Our Valuable Team Members at MyPhysio
Laura graduated from UWE Bristol in 2002 with a BSC (Hons) in Physiotherapy. She started work as so many Physiotherapists do as a Junior in the NHS doing rotational specialities such as stroke rehabilitation, respiratory assistance, orthopaedic rehabilitation and outpatients. Laura has just left a Consultant Physiotherapist role after 8 years at Concord Medical Centre. She worked exactly like the GP would, but brought immediate specialised care to her patients without delay, providing physiotherapy, injections and investigations to frontline care, without the need to see a GP firs
Lizzy Sander qualified in 2003 from UWE Bristol with a 2:1 BSC (Hons). She has worked since 2003 within the NHS. Her career first started in the Bristol Royal Infirmary, then transferring to Taunton NHS Trust to specialise in Trauma and Orthopaedic
Mandy graduated from St Thomas’ Hospital School of Physiotherapy in London in 1989. Mandy works at the Bristol Royal Infirmary Physio Department. Here she is a specialist in arthritis, setting up the Rheumatology Physiotherapy service and working closely with other members of the Multidisciplinary Team.
Amy first started her career across the severn bridge in Cardiff, where she qualified in 2012 with her BSc (hons) in Physiotherapy. After working in a few different areas she found her passion lay in treating musculoskeletal conditions and specialised in this within the NHS. Amy has worked on both trauma and orthopaedic wards and leading class based pilates for postnatal women.
Melanie qualified from King’s College, London in 2004 with a 2:1 BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy degree. Melanie completed an MSc in Sports and Exercise Medicine, with a merit, from Cardiff Metropolitan University. Melanie is a member of the Acupuncture Association of Chartered Physiotherapists and enjoys seeing the benefits of acupuncture with her patients. She is also an APPI certified Pilates Instructor.
Nicola graduated from Cardiff University with a First-Class Honours in Physiotherapy (BSc). She has a Level 4 Professional Diploma in sports massage and is a Certified Pilates Instructor through the Australian Physiotherapy and Pilates Institute (APPI). Nicola is currently working as a Physiotherapist with the NHS In Bristo at the Centre for Reenablement working with amputees – her dream job; but previously she was working in Wales in acute hospital care, whilst also doing Sports Physiotherapy, Nicola offers group Pilates classes and works with My Physio in Thornbury. She has a keen interest in understanding chronic pain conditions and is passionate about helping patients be active through healthy movement.
Away from work Nicola loves all things fitness, is a keen runner and has a passion for mountain hiking. On days off she can be found training outside, come rain or shine, or hiking up the Welsh mountains.
Away from work Nicola loves all things fitness, is a keen runner and has a passion for mountain hiking. On days off she can be found training outside, come rain or shine, or hiking up the Welsh mountains.
Helen is a Bristol based musculoskeletal and pelvic/women’s health physiotherapist with more than 10 years of experience.
She has worked in the NHS and private practice, also enjoys teaching pilates alongside her physiotherapy role.
Helen is originally from Ireland and now lives permanently in Bristol
She has worked in the NHS and private practice, also enjoys teaching pilates alongside her physiotherapy role.
Helen is originally from Ireland and now lives permanently in Bristol
Robyn is currently studying Sports Conditioning, Rehabilitation and Massage at Cardiff metropolitan university. Her passion for massage and treating injuries developed after experiencing a knee injury during college. She currently holds a level 4 sports massages qualification and is working towards level 5. Additionally, Robyn is currently undertaking work placement at Newport County AFC Academy, shadowing the physiotherapist and assisting with massage and rehabilitation programmes.
Ella graduated from the University of Worcester with a First-Class Honours in Physiotherapy (BSc) in 2020, going on to start her career within the Royal United Hospital in Bath where she completed 4 years of extensive rotations including 6 months on the Acute Neurology ward. This rotation inspired Ella to pursue her passion of neuro-rehabilitation and supporting people who have experienced neurological trauma and pathologies. Ella has worked with a vast range of conditions including Traumatic brain injuries, Spinal cord injuries, Stroke, Multiple Sclerosis and Gillian Barre Syndrome, to name a few.
Sharlene has been a Registered Nurse since 1996. She has worked in numerous hospital settings, and in primary care at GP practices as a Practice Nurse. She has under her belt numerous specialties, but here at MyPhysio she delivers our Ear Wax Removal service – microsuction and irrigation as well as investigations.
Away from work Sharlene lives locally, and enjoys family time with her children and local walks with the dog
Away from work Sharlene lives locally, and enjoys family time with her children and local walks with the dog
Sara studied at BCMB (Bristol college of massage and bodywork) qualifying in 2019 with Holistic massage with anatomy, physiology and pathology level 4.
Her passion for massage first came from treating family members who were struggling with tension in neck and shoulders and then having struggled with back pain herself she was recommended to do the course by a friend.
Since she qualified she has practiced from home.
She has a great understanding of how stress can affect the body and how massage can help with putting some balance back into people’s lives, her empathy and understanding of the mind/ body connection means she is the perfect therapist to treat people.
Away from work, Sara has a busy homelife with her young children and husband, and loves her pilates and outdoor activities.
Her passion for massage first came from treating family members who were struggling with tension in neck and shoulders and then having struggled with back pain herself she was recommended to do the course by a friend.
Since she qualified she has practiced from home.
She has a great understanding of how stress can affect the body and how massage can help with putting some balance back into people’s lives, her empathy and understanding of the mind/ body connection means she is the perfect therapist to treat people.
Away from work, Sara has a busy homelife with her young children and husband, and loves her pilates and outdoor activities.