Ali graduated from the University of Hertfordshire in 2003 with a BSc (Hons) in Physiotherapy. Since then she has worked for 20 years in both the NHS and private sector within the UK.

Ali completed a Master’s degree in Continence and Uro-Gynaecology in 2016 and has a wide range of experience treating a variety of Male and Female pelvic conditions with a particular interest in urinary and faecal incontinence, gynaecological prolapse conditions, pelvic pain and managing an overactive bladder.

In her spare time, Ali spends time with her family and enjoys cooking and sea swimming.

• BSc Hons Physiotherapy
• BA Hons Recreation and Sport Management
• Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
• Registered with the Health Care Professions Council (state registration)
• Full Member of the Pelvic, Obstetric and Gynaecological Physiotherapy (POGP) special interest group

Helen graduated from Coventry University in 2006. Since then she has spent the majority of her time working in the musculoskeletal setting in both NHS and private sector in both the UK and Australia.

While overseas Helen also worked with the Australian Sailing team locally in Sydney and abroad at major regattas such as the European and world championships.

Helen has a wide range of experience treating a variety of conditions and has a particular interest in spinal and pelvis injuries and rehabilitation using Pilates.

Helen is also qualified to practice acupuncture and dry needling. In her spare time Helen likes to play soccer, walk and go to the gym.

• Physiotherapy Bsc Hons
• Acupuncture Foundation level Trained AACP
• Dry needling Level 1 & 2
• Clinical Pilates Matwork Level 1, 2 & 3 APPI
• Clinical Pilates Equipment Level 1 & 2 APPI
• Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
• Member of Health and Care Professions Council
• Member of The Acupuncture Association for Chartered Physiotherapists

Cathy joined the Physiotherapy team in 2016.  Cathy previously worked for Nuffield Health in the  Business Office and the Pathology Departments.

Cathy runs the Physiotherapy reception, booking appointments, general administration and stock control.

In her spare time Cathy enjoys time with her friends and family, gardening, walking and reading.

Gaynor graduated from Queen Elizabeth, Birmingham University with a Graduate Diploma in Physiotherapy.  Since then she has worked in the UK and Europe in the NHS and private sector.

Gaynor has a wide range of experience treating both inpatients and outpatients.  While in Italy Gaynor ran a cardiac rehabilitation program and in the UK she has  treated patients with musculoskeletal, surgical conditions, head injuries and sports injuries.

Gaynor has a particular interest in orthopaedics.  

In her spare time Gaynor enjoys travel, she plays and dances in a local samba band, she enjoys property renovation and is currently completing the South West costal walk.

• Graduate Diploma in Physiotherapy
• Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
• Registered with HCPC

Antonia graduated from the University of Birmingham with a BSc in Physiotherapy in 2009. Prior to that she gained six years of post-graduate private practice experience in the Midlands. Antonia returned to the South West to join the Nuffield Health Exeter Hospital team in 2015. 

Antonia specialises in the treatment of musculoskeletal conditions, sporting injuries and post-operative orthopaedic rehabilitation through a manual therapy and exercise prescription approach.

Antonia is also qualified in Pilates and acupuncture for pain relief.

Outside of working life, Antonia enjoys travelling and the outdoors. One of her most memorable adventures was climbing to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, the highest free standing mountain in the world.

• Physiotherapy Bsc Hons
• AACP Acupuncture
• APPI Matwork Pilates Level 1
• Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
• Registered with HCPC
• APPI Level 2 Pilates

Nancy Graduated from Cardiff University in 2008 and has worked predominantly as a musculoskeletal physiotherapist in a variety of settings including the NHS, occupational health, private and charitable sectors.

At the Nuffield Hospital in Exeter, Nancy specialises in post-operative rehabilitation as well as assessing and treating persistent back and neck pain, lower and upper limb dysfunction, and various sports injuries. Her treatment approach is holistic and  personalised to the individual using specific exercise rehabilitation, soft tissue release, acupuncture and spinal mobilisation techniques.

Nancy is also a trained Yoga and Pilates instructor and often incorporates elements of breathing, postural awareness and core strengthening into her rehabilitation plans. 

Alongside her MSK and orthopedic work, Nancy also has experience in pelvic, obstetric and gynecological physiotherapy. This includes pelvic floor rehabilitation for bladder dysfunction, pelvic organ prolapse, pregnancy related back and pelvic girdle pain, post-natal pelvic floor and abdominal rehab, and post-operative gynecological rehabilitation.

Nancy is a certified Mummy MOT practitioner. The Mummy MOT is a post-natal detailed physiotherapy assessment of the pelvic and abdominal area. It will check your posture, breathing, tummy gap and pelvic floor strength. You will receive a report of findings on the day and following assessment, an appropriate and safe exercise programme will be prescribed.

Outside of working life Nancy enjoys looking after her 2 energetic children, practicing yoga, gardening, trail running, cycling and swimming.

• BSc Hons Physiotherapy
• BSc Hons Physiology
• AACP Acupuncture
• 500Hr yoga teacher training
• APPI Matwork Pilates Level 1
• DMA clinical Pilates
• Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
• Registered with HCPC
• Member of the association of chartered physiotherapists in acupuncture (AACP)
• Member of Pelvic, Obstetric and Gynecological Physiotherapy (POGP)
• Registered Mummy MOT practitioner