The Team
Sara Taylor
Sara, our lead physiotherapist, studied at Salford Uni and has been a chartered physio for over 25 years. She has worked as a senior clinician in a number of hospitals, both NHS and private. As well as treating clients, Sara now oversees the training and development of all the physio's on the team and assists with particularly difficult cases. She recently became a member of the International Fascia Research Society and has spent a lot of effort and time studying fascia, a type of connective tissue that is an integral part of our structure; while doing this, she has developed a particular interest in lumbo-pelvic function. She has also recently attended a number of training courses with Joanne Elphinston, learning more about movement patterns and how to treat long-term musculoskeletal problems in innovative ways. Outside running the clinic, she is the mother of two teenagers, loves reading, playing and spending time outdoors, either cycling or weekend walks with the family.
Sara, our lead physiotherapist, studied at Salford Uni and has been a chartered physio for over 25 years. She has worked as a senior clinician in a number of hospitals, both NHS and private. As well as treating clients, Sara now oversees the training and development of all the physio's on the team and assists with particularly difficult cases. She recently became a member of the International Fascia Research Society and has spent a lot of effort and time studying fascia, a type of connective tissue that is an integral part of our structure; while doing this, she has developed a particular interest in lumbo-pelvic function. She has also recently attended a number of training courses with Joanne Elphinston, learning more about movement patterns and how to treat long-term musculoskeletal problems in innovative ways. Outside running the clinic, she is the mother of two teenagers, loves reading, playing and spending time outdoors, either cycling or weekend walks with the family.
Matt Taylor
Matt, the business manager, is a therapist, counsellor and mindfulness coach. He shares his time between managing the business and seeing his clients. He is passionate about helping his clients gets great satisfaction in helping others to make changes. Before setting up the clinic with Sara in 2004, he studied Microbiology at Manchester Uni but went on to work as a minister of religion. Matt became a hypnotherapist in 2006 and is currently studying to become a Psychotherapist, following the Transactional Analyst approach - one which integrates the theory of psychology and psychotherapy - it incorporates elements of psychoanalytic, humanist and cognitive ideas. In his spare time, Matt enjoys the challenge of staying fit, despite "sitting on his backside for a living" by running & walking the family dog and going to the gym a few times per week. He is also an avid petrolhead and enjoys his 1986 Renault Alpine sports car (which needs working on regularly!) and occasionally driving it too, especially during the warmer months. What he loves the most though is spending time with Sara and their two wonderful kids.
Matt, the business manager, is a therapist, counsellor and mindfulness coach. He shares his time between managing the business and seeing his clients. He is passionate about helping his clients gets great satisfaction in helping others to make changes. Before setting up the clinic with Sara in 2004, he studied Microbiology at Manchester Uni but went on to work as a minister of religion. Matt became a hypnotherapist in 2006 and is currently studying to become a Psychotherapist, following the Transactional Analyst approach - one which integrates the theory of psychology and psychotherapy - it incorporates elements of psychoanalytic, humanist and cognitive ideas. In his spare time, Matt enjoys the challenge of staying fit, despite "sitting on his backside for a living" by running & walking the family dog and going to the gym a few times per week. He is also an avid petrolhead and enjoys his 1986 Renault Alpine sports car (which needs working on regularly!) and occasionally driving it too, especially during the warmer months. What he loves the most though is spending time with Sara and their two wonderful kids.
Sue Custerson
Sue is the practice administrator in Abbots Ripton and will, most likely, be the person you speak when you call. Sue is a local resident of Abbots Ripton and mum of two. She is responsible for keeping many aspects of the practice running smoothly and ensuring the clinic is as clean, tidy and inviting as ever. You'll be assured of a warm welcome and friendly smile when you arrive.
Sue is the practice administrator in Abbots Ripton and will, most likely, be the person you speak when you call. Sue is a local resident of Abbots Ripton and mum of two. She is responsible for keeping many aspects of the practice running smoothly and ensuring the clinic is as clean, tidy and inviting as ever. You'll be assured of a warm welcome and friendly smile when you arrive.
Sammy Meakins
Sammy has spent most of her professional life as a professional dancer, travelling and living in different countries around the world. She has now settled down in Peterborough and lives with her soon-to-be husband and little baby boy. She is part of the Admin team at the Abbots Ripton Clinic and if your appointment is on a Wednesday or Friday, it will be her friendly face welcoming you when you arrive. She will also be running our social media accounts, so if you have any queries regarding our posts, she's the woman to speak to.
Sammy has spent most of her professional life as a professional dancer, travelling and living in different countries around the world. She has now settled down in Peterborough and lives with her soon-to-be husband and little baby boy. She is part of the Admin team at the Abbots Ripton Clinic and if your appointment is on a Wednesday or Friday, it will be her friendly face welcoming you when you arrive. She will also be running our social media accounts, so if you have any queries regarding our posts, she's the woman to speak to.
Mahala Patel
Mahala spent most of her early years as a dancer completing a degree in Performing Arts Dance at LIPA, as well as a Certificate in Contemporary Dance from LCDS. Before qualifying as a Physiotherapist she worked for nine years in a London clinic as a Sports and Remedial Massage Therapist and integrates her skills and experience from that into her physiotherapy practice. Mahala is also a qualified Pilates Instructor, and enjoys teaching class every Tuesday morning here in Abbots Ripton.
Outside of the clinic Mahala keeps fit by running around after young daughter Lara, as well as regular power walking, and practicing Pilates. Mahala enjoys ballet as a hobby, is a keen piano player, and enjoys meeting up with family and friends at the weekends.
Mahala spent most of her early years as a dancer completing a degree in Performing Arts Dance at LIPA, as well as a Certificate in Contemporary Dance from LCDS. Before qualifying as a Physiotherapist she worked for nine years in a London clinic as a Sports and Remedial Massage Therapist and integrates her skills and experience from that into her physiotherapy practice. Mahala is also a qualified Pilates Instructor, and enjoys teaching class every Tuesday morning here in Abbots Ripton.
Outside of the clinic Mahala keeps fit by running around after young daughter Lara, as well as regular power walking, and practicing Pilates. Mahala enjoys ballet as a hobby, is a keen piano player, and enjoys meeting up with family and friends at the weekends.
Marjolijn Visser
Marjolijn has been a physiotherapist for over 30 years and worked in many fields within the discipline. As well as her experience as a musculoskeletal physio, Mar has developed considerable expertise in Traditional Chinese acupuncture and is involved in the teaching and training of acupuncture students. Her holistic Eastern approach suits our ethos well. She also enjoys sport and is also the lead physio of a local rugby club.
Marjolijn has been a physiotherapist for over 30 years and worked in many fields within the discipline. As well as her experience as a musculoskeletal physio, Mar has developed considerable expertise in Traditional Chinese acupuncture and is involved in the teaching and training of acupuncture students. Her holistic Eastern approach suits our ethos well. She also enjoys sport and is also the lead physio of a local rugby club.
Christy Straughan
Christy is our finance administrator and is a skilled professional book keeper. She loves ensuring all financial elements of the business are in order and organised - Matt refers to her as his finance angel! As well as being a busy Mum, she is a keen animal lover and owns has a number of pets. Christy spends many a weekend training her dogs for agility competitions and often comes away with the top prizes.
Christy is our finance administrator and is a skilled professional book keeper. She loves ensuring all financial elements of the business are in order and organised - Matt refers to her as his finance angel! As well as being a busy Mum, she is a keen animal lover and owns has a number of pets. Christy spends many a weekend training her dogs for agility competitions and often comes away with the top prizes.