Meet The Team

Clare Fraser

MSc MCSP BBTA

Founder and clinical lead specialist neurological physiotherapist, bobath tutor

  • Qualified as a Chartered Physiotherapist in 1989 from Liverpool University
  • Worked in a variety of acute and rehab hospital settings around UK and Australia
  • Has specialised within the area of neurological rehabilitation since 1993
  • Founder and Clinical Lead at TherapyMatters
  • Has a clinical education role within the TherapyMatters team
  • Is a Bobath Tutor and regularly teaches clinical courses to therapists at an undergraduate and post graduate level within the NHS and private clinics, in the UK and abroad.

Clare is a current member of the following organisations:

  • Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP)
  • Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
  • Association of Chartered Physiotherapists interested in Neurology (ACPIN)
  • PhysioFirst – Physiotherapists involved in Private Practice special interest group
  • British Bobath Tutors Association (BBTA)
  • International Bobath Instructors Training Association (IBITA)

Siân Rowlands

BSc (HONS) MCSP, PgCert

Director and specialist neurological physiotherapist

  • Physiotherapy BSc(Hons) degree qualification from Cardiff University in 2013
  • Worked in a variety of acute, rehabilitation and community hospital settings within Wrexham Maelor, Arrowe Park and Clatterbridge hospitals with over 5 years experience in the National
    Health Service. Whilst acting in a senior role, completed the University of Liverpool Clinical Educators Course in September 2017
  • Completed PgCert qualification in Neurological Rehabilitation at Keele University working at a Masters level in 2017
  • Specialised in area of neurological rehabilitation in 2018 at TherapyMatters

Siân is a current member of the following organisations:

  • Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP)
  • Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)

Other accreditations:

  • Vestibular Rehabilitation – November 2024
  • Advancing Clinical Practice: The Foot as the Foundation of Bipedalism, Creating Balance, Locomotion and Upper Limb Function – November 2023
  • Advanced Bobath Course in 2021
  • Advancing Clinical Practice: Functional Recovery of the Upper Limb and Hand – September 2020
  • Basic Bobath Course in 2018/19
  • Management of Functional Neurological Disorder June 2019
  • Introductory Bobath Modules 2018
  • Trauma First Aid with South West Physio 2014
  • Complete Taping Course – November 2013
  • British Sign Language (level 1) – June 2013

Lauren Mason

BSc (HONS) MCSP

Director and specialist neurological physiotherapist

  • Qualified as a Chartered Physiotherapist in 2014 from Sheffield Hallam University.
  • Vestibular Rehabilitation – November 2024
  • Started work as a physiotherapist in Aintree Hospital in Liverpool, and worked here for 1 year before then moving to the Countess of Chester Hospital for a further 3 years. Completed several band 5 & band 6 rotations at the Countess before wanting to specialise in neurological physiotherapy.
  • Started working at TherapyMatters in 2018 and specialised within the area of neurological and complex rehabilitation.
  • Has completed many Bobath courses, to an Advanced Level, to maintain CPD portfolio both within the clinic and externally.Lauren is a current member of the following organisations:
  • Charted Society of Physiotherapy (CSP)
  • Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)

Nicola Harris

BSc (HONS) MCSP

Specialist neurological physiotherapist

  • Advanced Bobath Course – September 2025
  • BBTA workshop: Ataxia 2024
  • BBTA workshop:  The problems of Spasticity in Adult Neurological Patients and the role of hands on therapy – 2024
  • Basic Bobath Course-
  • Qualified as a Chartered Physiotherapist in 2019 from Keele University.
  • Completed level 3 sports massage and kinesiology taping qualifications as an undergraduate.
  • Worked in a variety of specialised areas at Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Trust, including: stroke and neurological rehabilitation, elderly care, respiratory medicine and intensive care, and MSK outpatients.
  • Joined the TherapyMatters team in 2021 and specialised in neurological and complex rehabilitation.
  • Completed the Bobath introductory modules and Basic Bobath course in 2022.
  • BBTA Problem Solving Workshop: An Introduction to the Principles of Treatment for Ataxia – September 2024
  • BBTA Problem Solving Workshop: The problems of Spasticity in Adult Neurological Patients and the role of hands on therapy – October 2024

Nicola is a current member of the following organisations:

  • Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP)
  • Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).

