Physiotherapists
Specialists in Upper Limb Rehabilitation, Pilates and Core Stability Training
Catherine Leftley qualified as a chartered physiotherapist at Salford University in 1996 and started her career working full time in the NHS before opening the clinic in 2001. Cath now works full time at the clinic and specialises in shoulder and elbow disorders. She has an MSc in Musculo-Skeletal Healthcare from Keele University, a diploma in joint injection therapy and practices acupuncture. Cath is also a qualified Pilates Instructor with the Australian Physiotherapy Pilates Institute (APPI).
Zoe Pugh qualified from the University of Brighton in 1997. She has worked within the NHS in London and Windsor before specialising in musculoskeletal and sports injuries. Following a move to the private sector, Zoe has extensive experience in both clinic and private hospital settings, and with professional sports teams, including football, ice hockey and basketball. Zoe also specialises in musculoskeletal Antenatal and Postnatal conditions.
Zoe specialises in postoperative orthopaedics, sports injuries, and spinal conditions. She has postgraduate qualifications in kinetic control (core stability) and is currently supporting this with Pilates accreditation with the APPI.
Laura Hay has been working as a chartered physiotherapist since 2002 and qualified at the University of Manchester. As well as working at the clinic, Laura works full time at Manchester Royal Infirmary. She has a diploma in orthopaedic medicine and practices acupuncture for musculo-skeletal injuries. She is also a certified Pilates instructor with the APPI. Laura is also currently working towards a masters degree in manipulative therapy.
Alex Latham qualified as a physiotherapist in 2004 from Leeds Metropolitan University. As well as working in the clinic, Alex works full time in the NHS for Central and Eastern Cheshire PCT as a musculoskeletal Clinical Specialist. He has completed many post-graduate training courses and has a special interest in Lower limb biomechanics
Jennifer Lavin has been working as a Chartered Physiotherapist since 2004 after qualifying at the University of Manchester. As well as working at the clinic Jennifer is currently at the Manchester Royal Infirmary as a Senior Specialist Physiotherapist in Orthopaedics. Jennifer has post graduate qualifications in Acupuncture, and Orthopaedic medicine as well as being a qualified Pilates instructor with the APPI.
Kristina Wright qualified as a chartered physiotherapist at Teesside University in 2002. She has many years experience working within the NHS, developing an early interest in acute neurology and neurological rehabilitation. Kristina currently works as a clinical lead physiotherapist in a community neurological rehabilitation team. She is a fully certified Pilate’s instructor with the APPI and uses her Pilate’s skills both in the treatment of neurological clients and to deliver exercise classes.
Sara Davenport qualified as a chartered physiotherapist at Salford University in 1988. She has worked as a musculoskeletal physiotherapist, predominantly in the North West, in NHS and private hospitals and also in private practice. Early in her career she spent 2 years working as a physiotherapist for a rugby union team. She has an MSc in Manipulative Therapy from Coventry University and is trained as a Pilates Instructor with the APPI.
Julia Walton qualified as a chartered physiotherapist from Nottingham University in 1999. After gaining experience in all areas of musculoskeletal physiotherapy, she has worked for 9 years as a shoulder clinical specialist. Julia initially worked at the Nottingham Shoulder and Elbow Unit in both NHS and private practice. In 2005 she set up the Physiotherapy Shoulder Service in Bristol where she worked for the last 6 years treating complex shoulder conditions and training other physiotherapists in shoulder rehabilitation.
Julia is also interested in treating neck and thoracic spine problems and has extensive experience in pre and post operative orthopaedic rehabilitation.
