Meet the team
Jenny Manners MCSP – Principal Physiotherapist
"I am fortunate to love my job, being a physiotherapist allows me to assess what may be causing people pain and discomfort, use a variety of techniques to address the problem and ultimately aim to discharge them from my care symptom free. Physiotherapy is about restoring normal function which involves assessing all of the body's systems. There are people who are in daily discomfort because of back or neck conditions or joint problems, who can have their symptoms alleviated if not totally resolved by visiting a physiotherapist."
Background, Qualifications & Responsibilities
• Trained at the University of Hertfordshire.
• Qualified BSC (Hons) Physiotherapy in 1999
• Worked nearly 4 years in the NHS (Rotherham General Hospital) before moving into private practice
• Member of the CSP (Chartered Society of Physiotherapy)
• Member of the OCPPP (Organisation of Chartered Physiotherapists in Private Practice).
• Registered with the HPC (Health Professions Council)
• Fully registered and accredited to deliver acupuncture services
• Elected to the board of the AACP (Acupuncture Association of Chartered Physiotherapists) in 2009 and also represents the AACP at CSP Congress
• Currently studying MSc in Advancing Physiotherapy at Hallam University
Jayne Gilmartin MCSP – Physiotherapist
Background, Qualifications & Responsibilities
• Graduated BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy at Hallam University in 2003
• Worked for a Hong Kong rehab Group in collaboration with the World Health Organisation and performed voluntary work at Tonji Hospital in China before joining Meadowhead Physiotherapy in December 2007
• Member of the CSP (Chartered Society of Physiotherapy)
• Registered with the HPC (Health Professions Council)
• Specialist in musculoskeletal and soft-tissue problems
• Member of the CPMaSTT special interest group (Chartered Physiotherapists specialising in Massage and Soft Tissue Therapies)
• Responsible for delivering Meadowhead Physiotherapy’s Sports Massage and Deep Tissue Massage services
Kathy Bailey MCSP – Physiotherapist
Background, Qualifications
• Graduated with BSc (Hons) in Sports and Exercise Science in 1999
• Later graduated with BSc (Hons) in Physiotherapy from Sheffield Hallam University in 2004
• NHS background. Currently working at Rotherham General Hospital in Outpatients/Orthapaedics/Lower Limb Rehab
• Member of the CSP (Chartered Society of Physiotherapy)
• Registered with the HPC (Health Professions Council)
• Member of the AACP (Acupuncture Association of Chartered Physiotherapists)
• Started working for Meadowhead Physiotherapy (evenings) in October 2009
Vicky Keates MCSP – Physiotherapist & Women’s Health Specialist
“I’m extremely passionate about women’s health and just wish it were less of a taboo subject. If you've got problems with your waterworks or things don't feel right "down below" then don't delay. Give me a call and I will be happy to discuss how I could help.”
Background, Qualifications
• Graduated BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy at Hallam University in 2005 as a mature student
• NHS Background: Vicky has worked at Chesterfield Royal Hospital before joining Sheffield Teaching Hospitals in 2006 where she has practised to date.
• Currently working full-time as a member of the Women’s Health Physiotherapy team in the Jessop Wing, treating obstetrics patients both on the wards and as outpatients in ante-natal and postnatal clinics, and gynaecology and urology outpatients for continence and associated problems
• Member of the CSP
• HPC registered
• Affiliate member of ACPWH, the Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Women’s Health
• Before training to be a physiotherapist, Vicky had an interesting career working as a lawyer in London. She qualified as a Solicitor in 1994 and held a variety of posts in private practice, industry and the government, before deciding to retrain to become a physiotherapist. Since qualifying, she has also lectured at Sheffield Hallam University on their paediatric masters course on the law and ethics involved in obtaining valid consent from patients.
Matthew Withycombe MCSP– Physiotherapist
Matthew qualified in 1997 from the University of Birmingham and specialises in the treatment of sports injuries and other musculoskeletal conditions.
He gained valuable post graduate experience working in New Zealand and Australia and is currently finishing a MSc in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy at Sheffield Hallam University.
As a keen sportsman with interests in running, adventure racing and triathlons, Matthew understands the problems that athletes face.
David Nolan – Physiotherapist
David graduated with an MSc in Physiotherapy from Leeds Metropolitan University. His main interests are in treating musculoskeletal disorders through movement analysis.
David is a keen runner himself and has a special interest in treating running injuries. He also has a diploma in sports massage which he uses to keep athletes performing well and preventing injury.
Peter Howson – Practice Manager
Background, Qualifications & Responsibilities
• BSc in Computer Studies at Hallam University
• Joined the practice full time in August 2008
• Previous experience in analytics and project management
• Responsible for managing the day-to-day operation of the clinic incorporating all non-clinical duties/tasks