For most of my professional life I’ve worked in social care, managing a home for people with complex needs and learning disabilities. Within this role I planned care, managed staff and resources and worked within a multi profession team working with social workers, physiotherapists, dieticians and doctors to ensure the best possible care was given.

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After achieving an excellent rated service, I decided it was time to move on, this for me would mean becoming an area manager, which I felt, wasn’t me. The part of my job I liked is working with people who needed help and support, so I decided to take a different direction.

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In my mid-thirties I completed a complementary therapy course, which included reflexology, Swedish massage and aromatherapy massage, I then began using this training to provide a mobile complementary therapy service within client's homes.

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I enjoyed treating people but wanted to expand on these skills to be able to understand and help people more. I decided to undertake a 5-year degree to train to be an osteopath. This gave me the skills I needed to treat people with various musculoskeletal conditions. My main aim throughout my professional career has been to provide a service that benefits each individual person’s needs. Since establishing Hillbrooke Osteopath this continues to be my aim, to try to achieve the best possible outcome for each of my patients, while also providing a professional and friendly service.