Our Staff
Physiotherapy
Ed Brown
BSc; MCSP; HCPC;
Chartered Physiotherapist – Clinical Specialist
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Ed has a huge breadth of expertise from his time spent as a senior physiotherapist in local teaching hospitals and private clinics.
Currently Ed works both as an Extended Scope Practitioner in a busy trauma department and works as a specialist physio for Flex. He also manages to juggle his schedule with workout in the gym and quality time with family. Ed is particularly skilled with hands-on soft tissue techniques and rehabilitation programmes required in orthopaedic recovery. His knowledge is a huge asset to the team!
Ed is a passionate gym-goer and loves to workout. He also is devoted to his wife and dogs and loves taking them to the coast or other remote escapses!
Tom Jacobs
BSc; MCSP;
Chartered Physiotherapist – Clinical Specialist
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Tom has worked at different teaching hospitals in the south, including the RBH and the Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Oxford. He has also spent time at Wasps Rugby DPP and with independent athletes at grassroots and elite level at athlete development centres in Abingdon and Bisham Abbey.
He has worked as a consultant to local independent schools now for the past 10 years and has pioneered an injury triage service to diagnose and treat sports injuries early. He has also established a diagnostic MSK service for different GP practices in the Vale area in recent years, which he still helps operate.
Tom is a speaker at orthopaedic events such as The International Kids Knee Conference, Association of Trauma and Orthopaedic Chartered Physiotherapists and the British Orthopaedic Association conferences. He’s a visiting lecturer at Oxford Brookes University for both the MSc and BSc Physiotherapy programmes and he also teaches trainee GPs in MSK examination and management in the Oxford Deanery.
Catherine Hooper
Senior Chartered Physiotherapist
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Catherine is a highly skilled physiotherapist, with a huge breadth of experience and knowledge. As well as gaining a masters in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Sciences, she’s also spent time at The Oxford Gait Lab, analysing people’s walking and running patterns, premiership hockey, junior motorsport and in different hospitals within the NHS.
Her areas of expertise include paediatric & adolescent pains/injury, sports injuries and pain related to walking or running.
Anna Tipton
Senior Chartered Physiotherapist
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With over 10 years of experience working in the musculo-skeletal field, working in the NHS and competing in elite sport, Anna has acquired a broad and extensive treatment knowledge.
Amongst other things Anna specialises in the treatment of back pain & chronic pain. She combines skills in hands-on treatment to relieve pain with exercise regimes designed to improve back health long-term. Anna is also enthusiastic about helping those who want to excel & win on court or field.
A former competitive athlete and London 2012 Goalball Paralympian, Anna is still involved on a recreational basis with sport, even while she now has the attentions of a young son to contend with.
Hannah Wilkins
Senior Chartered Physiotherapist and Womens Health Specialist
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After graduating with 1st-Class Honours from the University of Birmingham, Hannah has since accrued a fantastic record working in physiotherapy in several capacities, both in the UK and abroad.
With skills reinforced in multiple high-pressure environments, Hannah has deepened her treatment expertise both by her work and through a plethora of clinical development courses. A strong affinity for rehabilitation has led her to oversee the healing process of many severe MSK complaints, working closely with military patients in her former capacity as NHS Rotational Physiotherapist. More recently she has managed on-the-job injury-related strains in law enforcement, serving as senior physiotherapist at a Police Rehabilitation Centre in Oxfordshire. Hannah also regularly assesses and treats womens’ health problems including antenatal and postnatal problems, continence issues, and pelvic girdle pain.
Outside of work, Hannah keeps herself busy with ultra-distance trail running, open-water swimming and yoga (having recently trained as an instructor) – all the while bringing up two young and active little boys!
Daryl Cole
BSc; MCSP; HCPC;
Senior Chartered Physiotherapist
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Daryl first completed a BSc in Sport and Exercise Science graduating with first class honours in 2012 before moving on to complete an MSc Physiotherapy degree in 2017 at St George’s University of London. He has worked at several teaching hospitals across both London and Oxfordshire, including the Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Oxford as well as also spending time with Fulham FC as an academy physiotherapist.
