Chartered Physiotherapists

John Fitzpatrick graduated from the North London School of Physiotherapy in 1984. He has practiced in major London Hospitals including University College Hospital, The Middlesex Hospital and Epsom and St. Helier NHS Trust. In 1998 he gained a post-graduate diploma in Academic and Practical Sports Physiotherapy and is the in-house physiotherapist for Laine Theatre Arts dance and performing arts college. John is a member of Dance UK and is registered to treat dancers from all over the UK. John is qualified in Western Acupuncture for pain relief and in joint and spinal mobilisation and manipulation as well as the treatment of all sports and dance injuries using a variety of treatments including massage and soft tissue techniques, electrotherapy as well as taping and strapping.

Sonja Fitzpatrick graduated from King’s College Hospital School of Physiotherapy in 1987. She has practiced in major London Hospitals including The Royal London, Charing Cross, Atkinson Morley’s, St. George’s, The Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital and Epsom and St. Helier NHS Trust. Sonja is also a qualified Mat and Studio Equipment Pilates Instructor as well as a Riding Instructor. Sonja is qualified in joint and spinal mobilisation and manipulation as well as the treatment of all sports and dance injuries and treats a large number of Irish dancers and horse riders using a variety of treatments including massage and soft tissue techniques, electrotherapy as well as taping and strapping. She has a special interest in the treatment of scoliosis, shoulder instability and pelvic disfunction during and after pregnancy having suffered from this condition herself. Sonja is a keen horse rider having competed in dressage, show jumping and eventing and currently competes her horse in dressage competitions at Advanced Medium level. She also teaches Horse Rider Pilates classes at Headley Village Hall, at Wildwoods Riding Centre on the dressage simulator and on horse back – see www.horseriderpilates.co.uk

Chris Keevil graduated from Bath University in 1994 and also has a post graduate PGCert in sports medicine. He has practiced in major NHS teaching Hospitals and in Fort Wayne, Indiana, USA. Chris is qualified in Western Acupuncture for pain relief, joint and spinal mobilisation and manipulation as well as the treatment of all sports injuries using a variety of treatments including massage and soft tissue techniques, electrotherapy taping and strapping. He has qualifications in Graston technique and S.A.Q. He is also a keen golfer and is qualified in golf swing video analysis, assessment and improvement of golf swing. Chris has played hockey to a high level and is a part time hockey coach. He is also the in-house physiotherapist for Epsom College independent boarding school where he is able to offer convenient appointment times to staff and pupils rehabilitating them back to their sport. Chris is also qualified to provide pitch side emergency care (Immediate Care in Sport by England Rugby).

Sue Fernihough graduated from Birmingham University in 1995. She practiced in leading NHS teaching Hospitals before working at DMRC Headley Court, (a specialist military rehabilitation centre). Sue then moved into private practice and worked at various rugby clubs including Sutton and Epsom Rugby Club providing pitch side first aid and off pitch rehabilitation of sports injuries. Sue has a wealth of experience in treating sports injuries, back and neck pain as well as all the joints in the arm and leg. Sue is qualified in joint and spinal mobilisation as well as soft tissue techniques, electrotherapy, taping and strapping and combines these treatment techniques with exercises and functional rehabilitation. Sue is experienced in treating pelvic dysfunction during and after pregnancy and having suffered from this condition herself she has a special interest in its treatment and has the utmost sympathy for any patient suffering with this painful and debilitating problem. Sue is also a qualified Mat Pilates Instructor. To read more please see Pilates Instructors.

Susie Elliott qualified as a physiotherapist in 2000 and has practised in Ireland, Australia and the UK, in both the NHS and private sector. With a passion for accurately diagnosing the underlying cause of pain and developing successful patient rehabilitation plans, Susie specialised in musculoskeletal physiotherapy, and was awarded a distinction in her Masters degree by Kings College London in 2008. Susie has extensive experience in the treatment of sports injuries, neck and back pain, hip, knee, ankle and foot, shoulder, elbow, wrist and hand problems. In addition to hands on treatment Susie tailors exercise pregrammes to each individual to facilitate recovery and prevent recurreence of the problem. She is also qualified in Western Acupuncture for pain relief. Susie thoroughly enoiys working with her patients to achieve their recovery goals. Susie is also a qualified Mat Pilates Instructor. To read more please see Pilates Instructors.

Faye Burge qualfied as a Chartered Physiotherapist at Queen Mary’s Edinbugh University in 2009. Faye has worlked in several private practices since 2009. Faye has a wealth of experience in treating sports injuries, back and neck pain as well as musculoskeletal conditions in the arms ansd legs. Faye is qualified in joint and spinal mobilisiations, spinal manipulation, as well as soft tissue techniques, acupuncture, electrotherapy, taping and strapping and combines these treatment techniques with exercises and functional rehabilitation. Faye is also a women’s / pelvic health specialist and is experienced in treating pelvic dysfunction and back pain during and after pregnancy. She has specialist qualifications in women’s / pelvic health treatment and has the expertise to help any patient suffering from this debilitating problem. Faye also provides New Mum MOT and Post-natal Pilates classes (mat and reformer) whether you are having problems or not 6 weeks after the birth of your baby. Faye akso treats urinary dysfunction and other women’s health problems (see our Women’s Health page). Faye is also a mat and reformer Pilates Instructor. To read more see our Pilates Instructor page.