Meet the Team
Please get to know our Practitioners and Therapists.
Lead Osteopath
Charlotte Rooney
B.Ost (hons), Specialist Paediatric Osteopathic Practice, mGOSC, mIO
Charlotte graduated with a BSc (Hons) degree in Osteopathy from the British School of Osteopathy (now University College of Osteopaths), and went onto gain a post graduate diploma in Paediatrics, along with further training in Cranial techniques.
During her osteopathic studies she qualified as a remedial and sports massage therapist, including pregnancy massage and sports taping.
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Charlotte's treatment approach uses a range of techniques to suit the person being treated, including structural osteopathy, soft tissue techniques and the more gentle cranial techniques, exercise prescription where appropriate.
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Charlotte has been very active through her life, participating in a diverse range of sports; running, horse riding and rowing in recent years. Coming form a more corporate background, working long hours in an office, doing sport and having children, Charlotte knows the great benefit that can be gained from manual therapies to health and well being.
Osteopathy & Clinical Pilates
Abigail Cook
B.Ost (Hons), mGOSC, mIO
Abigail graduated from the European School of Osteopathy in 2008 with BSc(Hons) degree in Osteopathy, she had previously worked in healthcare for the NHS. Following graduation Abigail has spent 14 years working in a wide range of clinics from Surrey to Cornwall, including 5 years at the Children's Clinic for Cornwall and treating NHS patients.
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Abigail enjoys treating all ages from newborn to the elderly with a special interest in paediatrics and women's health. She has completed post graduate courses in these areas along with rehabilitation focused Pilates with the Australian Physiotherapy and Pilates Institute.
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Abigail's treatment approach includes structural osteopathy, soft tissue techniques, cranial osteopathy, Medical dry needling (western acupuncture) and Pilates which can be incorporated into a treatment plan or taken as a 1-2-1 session. Abigail has a very holistic approach and understands the great benefit that Osteopathy gives having previously suffered with lower back injury and recently having children.
Osteopathy
Nicky Tottenham
M.Ost, Specialist Paediatric Osteopathic Practice, mGOSC, mIO
Nicki graduated from the University College of Osteopathy with a masters degree. Nicki's passion for osteopathy comes from years as a rehabilitative pilates and gyrotonics instructor, as well as receiving osteopathy throughout her adult life for a minor back condition.
After graduating she completed the year long post graduate diploma course in Paediatric Osteopathy at the University College of Osteopathy in 2019, graduating top of her class receiving an award for best paediatric osteopath in her year. She is a strong believer that osteopathy can support babies and mothers and is used to working alongside other post-natal healthcare practitioners such as breast feeding advisors and tongue tie specialists.
She follows a patient led approach, working with her patients to make sure they are happy with the the treatment they are receiving, understand what is going on and feel supported and listened to. She uses a combination of structural and cranial osteopathy techniques choosing the best approach for each patient on a case by case basis.
Physiotherapy (Musculoskeletal, Women's Health) & Pilates
Rachel Davenport
Rachel Davenport graduated in 2000 with a BSc (Hons) in Physiotherapy from the University of Wales College of Medicine. Rachel began her career at the Royal Surrey County Hospital in Guildford as a Junior Physiotherapist where she completed ‘rotations’ in a variety of different areas within the hospital. Rachel moved to Singapore in 2002 and began to specialise in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy working in the Outpatient department in Singapore General Hospital, a small private hospital plus a private practise specialising in core stability training.
On returning to the UK in 2005, Rachel continued to work in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy working at a number of different private practises and continued her interest in core stability, by training to teach Physio led Pilates through the APPI. Rachel later moved to work for Nuffield Health where she continued to develop professionally by working in Musculoskeletal outpatients and Orthopaedic inpatients and very much enjoyed being part of a dynamic team, including Orthopaedic Consultants. It was during her time at Nuffield Health that Rachel became a Women’s Health Specialist Physio and also progressed to become an ‘Integrated Clinical Services Manager’; responsible for managing the Physiotherapy Department and Health Assessments plus continuing with clinical work too.
With nearly 25 years of experience in a variety of different settings Rachel brings with her a vast array of knowledge and experience. Rachel is able to assess patients through self referral and has excellent clinical assessment skills meaning that she can provide, in most cases, a diagnosis and effective treatment plan. During her treatments Rachel uses both manual and soft tissue treatment techniques, effective tailored rehabilitation programmes, advice and education. Rachel has a very ‘hands-on’ approach to each individual patient and really takes the time to get know each patient so that she can help them achieve their goals.
Rachel can treat patients over 12 years of age with any Musculoskeletal injury including, back pain, neck pain, prolapsed disc, ligament sprains, muscle sprains and post surgery rehabilitation.
Massage Therapist
Bernadette Hughes
Level 5 Sport & Remedial Massage, Myofascial Release, Neuromuscular technique, Reflexology, K-Taping, Pregnancy Massage, Indian Head Massage, Personal Trainer
Bernadette is a qualified Sports, Remedial and Holistic Massage Therapist. After qualifying in Holistic Swedish Massage and Reflexology in 2008, Bernadette went on to do further training in pregnancy massage and reflexology followed by Indian Head Massage. Her passion for holistic therapies began whilst having reflexology and massage throughout her pregnancy to help with a number of health conditions.
