Meet the Team

Paula qualified in 1995 as a Physiotherapist from Leeds Metropolitan University and achieved her MSc in 1999 from University College London, winning the cohort prize for clinical excellence.

As a clinician she has practiced at an advanced level in both the NHS and private practice whist acting as a guest lecturer on BSc and MSc courses in the UK and overseas. As an experienced MCATTs practitioner and having completed M-level academic modules, she is an injection therapist and independent non-medical prescriber.

She is a published author of 4 books, on the self-management of back pain, arthritis, diabetes and running injuries, with her MSc research on phantom limb pain also being published as an academic paper. She has supported clinical education placements and examined MSc students for the past 20 years and currently, as a Health Education England accredited Clinical Supervisor, supports and leads our Northern team.

Senthil Padmanabhan Qualified as a Physiotherapist in 1995 in India and completed his MSc in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy from Australia.

Senthil has extensive experience within of NHS Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy advanced practice. Senthil has also worked in Rheumatology and Pain Management settings including the role of clinical lead.

Senthil is an Independent prescriber and can perform joint and soft tissue injections. Since 2015, Senthil has been extensively involved in implementing new first contact services in primary care.

He has completed a CMI Leadership and Management course and is a Health Education England accredited Clinical Supervisor and leads our Midlands team.

Leesa qualified as a physiotherapist from Glasgow Caledonian University in 1998. She has worked in advanced musculoskeletal practice since 2007 in London and then Surrey, and completed her MSc in Advanced Neuromusculoskeletal Physiotherapy in 2013 through University of Hertfordshire.

She is an independent prescriber and joint and soft tissue injection therapist as well as being trained up to Level II with the British Association of Hand therapists (BAHT).

Since 2016 Leesa has been involved in implementing and working in FCP services in North East Hants and Surrey. She is an accredited Health Education England clinical supervisor.

Yousef qualified as a Physiotherapist in 2004 with first-class honours and worked as a Physiotherapist and lecturer, completing an MSc in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy at in 2011. In 2016 he completed a PhD at the University of Salford investigating knee osteoarthritis, biomechanics and the foot and ankle.

Having participated in projects with Arthritis Research UK, he has presented research publications at international conferences. Yousef has worked within the independent sector and the NHS, has a wealth of experience as a First Contact Practitioner and of implementing FCP services across primary care.

He is a Health Education England accredited Clinical Supervisor and manages operations and clinical supervision across our services in the North East of England.

Bhagyashree Singh (Ashree) qualified as a Physiotherapist in 2010 in India and obtained her MSc in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy and MSc in Clinical & Sports Biomechanics from Aberdeen, Scotland.

She possesses 10+ years of clinical experience in both the NHS and leading independent hospitals; undergoing extensive training in the field of musculoskeletal medicine, investigations in primary care and an excellence in leadership program.

She has worked with several media channels on MSK health in covid -19 and an active member of ‘Team Halo’ (which is established in partnership with the vaccine confidence project at the University of London’s school of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, and backed by the UN).

Ashree is also a HEE approved FCP Clinical Supervisor.

Gill qualified from Bradford School of Physiotherapy in 1991 with 2 Distinctions.

In 2001 she achieved a Post Graduate Certificate in Practice Development: Evidence Based Practice from the University of Central Lancashire and qualified as an injection trained therapist in 2006.

As a Clinician she has worked for more than 30 years in East Lancashire specialising in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy, with a short break to pursue some voluntary physiotherapy work in Rwanda, Africa.

She was promoted to a Clinical Specialist Physiotherapy role in 2001 and in 2006 joined the East Lancashire MSK Team working in an Advanced Practitioner role where she has developed her assessment and diagnostic skills.

At the beginning of 2021 she joined the Primary Care Physiotherapy team working as an FCP and developing this opportunity to shape the beginning of a patient’s journey.

She has completed her accreditation to FCP via the Portfolio route and is now a Lead FCP in an Advanced Clinical Practitioner role and also a HEE Accredited Roadmap Supervisor.

