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Jacqueline Knox

Jacqueline Knox qualified in 1988 from Leeds School of Physiotherapy where she achieved a Diploma in Physiotherapy, and then gained a Post-Graduate Diploma in Manipulative Therapy in 1993 from Curtin University, Western Australia. She is also a Pilates teacher, having qualified in 1999.

Jacqueline gained extensive experience working in private practice and the NHS in the UK and Australia, working with dancers, footballers, rugby players, tri-athletes, equestrians. She was also consulting physiotherapist to the Great British Rowing team and worked with them at the Olympic games in Athens 2004.

Jacqueline works with clients to condition and balance their musculature whether the goal is basic control or demanding elite sports performance.

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Kath Piper

Kath Piper qualified from Kings College Hospital, University of London in 1986. She gained an MSC in Sports Injuries in 1994 and a Post Graduate Diploma in Manipulative Therapy in 2002. Kath has worked in both the NHS and private sectors, as well as sports injury clinics and the Occupational Health Industry.

Kath’s particular interests are children’s sports injuries, having worked with British Gymnastics and the British Olympic Association. She is a Clinical Pilates teacher with further qualifications in ante and post-natal Pilates. Kath has recently completed studies in Ergonomics and Occupational Health and is able to conduct workstation assessments and advise on workplace issues.

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Elizabeth Lavies

Elizabeth Lavies graduated from Stellenbosch University, South Africa, in 1999 with a BSc in Physiotherapy. She initially worked in a private hospital in Cape Town and then moved to the UK where she has gained extensive experience in both the NHS and private sectors.

Liz has a special interest in Women’s Health Physiotherapy and has attended many postgraduate courses in this specific field. Liz is also a qualified Clinical Pilates teacher and runs weekly Beginners and Intermediate Pilates classes at Barn House.

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Sarah Babbs

Sarah Babbs qualified as a physiotherapist from Bath School of Physiotherapy in 1986. Initially, she undertook respiratory work at the Royal Brompton Hospital in London, and in Sydney Australia before specialising in musculoskeletal injuries and rehabilitation in the NHS. Sarah began working in the private sector in 1998. She is also a qualified teacher in Pilates matwork.

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Clare Alliston

Clare Alliston qualified as a physiotherapist from the University of West England in 1996. She has a Post Graduate Certificate in Sports Physiotherapy and a Masters Degree from the University of Western Australia. She now works as an Extended Scope Practitioner with a local NHS Trust.

Clare has gained experience in Europe and Australia based in private, public, occupational and gym settings. Clare has worked at both the London and Dublin marathons and also at the 2002 Commonwealth Games. She holds specific interest in lower limb bio-mechanics, and the rehabilitation of amateur and professional athletes. She works with Barn House patients both at the Clinic and on-site at Westside Health Club where she focuses on gym-based rehabilitation.

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Emily Rule

Emily qualified in 1994 from Birmingham Schools of Physiotherapy where she achieved a Diploma in Physiotherapy.

Emily has specialised in musculo-skeletal injuries and has gained extensive experience working at Addenbrookes NHS Hospital in Cambridge, and in Private Practice. While at Addenbrookes, Emily also worked as the Senior Physiotherapist at the hospital’s Sports injuries Clinic.

Emily is a qualified Clinical Pilates Instructor and leads both Beginners and Intermediate Pilates classes at Barn House..

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Katy McGraghan

Katy McGraghan qualified from Brunel University, West London in 2000, gaining a BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy.

Katy gained experience working in both the NHS and private sector before joining the RAMC (Royal Army Medical Corps) in 2004 as a Physiotherapy Officer. She served three years, including an operational tour to Iraq in 2005, working in all aspects of musculoskeletal treatment and rehabilitation.

Katy has further qualified in Pilates Matwork, Acupuncture and has a Post Graduate Diploma from the Society of Orthopaedic Medicine. Katy has a special interest in sports rehabilitation.