Meet our team.
We are a dedicated and professional team of specialist adult and children’s physiotherapists, a practice manager, physiotherapy assistants and rehabilitation strength and conditioning therapists.
All our physiotherapists are registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). You can verify any clinician on the HCPC register.
Our clinic team

Kerry Richardson
Clinical Director / Specialist Paediatric & Aquatic Physiotherapist
Kerry founded Get Ahead Physiotherapy with a vision to provide specialist, high-quality rehabilitation for people across Gloucestershire. She has extensive experience across the NHS, specialist educational settings, hydrotherapy and private practice, and is passionate about supporting children with long-term and complex disabilities and their families. By weaving creative play into her sessions she helps children achieve their goals in a fun, motivating environment while empowering parents to support their child’s development.
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Kerry founded Get Ahead Physiotherapy with a vision to provide specialist, high-quality rehabilitation for people across Gloucestershire. She has extensive experience across the NHS, specialist educational settings, hydrotherapy and private practice, and is passionate about supporting children with long-term and complex disabilities and their families. By weaving creative play into her sessions she helps children achieve their goals in a fun, motivating environment while empowering parents to support their child’s development.

Lynsay Mills
Specialist Neurological Physiotherapist, FND, Sensory Integration & Case Management
Lynsay is a highly skilled physiotherapist with a passion for neurological rehabilitation and sensory integration. She previously worked as a Case Manager, so is well placed to understand the role of rehabilitation within the medicolegal context. She has completed additional training in Sensory Integration, FND and complex presentations, aquatic therapy and Functional Electrical Stimulation (including Neubie).
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Lynsay is a highly skilled physiotherapist with a passion for neurological rehabilitation and sensory integration. She previously worked as a Case Manager, so is well placed to understand the role of rehabilitation within the medicolegal context. She has completed additional training in Sensory Integration, FND and complex presentations, aquatic therapy and Functional Electrical Stimulation (including Neubie).

Kirsten Stillman
Specialist Neurological Physiotherapist, Stroke Rehabilitation & Upper Limb
Kirsten is a highly experienced neurological physiotherapist with an extensive background in stroke rehabilitation. She previously worked within the NHS adult neurological team and has completed additional training in upper limb rehabilitation and functional electrical stimulation. She is passionate about building strong relationships with her patients through clear communication and a collaborative approach, helping people achieve their individual goals and maximise their independence, confidence and quality of life.
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Kirsten is a highly experienced neurological physiotherapist with an extensive background in stroke rehabilitation. She previously worked within the NHS adult neurological team and has completed additional training in upper limb rehabilitation and functional electrical stimulation. She is passionate about building strong relationships with her patients through clear communication and a collaborative approach, helping people achieve their individual goals and maximise their independence, confidence and quality of life.

Jess Smiles
Senior Neurological Physiotherapist, Paediatric & Hydrotherapy Services
Jess is an experienced physiotherapist who loves working with babies and children and has an engaging approach that ensures sessions are fun, motivating and effective. She supports clients at the clinic, in homes and schools, and is integral to the hydrotherapy service. Jess works alongside our team on the baby and toddler music and movement sessions.
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Jess is an experienced physiotherapist who loves working with babies and children and has an engaging approach that ensures sessions are fun, motivating and effective. She supports clients at the clinic, in homes and schools, and is integral to the hydrotherapy service. Jess works alongside our team on the baby and toddler music and movement sessions.

Natasha Young
Senior Neurological Physiotherapist, Adult Services
Natasha is a skilled physiotherapist with a background in adult neurological rehabilitation. She has a warm, compassionate approach and a specialist interest in supporting people living with Parkinson’s disease, Multiple Sclerosis and Motor Neurone Disease, as well as those requiring general rehabilitation. Natasha supports our Adult Fitness Group and has completed specialist training in Neubie therapy.
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Natasha is a skilled physiotherapist with a background in adult neurological rehabilitation. She has a warm, compassionate approach and a specialist interest in supporting people living with Parkinson’s disease, Multiple Sclerosis and Motor Neurone Disease, as well as those requiring general rehabilitation. Natasha supports our Adult Fitness Group and has completed specialist training in Neubie therapy.

Sara Wade-West
Specialist Paediatric Physiotherapist, Clinic & Forest of Dean
Sara is an experienced paediatric physiotherapist offering home visits across the Forest of Dean and clinic sessions one day a week. She has worked in a variety of settings, specialising in developmental and neuromuscular conditions. Sara is dedicated to helping children reach their full potential through play-based therapy and family-centred support.
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Sara is an experienced paediatric physiotherapist offering home visits across the Forest of Dean and clinic sessions one day a week. She has worked in a variety of settings, specialising in developmental and neuromuscular conditions. Sara is dedicated to helping children reach their full potential through play-based therapy and family-centred support.

