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We are extremely proud to have a highly-skilled, talented and diverse team of 12 therapists with a combined experience of more than 250 years clinical practice.
Our diversity allows us to carefully match the skill set of our physiotherapists and occupational therapists to the particular needs of individual clients in order to promote excellent treatment and outcomes. At times, we may also collaborate and work as a team to ensure that our clients achieve their very best potential.
THE CLINIC BASED TEAM
CRAIG EVANS
BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy, BSc (Hons) Health, Exercise and Sport. MCSP MAACP HCPC Reg
Craig has a background in both physiotherapy and sport science and has come to specialise in the rehabilitation of sporting injuries as well as spinal conditions involving highly skilled manipulative techniques.
After initially gaining a degree in Health, Exercise and Sport, Craig went on to gain a First Class degree in Physiotherapy in Bristol. Craig has also completed extensive postgraduate training on spinal manipulation as well as sports related conditions including the shoulder, hip and groin. He has also completed a MSc module on Musculoskeletal rehabilitation and exercise prescription. Furthermore, Craig is also trained in acupuncture and is a member of the Acupuncture Association of Chartered Physiotherapists.
Craig is a ‘Hands on’ therapist and has valuable diverse experience in both private practice and the NHS where he currently works as a musculoskeletal specialist particularly focusing on shoulder pathologies as well as being clinical lead for musculoskeletal services supporting over 20 clinicians within his team.
Craig is very thorough in his assessment and treatment. Like all of our expert physiotherapists, he will look beyond the problematic area to work out why a condition might have evolved, resolve it quickly and help you to manage it longer term without recurrence. We are delighted to have Craig on our expert team – working on a Tuesday evening.
Daniel Hammond MCSP
BSc Physiotherapy, BSc Sports & Exercise Science
Chartered Physiotherapist – Specialist in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy, Sports and Exercise,Acupuncture
Dan has a first class degree in physiotherapy and is a very experienced and highly recommended general musculoskeletal physiotherapist familiar with assessing and treating a multitude of conditions seen in an outpatient setting – whether a sore neck, back, shoulder or if someone needs help recovering after an operation.
But there is so much more to Dan’s extensive repertoire of skill and experience. With another undergraduate degree in Sports and Exercise Science as well as his own sporting experience – Dan has the perfect combination of skill and experience to help a multitude of athletes young and old.
As well as treating many varied conditions and injuries; Dan has extensive experience in sports and leisure, fitness and personal training. As an accomplished athlete himself; playing regular golf (HC10), tennis, squash and 1st X1 rugby for Salisbury – Dan has
invaluable first experience and understanding that enables him to assess, diagnose and treat a multitude of sporting conditions and injuries swiftly and effectively.
Furthermore; as a qualified fitness instructor and personal trainer – you can be reassured that you are in great hands for effective and evidence based rehabilitation whether you are injured or are seeking to enhance your performance.
Dan is also qualified to practice acupuncture and is a member of the Acupuncture Association of Chartered Physiotherapists.
When not working or enjoying his own sports – Dan very much enjoys time with his young daughter and his family.
EMMA EGAN
BSc Hons Physiotherapy, MCSP, AHPRA & APA
Chartered Physiotherapist – Specialist in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy
Emma brings a wealth of experience to the team. Since qualifying as a physiotherapist in 2008; Emma has worked in various NHS and private practice settings mainly focusing on musculoskeletal and orthopaedic physiotherapy.
Over many years working with a multitude of clients, Emma is absolutely passionate about supporting people often presenting with complex or chronic pain as well as healthy aging. Combining hands on short term manual therapy and treatment approaches with longer term approaches to movement, exercise, posture and understanding; Emma enjoys achieving long term solutions through working with clients carefully ensuring education and understanding as well as effective treatments in clinic.
We often find that our clients have been from pillar to post trying to find effective help and with careful and thorough assessments and treatments; Emma can highlight gaps in previous approaches and help with a holistic solution both for short term relief as well as longer term prevention of recurrence.
Emma has held senior roles in teaching as well as in the management and improvement of clinical physiotherapy services – very much with a focus on improving patient experiences, care and outcomes. Past roles also include being a clinical specialist in complex lower limb rehabilitation (amputations, burns and trauma) at the Wessex Rehabilitation centre in Salisbury.
Outside of work; Emma enjoys travelling with friends and family and is a very dedicated triathlete!
DULCIE FRASER MCSP AACP
JEMMA MACK MCSP
BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy MCSP HCPC Reg
Chartered Physiotherapist – Specialist in musculoskeletal
Member of ACPHOE (Assoc of Chartered Physiotherapists in Occupational Health and Ergonomics)
With more than 27 years valuable experience almost entirely in the private sector, Jemma is a highly accomplished member of our team. After graduating from Southampton University in 1997 and working in the NHS in Bournemouth – Jemma moved to London and into the private sector.
Jemma uses an evidence based and effective holistic approach when assessing and treating individuals in order to identify the root cause of the problem or complaint. In taking this in depth approach, Jemma has frequently observed that this enables sustained long term resolution as well as short term relief.
