Meet the Clinical Team
 Rob Edmondson – Therapy Manager
I graduated from Brunel University in 2000. Until recently I have plied my trade in large NHS teaching hospitals in London.
I have specialised in musculoskeletal physiotherapy and sports injuries for the past 6 years. I am currently working towards a masters degree in physiotherapy.
I specialise in the assessment, treatment and rehabilitation of shoulder and lower limb disorders.
My sporting background includes Rugby, Rowing and Sailing.
 I joined LBhealthcare in 2009.
Helen Pound - Neuro Physiotherapist
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 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 a member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (MCSP) and the Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Neurology (ACPIN).
Diane Shaw – Senior Physiotherapist
I graduated from the Nottingham School of Physiotherapy and have worked in the NHS for over 12 years, mainly in the field of Orthopaedics and Rheumatology. The last five years have been as a Senior Physiotherapist in the outpatient department of the Queen Alexandra Hospital in Portsmouth. I have also worked in the private sector at 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 with two young children and live in Titchfield with Kevin who works in prosthetics at Dorset Orthopaedic.
Abi Clair – Senior Physiotherapist
I trained as a physiotherapist at the Manchester Royal Infirmary School of Physiotherapy. After qualifying in 1980 I spent several years in the NHS in Lancashire and North Yorkshire developing a particular interest in spinal manipulation. In 1986 I started my own private physiotherapy practice in Whitby which I ran for several years alongside a cranial osteopath and an acupuncturist.
Over the years I became fascinated by other therapies including Craniosacral and Bowen, which work on a more subtle level. As a consequence I further developed my knowledge and skills by successfully completing in 1994 a long training in Craniosacral Therapy at the Karuna Institute in Devon. In 2003 I trained and qualified as a Bowen therapist.
I have used both of these approaches in many NHS and private positions around the country including the Western Isles.
I also worked for two years as a Condition Management Practitioner in Argyll working with other senior health employees enabling long-term recipients of Incapacity Benefit to return to productive economic or creative activity. During this period I developed a particular interest in working with ME and post traumatic and chronic conditions.
I moved to this area in 2009 and am delighted to have joined LBhealthcare.
I am a member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy and registered with the Health Professions Council, the Craniosacral Therapy Association and the Bowen Therapists European Register.
Jennifer Cooper – Senior Physiotherapist
I graduated in 2001 from Glasgow Caledonian University and went on to work within the NHS for several years at the Royal Berkshire Hospital in Reading and at Guy’s and St. Thomas’s Hospitals in London. Having always had a strong interest in health, sports and fitness I decided to specialise in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy. I gained valuable experience in Orthopaedics and Outpatients at East Elmbridge and Mid Surrey Trust and the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC) in Epsom.
After spending a year travelling in South America and South East Asia I returned to Epsom and moved into private practice. I worked at two Sports Injury Clinics treating a variety of sports related and whiplash injuries, orthopaedic referrals and gained a strong interest in women’s Health.
In my spare time I’m a keen sailor and avid middle and long distance runner. I also regularly attend the gym. Having recently completed the Bristol half marathon I know first hand the highs and lows of training for sporting events.
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 enjoyed for many years 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 and 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.
Darren Worsfold – Sports Therapist
I trained as a Sports Massage therapist in 2003 and have gained my ITEC level 3 qualification; I am also registered with the Sports Massage Association level 3. As a high performance tumbling coach I have tumblers in the National Squad due to the benefits they had from sports massage. I felt it was a natural adjunct to my gymnastics coaching. During my career I have won medals at all levels from regional to national and have competed in international competitions representing Great Britain. As a Gymnast I used to have regular massage treatments and it enabled me to have a relatively injury free career: any niggles I had were sorted out straight away.
I joined LBhealthcare in April 2007 and specialise in deep soft tissue work which gets right to the source of the problem. This may be slightly uncomfortable at the time but it works wonders and will have you back to your training regime in no time. A regular sports massage will sort out any minor problems which if left might lead to an injury occurring. 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, a sports massage could also benefit you. At LBhealthcare I work closely with all the therapists to provide you with the best possible treatment to promote your overall wellbeing.
Bryan Headwards – Podiatrist
I graduated as a Podiatrist from Southampton University in 2005. 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 to reduce or hopefully prevent these patients from going on to develop more serious lower limb disease.
