Meet the Clinical Team
If you have a clinical enquiry you may email a member of the Team directly by clicking the link in their name.
Nikki Kennedy – Therapy Manager
I studied Physiotherapy at AUT in Auckland, New Zealand.
Since graduating I have worked in musculoskeletal private practic and with sports teams. I have furthered my training to become a Registered Physiotherapy Acupuncturist and Clinical Pilates Instructor.
My background includes numerous sports, most recently football, netball, touch rugby and running.
I joined LBhealthcare in 2011.
Diane Shaw – Senior Physiotherapist
I graduated from the Nottingham School of Physiotherapy, have worked in the NHS for over 15 years and have a special interest in Orthopaedics and shoulder pathologies. For the last seven years I have worked in the Rehabilitation centre at Queen Alexandra Hospital, Portsmouth as a Senior musculoskeletal Physiotherapist. I have also worked in the private sector at The Spire, Southampton and for a year overseas in New Zealand. I joined LBhealthcare in 2009.
Outside work I enjoy the outdoor life and a range of sporting activities. I am a keen netballer, playing with a successful premier league team in Southampton.
I am married to Kevin, who works for Proactive Prosthetics, Elstead, Surrey making and fitting artificial limbs, and have two young energetic children.
Samantha Allen - Physiotherapist
I qualified as a physiotherapist from Liverpool University in 1995 and I have worked in the NHS for over 15 years. For the last 13 years I have worked at St Georges Hospital in London where I specialised in musculoskeletal physiotherapy, working in the A&E department as an Extended Scope Practitioner and then Principal Physiotherapist at their satellite clinic, St Johns Therapy centre. I also have experience working with rugby teams and at the London Marathon.
In 2009 I completed a postgraduate course to become a qualified member of the Manipulative Association of Chartered Physiotherapists. I am trained to do acupuncture and I am a member of the Acupuncture Association of Chartered Physiotherapists.
Outside of work I enjoy the outdoor life, especially sailing and walking. I have two young sons who keep me very busy and I also go to the gym when I have time.
Helen Pound - Neurophysiotherapist
I qualified as a physiotherapist in 1986 from Manchester School of Physiotherapy. I then worked as a physiotherapist in Portsmouth before travelling around the world for a year in 1989 – 1990. On my return I joined the inpatient physiotherapy teams at local hospitals and had the opportunity to work with patients who had suffered from many different neurological conditions including stroke, multiple sclerosis, head injury and Parkinson’s Disease. From there I developed my clinical skills by working within a specialist rehabilitation team where we supported patients with long term neurological conditions as well as providing skilled treatment for newly diagnosed conditions. I left the NHS in November 2005 to join LBhealthcare to set up a neurophysiotherapy clinic to treat stroke victims, MS and Parkinson’s sufferers. At LBhealthcare I have developed a hydrotherapy service for Parkinson’s Disease sufferers and work closely with the local Fareham and District Branch of the Parkinson’s Disease Society.
I have 2 young children which keep me on my toes and have always enjoyed taking part in sporting activities. I enjoy most water sports and am a keen scuba diver and sailor. I am a regular attendee of the gym to keep myself fit and active.
I am state registered with the Health Professions Council (HPC), a member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (MCSP) and of the Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Neurology (ACPIN).
Katie Castle – Neurophysiotherapist
I qualified as a physiotherapist in 2001 from the University of East London and remained working in London until the pull of the sea became too great! I headed ‘down south’ after a period of travelling on bikes throughout South-East Asia. I started working at both Southampton Primary Care Trust and Portsmouth NHS Trust but then due to family commitments I moved to the Midlands in 2006 where I worked for the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust as a neurological physiotherapist in an outpatient setting. After spending the Summer in Africa I joined LBhealthcare in 2010.
