NEWCASTLE PHYSIOTHERAPY - Key Persons
Ann-Marie is a keen sportswoman and has enjoyed playing golf for the Northumberland County, being the first female to win the Northumberland Junior Spring Open as a youngster. She enjoys keeping fit by attending strength and conditioning classes at the gym and playing football. She also has a love for music and enjoys playing the drums.
Ann-Marie graduated with a BSc (Hons) in Physiotherapy from the University of Liverpool in 2009. Ann-Marie has over eight years specialised experience in the Musculoskeletal (MSK) aspect of Physiotherapy practice. She has an extensive range of experience including working in the NHS up to the level of a highly specialised Physiotherapist as well as in elite sport,
Job Titles:
- Clinical Specialist
- Member of the Charted Society of Physiotherapy
Chanté is a member of the Charted Society of Physiotherapy and is registered with the Health and Care Professionals Council.
Chanté is a South African Physiotherapist Completing her BSc (Hons) degree in 2016. She has extensive experience in many areas of Physiotherapy, with more than 7 years' working in the Musculoskeletal (MSK) discipline of Physiotherapy. She was a practice owner in South Africa, managing out- patients as well as working in the acute hospital setting.
Job Titles:
- Practice Manager, Jesmond Clinic )
Chris has always had an interest in functional fitness and the science behind sport including how the body works with and without injury. He studied BSc Fitness and Personal Training at Southampton Solent University, followed by BSc Sports Science at The University of Sunderland. Chris also has a rounded experience in the hospitality and events
Claire is an integral part of our on-going success at Newcastle Physiotherapy. She has outstanding organisational and customer service skills, which creates a wonderful environment for our staff and clients. and graduated HND surface pattern from batley school of art and design but continued to work within customer service industry while studying.
Claire relocated to Edinburgh with her husband where she left work to have her son 12 year ago, she returned to full time employment within Management for Estee Lauder Companies before joining us at NP.
Job Titles:
- Clinical Specialist and Injection Therapist
Daniel was inspired to become a physiotherapist after seeing the change in his Grandfather after his two strokes; helping the physiotherapists who were caring for him to bring him back to his usual care free self. While at school he worked at Hadrian School in Fenham helping with the rehabilitation of children with various special
Job Titles:
- Clinical Lead and Injection Therapist
Darren is our founder, director and clinical lead physiotherapist. He is a former international swimmer, representing Great Britain at the World and European Championships on numerous occasions. After retiring from sport Darren studied Physiotherapy at Northumbria University and graduated with a first class honours degree in 2005. He began his career in the NHS, where
David holds a first class BSc honours degree in physiotherapy in addition to a BSc honours degree in Sport and Exercise Science, both gained from Northumbria University. Since graduating David has developed his knowledge and skills working in the NHS, private practice and the sporting environment. He has worked in a variety of specialties including
Job Titles:
- Physiotherapist
- Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
Fatma is a member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy and is registered with the Health and Care Professions Council.
MSc in Physiotherapy from Brunel University London in 2021 and a BSc. Kinesiology from the University of Calgary in 2018
MSc in Physiotherapy from Brunel University London in 2021 and a BSc. Kinesiology from the University of Calgary in 2018
Fatma graduated with an MSc in Physiotherapy from Brunel University London in 2021 and a BSc. Kinesiology from the University of Calgary in 2018. She made the big move over from Canada to further pursue and excel in her physiotherapy career at Newcastle Physiotherapy.
Fatma has always had a passion for helping people through various volunteer positions at the Alberta Children's hospital, programming Strength and Conditioning for youth football team s and ass isting in post-Stroke community programs, to name a few. It give s her gre at joy to be a part of the rehabilitation process and help patients achieve their goals.
Iwona graduated in Physiotherapy from the University of Sunderland in 2024 with a BSc (Hons) first class honours degree. Iwona was awarded The Ede and Ravenscroft Prize for the highest achiever on the course. Originally from Poland, Iwona arrived in England in 2005 after graduating with a Master's degree from the Academy of Physical Education
Job Titles:
- Physiotherapist
- Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
Joanna is a keen golfer, having played golf since the age of twelve, where she enjoyed Northumberland County Team representation. She enjoys keeping fit by playing netball and running which aids her understanding of associated musculoskeletal injuries.
Joanna is a member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy and is registered with the Health and Care Professions Council. She works hard to maintain a high standard of care for her patients and providing thorough individualised manual therapy and progressive exerciseprogrammes.
Joanna graduated with a BSc (Hons) in Physiotherapy from the University of Cumbria in 2017. Joanna has worked within the NHS for most of her career so far, initially working as a junior physiotherapist completing rotations across orthopaedics, respiratory/critical care, neuro-elderly rehabilitation, musculoskeletal outpatients and then progressing into a specialist senior role in 2020 within
Rachel has a degree in Pharmacology and Physiology, a distinction in her Dietetics diploma and 11 years of varied experience in the NHS and private consultancy. More recently she qualified as a Sports Nutritionist after completing the International Olympic Committee's diploma. Rachel has worked in a diverse range of clinical nutrition areas, including diabetes, intensive
Steven graduated from Sheffield Hallam University in 2009 with a BSc (Hons) degree in physiotherapy. He began his career at Chesterfield Royal Hospital where he worked for 3 years, completing his junior rotations in a variety of specialist areas, including musculoskeletal (GP and Consultant referral), Hands, Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and he also spent time working in
Tal graduated with a BSc (Hons) in Physiotherapy from the University of Haifa, Israel in 2016. Tal's wide experience specialises in a whole body holistic approach to treatment. Her treatment brings together her understanding of posture, the body's inter-connective tissue, lifestyle and emotional well being to go beyond the injury and promote active health. Her