Outside of work, Daryl enjoys staying fit and active through CrossFit, playing football and being run around by his two young children. He has also recently completed the National Three Peaks Challenge in 2024 climbing the three highest peaks in Scotland, England and Wales all within 24 hours, raising over £15,000 for charity.
Melinda Hudson
BSc; MCSP; HCPC;
Chartered Physiotherapist
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Melinda developed an interest in health after studying Human Biology as her first degree at Loughborough University. She since went on to gain a first class honours Physiotherapy degree at King’s College London. At Flex she sees patients for physiotherapy assessments and treatment, as well as routine massage therapy appointments.
Outside work Melinda completes in endurance events, including triathlons and ultramarathons! Her first-hand knowledge of competing and training makes every day more rewarding when interacting with and advising her patients. Her sporting sponsorships have raised over £5000 for charity.
Lauren Smith
Chartered Physiotherapist
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Lauren comes with a passion for helping people recover well, move with confidence, and prevent injuries for the long term. She trained at the University of Notre Dame, Australia, and gained experience in private practice before relocating to the UK. With a strong background in musculoskeletal conditions, post-operative rehabilitation, and spinal care, Lauren also enjoys expanding her expertise across a wide range of physiotherapy fields.
Her treatment style combines hands-on techniques, targeted exercise, and clear education, ensuring patients feel listened to, reassured, and leave each session with a plan they can trust.
When she’s not in the clinic, Lauren can usually be found at the pottery wheel, in the kitchen experimenting with new recipes, or planning her next adventure abroad
Massage Therapists
Michaela Sawyer
Sports Massage Therapist
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Michaela is a highly gifted massage therapist who started her career as a Personal Trainer in 1991. A number of years ago she moved into the therapy world, gaining the qualification of a Sports and Remedial Massage Therapist and is an affiliated member of the Federation of Holistic Therapists. Since then she has continued to develop her skills and qualifications within the therapy field and she works closely with the physiotherapy team to help patients and massage clients achieve excellent results!
Michaela treats people of all ages and backgrounds, from the sedentary to the elite athlete. The Physiotherapists often send patient to her for her expertise in hands-on soft tissue treatment, and often book in for treatment with her themselves.
Michaela is the source of lots of useful training tips from her years of personal training expertise. She has also studied Kickboxing for over 25 years and is a 4th Dan Black Belt Instructor fully affiliated to the World United Martial Arts Association.
Zara Williams
BSc; MCSP; HCPC;
Chartered Physiotherapist & Sports Massage Therapist
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In addition to graduating with a first-class honours degree in physiotherapy from Oxford Brookes University, Zara is a qualified Sports Massage Therapist. Zara is an empathetic sports massage therapist with a passion for promoting recovery, injury prevention, and optimising performance. Proficient in techniques such as deep tissue massage and myofascial release, with a focus on restoring mobility and reducing pain. Zara is known for building strong client rapport, and delivering personalised and result-focused care.
Outside of work, Zara enjoys staying active by playing basketball, swimming, dance, surfing and restoring her mind and body through regular Pilates and mindfulness to maintain a balanced and fulfilling lifestyle.
Fran Reeve-Baker
Massage Therapist
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Fran is a Sports Massage Therapist with a broader interest in Soft Tissue Therapy. Although her primary experience is injury prevention and recovery in rugby, the promotion of everyday maintenance and improvement of musculoskeletal health and wellbeing is a priority of her practice.
Fran keeps an active lifestyle as a gym-goer, rugby player and coach. Additionally, as a ski instructor and windsurfing instructor she has a great appreciation for a range of physical pursuits and the demands they can place on the body.
Management
Emily Campher
Practice Manager
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Emily brings over 20 years of experience in administration and marketing to her role as Practice Manager. With a keen eye for detail and a strong focus on excellent customer service, she ensures the smooth day-to-day running of the practice and supports both patients and staff alike. Approachable and organised, she is passionate about creating a welcoming environment for everyone who visits.
Outside of work, she is a busy mum of three boys and enjoys spending time outdoors, Cycling, Gardening or watching her boys play football.