Gloria Adigwe qualified as a physiotherapist in 1999 at the University of East London. She obtained her MSc in Neuro Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy 2007 and has a Post Grad Teachers Training Certificate in Higher Education. She is close to completing her Ph.D. in physiotherapy at the University of East London and is a qualified injection therapist.

Gloria possesses over 21 years of working with various health care providers in senior physiotherapy roles in the private and the NHS sectors, working alongside GPs and Consultants. Gloria also possesses a 10-year + history of working as a University Lecturer / Team Leader at the University of East London and initially worked as First Contact Musculoskeletal Practitioner with Primary Care Physio in Haringey since November 2020.

Gloria has recently been promoted to a Lead FCP post in London and is also a HEE approved FCP Clinical Supervisor.

William qualified with a 1st Class BSc (Hons) in Physiotherapy and has been working exclusively in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy for over 8 years. He is a qualified injection therapist and independent non-medical prescriber.

His experience is a combination of NHS, Private Practice and working for the MOD at RAF Coningsby. His previous job was working in the Lincolnshire MCATS and Spinal Service as an Advanced Practitioner. Because of this he has valuable experience across both Primary and Secondary Care. His special interest is in diagnostics and managing these issues in Primary Care.

Having completed his FCP accreditation by the portfolio route, he is now helping members of his team do the same, proving that they can work at the highest clinical standard. He is now a Health Education England accredited FCP Clinical Supervisor and manages an expanding team of FCPs based in the Midlands.

Melanie is an internationally experienced Physiotherapist heralding from USA. She holds a Cum Laude Bachelors of Exercise Science and MSc Degree of Physical Therapy from Nova Southeastern University from the 'Sunshine' state of Florida in the USA. She has practiced at an advanced level since 2006 in both the USA and UK.

Mel’s leadership has involved project management creating bespoke e-Documentation systems with software developers and working in Advanced Practice in Supervisory, Mentorship and Managerial roles.

With over 20 years of experience working with various healthcare providers within the private and NHS sectors, she is a Health Education England accredited Clinical Supervisor and provide our North West FCP team with the tools to nurture their further development.

Muhammad qualified as a Physiotherapist in 1997, before more recently completing his PGC in Musculoskeletal Medicine Middlesex University and his Diploma in Musculoskeletal Medicine from SOMM (Society Of Musculoskeletal Medicine). He is a non-medical independent prescriber and has a varied clinical background including 24 years’ experience in musculoskeletal, orthopaedics, sports injuries, elderly care and community rehabilitation.

He is a Health Education England accredited FCP Clinical Supervisor leads clinical supervision across our services in the Kent and East London.

Vicky graduated as a Chartered Physiotherapist in 1987. In 2001 she gained her Masters qualification in injection therapy from Coventry University and started to specialise in shoulder. In 2007 she gained her MACP membership and since 2015 she has worked in the MSK triage services ion Oxfordshire. Between 2016 and 2018, Vicky was chair of the then Extended Scope Practitioners Professional Network (ESSPPN) and together with the executive committee, spear headed the name change to Advanced Practice Physiotherapy Network (APPN). Her interests are in shoulder problems, spinal pain and persistent pain and she is a member of the PPA (Physiotherapy Pain Association), MACP (Musculoskeletal Association of Chartered Physiotherapists) and APPN.

Vicky is a Health Education England accredited FCP Clinical Supervisor and manages operations and clinical supervision across our services in the BOB ICS region.

Maria qualified as a Physiotherapist in 2016 in Greece and completed her MSc in Advanced Manipulative Physiotherapy at the University of Birmingham in 2020. She has also completed the Advanced Practice Physiotherapy course from the Coventry University in 2021.

She has clinical experience with different healthcare providers from both NHS and private sectors as a physiotherapist working in musculoskeletal outpatient clinics and initially worked as a First Contact Musculoskeletal Practitioner with Primary Care Physio in Barnet since Aril 2021. Maria has recently been promoted to a Lead FCP post in London and is also a HEE approved FCP Clinical Supervisor and member of the MACP.

