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Jenny Manners MCSP - Principal Physiotherapist
Kathy Bailey MCSP – Physiotherapist
Vicky Keates MCSP – Physiotherapist & Women’s Health Specialist
Matthew Withycombe MCSP – Physiotherapist
Bhanu Ramaswamy MCSP - Independent Physiotherapy Consultant
Greg Quinn DPodM FCPodS - MSK Podiatric Surgeon
Rachael Ridley MFHT - Massage Therapist
Heather Kerry - Psychotherapist/Counsellor
Peter Howson - Practice Manager
Janet Ibbotson - Receptionist
Jenny Manners MCSP – Principal Physiotherapist
HPC Reg. No. PH57261
"I am fortunate to love my job, being a physiotherapist allows me to assess what may be causing people pain and discomfort, use a variety of techniques to address the problem and ultimately aim to discharge them from my care symptom free. Physiotherapy is about restoring normal function which involves assessing all of the body's systems. There are people who are in daily discomfort because of back or neck conditions or joint problems, who can have their symptoms alleviated if not totally resolved by visiting a physiotherapist."
Background, Qualifications & Responsibilities
• Trained at the University of Hertfordshire.
• Qualified BSC (Hons) Physiotherapy in 1999
• Worked nearly 4 years in the NHS (Rotherham General Hospital) before moving into private practice
• Member of the CSP (Chartered Society of Physiotherapy)
• Member of the OCPPP (Organisation of Chartered Physiotherapists in Private Practice).
• Registered with the HPC (Health Professions Council)
• Fully registered and accredited to deliver acupuncture services
• Elected to the board of the AACP (Acupuncture Association of Chartered Physiotherapists) in 2009 and also represents the AACP at CSP Congress
• Currently studying MSc in Advancing Physiotherapy at Hallam University
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Kathy Bailey MCSP – Physiotherapist
HPC Reg. No. PH68335
Background, Qualifications
• Graduated with BSc (Hons) in Sports and Exercise Science in 1999
• Later graduated with BSc (Hons) in Physiotherapy from Sheffield Hallam University in 2004
• NHS background. Currently working at Rotherham General Hospital in Outpatients/Orthapaedics/Lower Limb Rehab
• Member of the CSP (Chartered Society of Physiotherapy)
• Registered with the HPC (Health Professions Council)
• Member of the AACP (Acupuncture Association of Chartered Physiotherapists)
• Started working for Meadowhead Physiotherapy (evenings) in October 2009
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Vicky Keates MCSP – Physiotherapist & Women’s Health Specialist
HPC Reg. No. PH74319
“I’m extremely passionate about women’s health and just wish it were less of a taboo subject. If you've got problems with your waterworks or things don't feel right "down below" then don't delay. Give me a call and I will be happy to discuss how I could help.”
Background, Qualifications
• Graduated BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy at Hallam University in 2005 as a mature student
• NHS Background: Vicky started work at Chesterfield Royal Hospital before joining Sheffield Teaching Hospitals (STH) in 2006, where she specialised in women’s health physiotherapy working at the Jessop Wing. There she treated obstetrics patients both on the wards and as outpatients in ante-natal and postnatal clinics, and gynaecologyand urology outpatients for continence and associated problems.
In September 2010, Vicky left STH to take up a senior position working as a women’s health physiotherapist for the University Hospital of South Manchester NHS Foundation Trust (Wythenshawe). She has recently been offered a part-time position as a senior women’s health physiotherapist at the Sheffield Integrated Continence Service which she expects to start in October. She has also just completed a Post Graduate Certificate: Physiotherapy in Women’s Health at Bradford University which she passed with merit.
• Private Practice: Began working at Meadowhead Physiotherapy in Feb 2010 to offer private women’s health physiotherapy services
• Member of the CSP
• HPC registered
• Member of ACPWH, the Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Women’s Health
• Vicky also regularly attends the South Yorkshire Continence Forum
• Since qualifying as a physiotherapist, she has also lectured on consent at Sheffield Hallam University on its Paediatric Masters course.
• Before training to be a physiotherapist, Vicky had an interesting career working as a lawyer in London. She qualified as a Solicitor in 1994 and held a variety of posts in private practice, industry and the government.
For more information visit Vicky's website at www.womens-health-physio.co.uk
Matthew Withycombe MCSP – Physiotherapist
HPC Reg. No. PH52626
Background & Qualifications
• Matthew qualified in 1997 from the University of Birmingham and specialises in the treatment of sports injuries and other musculoskeletal conditions.
• Matthew has gained valuable post graduate experience working in New Zealand and Australia and is currently finishing his MSc in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy at Sheffield Hallam University.
• As a keen sportsman with interests in running, adventure racing and triathlons, Matthew understands the unique problems that athletes face.
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Bhanu Ramaswamy MCSP - Independent Physiotherapy Consultant and specialist in working with older people and neurological conditions.
