Current Page: Meet The Team Julie Trained at Southampton University School of Physiotherapy. After qualifying she completed her NHS training and worked with sports clubs to increase her skill base. Having decided fairly early on that sports injuries and outpatients was her calling, she specialised in musculoskeletal outpatients physiotherapy. Julie has attended many post-graduate training courses, is qualified in acupuncture for pain relief and is very manual therapy based. This means she is very hands on and also does a variety of techniques including manipulation, soft tissue release and core stability training. Julie's training is ongoing and she has recently completed the Diane Lee series course for the thoracic spine, lumbar spine, sacro iliac joint and lower limb - only the second intake of physios in the UK to complete this evidence based training course. Julie Tarrant MCSP AACP As a former youth international sailor and swimmer Tim has always been interested in sport. At university he initially obtained a sports science degree before going onto study for a Physiotherapy degree. Following qualification Tim became very involved in sport physiotherapy sitting on various sports medicines committees and working in Rugby, Tim progressed to working in professional rugby with England under 21's, London Irish and then onto London Wasps as director of Medical Services. Having moved to the South Coast in 2003 Tim now works with Worthing Rugby Club. Although clinically Tim has a strong sports related background he has a special interest in movement dysfunction/muscle imbalance and restoration of myofascial restrictions via acupuncture and manual soft tissue techniques. Tim Eden MSCP AACP Emma qualified as a Chartered Physiotherapist in 1996. She secured a static post in musculoskeletal physiotherapy as a junior physiotherapist and so specialised in this area of physiotherapy very early on in her career. While training to become a physiotherapist, Emma also completed her ITEC Diploma in anatomy, physiology and body massage and has since gone on to gain qualifications in reflexology, seated acupressure massage, hot stone fusion massage and facial massage and skin care.  Emma is a certified Body Control Pilates matwork instructor. She is also a certified matwork instructor with the Australian Physiotherapy and Pilates Institute (APPI), and has assisted the APPI in teaching physiotherapists how to teach Pilates for rehabilitation. Emma has a particular interest in myofascial release techniques, and applies this knowledge and skill to both her physiotherapy and massage treatments. In recent years, Emma has also worked in the occupational health setting. This has enabled Emma to see her role as a physiotherapist from a different perspective and has highlighted the importance of assisting patients with self management by providing appropriate exercises, advice and reassurance. Emma believes that physiotherapy is all about teamwork, with the physiotherapist and patient working together to promote, restore and achieve health and well being. Emma Clark-Eden MSCP Caroline graduated from Kings College London with a degree in Physiotherapy in 1998 and has worked in private practice for over 6 years. Caroline is a musculoskeletal manual therapist who has pursued her training to achieve the goal of helping people change the way they use their bodies. Through her understanding of balanced load transfer, movement and stability in the body; alongside her approach to movement and performance analysis to restore optimal function she has treated pain in all areas of the body. This creates efficient and pain free movement for her patients allowing them to explore and realise their potential. Caroline has a special interest in women's health. Caroline uses cutting edge technology and hands on manual skills for pelvic floor rehabilitation, for pain on intercourse, incontinence of urine or stools, prolapse, and vaginal or rectal pain. She also has a special interest in helping women regain control of their bodies after pregnancy. Caroline is currently about to embark on her Masters Degree in women's Health and is applying for a qualification in visceral manipulation. Caroline Gallehawk MSCP Nigel has been a sports massage therapist since 2003, working with Physioactive since 2004. As an active sports person Nigel re-trained as a massage therapist with Premier International following a career in marketing and advertising working in London. Nigel is also an active triathlete having completed in all distances from sprit to the longer “Ironman” distance triathlons, Nigel also organises multi-discipline races such as Worthing Triathlon and Steyning Duathlon both national ranking events. Nigel treats many different clients, from active sports people such as runners and cyclists to clients with bad backs, or clients returning to active sport after surgery/injuries Nigel Burnett My name is Philippa Reeves and I am the chiropodist/ podiatrist working at PhysioActive. I obtained my degree in 1989, and worked for nine years full time in the National Health service.  Following this I worked full time as a private practitioner including one day a week at a GP-based diabetes centre. I moved to Sussex in 2003 and began at PhysioActive in 2004. My practice work ranges from the more general (corns, callouses, verrucas) through to examination of the lower limb (Biomechanics) and prescription insoles & orthotics, along with advice on the diabetic foot. Home visits available on request. Philippa Reeves Emiliana first studied Aromatherapy and Reflexology in 1999 and after gaining her qualification spent one year working as a part time therapist/receptionist at the exclusive KX Private Member's Club in South Kensington, London treating "A list" clients, ranging from entertainers to sportsmen. Emiliana felt the need to broaden the services she provides, enabling her to offer her clients more specialist bespoke treatments, so she undertook and completed a two year holistic therapy VTCT qualification from 2005-2007. Emiliana now offers a vast array of treatments for a diverse range of needs from those with emotional and physical problems and illness through to those who seek general wellbeing, de-stressing and relaxation. Emiliana also does regular lectures and demonstrations to groups such as MIND, Parkinson's & CRI group. Emiliana Davis Current Date & Time: Claire Yuill MCSP AACP Claire qualified in 1998 with a BSc(hons) in Physiotherapy from Kings College London.  She has worked extensively within the NHS in Kent, Essex and London, up to a Senior level, where she taught students and junior Physiotherapists, before moving into private practice 7 years ago. Claire specialises in the assessment and treatment of patella pain, and knee conditions such as chondromalacia patella, ITB syndrome, OA knee, cartilage tears, ligament injuries and post-surgery.  She has worked with London based lower limb Orthopaedic Consultants such as Mr Fares Haddad (trauma, hip and knee), Mr Johnathon Lavelle (general orthopaedics and knee) and Mr Lloyd Williams (Foot and ankle).  Claire has worked at the central London clinic, Portland Physio, a sports injury and orthopaedic specialist practice, and at Westminster Physiotherapy and Pilates Centre, where she treated some famous Westminster faces.  Claire is also a modified Pilates Instructor, having trained for many years with the Australian Physiotherapy and Pilates Institute (APPI) in both matwork and equipment Pilates (Reformer). She has a special interest in the treatment of postural pain (eg. Back, hip, neck), combining tailored Pilates exercise programs with manual Physiotherapy techniques, to achieve long-term results. Nicky qualified as a physiotherapist in 2007 and has since been working for the Western Sussex NHS Trust which has enabled her to develop wide ranging skills in different areas of physiotherapy. Her main area of interest is in musculoskeletal conditions, and this spurred her on to join the team at Physioactive. She is a hands on therapist and believes in providing patients with the skills and knowledge to help themselves manage their problems. Nicky has treated patients of all age groups, including children and also patients with wide ranging problems such as communication difficulties, mental health issues and learning disabilities. She has experience of hydrotherapy and recognises the benefits of this for certain conditions. Prior to training as a physiotherapist, Nicky worked as a counsellor and group worker for the mental health services in Leeds. 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