I have worked within a neurological field since 2003 and have various experiences treating people with neurological conditions within an acute setting, rehabilitation, outpatients and also in the community. I am able to treat a variety of neurological conditions including Stroke, Multiple Sclerosis, Muscular Dystrophy, Parkinson’s Disease and Brain Injury. I have had the opportunity to develop a service for people with Parkinson’s Disease and I am currently finishing my MSc dissertation exploring the patient’s experience of hydrotherapy. I am keen to use hydrotherapy as form a treatment for neurological conditions.
In my spare time I enjoy running and cycling (invariably repairing lots of punctures!) and also going to the cinema and theatre.
I am state registered with the Health Professions Council (HPC) and the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (MCSP). I am a member of the Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Neurology (ACPIN).
Verity Boord – Neurophysiotherapist and Paediatric Physiotherapist
I studied and qualified as a Physiotherapist at the University of Southampton in 2002. I rotated through various specialities in the NHS in West Sussex, ending with a more focused time in neurological rehabilitation then paediatrics. From there I spent nearly five years working in West Africa setting up a children’s rehabilitation charity that still runs now with a local team.
I have always enjoyed seeing people reach their full potential and have worked in a variety of settings – hospitals, homes and rehabilitation centres. I have experience working with many neurological conditions including Stroke, Parkinson’s Disease, Multiple Sclerosis, spinal injuries and head injuries.
In my Paediatrics experience I worked on an small acute ward as well as in schools, homes, leisure centres and the hydrotherapy pool. I have worked with babies, children and teenagers with varying conditions from Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Delay to post fracture rehabilitation and sporting injuries.
I am happily married and love the outdoors. We often head out for walks in the stunning countryside and, when it’s not raining, we jump on the bikes for a good ride. Living on the South coast will inevitably lead to time on the water, even if it’s in a ‘do-it-ourself’ patched up boat!
I am state registered with the Health Professions Council (HPC) and the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (MCSP) and I keenly attend relevant training courses to keep my practises up to date.
I joined LBhealthcare in 2011.
Darren Worsfold – Sports Therapist
I joined LBhealthcare in April 2007.
I am a qualified Sports Therapist and have been treating musculoskeletal injuries for the past 6 years. As a Sports Therapist my treatments can consist of a combination of Sports Massage, joint mobilisations, stretching and rehabilitation exercises in the gym or in the warm water Hydrotherapy Pool.
I am a full member of the Society of Sports Therapists (MSST).
I have always been involved in the sport of gymnastics, where my greatest achievements were in tumbling. I was selected to represent Great Britain on several occasions, competing at national and international level and winning medals at the British championships. I am a High Performance Tumbling Coach and I have been coaching for 15 years. I coach all levels from recreational to those that have been selected as members of the National Squad. I regularly attend national training as a coach and Sports Therapist and carry out treatments when needed.
I can relate to how frustrating it can be not being able to giving it your all in training, competition or just being held back with those niggling injuries that just will not go away. Even if your aches and pains are not due to sports-specific injuries, for example you spend a lot of time sitting at your desk and your muscles are working hard to maintain that posture, Sports Therapy and Massage can still benefit you. At LBhealthcare I work closely with all the therapists to provide you with the best possible treatment to promote your overall wellbeing.
Paul Reay – Sports Therapist
I qualified as a Sports Therapist in 2008 and as a sports and remedial massage therapist in 2007.
I was appointed as Sports Therapist to Gosport Borough Football Club managing acute musculoskeletal injuries through rehabilitation back to full functional fitness using a combination of treatments such as massage, vertebral mobilisations and exercise therapy. I’m a fan of all sports and have played football semi-professionally. I am an annual visitor to the slopes to snowboard and have a keen interest in golf and rugby.
Treatments are available to everybody, not just to those participating in sport. For example, many of our clients who benefit from regular treatment are in fact in the building trade.
I joined LBhealthcare in 2010.
Emily Tidbury – Sports Therapist 
I completed an honours degree in Sports Therapy at The University of Chichester and since then have worked with a number of sports teams, including rugby and football. As the teams’ Sports Therapist I deal with pitch-side first aid and any general injuries the players may be dealing with before and after matches.
