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
- 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
- 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)
Helen Mayne
Practice Manager
- Over 20 years experience in Social Care with clinical experience
- Qualification in Advanced International Computer Driving Licence
- Qualsafe Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work April 2024
Eleanor Milosevic
Specialist neurological physiotherapist
- 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
- 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)