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PHYSIOTHERAPY

Physiotherapists help to restore function, improve mobility, relieve pain, and treat injuries.

All our physiotherapists are Medical Health Professionals who are recognised by the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) in the UK.

We work with a wide range of conditions in both children & adults; from babies to the elderly, we can help.

Physiotherapy can also be provided by our experienced community physio in your own home if required.

After a thorough assessment, our Physiotherapists use a variety of techniques to help & guide you through the recovery process.

  • Exercise & Rehabilitation
  • Manual therapy
  • Education and advice
  • Electrotherapy
  • Taping Techniques

Musculo-skeletal problems

  • Back Pain
  • Neck Pain
  • Overuse Disorders
  • Arthritic conditions
  • Sports related Injuries
  • Muscular issues
  • Biomechanical pain
  • Mobility problems

Post-Surgery Rehabilitation

  • Joint Replacements
  • Reconstructive Surgery
  • Regain function and reduce pain following orthopaedic surgery
  • Arthroscopy
  • Post operative spinal rehabilitation
  • Joint replacement management

Pelvic Health (Female & Male)

  • Pelvic Pain
  • Incontinence of Bladder or Bowel
  • Pregnancy and Post- Natal issues
  • Prolapse

Neurological Conditions

  • Weakness caused by Stroke, Multiple Sclerosis (MS) etc.
  • Provide rehabilitation following neurological diagnosis
  • Enhance function with neurological impairments
  • Care following neurological insult eg Stroke, head injuries

Oncology

  • Provide support during and after your cancer journey
  • Manage cancer related symptoms
  • Maximise your function whilst supporting your cancer recovery
  • Enhance your quality of life during palliative care

Musculo-skeletal Paediatrics

  • Assessment and care of babies, children and young people
  • Management and treatment of pain related to growth
  • Sports related injuries
  • Develop and support with the management of physical developmental
    conditions

Our Physiotherapists

Cathy Atkinson BSc (Hons) MCSP Physiotherapist HCPC Director

Cathy Atkinson

Director - BSc (Hons) MCSP Physiotherapist HCPC PH46694

Cathy trained at the Royal London Hospital/ University of East London and qualified in 1993.

After her NHS years, she worked within rugby, county cricket and gym environments, before starting her own Practice in 2007.

Outside of work Cathy loves, spending time with her family, long walks with her Dog, completing off-road Trail events, generally keeping fit, and socialising with her friends.

“After trying several different Physios to help recover from a back injury (and few other injuries), I finally found Cathy at Core Physio Fitness. For the first time, I felt properly listened to. With Cathy’s support and expertise, I have my confidence back and a hugely improved core strength, which will help protect my back. I couldn’t recommend Core Physio Fitness enough.”
CB – Worthing

Jasper Dicke MCSP Physiotherapist HCPC

Jasper Dicke

MCSP Physiotherapist HCPC PH41306

New Zealand born & Dutch bred, Jasper qualified from the University of Utrecht in 1987.

He gained experience in the private sector as well as amateur and professional football teams before coming over to the UK in 1990. He worked for many years in the NHS before moving back to the private sector

Outside of work Jasper enjoys the great outdoors with his family; wining and dining with friends and weekends away in his campervan.

I came to Jasper barely able to walk with the treat of surgery hanging over my head. With his treatment and exercises, along with some life style changes advised I am now able to walk without a knee support and without taking regular pain relief. We have pushed away the surgery threat – I could not be happier.
JF – Angmering

Lloyd Renals MCSP Physiotherapist HCPC

Lloyd Renals

MCSP Physiotherapist HCPC PH91673

Lloyd is a very experienced musculo-skeletal physiotherapist with a specialism in Paediatrics (Infants, children and adolescents), as well as having a Masters Degree in Strength & Conditioning.

Lloyd won England’s Strongest Man in 2011, has been a runner up at the UK’s Strongest man and has competed in the Worlds Strongest man.

Outside of work Lloyd enjoys spending quality time with his partner.

“Lloyd has been absolutely brilliant with my back and neck , the whole team are very friendly and welcoming would definitely recommend them.”
ML – Storrington

Sally Greenard Physiotherapist HCPC

Sally Greenard

Physiotherapist HCPC

Sally qualified from the University of Southampton with first class Honours in 2009.

Having worked in the NHS for 9 years, Sally worked in the Rugby club environment before moving into the private sector

Outside of work Sally is a regular gym goer and loves anything sports related. She particularly enjoys sea swimming and being outdoors as much as possible.

Nadine Ranger MCSP Physiotherapist HCPC

Nadine Ranger

MCSP Physiotherapist HCPC PH47589

Nadine qualified from the University of Brighton in 1994 and further achieved a Post Graduate certificate in Women’s Health from the University of Bradford in 2000.