HPC Reg. No. PH39451
I am a physiotherapist with over 20 years of experience who has specialised in working with older people. In my last NHS appointment, I was the consultant on a rehabilitation ward, accepting people who were medically well but not yet fit enough to return home safely; I led a team of multi-professional staff to maximise the potential of those admitted to the ward. We accepted people with any condition, whether they had fallen and lost confidence to move, had just undergone surgery and were in pain, so not yet mobile to return home, or had been admitted with an illness that had reduced their fitness; I developed wide experience in assessing and managing a range of conditions affecting older people. For this role, I undertook advanced training in First Contact and also in prescribing. These qualifications have added to my physiotherapy expertise, and enabled me to recognise and understand common medical problems and the medicines people are prescribed, and how they affect physical health and ability. I also have additional qualifications to practice acupuncture and a qualification in Fitness Instructing if you attend a gym.
I maintain membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy and belong to their older people and their neurology clinical interest groups, often representing my professional body on Department of Health projects. For anyone who is a member of Parkinson’s UK, you may recognise my name from involvement with the branch committee and exercise programmes run in Sheffield.
Background, Qualifications & Responsibilities
1988 Graduate Diploma in Physiotherapy
2003 Completion of the ‘Respect for people – Diversity’ Learning programme
2005 PG Certificate in Neurological Physiotherapy - Sheffield Hallam University
2005 Basic Acupuncture course – Acupuncture Association of Chartered Physiotherapists
2006 Practice Certificate in Non-medical Prescribing – University of Derby
2008 MSc in First Contact Care - Sheffield Hallam University
2010 Active IQ Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing (Gym)
Member of the following Clinical Interest Groups:-
• Association of Physiotherapists in Parkinson’s Disease: Europe (APPDE)
• Chartered Physiotherapists working with Older People (AGILE).
• Association of Chartered Physiotherapists with an interest in Neurology (ACPIN)
• Acupuncture Association of Chartered Physiotherapists (AACP).
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Greg Quinn DPodM FCPodS - MSK Podiatric Surgeon
HPC Reg. No. CH08884
Background, Qualifications
- Graduated as a Podiatrist from Manchester in 1984, going on to practise within the NHS, Independent centres and in military rehabilitation
- Qualified as a Podiatric Surgeon in 1996.
- Established a Podiatric Surgery department at Chesterfield Royal Hospital to work alongside diabetes, orthopaedic and rheumatology support clinics.
- Podiatric Consultant to the Ministry of Defence Regional Rehabiltitation Unit at Aldershot, Tidworth, ATR Pirbright and RAF Halton until 2009
- Has lectured widely throughout the UK, Australia and the USA and has published many scientific papers on the causes of lower limb biomechanics and injury.
- Greg has a particular interest in the genetic causes of foot deformity and continues to undertake research in this area.
- Registered member of the Health Professions Council
- Fellow of the Surgical Faculty of the Society of Chiropodists and Podiatrists
See also:- Greg Quinn's website (www.gregquinn.co.uk)
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Rachael Ridley MFHT - Massage Therapist
"Massage has many known benefits including improving circulation and the lymphatic flow (the system for releasing the build up of toxins from the body) and relieving the aches from tight and overactive muscles. For many people, massage can also help with general levels of anxiety and aid a more restful night’s sleep.
I am a very experienced massage therapist having worked both in the private and NHS sectors. My experience and training mean that I am able to use a number of different massage techniques providing you with the treatment that is most suited to your own individual needs.”
Background & Qualifications
• Member of the Federation of Holistic Therapists
• Qualified in 1998 in Swedish body massage.
• Qualified in 1999 in level 3 Aromatherapy.
• Worked at the Royal Hallamshire Hospital on the stroke unit, giving different types of massage specific to patients needs.
• Worked in nursing homes giving comfort and relaxation to clients.
• Experienced in working with all types of problems, or just pure relaxation.
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Heather Kerry - Psychotherapist, Counselling Services
"I believe that the basic principles of genuine warmth, empathy, concern and positive regard are extremely effective in helping people to open up about their problems; and it is the relationship between the client and the counsellor that is the most important factor in facilitating change within the client."
Heather is professionally trained and qualified at Sheffield Hallam University. She is a member of the BACP (British Association of Counselling & Psychotherapy, which is a recognised professional body.
Background & Qualifications
• Diploma of Higher Education in Counselling 2010
• First Class BA (Honours) Psychology degree 2007
• Certificate in Counselling 2006
• First Class BA Human Sciences degree 2002
• Presently working for Brake, the road safety charity, supporting people traumatically bereaved and/or injured in road accidents
• Works as a volunteer for Sheffield MIND as a counsellor
• Past voluntary counselling experience at North Derbyshire Women's Aid, supporting victims of abuse
• Past voluntary counselling experience with Sheffield Central Health Clinic, supporting people with reproductive issues
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Peter Howson – Practice Manager
Background, Qualifications & Responsibilities
• BSc in Computer Studies at Hallam University
• Joined the practice full time in August 2008
• Previous experience in analytics and project management
• Responsible for managing the day-to-day operation of the clinic incorporating all non-clinical duties/tasks
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Janet Ibbotson – Receptionist
Background & Responsibilities
• Provides receptionist support and responsible for day to day organisation and maintenance of patient records.
• Janet has considerable experience of back office processes, having headed up medical records departments in both private hospitals and the NHS.
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