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With a keen interest in fitness, in particular running and boxing, Bernadette suffered a few sporting injuries over the years. From here she developed an interest in treating soft tissue injuries and went on to gain a BTEC Level 5 professional diploma in Sports and Remedial Massage and Sports Injuries and practices a number of techniques including Myofascial Release, Soft Tissue Release and Neuromuscular Technique, in 2021 qualifying as a personal Trainer.
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Bernadette is training to be an Osteopath, and has just qualified as a Personal Trainer in her continuing commitment to professional and personal development.
Oncology & ScarWork Massage Therapist
Sarah Sewell
Level 5 Sport & Remedial Massage, ScarWork (with advance course in Breast Cancer therapy & Pelvic/Abdominal), Oncology Massage, Myofascial Release, TMJ therapy, K-Taping, Pregnancy Massage.
Sarah holds a Diploma in Sport and Remedial Massage, after qualifying Sarah has continued to do further training.
She is experienced in working with patients who may be challenged by a wide range of complaints, including soft tissue dysfunction resulting from every-day ‘niggles’ sports type injuries or chronic pain conditions. She also has experience of delivering therapy within an inpatient hospice setting.
Her training allows her to assess, treat and rehabilitate a range of minor injury issues as well as the management of chronic (long term) pain disorders and Oncology.
Sarah treatment uses a number of advanced soft tissue techniques including Myofascial Release, Muscle Energy Technique and Soft Tissue Release.
Sarah specialises in scar therapy working with injuries and surgical scars incorporating fascial release and ScarWork™ approaches where needed. ScarWork™ is a very gentle treatment for scars resulting from surgery (including elective / cosmetic), injury or accident. It can help with sensitivity issues, smooth lumps and bumps, improve cosmetic appearance and help the movement of the whole area. She has advanced training in breast, pelvic and abdominal scarring.
Traditional Chinese Medicine & Acupuncture
Sing Sing Yu
Traditional Chinese Medicine BSc, TCM Gyneacology Dip, Tai Chi instructor.
Sing Sing completed a BSc degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) in 2003 which included a semester working in a Beijing Hospital. This degree covers topics such as Acupuncture, Herbs, Moxbustion, Cupping and Guasha.
Later Sing Sing studied Classical Chinese Medicine (CCM) through the Yin Style Bagua tradition, learning Chinese classics, acupuncture, bodywork, and herbs. The acupuncture and bodywork ranges from very gentle to calm the nervous system from trauma, to a very tangible acupuncture for sports injuries (similar to dry needling).
2009 saw Sing Sing complete a diploma in TCM Gynaecology and Obstetrics - this specialised in Women's Health from Puberty through to Menopause.
In 2012 she completed a Masters in Chinese Medicine, which again saw her spending time in a Beijing hospital.
She has 20 years of clinical experience having worked in Southampton, Harley Street (The Zhai Clinic which specialised in Fertility), London Bridge, Wimbledon, and most recently Surrey.
Sing Sing has a lifelong love of learning and movement, she is qualified to teach Tai Chi, I Liq Chuan, and Qigong
Baby and Children Services
Laura Oliver
Laura is a local mum of 2 with many years childcare experience with a Diploma in Childcare.
Her love of looking after little ones through her nannying has led to her running her own classes for under 4s.
From early postnatal days Laura offers support to local families, and has classes in Baby Massage, Baby Yoga and Sensory, Yoga and play sessions for 1 to 4 year olds. Laura can also offer 'Massage for Colic' and 'Starting Solids' workshops.
Baby and Children Services
Natalie Stoker
Antenatal Education,
Birth & Postnatal Doula, Hypnobirth and Birth Preparation Instructor, Mindful Breastfeeding Practitioner
Natalie is a mother of 3 and has been working as a doula and antenatal educator for over three years, supporting local parents-to-be as they prepare for the birth of their babies under the care of a range of local hospitals and homebirth teams.
Natalie has over 18 years teaching experience and now offers taster sessions and group courses in Birth Preparation with Hypnobirthing and Mindful Breastfeeding Antenatal Preparation workshops to support a calm, relaxed and positive birth and breastfeeding journey. Group sessions are interactive, tailored to the needs of attendees and provide an opportunity to meet others that are expecting a baby at a similar time to yourself.
Baby and Children Services
Catherine Louise Quelcutti
International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), Registered Neo-Natal Nurse, IAIM Baby Massage Instructor
Catherine graduated in 2013 with a BSc (Hons) in Child Nursing from the University of Surrey. Since qualifying she has worked as an NHS Nurse in a Neonatal Unit where she went on to gain a postgraduate certificate in Acute Neonatal Care. With a passion and dedication to embedding UNICEF Baby Friendly standards in neonatal care Catherine worked as the Infant Feeding Lead on the Unit. With a wealth of experience and a passion for supporting families to reach their feeding goals, in 2022 Catherine went on to qualify as an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC).
To complement this she also qualified as an Infant Massage Instructor in 2022 with the International Association of Infant Massage (IAIM) empowering parents to communicate with their baby through nurturing touch.
As a qualified Nanny, Catherine has 30 years experience looking after babies and children in the private and public sector.