well-being. With an ageing population, many people suffering from obesity and a general lack of foot health professionals, my calling was to help people with their feet. I have qualified through the College of Foot Health. Click here to find out more about Moira.
Philippa Sawtell
Physiotherapist and Pilates Instructor
At the age of seven, without knowing it, my passion for Physiotherapy began, after falling off a family horse and fracturing my elbow. I completed a BSc in Biological Sciences and then Physiotherapy degree at the University of Wales. Click here to find out more about Philippa.
Rich Lee
Physiotherapy
I’m very passionate about physiotherapy generally and believe that comes across in my approach. I believe that all practise should be evidence based from up-to-date research so the care provided is effective. Click here to find out more about Rich.
Nicola Travlos
Physiotherapist and Pilates Instructor
I played sport to a high level at school in Zimbabwe and this, along with my fascination with the anatomy and biomechanics of the human body, led me to study physiotherapy at the University of Cape town. I qualified as an aPPi Pilates instructor in 2012 and my understanding of exercise and human movement has grown. Click here to find out more about Nicola.
Ray Fielding
Physiotherapist
I always wanted to be a physiotherapist. It took me a few years and a roundabout route to become one but I really do think it is a wonderful job.
Being able to help people diagnose and treat their conditions is a true privilege. Click here to find out more about Ray.
Reception Team
Reception
Our Reception Team is made up of 6 Receptionists and 3 admin staff, who are the first point of contact for all our Patients, Therapists, Suppliers, Contractors and those seeking directions when on route on the Cotswold Way! Our Team has a combined service of over 30 years. Click here to find out more about our reception team
Stephanie Milne
Physiotherapist
I am very much a hands on therapist and with my listening skills I seek to achieve a solution to your pain. Treating young and less young, sporting and less active, I am never happier than when you are back to doing what you do best. Click here to find out more about Stephanie.
Sally Webb
Acupuncture Therapist
Acupuncture is a system of healing which has been practised in China and other Eastern countries for thousands of years. Although often described as a means of pain relief, it is in fact used to treat people with a wide range of illnesses. Click here to find out more about Sally
Zoe Stimpson
Physiotherapist and Pilates Instructor
Since leaving University I have been a Physio working in several different fields and meeting a wide variety of people. Working for the NHS in Taunton, I met the Queen when she opened our new department which had a Hydrotherapy pool. I began my love of Hydrotherapy whilst a student in Bath. Click here to find out more about Zoe
Vicky Baker
Physiotherapist
Since joining the Courtyard Clinic I have realised that although it is important to specialise it is also important to be able to transfer your skills and therefore my aim for my future progression. Click here to find out more about Vicky.
Holly Griffiths
Chiropractor
I am registered as a member of the General Chiropractic Council and the British Chiropractic Association. I absolutely love being a chiropractor – it is a pleasure to help people from all walks of life and with various different musculoskeletal issues. Click here to find out more about Holly.
Rob Hill
Podiatrist
I feel very lucky being part of such a wonderfully talented team working within the Courtyard Clinic, with the array of specialities, experience and dedication it’s a great place to both work and be a patient.
I believe that our feet are our foundation and will therefore dictate the position of bones and joints upwards in the body. Click here to find out more about Rob.
Katie den Os
MSK Therapist
Katie is a newly qualified physiotherapist. She trained overseas, in Holland, and is currently awaiting her registration with the HCPC (Health Care Professions Council) before she can begin working under the protected title of Physiotherapist. While this is happening Katie will be working under the title of MSK (Musculoskeletal) Therapist.
Click here to find out more about Katie.
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