…health matters

Podiatrist

Sarah-Jane qualified from the University of Brighton in 1998. She has since worked both within the NHS in Cambridgeshire and for a London private practice that specialises in sports injuries and biomechanics. She has gained a broad range of experience and specialist knowledge in most aspects of podiatry including diabetes, rheumatology and arthritis, child foot health and gait abnormalities. She is also a firm believer in further training and indeed is the course organiser of the London Postgraduate Study Group. Of course she is well qualified for all the regular day to day foot care problems too.

Chartered Physiotherapist

Having initially completed a Sports Science degree from Nottingham Trent University, Liz worked in Sports Development for several years promoting physical activity and public health; part of this role involved delivering exercise rehabilitation in a gym setting. Whilst working she went back to university to study part time for a Physiotherapy degree, which she successfully completed gaining a first class honours degree from the University of Hertfordshire.

Her time in the NHS was spent in the community working with predominantly older people in rehabilitation and also working to prevent falls. At the same time Liz also began working privately seeing a wide range of mainly musculoskeletal complaints. At the beginning of 2007 she left the NHS to work solely as a private practitioner, holding clinics at her practice in Cambridge as well as at March Podiatry Practice.

Coming from a Sports Science background it is in sport that my main area of interest lies, and she has worked as Cambridge Rugby Clubs physiotherapist for several years. Liz has experience working with athletes at a variety of levels from recreational to elite, in not only rugby, but athletics, triathlon, dance, hockey and cricket.

In addition to sports injuries, she does treat many patients with a range of other complaints, due to postural problems, occupational injuries, or over-use injuries.

Liz provides physiotherapy treatment and advice to patients of all ages, from all backgrounds, to include strengthening work before or after surgery.

Sports and Remedial Massage Practitioner

Philip trained as a practitioner, to the highest level at the London School of Sports Massage.

Philip provides a professional and ethical service to patients for a wide range of problems. Although Sports and Remedial massage can be used with great benefit in isolation, many patients have this therapy in conjunction with and to complement their other treatments.

In addition to his L.S.S.M. diploma, Philip has attended a number of workshops and courses as part of his ongoing professional development to learn new techniques to enhance his treatments. These include basic biomechanics, advanced specialist massage techniques to include Myo-fasial release techniques, plus postural analysis and evaluation of peripheral joints. Philip, like all staff at the practice has a valid first aid and basic life support certificate.

Philip is a keen runner, participating in athletics for many years and also holds a UK athletics level 3 qualification as a running coach.

A Fellow of the International Council of Holistic Therapists, Melanie has been a qualified therapist for more than seven years.

Holding qualifications from the International Institute for Health and Holistic Therapies in a number of fields, including, Aromatherapy massage; Swedish massage; Indian head massage; Reflexology and a teaching certificate in baby massage. She also holds third degree in Magnified Healing (similar to Reiki) and is also a Reiki Master healer/teacher. Melanie practices predominantly reflexology from the Practice.

Utilising this multi-disciplinary approach to her therapies, Melanie assesses and treats each client on an individual basis applying a holistic approach to her work. Thereby empowering clients to review and address their health and lifestyle to achieve greater health, vitality and joy in life.

With many years experience in the complementary therapy fields, Melanie has worked in clinical environments where the majority of patients visit for specific health issues. These have ranged from IBS, asthma, reproductive issues, ME/chronic fatigue syndrome, MS, migraines, Parkinsons, depression and insomnia, through to recovery from treatments for cancer.

She also sees, on a regular basis, clients who have treatments for stress relief, relaxation and preventative healthcare.

Melanie has also found that reflexology and reiki during pregnancy has many physiological and psychological benefits for both the mother and baby and, as a result, has assisted a large number of women through this special time in their lives with her therapies.

Practice Manager

Belinda joined us May, 2005 and was our first Receptionist, since then Belinda's role has evolved to Practice Manager, whilst still dealing with customers on reception.

With over 30 years experience and a long history of working in customer focused positions, Belinda has worked her way up several established companies, with job roles ranging from Receptionist, Product Manager to Customer Care Director. She still keeps herself updated with current work related courses, and with experience and knowledge gained throughout the years, Belinda has a sound understanding of what our patient's requirements and needs are and always tries to surpass their expectations.

Receptionist

Mandy joined us in September 2006 working along side our other receptionists to provide all aspects of administrative patient care. Mandy has twenty years experience of working in general practice, nine of which were spent as practice manager, but she missed the contact with dealing with patients both face to face and on the telephone.

She holds the AMSPAR Certificate (The Association of Medical Secretaries, Practice Managers, Administrators and Receptionist) in Practice Administration and the AMSPAR Diploma in Practice Management.

Receptionist

Nicola joined us in May 2007 to assist in all aspects of reception and administration duties. Nicola previously worked in the customer support department for a large fitness equipment manufacturer for 7 years and has gained qualifications and experience in providing a high standard in customer care.

Since leaving college with a GNVQ in Leisure and Tourism she has always worked in customer focused jobs both face to face and via the telephone. She also has certificates in RSA I, II and III.