Saltash Physiotherapy Clinic
Saltash Physiotherapy Clinic has been based in the town for more than 20 years providing a professional and friendly service focused around you and your goals. Our team has expanded over the past year now including Jan our receptionist, Physiotherapists; Hayley, Carmel, Isla and Jacob, plus Emma our in-house Podiatrist.
Hayley Matthews
Physiotherapist
I graduated from the University of Hertfordshire in 2006 and have been working within private practice and the corporate sector for most of my career and enjoy the freedom to go the extra mile for my clients. In 2008 I relocated from Hertfordshire to Cornwall and have continued my work in private practice.
I gained my Pilates qualifications with the APPI in 2007 and have previously taught Pilates – up to 12 classes per week! I have found the Pilates hugely beneficial on a personal level with my other passion, which is horse riding.
In addition to my physiotherapy tools, I am also qualified in the use of acupuncture for pain relief and musculoskeletal disorders, and I am a member of the Acupuncture Association of Chartered Physiotherapists. I have had success treating a variety of ailments with acupuncture from Sciatica to headaches, Arthritic knees to children with chronic pain.
I have a special interest in the treatment, management and prevention of sports injuries and for five years I spent my Tuesday and Thursday evenings, as well as Saturdays working with rugby players; Initially a local amateur team and then in a semi-professional environment at Launceston (it’s not as glamorous as you think!). As well as rugby, I have worked at the London marathon, the Hertfordshire youth games and the Bedford half marathon.
Carmel Marner
Physiotherapist
Since completing my physio degree in Australia in 1992, I have enjoyed working with my skills in Australia, the USA, Nepal and the UK.
My favourite clinical areas have been orthopaedics and musculoskeletal injuries/pain, particularly when these issues are preventing someone from achieving a healthier lifestyle of weight. I am currently part of the Plymouth Weight Management Team, working in partnership with overweight and obese clients, enabling them to overcome their barriers to being more active. Integral to this journey is the development of a greater ability to be self-compassionate.
My most challenging and rewarding role is as mother of two energetic youngsters, who are mad keen on surfing, dancing, mountain biking and making music!
I am a great outdoor enthusiast. One of my most memorable experiences has been trekking to Everest Base Camp. I have dabbled with road marathons, love swimming, canoeing and cycling. My husband frequently takes part in mountain marathons and adventure races. AS backup crew to these events, I often find myself as Physic of any sporting injuries. I recently did the OMM (Original Mountain Marathon) with my husband – a 2 day event – and was thrilled with a placing of 77/176 teams.
I believe that the correct combination of hands-on treatment, exercise prescription and pain relieving modalities such as acupuncture and electrotherapy can really make a difference to either acute or longstanding musculoskeletal issues.
Isla Sell
Physiotherapist
After sustaining an injury myself and going through years of physiotherapy, surgery and rehabilitation I developed my interest in physiotherapy. I qualified from Plymouth University in 2009 and went on to specialise in musculoskeletal physiotherapy within the NHS in Southampton.
The NHS gave me a good grounding and I gained a vast amount of experience working with specialists in their areas, including chronic pain. I went on to study acupuncture in Bournemouth to aid with management of pain.
From there I worked for Winchester Rugby Club and Hampshire RFU gaining more experience in elite sports physiotherapy and acute injury management. I now work with St Columba and Torpoint RFC. I also spent time in two Hampshire tennis clubs working in private practice.
I have always had an interest in Women’s Health physiotherapy and have recently completed competencies for assessment and treatment of the pelvic floor, including management of incontinence and prolapse. Within this area I also work with pregnancy related issues, prenatal, antenatal and postnatal.
Jacob Herman
Physiotherapist
I graduated from the University of Southampton and began my career in the NHS at Derriford Hospital, gaining valuable experience of working in a major trauma centre and treating patients with respiratory, cardiothoracic, orthopaedic, and musculoskeletal pathologies. I went on to gain a senior position specialising in outpatients rotating into different sectors of trauma, plastics and burns, hydrotherapy, as well as more common injuries.
Early in 2016 I moved to the Nuffield Health hospital in Plymouth to treat both inpatients and outpatients, pre- and post-operatively, as well as athletes and regular musculoskeletal conditions. Further to this in the November I joined Saltash Physiotherapy where I am able to provide evening appointments for clients.
I have a special interest in manual therapy, and have been trained in Maitland and Mulligan manual concepts, as well manipulative therapy.
Furthermore, I have undertaken numerous post-graduate training courses, including running analysis, taping and strapping, and sports massage. As a member of the Acupuncture Association of Chartered Physiotherapists I use acupuncture for a variety of musculoskeletal conditions, as an adjunct to treatment.
Outside of my hospital work, having trained in sports trauma management, I was team physiotherapist for one of Plymouth’s local rugby clubs, providing match day pitch side trauma management, as well as assessment and treatment at the club.
Emma Cowely
Podiatrist
Emma qualified with a BSc (Hons) in Podiatry from the University of Southampton in 1995 and worked as an NHS podiatrist in general practice for two years. With a strong interest in musculoskeletal conditions management she took a Clinical Lead post in musculoskeletal podiatry whilst studying for her MSc. Having mentored undergraduates on clinical placement during this time Emma decided to move into a higher education role and moved to the University of Plymouth in 2003 as a Clinical Academic, combining a specialist clinical post with teaching and research and then moved across full time as a lecturer in podiatry. Keen to maintain her clinical practice alongside her a academic role, she continues to work in the private sector managing musculoskeletal conditions of the foot and lower limb using a broad range of therapeutic approaches.
Emma is currently completing her PhD in the bio-mechanics of the foot and ankle in running and has several roles in musculoskeletal medicine at national level with a national charity and the professional body of podiatry.
Emma is a Fellow of both the College of Podiatry and the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow (in podiatric medicine), and a Chartered Scientist but, above all is a podiatrist who loves working with and helping people suffering with foot and lower limb pain. Contact Emma directly via email if you prefer, or visit her website.
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PILATES – New term starting next week. SPACES AVAILABLE14th February 2018 - 6:35 pmPILATES – New term starting next week. SPACES AVAILABLE A few spaces are still available in our clinical pilates classes. Small classes of 4 so don’t worry if you’ve never done it before! Starting 19th February. Classes on Monday 12:00, Wednesday 12:00, Thursday 9:15, 5:30 and 6:40. Call the clinic to find out more details […]
Relax, Unwind, De Stress – Holistic Yoga with Jackie Robinson12th December 2017 - 10:02 amHolistic Yoga with Jackie Robinson at Saltash Physio Clinic Join us for a fantastic hour of Gentle Holistic Yoga….Asana practice, Pranayama , Meditation and Relaxation. Aimed at those of you needing to unwind, de-stress and rebalance. Fantastic for those of you coping with pain, anxiety or low mood. Jackie Robinson is a very popular teacher throughout […]