Charlotte Everton

BSc (HONS) MCSP

Specialist neurological physiotherapist

  • Advanced Bobath Course September 2025
  • Basic Bobath Course April 2024
  • Qualified as a Chartered Physiotherapist in 2016 from Sheffield Hallam University
  • Worked in a variety of specialities in the NHS, including Stroke Rehabilitation, intensive care, A&E, MSK outpatients and rehabilitation.
  • Specialised in neurological rehabilitation since 2019 and has worked at TherapyMatters since 2022
  • Has completed post graduate specialist training in neurological rehabilitation
  • Completed Introduction to the Bobath Concept modules in 2023
  • Qualified as a Level 1 and Level 2 fitness instructor

Charlotte is a current member of the following organisations:

  • Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP)
  • Registered with the Health Care Professionals Council (HCPC)

John Buchan

BSc (HONS) MCSP

Specialist neurological physiotherapist

  • Qualified as a Chartered Physiotherapist in 2013 from Keele University
  • Specialised in neurological rehabilitation on graduation and worked at the Neurotherapy Centre in Saltney, Chester.
  • Worked in a variety of specialities in the NHS, including Stroke Rehabilitation, Community Rehabilitation, Intensive Care, Accident & Emergency department, Musculoskeletal outpatients, Orthopaedics and Trauma.
  • Has worked at TherapyMatters since 2022
  • Has completed post graduate specialist training in neurological rehabilitation.
  • Completed Introduction to the Bobath Concept modules in 2023.

John is a current member of the following organisations:

  • Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP)
  • Registered with the Health Care Professionals Council (HCPC)

Victoria Cogan

Personal assistant and Practice Manager

  • Joined Therapy Matters in May 2025 as Personal Assistant to the Directors
  • Over 15 years of experience in administrative and medical secretary roles
  • Extensive pharmacy background, working in the sector since 2010
  • Skilled in clinical coordination, patient communication, and healthcare administration
  • Known for her organisational efficiency, professionalism, and warm rapport with clients and colleagues

Qualifications:

  • Holds Qualsafe Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work (August 2025)
  • Completed Boots Disperser Training Programme (November 2015 – NVQ Level 2 equivalent)
  • Certified Boots Healthcare Advisor (March 2015)

Eleanor Milosevic

Specialist neurological physiotherapist

  • Basic Bobath Course – March 2025
  • Qualified as a Chartered Physiotherapist from Keele University in 2019
  • Worked in the Neurotherapy Centre in Saltney as a newly qualified Physiotherapist for 18 months, treating a variety of neurological conditions which fired my interest in neurological rehabilitation.
  • Since then I worked on a general rehabilitation ward in the Shropshire Community Trust and as a Band 6 community physiotherapist with the Manchester University Foundation Teaching
    Trust. As a community physiotherapist, I treated pathologies including OA, stroke, Parkinson’s, FND to name a few.
  • Joined the Therapy Matters Team in March 2024 and have completed both the introductory Bobath modules.
  • Member of the CSP and HCPC organisations.

Amelia Evans

Neurological physiotherapist

  • Therapeutic Handling in Neurological Rehabilitation – October 2025
  • Introductory Bobath Modules 1, 2 and 3 – 2025
  • Graduated from Manchester Metropolitan University with a First Class Honours Degree  in 2023
  • Completed post graduate rotations within Manchester University Foundation Teaching Trust including Adult Medicine, Musculoskeletal Outpatients, and Surgery and ITU, treating patients with a variety of conditions including respiratory, neurological conditions such as stroke, Parkinson’s and hypoxic brain injury and musculoskeletal disorders.
  • Completed a wide range of clinical placements across a variety of NHS trusts in the North West of Manchester, including stroke rehabilitation, Musculoskeletal Outpatients, Adult Intermediate care, Respiratory physiotherapy and Community MacMillan.
  • Member of the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) and The Charted Society of Physiotherapy (CSP)

Kathryn Keighley

Specialist Neurological physiotherapist

  • Therapeutic Handling in Neurological Rehabilitation – October 2025
  • Completed courses in acute illness management
  • Multidisiplinary Team management of Parkinsons disease – 2023
  • Bobath Introductory Modules 1, 2 and 3 – 2022.
  • Physiothersapy BSc Honours degree from the University of Liverpool in 2015
  • 10  years’ experience working in a variety of areas including; Acute stroke , Neuro rehab, stroke ESD, Intensive care, A&E, medicine, elderly medicine and MSK outpatients.
  • Developed a passion for working with patients with complex neurological conditions, helping them achieve their goals.
  • Joined Therapy Matters in 2025
  • Chartered society of Physiotherapy member (CSP)
  • Health and care Professions Council registered ( HCPC)