Hilary Aiken

Hilary trained in the north east, before deciding to move to London where she worked at St Bartholomew's Hospital and then the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital in Stanmore. Her interest in out-patients and hand injuries developed further when she moved to run the Out-Patient Physiotherapy Department at Bedford, and later at Haslemere Hospital. Hilary moved into private practice when she and Sue started the West Byfleet Physiotherapy Clinic.
Outside of work her interests include playing tennis, photography, cooking and walking through the beautiful local countryside with her even more beautiful golden labrador!

Sue Austin

Sue trained in London, then worked at the Charing Cross Hospital before moving to a large hospital in British Columbia, Canada.
Following her return to these shores, she worked as a physiotherapist with British Airways. She moved into private practice in Guildford, where she met Hilary and they started the West Byfleet Physiotherapy Clinic.
She likes treating all musculo-skeletal problems, but probably 'backs' come out as her favourite area to treat!
Sue is a keen golfer, as well as enjoying walking and Pilates.

Andrea Bird

Andy qualified at the Royal Orthopaedic Hospital Birmingham, and followed this by working at St.Peter's Hospital Chertsey and Woking Community Hospital before joining the West Byfleet Physiotherapy Clinic.
She enjoys all aspects of physiotherapy, but has a special interest in the knee joint.
Her own sports include cycling, walking, badminton and sailing.

Claudine Chiplin

Claudine has been with the clinic since 1996, when she stepped in to cover when Hilary and Sue discovered they had both booked the same holiday!
As well as being a Chartered Physiotherapist, she has a Sports Injuries Diploma. A retired gymnast and hurdler, Claudine has a passion for treating sports injuries and has worked in many areas of sport from rugby to ice skating.

Sue Gaastra

Sue qualified in 1978. Her major post graduate courses have been in manipulative Manual Therapy and Traditional Chinese Acupuncture. She also examines on Manual Therapy at Masters Level. Every year she organises the physiotherapy around the Isle of Dogs for the London Marathon.
Her outside interests include ballet, tap, singing, amateur dramatics, walking and skiing.

Karen Painter

Karen trained at the Middlesex Hospital. She worked at Whipps Cross Hospital in London, then went out to the sunny climes of New Zealand before returning to Woking Community Hospital.
She has a keen interest in treating headaches, musculo-skeletal problems, as well as specific interest in acupuncture. Karen enjoys music, and plays in a band, as well as walking, tennis and swimming.

Jeremy Symes

Jeremy trained at Brunel University and qualified in 2000. He initially worked at Guys and St Thomas' Hospital before joining Kingston Primary Care Trust. He combines this role with his work at West Byfleet Physiotherapy Clinic. He enjoyed treating a variety of musculo-skeletal conditions but has a particular interest in necks, backs and shoulders. He is a qualified Pilates instructor. He is currently undertaking post graduate study in western medical acupuncture. Jeremy's interests include playing guitar, distance running and golf.