Ella Seeley
Junior Physiotherapist, Paediatric and Adult Services
Ella is a newly qualified physiotherapist working alongside both the children’s and adult teams to offer ongoing physiotherapy input to our clients at the clinic, on home visits and in the hydrotherapy pool.
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Ella is a newly qualified physiotherapist working alongside both the children’s and adult teams to offer ongoing physiotherapy input to our clients at the clinic, on home visits and in the hydrotherapy pool.

Russ Whiting
Specialist Rehabilitation Assistant & Adaptive Personal Trainer
Russ brings a wealth of experience in supporting teenagers and adults with disabilities to maintain a healthy and active lifestyle. He is enthusiastic and creates dynamic exercise programmes that support rehabilitation goals, working alongside the physiotherapy team to deliver rehabilitation and adapted exercise programmes. He also leads group exercise sessions and offers clinic sessions, home visits and community-based fitness sessions.
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Russ brings a wealth of experience in supporting teenagers and adults with disabilities to maintain a healthy and active lifestyle. He is enthusiastic and creates dynamic exercise programmes that support rehabilitation goals, working alongside the physiotherapy team to deliver rehabilitation and adapted exercise programmes. He also leads group exercise sessions and offers clinic sessions, home visits and community-based fitness sessions.

Filiz Casewell
Physiotherapy Assistant & Hydrotherapy Assistant
Filiz has a breadth of experience supporting teens and adults with long-term and complex disabilities from her time in a specialist educational setting. She works alongside the physiotherapy team to provide ongoing therapy and hydrotherapy sessions, and is part of the adult group exercise team.
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Filiz has a breadth of experience supporting teens and adults with long-term and complex disabilities from her time in a specialist educational setting. She works alongside the physiotherapy team to provide ongoing therapy and hydrotherapy sessions, and is part of the adult group exercise team.

Becky Hearn
Practice Manager
Becky brings a unique blend of leadership experience and a passion for personalised healthcare, with extensive leadership and management experience within the NHS. As Practice Manager, she is dedicated to creating an exceptional experience for every patient by ensuring the clinic runs smoothly and supporting the team to deliver outstanding care. With a strong focus on organisation, continuous improvement and client satisfaction, she works behind the scenes to ensure every aspect of the practice reflects the high standards and values of Get Ahead Physiotherapy.
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Becky brings a unique blend of leadership experience and a passion for personalised healthcare, with extensive leadership and management experience within the NHS. As Practice Manager, she is dedicated to creating an exceptional experience for every patient by ensuring the clinic runs smoothly and supporting the team to deliver outstanding care. With a strong focus on organisation, continuous improvement and client satisfaction, she works behind the scenes to ensure every aspect of the practice reflects the high standards and values of Get Ahead Physiotherapy.

Karolina Morys
Senior Physiotherapist, Adult Neurological Team (Cheltenham & Gloucester)
Karolina works with adults with disabilities in the Cheltenham and Gloucester area. She takes a holistic, person-centred approach to care and particularly enjoys supporting older adults with rehabilitation and long-term care.
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Karolina works with adults with disabilities in the Cheltenham and Gloucester area. She takes a holistic, person-centred approach to care and particularly enjoys supporting older adults with rehabilitation and long-term care.

Dominika Kedzoria
Physiotherapy Assistant, Adults & Children (Cheltenham & Gloucester)
Dominika is an integral part of the team and works alongside the physiotherapists to support children and adults with their ongoing rehabilitation. She offers home visits in the Cheltenham and Gloucester area, building a strong rapport with clients through her calm and approachable manner.
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Dominika is an integral part of the team and works alongside the physiotherapists to support children and adults with their ongoing rehabilitation. She offers home visits in the Cheltenham and Gloucester area, building a strong rapport with clients through her calm and approachable manner.
Our wider team.
We also work with experienced self-employed clinicians who provide specialist physiotherapy across the wider community.
Katharine Knight
Specialist Paediatric Physiotherapist, Bristol area
Katharine is an experienced paediatric physiotherapist who supports children and families in the Bristol area.
Elizabeth Coulborn
Specialist Adult Neurological Physiotherapist, Stroud & surrounding area
Lizzie is an experienced physiotherapist who has worked in the area for many years. She offers home visits for adults in the Stroud and surrounding area and visits several care homes to provide ongoing physiotherapy for residents.
Piotr Slawinski
Physiotherapy Assistant & Hydrotherapy, Adults & Children
Piotr supports the physiotherapy team with ongoing sessions for adults and children, both at home and in the hydrotherapy pool. He has extensive experience supporting adults with long-term conditions, and clients comment on his friendly and supportive manner.
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We are always interested in hearing from passionate neurological physiotherapists who share our values.
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