Jemma utilises a wide range of hands on treatment approaches including manual therapies, hands on joint and soft tissue treatments, and complex movement analysis coupled with specific rehabilitation and pilates based exercise and advice. Notable special interests include gait and running analysis as well as comprehensive workstation assessments. Jemma has much experience assessing postures and work related occupational health matters. Jemma works alongside patients to help them achieve their goals.
In her own time, Jemma loves dog walking and DIY.
MEGAN ROBSON
BSc (Hons Occupational Therapy, MSc Hand Therapy, Accredited Hand Therapist and Advanced Clinical Practitioner in Hand Therapy.
Meg is an exceptionally accomplished, highly experienced and extensively trained Hand Therapist simply of the very best calibre.
Meg works in the NHS and is currently the Clinical Lead and Advanced Clinical Practitioner in Hand Therapy treating a broad range of upper limb conditions in both children and adults within the regional plastic surgery department. Meg forms part of the Head of Therapies team at Salisbury NHS and is service lead for the local Wessex Rehabilitation Centre.
Often delivering training to specialist Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists in the south central Wessex area, Meg is the lead coordinator for local specialist training activities run in conjunction with the British Association of Hand Therapists. Meg is also regularly involved in training events presenting as an expert hand therapist alongside highly reputed consultant hand surgeons.
A comprehensive list of hand and upper limb conditions treated may be found on the hand therapy page of our website. This is very broad and comprehensive and ranges from the management of degenerative conditions of the hand and wrist right through to recovery from complex reconstruction after major hand or upper limb trauma, and recovery from nerve injuries including brachial plexus injury.
THE COMMUNITY BASED TEAM
We are very proud of our exceptional community team. These physiotherapists independently provide help in people’s homes and in the care setting and this requires a truly caring, mature, and personal approach as well as a wealth of experience to assess and consider often very complex medical histories and presentations. The diversity among our team allows us to match the right client with the right therapist or work together utilising our different skill sets for the same client. Occasionally the clinic based team also gets involved to help in specific cases and between us all, we can make a real difference to our clients in terms of physical function, pain relief and quality of life.
ANNABELLE HEPBURN
BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy MCSP
Chartered Physiotherapist specialising in rehabilitation and community care.
Since qualifying in 1996, Annabelle has a wealth of experience in a wide variety of settings including the management of post-operative orthopaedic surgery and recovery from complicated trauma and injury, as well as working with burns and plastics. Annabelle has proactively prepared people preoperatively for planned joint replacements to facilitate the best opportunity for the optimal outcome thereafter. Her extensive career has recently been based in both NHS and private hospitals in and around Salisbury. Annabelle has also worked at the Haslar hospital and Queen Alexandra in Portsmouth, as well as the William Harvey in Ashford and Watford General Hospital.
When not working, Annabelle lives with her family in Salisbury and is a busy Mum. When she isn’t planning building renovations, she may be found chasing her chickens!
JINO JOSE
BSc (1999) & MSc (2013) Physiotherapy, HCPC MCSP
Chartered Physiotherapist and Specialist in Community Rehabilitation
Jino is an exceptional and very highly experienced physiotherapist who brings 26 years experience to our team. Most recently, Jino has spent the last 5 years supporting local residents of Salisbury through providing expert services in community rehabilitation within the NHS Wiltshire Health and Care team. Jino is an accomplished clinician who is very fondly known within the local physiotherapy community for his talent as a rehabilitation specialist as well as his very caring and person centred approach.
Having graduated in India in 1999 with his BSc degree in Physiotherapy in India – Jino’s physiotherapy career has included experience working as a Physiotherapist and lecturer in Mangalore, and working as a physiotherapist in Michigan USA. In 2013, Jino gained a further Masters degree in Physiotherapy in Edinburgh.
Jino prides himself on providing an approach that is tailored and customised to each person’s individual needs whilst practising highly effective and evidence-based Physiotherapy. He firmly believes in empowering clients through education and understanding in order to achieve the best commitment and optimal rehabilitation outcomes.
Having a positive demeanour, Jino is supportive, empathetic and connects well with our clients on their journey to better health, function and ability.
Jino is available to help our clients on a Wednesday.
NEUROLOGICAL PHYSIOTHERAPY
Kelly Blake MCSP
Specialist Neurological Community Based Physiotherapist
Kelly’s interest in treating complex neurological conditions started with her work at the very specialist Glenside Neurological Hospital treating traumatic brain injury and poly trauma. This involved complex acute rehabilitation to facilitate independent living. From this, Kelly’s broad NHS career has evolved to include working locally in community based physiotherapy teams alongside specialist nursing teams again seeking to enable recovery, functional independence, and the staying at home.
Most recently, Kelly has been working as a specialist neurological physiotherapist across South Wiltshire with the Integrated Community and Stroke Services team. Kelly has treated all manner of patients presenting with often very complicated neurological illness or disease. Rehabilitation is delivered with a goal of facilitating functional improvement to maintain and improve independence and quality of life.
