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 adult children (always busy there!), loves reading, 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 adult children (always busy there!), loves reading, and spending time outdoors, either cycling or weekend walks with the family.
Gina Santos
Gina is from the "strikingly beautiful country of the Philippines". She graduated in 2001 with a Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy from the Philippines, which has a strong tradition of hands on treatment. She is registered as a member of Chartered Society of Physiotherapy and with the Health Care Professional Council, UK. Her obvious qualities of thoughtfulness, generosity and fun are underpinned with ambition and professionalism - she is a joy to work with.
She is happily married with 2 sons and in her spare time likes reading short stories, watching YouTube about life, meeting up with other mums together with their kids, and most importantly, spending time with my love ones.
Gina is from the "strikingly beautiful country of the Philippines". She graduated in 2001 with a Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy from the Philippines, which has a strong tradition of hands on treatment. She is registered as a member of Chartered Society of Physiotherapy and with the Health Care Professional Council, UK. Her obvious qualities of thoughtfulness, generosity and fun are underpinned with ambition and professionalism - she is a joy to work with.
She is happily married with 2 sons and in her spare time likes reading short stories, watching YouTube about life, meeting up with other mums together with their kids, and most importantly, spending time with my love ones.
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 his work and loves seeing others grow and 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 has since studied many strategies for change e.g. Mindfulness. He is currently studying to become a Transactional Analyst (TA) Psychotherapist. TA is a psychosocial model, like a map of human psychology, behaviour and relationships. This has led to him to studying the unconscious dynamics of groups & organisations and how education occurs. Matt is the host of a TA podcast with colleague John Fleming called "3 People in Your Head". In his spare time, Matt enjoys spending time with Sara and his two adult children and 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.
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 his work and loves seeing others grow and 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 has since studied many strategies for change e.g. Mindfulness. He is currently studying to become a Transactional Analyst (TA) Psychotherapist. TA is a psychosocial model, like a map of human psychology, behaviour and relationships. This has led to him to studying the unconscious dynamics of groups & organisations and how education occurs. Matt is the host of a TA podcast with colleague John Fleming called "3 People in Your Head". In his spare time, Matt enjoys spending time with Sara and his two adult children and 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.
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 as 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 as inviting as ever. You'll be assured of a warm welcome and friendly smile when you arrive.
Sammy Rothery
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 husband and two children. 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 also runs 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 husband and two children. 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 also runs our social media accounts, so if you have any queries regarding our posts, she's the woman to speak to.
Matt Allan
Matt is our Sports Massage Therapist. He originally studied at Sports Therapy UK in Hertfordshire where he gained his level three certificate in sports massage therapy and has recently passed his level four certificate. He is also a qualified level three personal trainer and understands the dynamics of the human system and uses his knowledge and experience gained in this field to inform his therapy.
He is passionate about helping athletes and non-athletes in preventing injury and promoting recovery through soft tissue therapy.
In his spare time he plays football, and has recently taken up golf. He is a regular at the gym and enjoys spending time with family and friends.
Matt is our Sports Massage Therapist. He originally studied at Sports Therapy UK in Hertfordshire where he gained his level three certificate in sports massage therapy and has recently passed his level four certificate. He is also a qualified level three personal trainer and understands the dynamics of the human system and uses his knowledge and experience gained in this field to inform his therapy.
He is passionate about helping athletes and non-athletes in preventing injury and promoting recovery through soft tissue therapy.
In his spare time he plays football, and has recently taken up golf. He is a regular at the gym and enjoys spending time with family and friends.
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.