In addition to this I also treat on a regular basis patients with painful or problematic nail pathologies, painful corns and calluses, verrucae, stress injuries caused to the foot, orthotic prescribing, bespoke insoles to redistribute pressure and I also offer advice about most issues regarding foot health.
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 for the last 9 years and specialise in Obstetrics and Gynaecology which I love.
I joined LBhealthcare 5 years 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).
Andrea Webb – Sonographer
I joined LBhealthcare in 2010 and also work for the NHS in Portsmouth.  
I qualified as a Diagnostic Radiographer at Portsmouth University in 2005. I worked as a general radiographer at St Mary’s Hospital and the Queen Alexandra Hospital in 2005 before specialising in Ultrasound in 2008. I gained a Post-Graduate Certificate in Medical Ultrasound in 2008, followed by a Post-Graduate Diploma in 2009 and eventually was awarded a Masters in Medical Ultrasound in 2010. I perform a wide array of obstetric, gynaecological and general abdominal scanning and have a particular interest in early pregnancy ultrasound.
I am also a member of the Society of Radiographers, the Health Professionals Council and am accredited by the Fetal Medicine Foundation.
Janine Harriman – Nurse
 I graduated from Southampton University in 2006 with a First Class BN Honours degree and work for the NHS as a community nurse. I am currently working towards a Masters degree on the management of advanced illness, however much of my daily work is focused on improving the healing rates of leg ulcers, including audit and clinical trials. I joined LBhealthcare in 2010.
Amanda Caspari – Acupuncturist
I am a graduate of The College of Integrated Chinese Medicine in Reading where I studied Traditional Chinese Medicine as well as Five Element Constitutional Acupuncture. I use other therapies such as cupping and massage along with acupuncture and vary my approach according to my patients’ needs. See my website for more information.
I am a Licenced Acupuncturist and a member of the British Acupuncture Council. I joined LBhealthcare in 2010.
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 am currently doing a diploma in Tuina at 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 worked in clinics in Winchester and also practised from home before joining 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.
Jayne Miller – Zest4life Coach
Jayne Miller is passionate about all things that support us in living a healthy lifestyle. She has followed her passion by becoming a Patrick Holford Zest4life nutrition and weightloss practitioner.
As a Zest4life coach, she educates clients on how to follow Patrick Holford’s highly successful Low GL diet, how to overcome barriers to success and educates clients on how to improve their general health and well-being.
Jayne provides weekly supportive, motivational group or 1:1 sessions for those who not only want to lose weight but also want to improve their health, increase their energy levels and improve their vitality – PERMANENTLY.
With Jayne and LBhealthcare you will learn about optimum nutrition, how to improve eating habits and she will provide the right support and motivation you need to achieve your goals.
Sharon Gallagher – Aesthetitic Practitioner
Sharon has been a registered nurse since 1984 and has worked in aesthetic medicine for the last four years; she has been involved in training other health care professionals in the art of facial rejuvenation and revolumisation.
Sharon is now offering a professional and personal service of medically selected treatments tailored to your individual needs at LBhealthcare in Whiteley. Her aim is to naturally enhance your appearance so that people say “you look well, have you been on a holiday” rather than “what have you had done?”
Mr David Warwick – Consultant Hand Surgeon
David Warwick was born in 1962 and attended Southend High School for boys in Essex where he obtained A grades in Latin, Greek and Ancient History Advanced Level studies before reading Medicine at Southampton Medical School (1980-86). He is married and has three children. He learned to fly with the RAF. He enjoys driving his sports car, cycling, skiing, keep fit and windsurfing. Most of all he enjoys time with his wife and three children.
David trained in basic surgery in Bristol, and obtained the Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons (FRCS) in 1989 in London. He then specialised in Orthopaedic Surgery for the next seven years as a Registrar and Senior Registrar on the South-West Regional Training Scheme. He qualified as an Orthopaedic Surgeon (FRCS Orth) in 1996 and then undertook specialised training in Hand and Wrist surgery in Oxford UK and Sydney Australia. He was appointed as a Consultant at Southampton University Hospitals in 1998 and Reader in Orthopaedic Surgery in 2008.
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 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 and alongside David Warwick, Orthopaedic Hand Consultant, 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.