Chartered
Physiotherapists
Private and NHS
Kate qualified from St Mary's Hospital, London in 1984. She then gained her early experience in the NHS working at
Basingstoke, Reading and Maidenhead combining this with private work at the Reading Sports Injury Clinic.
In 1990 she began working for British Airways specialising in the treatment of work related problems. In 2003 Kate
became a partner at Bridgeview and specialises in the treatment of sports injuries and spinal problems.
Kate is also qualified in Acupuncture and carrying out Ergonomic Assessments.
Jill qualified at the Joint Services School of Physiotherapy RAF Halton in 1983. She gained experience at
St. Thomas’s London, Melbourne Australia, Dartford and Heatherwood Hospital in Ascot.
In 1996, she commenced work in the private sector at the Royal Berkshire Sports and Racquets Club, Bracknell
specialising in sports injuries and spinal problems. Jill joined Bridgeview as a partner in 2000 treating a wide variety
of conditions and gaining experience in the treatment of golfers problems.
Claire qualified from the University of Brighton in 1994 and gained a broad base of experience working for the NHS in
East Sussex & Basingstoke. Specialising in musculoskeletal out-
Claire has been using acupuncture for pain relief since 2001 and has a keen interest in the holistic approach to
Treatment. Claire is also highly skilled with manual therapy, particularly for spinal conditions and headaches, and
Enjoys treating acute soft tissue injuries and orthopaedic rehabilitation following fracture or surgery.
Jennie Garbutt MCSP HPC, Reg
Jennie trained at Bath School of Physiotherapy in 1980. Over the last 30 years she has worked throughout the South of England and Canada, in both private and NHS clinics. Jennie treats patients with a variety of musculoskeletal problems and is trained in the use of Pilates to help patients gain recovery and manage their symptoms. Jennie currently works in the community, treating people in their own home, (Nursing Homes and Care Homes included). This is particularly beneficial for people who have had recent joint or back surgery, or following prolonged illness and bed rest, where they are unable to come into the clinic for treatment.
Diane trained at The Middlesex Hospital in London, qualified in 1977 and is a full member of the Association
of Chartered Physiotherapists in Women’s Health and Chartered Physiotherapists Promoting Continence.
She is a qualified acupuncturist and recently took an advanced course in acupuncture for women's health and
continence. Wyon et al (1955); Ping et al (1999); Porzoi et al (2002)
Diane has specialised in the treatment of bladder and bowel dysfunction for over 20 years. She also treats chronic
pelvic pain in both men and women and female menstrual and menopausal symptoms. Diane is happy to see
women, men and children.
Chris Smith BSc(Hons) Physiotherapy, MCSP, HPC Reg
Chris qualified from the University of the West of England, Bristol in 2007. Since
qualifying he has gained experience working in the Bristol Royal Infirmary, Frimley
Park Hospital and currently at the Royal Surrey County Hospital as a Senior Physiotherapist
in the gymnasium. Chris been specialising in musculoskeletal out-
Helen qualified in 1986 from The Middlesex Hospital. After seven years working within the NHS, Helen moved into
Private practice at the Royal Berkshire Racquets and Health Club and then Wentworth Golf Club, treating a wide
range of sporting injuries. In 2006, Helen joined a practice in Wokingham, treating GP and Consultant referrals,
Before coming to Bridgeview in 2010.
Helen completed a Masters Degree in Advanced Physiotherapy with Manual Therapy at University College
London in September 2007. During her Msc, she developed an interest in pain mechanisms and completed and
published research into chronic low back pain.