Folasade qualified as a Physiotherapist in 2001 from the University of Ibadan, Nigeria and has been worked clinically in Nigeria, the USA and the U.K

Here in the U.K, her clinical experience spans across both private sectors and several NHS trusts where she has worked as a Band 7 MSK Physiotherapist and Advanced MSK Physiotherapist.
She holds a Masters in International Health Management from Imperial College London and is also a Prince 2 Project Management Practitioner.

She has recently completed her Injection therapy module and is now a HEE Roadmap to Practice FCP Supervisor

Andrew qualified as a Physiotherapist from Sheffield Hallam University in 2011. He started his professional career in Complex and Neurological Rehabilitation, forming links across multiple specialist hospital sites and creating links with patient-centered charities to improve the living conditions and experience of individuals with life changing conditions.

Andrew transferred into MSK and has 10 years experience in the field. He has worked across several disciplines including private practice and occupational health. He has managed teams of physiotherapists both MSK out-patients and community therapy settings and led on Care of the Elderly in the community.

In 2017 he qualified as an Injection Therapist and has since gone on to support in delivering teaching and training in injection therapy to GPs and Nurses through the RCGP.

Andrew is also a HEE approved Roadmap to Practice Clinical Supervisor

Carrieann qualified as a physiotherapist in 2009 in Glasgow after leaving the military. She has always specialised in the musculoskeletal field – having been an MSK practitioner in the NHS and then moving into private practice for 5 years. She also has 5 years of experience working with the Scottish Professional Football League.

In the NHS, Carrieann had a specialist interest in Knees and for 2 years led all the rehabilitation and classes for all post-operative repairs and osteoarthritic knees.

Carrieann joined PCP in May 2021 and was promoted to Lead FCP in Apr 2023 as a HEE approved Roadmap Supervisor.

Carrieann has completed the injection therapy module and the non medical prescribers course.

Sam completed his BSc Physiotherapy degree in 2016 at Oxford Brookes university. As a clinician, he has worked in NHS and private musculoskeletal outpatient settings and has been working as an FCP since 2021.

He is a qualified joint and soft tissue injection therapist and has recently progressed to a lead FCP and HEE approved Roadmap Supervisor in Barnet, managing an expanding team across Hertfordshire and Essex.

Having completed his FCP accreditation by the portfolio route, he is now helping members of his team do the same, proving that they can work at the highest clinical standard.

Alex qualified with a 1st class BSc (Hons) in Physiotherapy in 1999 and has worked in the NHS, private sector and in occupational health since, working exclusively in musculoskeletal physiotherapy for the last 20 years.

Her experience comprises of both leadership and project management roles, alongside senior clinical positions. She is a qualified and experienced independent non-medical prescriber and musculoskeletal injection therapist.
Having experience in a range of clinical settings, her interest and passion lies within Primary Care, and developing and delivering an effective musculoskeletal first contact assessment, diagnostic and management service.

Alex completed her FCP accreditation via the portfolio route and has since gone on to become a Health Education England accredited FCP Clinical Supervisor. She combines her clinical work with an FCP lead role in which she supervises and mentors an expanding team of FCPs based in the Midlands.

Meet Alkisti, a dedicated and compassionate healthcare professional who graduated from the University of Hertfordshire in 2015 as a physiotherapist. With a primary focus on musculoskeletal care, Alkisti has accumulated valuable experience working in both private and NHS sectors.

Alkisti is a certified Soft Tissue and Joint Injection Therapist, completing her course from University of Essex, enhancing her abilities to provide comprehensive care in primary care settings. Moreover, Alkisti achieved a Master's degree in Pain Management from the University College of London (UCL) in 2022, earning the distinction for her academic achievements where she is having her research paper published.

Alkisti is a Health Education England accredited FCP Clinical Supervisor. As a leader, Alkisti effectively manages an expanding team of FCPs based in Brent, West London, mentoring fellow professionals to excel in their roles and ensuring the delivery of top-quality patient care.