Whilst working in a clinic based environment I assess and treat musculoskeletal, joint and neurophysiological problems. My treatments consist of joint and soft tissue mobilisation techniques, sports massage, sports and general rehabilitation and home-based exercise programs.
I am a full member of The Society of Sports therapists (MSST) and joined LBhealthcare in 2012.
Bryan Headwards – Podiatrist
I graduated as a Podiatrist from Southampton University in 2005 and since then I have worked mainly for the NHS in Bournemouth and Poole and currently at Portsmouth City.
My main emphasis in podiatric practice has been working with diabetic patients and patients with high risk foot pathologies such as neuropathy, peripheral arterial disease, ulcerations and infections. My aim is to hopefully prevent these patients from going on to develop more serious lower limb disease.
I offer advice about most issues regarding foot health. I also treat patients with painful or problematic nail pathologies, painful corns and calluses, verrucae, stress injuries of the foot, and prescribe orthotics and bespoke insoles to redistribute pressure.
I joined LBhealthcare in 2009.
Katie Rowlands – Pilates Instructor
I started my career in the fitness industry in 1996, gaining a diploma in personal training and advanced fitness instruction. I also gained City & Guilds NVQ in Sports & Recreation. Since then, I have for many years enjoyed helping people realise the benefits of a healthy lifestyle, including teaching circuit training, undertaking fitness assessments and cholesterol testing.
I have always had a keen interest in rehabilitation and injury prevention and in 2004 decided to channel this interest into studying to become a Pilates instructor; I was successful in gaining this qualification, certified by the Oxford & Cambridge RSA Examinations. I have since gained 5 years experience in teaching mat based Pilates, from beginners through to advanced, providing courses for Hampshire County Council leisure centres and the private industry.
I enjoy an active lifestyle and have two young children to keep me busy. I am a keen and adventurous skier and also enjoy competitive running. I joined LBhealthcare in 2009.
Dawn Tomlin – Sonographer
I started my career as a Diagnostic Radiographer qualifying at Addenbrookes Hospital in Cambridge in 1979. After working as a Radiographer at Bristol Royal Infirmary I moved to Portsmouth to take up a Senior post and became involved in Diagnostic Ultrasound. I did further training at Portsmouth and Southampton to obtain my Ultrasound qualification in 1985. Since then I have worked for the NHS, Commercial and Private sectors performing a variety of roles and examinations including setting up an IVF scanning service for BUPA, Manchester and working as a Clinical Application Specialist in the UK and internationally with research and clinical work within the NHS.
I have worked for Southampton University Hospitals NHS Trust as a Specialist Sonographer since 2001 and specialise in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, which I love.
I joined LBhealthcare in 2006 ago as their Head Sonographer and perform all aspects of obstetric scanning including 4D and gynaecological scans.
I hold the Diploma of Medical Ultrasound, Diploma of the College of Radiographers (Diagnostic) and am registered and accredited with the Fetal Medicine Foundation. I am also a member of the HPC (Health Professions Council) and SOR (Society of Radiographers).
Dr Pam Mahon – Sonographer
I graduated from West Mercia School of Radiography in 1985 and initially worked in the Nuclear Medicine and Ultrasound Department at The Royal Marsden Hospital in Surrey, before taking a post at The Hillingdon Hospital in Uxbridge. I obtained my Diploma of Medical Ultrasound in 1990, began specialising in obstetric studies and in 1994 I began a 7 year post co-ordinating the maternity ultrasound services at Princess Margaret Hospital in Swindon, where I also trained ultrasound students from the Armed Forces.
My experience in obstetrics and teaching then led me to join the research team of The Southampton Women’s Survey as Superintendent Sonographer.
I gained my Masters Degree in Osteoarchaeology from the University of Southampton in 2002 and my PhD in 2007.
I currently also work in the MRC Lifecourse Epidemiology Unit at Southampton Hospital where my own research centres on fetal skeletal development and vitamin D in pregnancy. I also act as a human bone specialist for archaeological research.
