Hilary Aiken

Hilary qualified in 1980. She 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 has been with us for six years. She 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 from the beginning, when she stepped in to cover when Hilary and Sue discovered they had both booked the same holiday! Once through the door they wouldn't let her go!
2006 marks 20 years of involvement in physiotherapy, being a Chartered Physiotherapist for the past 16 years. A retired gymnast and hurdler, Claudine has a passion for sports injuries and has worked in many areas of sport from rugby to ice skating.
As well as a Sports Injuries Diploma she is an accredited life coach, specialising in health and sports performance coaching.

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.

Cathryn Lord

Cathryn trained as a physiotherapist at Coventry University. She went on to do a Masters Degree in Perth Australia, in musculo-skeletal physiotherapy.
Her specific interests are the treatment of necks, shoulders and sports injuries, but enjoys all aspects of physiotherapy.
She enjoys many sports and activities; her main interests being sailing and keep fit.

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 been with us for six years and 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.