Kelly has completed a Bobath module and as well as training specifically in the movement science approach to stroke rehabilitation. Kelly has undertaken training specific to neuro specialist orthotics and has completed specialist training for Motor Neurone Disease via the Motor Neuron Disease Association.
Kelly is a dedicated physiotherapist who is absolutely determined to make a real difference to those suffering from neurological conditions. She views her work as a privilege and applies herself wholeheartedly to her work both clients and their carers/relatives. Kelly seeks to support her clients holistically with the end goal of enabling them to live their lives confidently and as independently as possibly, to the best of their ability.
RESPIRATORY PHYSIOTHERAPY
HEATHER SPICER MCSP AACP
BSc Hons Physiotherapy
Chartered Physiotherapist – Specialist in Respiratory Physiotherapy
Heather has gained a broad range of experience since starting her journey in physiotherapy in 2012. After having gained a First Class degree in Physiotherapy at Oxford Brookes University, Heather has undertaken various NHS roles and has more recently been working as a Senior Physiotherapist specialising in treating those with acute and chronic respiratory conditions and/or complications.
Over the past few years in her NHS role; Heather has been skilfully supervising junior physiotherapists, physiotherapy students and therapy assistants and has been progressing new initiatives. She has also undertaken further specialist training and has been leading in the delivery of respiratory training for new team members. Heather takes great pride in using her skills to help make a difference to peoples lives.
Before her career in physiotherapy, Heather was a dedicated Support Worker working for several years assisting those with brain injuries to achieve independent living at home. This work needed a thorough and multifaceted holistic approach as well as a great deal of care and compassion.
In her spare time Heather enjoys dancing and visiting National Trust sites and is currently very much enjoying being on maternity leave from her NHS role having recently welcomed her little one; whilst undertaking some ongoing part-time work for the clinic and teaching Hydrotherapy for a National Ankylosing Spondylitis group.
MARIE ROBERTS
BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy
BA (Hons) European Business
Dip Human Resource Management (IPD)
HCPC, MCSP, MAACP
Chartered Physiotherapist and Clinic Manager.
Specialist in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy, Acupuncture, Hand Therapy, BPVV (vertigo) and Reflexology.
Having set up the clinic in 2012, Marie takes great pride running the clinic and supporting its fabulous therapists and valued clients. We want every client to have a wonderful experience with us – from start to finish. We set clear expectations in relation to the services that we provide and how we go about helping our many clients. We are always looking at ways to improve and evolve.
The clinic has been top rated in Salisbury for 10 years sunning and has won multiple awards and commendations. This has been achieved through much team dedication, care and commitment. We are blessed with a highly trained team of expert clinicians who are given time to do a great job and achieve great things. It has been very important to Marie over the years to establish such an excellent service – where nobody is rushed and therapists have the time and headspace to deliver exceptional assessments and treatments.
Marie graduated from the University of Brighton in 2003 with a first class honours degree in Physiotherapy. She gained much musculoskeletal outpatients experience from working as a senior physiotherapist in various NHS hospitals in the South East (Canterbury, Ashford, Dover, Margate and East Grinstead). Marie has over 24 years of diverse experience in physiotherapy and is absolutely passionate about helping people with complex chronic pain and combines traditional physiotherapy techniques with acupuncture and other holistic approaches. Currently taking a break from clinical work; Marie may return to practice later this year with acupuncture services and health promoting workshops.
Marie previously was the only locally approved practitioner with Arthritis Action UK in the Salisbury and surrounding area and this role has recently been passed to Dulcie Fraser within the team. Arthritis Action is a UK-based charity that approached Marie in 2016 to deliver their subsidised treatments locally after reviewing the Harnham Physiotherapy ethos and Marie’s extensive approach to the management of arthritic conditions. AAUK continuously seeks feedback from every client seen – to ensure that excellent service is consistently being provided. Dulcie sees clients subsidised by AAUK up to twice per year and gives extensive advice about arthritis management for any joint and offers pain relief treatments. Arthritis can be managed effectively and further joint degeneration can often be slowed down with the right multifaceted and holistic approach. Anyone with a diagnosis of arthritis can self refer to AAUK on this link. (Please note these are for IN-CLINIC appointments with DULCIE only)
Marie is a full member of the Acupuncture Association of Chartered Physiotherapists (AACP) and the British Association of Hand Therapy (BAHT). Prior to starting her career in physiotherapy in 1999, Marie gained a degree in European Business at Loughborough University and worked in Human Resources for a multinational car manufacturer. Marie qualified as a reflexologist with the Association of Reflexology in 1999 and continues to work very holistically as a practitioner.
Administrative team
We have a well informed team covering the phone lines 8.30 – 6.30 Monday to Friday and on Saturday mornings. Do ring in with any questions or to make to change a booking. Jenn, Niamh, Karen, Estelle, Liz and the team are extremely helpful.
The clinic can be contacted on 01722 501010 or info@harnhamphysiotherapy.co.uk