In my spare time I love to cook and regularly hold dinner parties. I also sing in the local rock band ‘For The Record’ with my husband, Tom Smith.
I began working at LBhealthcare in 2011.
Caroline Curnock – Acupuncturist and Shiatsu Practitioner
I first became interested in Chinese medicine whilst living in Hong Kong several years ago, seeing and experiencing for myself the benefits of Shiatsu and Acupuncture. On my return I graduated from The Shiatsu College in 1991 and later obtained a postgraduate diploma in Shiatsu in 2002. I decided to develop my practice to include Acupuncture, graduating from the University of Westminster in 2008 with a BSc (Hons) in Acupuncture. This led me to incorporate Tuina techniques into my practice and I now have a diploma in Tuina from The College of Integrated Chinese Medicine in Reading. I love Chinese medicine and find it very interesting. It focuses on all aspects of wellbeing: physical, mental and emotional. Every patient is different and no two days are the same. I have a clinic in Winchester and joined LBhealthcare in 2010.
I have two teenaged children and enjoy family life very much. I practise Qi Gong and Yoga, swim, visit the gym and love walking.
I am a member of the British Acupuncture Council and the Shiatsu Society.
Mr Peter Tomlinson – Consultant Hand Surgeon
Mr Tomlinson is an Orthopaedic surgeon who is a specialist in all forms of hand, wrist and elbow conditions including sports injuries, tendonitis, nerve entrapment, Dupuytren’s disease, Tennis/Golfer’s elbow and joint replacement for arthritis.
Mr Peter Tomlinson M.Sc (Hons), MB.ChB, MRCS, FRCS (Tr & Orth) is the lead Consultant Hand, Wrist & Elbow Orthopaedic Surgeon at the Royal Hampshire County Hospital, provides an outpatient and surgical day case service to the Andover War Memorial Hospital and also runs a private practice at LBhealthcare, Whiteley.
Mr Tomlinson trained in the Bristol and Oxford regions of the UK and has worked with some of the world’s leading upper limb specialists. As part of his higher surgical specialisation he spent twelve months in the highly presitigious Sydney Upper Limb Unit in Australia. This unit, one of the largest in Australia, is a centre of excellence for a wide variety of complex conditions and surgical procedures. During this period he also worked closely with the Sydney Sports Injuries Clinic which is responsible for a number of professional teams including the Sydney Swans (Australian Rules Football League), Sydney Roosters (National Rugby League), and the Sydney Waratahs (National Rugby Union).
Mr Tomlinson has particular expertise in a broad range of upper limb surgical services which include joint replacement, keyhole (arthroscopic) surgery, Dupuytren’s contracture, nerve compression (eg. Carpal tunnel syndrome), repetitive strain injuries, microsurgery, wrist instability and sports injuries. He has developed a regional anaesthesia service whereby patients may have the option of surgery without the need for a full general anaesthetic.
With the help of his team he maintains an active interest in teaching and research on upper limb disorders and has published a number of articles in the leading medical literature. Above all, he believes strongly in delivering the highest level of personal, Consultant–led care to his local community.
Clinical interests
• Mr Tomlinson specialises in Upper Limb Surgery, providing a comprehensive service incorporating the hand, wrist, elbow.
• He has extensive knowledge and experience in managing a wide range of upper limb disorders including arthritis (both Rheumatoid and Osteoarthritis), nerve compression, sports injuries and workplace related problems.
Professional memberships
• British Society for Surgery of the Hand
• Royal College of Surgeons
• British Medical Association
Jane Vadher – Hand Therapist
Jane qualified in Occupational Therapy from the University of Derby in 1989. Since this time she has worked in a variety of clinical settings, specialising in Hand Therapy in 1995. She has had the privilege of working in a number of specialised Hand Units across the country and currently works as a Clinical Specialist Hand Therapist in the NHS as well as at LBhealthcare.