Her specialism is in Pelvic Health and is fully recognised by the Pelvic, Obstetric & Gynaecological Physiotherapy (POGP).

Outside of work Nadine enjoys hill walking with her dog, yoga, spin classes and amateur dramatics.

Jeanette McKinna

Jeanette McKinna

MCSP Physiotherapist HCPC PH45797

Having qualified as a physio 30 years ago Jeanette has worked mainly in the NHS – 18 years of which have been in a community setting.

She is a member of AGILE (Chartered Physiotherapists working with Older People)
and is passionate about supporting people in their own living environments.

Outside of work she enjoys walking her dog, going to the beach, gardening and spending time with family and friends.

Jade Sayers - Core physio therapist

Jade Sayers

Physiotherapist HCPC PH129486

Jade qualified from Southampton University in 2022 and immediately started work in the NHS in Worthing.

The newest member of the Core team, Jade joined us at the start of 2024, and is very happy with her first steps into private practice.

A keen traveller, Jade enjoys photography and many sports including sailing and kickboxing.

Eve McKernan Physiotherapist

Eve McKernan

MCSP Physiotherapist HCPC PH142305

Eve qualified from Gloucester University with her BSc in physiotherapy and joined the clinic in Sept 2023.

She is excited to be at the clinic, further developing her physiotherapy skills with the support of our highly experienced physio’s, whilst being involved in all of the wider tasks around the clinic.

Eve enjoys playing netball and has been involved in cheerleading for many years. She can often be found enjoying time with her friends and family and walking Beanie the chocolate lab.

I recently saw Eve, a new physio with Core, and was very impressed with her professional and thorough approach, really putting me at ease. She reassured me and I was very pleased with the treatment and exercise plan which worked really well.
BK – Worthing

Jo Wade Physiotherapist

Jo Wade

Specialist Chartered Physiotherapist

Jo  is our new senior specialist Chartered Physiotherapist. A Southampton University graduate, Jo has over 10 years of experience working with renowned London NHS Trusts. She brings a wealth of knowledge in complex rehabilitation, with a special focus on cancer and palliative care developed over the past 7 years.

Jo is dedicated to supporting individuals living with a cancer diagnosis, helping them optimise function and improve their quality of life. She also has extensive experience in general and complex rehabilitation, assisting those with a wide range of conditions affecting functionality and well-being.

Jo approaches every client with compassion, creating personalised treatment plans tailored to individual needs and goals. Whether you aim to get stronger, manage symptoms, improve mobility, or enhance your overall quality of life, Jo is committed to helping you achieve the best possible outcomes.

Book an appointment now with our highly trained and friendly Core Physio & Fitness team

Fantastic physiotherapists - I have been under the care of Jasper at Core Physio for over a year now after rupturing my achilles. Jasper and the team have been brilliant. Their knowledge, treatment and professionalism is second to none. Jasper has carefully treated my injury to the point where I am now running, swimming and back in the gym again. The welcome is always warm and friendly, and they work around my own busy work / family schedule to provide the treatment that I require. Huge thanks

AMWorthing

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I am so pleased with the treatment and advice that I received, initially from Catherine MacGillivray, and then from Katrina Martin, which resulted in the weakness in the muscles in my neck being almost completely cured. I intend to carry on practicing the exercises every day, but should I have any future problems, I shall not hesitate to return for more treatment.

IHWest Worthing

I have suffered with lower back pain since my teenage years and have therefore been to many physiotherapists.

Last year I discovered I had a Prolapsed disc and had a successful epidural, however, I was not having much result with my physio at the time. Upon my spinal surgeons recommendation, I booked in with Cathy at Core Physio.

Cathy was the first person to actually know what was wrong with my back, why I had this re-occurring issue and explained it to me in a way I understood. She asked me what my goal was (to be able to exercise pain free) and we worked towards it. She gave me tailored movements and stretches and each time I saw her she would work on my back. I once had a flare up (I may have slacked on the exercises) and they managed to squeeze me in the same day to get me moving again. Core physio are genuinely a lovely caring team.

I have now got to a point where I am not in pain! After 15 years of going round in circles and always being in pain- its gone. I still marvel when I am at a Spin class or out shopping for the day that I am not in pain. I even washed the car last weekend (1st time in over 2 years) and there was no pain!

I cannot recommend Core Physio enough – in just under a year they have physically changed my life for the better.

DOWorthing

After trying several different Physios to help recover from a back injury (and few other injuries), I finally found Cathy at Core Physio Fitness. For the first time, I felt properly listened to. With Cathy’s support and expertise, I have my confidence back and a hugely improved core strength, which will help protect my back.

I then saw Amy, who has been brilliant at creating a personalised home exercise routine, aimed to improve my all over strength and fitness.

I couldn’t recommend Core Physio Fitness enough.

CBFindon