Jane is actively involved with lecturing, has co-written a book specialising in the treatment of Hand Injuries and conditions and is the Level I co-ordinator for the British Association of Hand Therapists (BAHT) Education Committee.
Gemma Willis – Hand Therapist
I graduated from the University of Southampton in 2002 with a BSc (Hons) degree in Occupational Therapy. I initially worked through a Junior and Senior rotation at Southampton General Hospital, however from an early stage in my career I had an interest in Hand Therapy and splinting. I have specialised in Hand Therapy for the last 6 years working for both the NHS and in private practice. I have experience in treating a wide range of orthopaedic conditions including complex trauma and elective surgery.
I am a member of the British Association Occupational Therapy (BAOT) and the British Association of Hand Therapy (BAHT). I am also registered with the Health Professions Council.
Andrew Cossey - Consultant Knee Surgeon
Andrew Cossey is an Orthopaedic surgeon who is a specialist in all forms of knee surgery including sports injuries, cruciate ligament reconstruction, realignment surgery and chondral resurfacing of the knee. Mr Cossey’s medical school training was at Kings College, London and after qualifying he spent the first two years of his training in London gaining experience in accident and emergency and also demonstrating anatomy at St George’s Medical School. He then went to Wessex having been accepted on a Basic Surgical Training programme. Having completed this, he was awarded a registrar rotation in trauma and orthopaedics in the same region. He gained valuable experience working for many experienced surgeons and was awarded his FRCS (Tr & Orth), being placed on the GMC specialist register of orthopaedic surgeons in 2005.
Mr Cossey’s main surgical emphasis is on the treatment of sports-related knee injuries and knee replacement surgery. Mr Cossey has significant experience in all forms of knee surgery including ligament reconstruction, knee replacement surgery (unicompartmental knee replacement and total knee replacement), arthroscopic knee surgery, realignment surgery and chondral resurfacing of the knee. Mr Cossey’s only surgical interest is related to the knee joint and therefore he has gained a large volume of experience in both non-operative and operative treatments for knee conditions.
Mr Cossey is a big believer in accelerated rehabilitation programmes following surgical intervention. He works closely with the LBhealthcare rehabilitation unit in Whiteley which aims to achieve successful early rehabilitation of all knee conditions.
Clive Lubert – Counsellor
Clive has a spent his life doing just one thing – “simply solving people”. After achieving career success in a variety of managerial roles, Clive settled into Government-funded Adult Training Management where he was able to apply a humanist philosophy supporting the needs of others, both professionally and socially. It was therefore quite natural for his career to evolve into Counselling & Psychotherapy where he has discovered the foundations for building an empathetic practice that will serve the needs of those who most need emotional support. Employing Cognitive Behavioural Therapies, Clive is able to furnish his clients with ‘simple’ solutions to their everyday difficulties. He affirms to support and listen to you today, when you most need it.
Clive is qualified in Counselling, Psychotherapy and CBT. He is a member of The Counselling Society and committed to continuous professional development and lifelong learning. He joined LBhealthcare in 2011.
Janet Day – Reflexologist
I started my working life as a nurse, which I was for a number of years, and then I went back to college and trained as a Pharmacy Technician. I worked in private pharmacies and large GP surgeries, then, after moving to the Isle of Wight I worked as a Physiotherapy assistant and trained as a Hydrotherapist with the NHS whilst also running the amputee clinic. I also had an established and busy private practice based in Ryde, Shankin, offering home visits.
In 1996 I qualified as a Clinical Reflexologist working at Ryde Physiotherapy Clinic as a Reflexologist, Physio assistant and Hydrotherapist. Since then I have qualified as a Nutritionist and Herbologist which are sympatric with Clinical Reflexology.
I have attended many training courses learning how to target specific conditions including pain relief, asthma, high blood pressure, the ease of menopausal symptoms and Parkinson’s, lifestyle improvements and wellbeing for cancer patients and many more.
