Our Team
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Fiona Errington
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Physiotherapy
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HPC MCSP MAACP
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Fiona graduated from Bath School of Physiotherapy and worked within the NHS before traveling to Toronto where she worked in Private Practice for three years. On returning to England she became the Physiotherapist at the Kent County Cricket Club in sole charge of the County players until March 1998. She established the St Lawrence Sports and Physiotherapy Clinic in September 1990.
Fiona believes each patient should be treated as an individual and uses a holistic approach to treatment looking at the whole body, not solely focusing on the injury. She uses a combination of manual techniques, movement pathways and exercises with the aim of returning the patient to their full function for daily life, sports and hobbies.
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Nimmo Reid
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Head of Science Medicine and Clinical Services
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(Hons) HPC MCSP MBA
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Nimmo graduated from the University of Cape Town, South Africa and worked in private practice in Cape Town before coming to the UK in 1997 to work within the NHS as a chartered physiotherapist. In 1999 he moved to Canterbury to join the Kent County Cricket Club and the St Lawrence Sports and Physiotherapy Clinic. Nimmo has worked in a variety of sports including rugby, hockey and golf.
In addition to working in the clinic, Nimmo is the Kent County Cricket Club Physiotherapist.
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Mash Roberts
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Practice Manager
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Mash joined St. Lawrence Clinic in 2007. She has been the mainstay on reception since and is responsible for the management of the Administration team. Mash is the first point of contact for accounts, a liaison with insurance companies, coordinates referrals and manages the exercise classes that take place in clinic.
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Sophia Vrissanaki Hughes
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Massage Therapist / Pilates Teacher
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Batchelors Degree (Hons) in Dance studies (2001)
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Sophia Vrissanaki Hughes graduated from the University of Surrey Roehampton with a Batchelors Degree (Hons) in Dance studies (2001), where she found her passion in movement biomechanics and bodywork therapy. Certified by the Pilates Foundation (2004) Sophia has been teaching Pilates classes to groups or private sessions in matwork and studio equipment. Her warm, intuitive approach is focused on the individual's fitness needs and learning style, emphasising efficient movement and kinaesthetic awareness, to address posture and balance in sport or daily life.
Sophia has obtained a Diploma in Advanced Clinical and Sports Massage Therapy by the Jing Method™ and can treat a range of chronic musculoskeletal pain conditions including low back pain, neck pain, headaches, whiplash, RSI, fibromyalgia and many other ongoing pain conditions. Combining massage and movement techniques Sophia guides her clients through healthier movement patterns to prevent or recover from injury and restore vitality and quality of life.
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Eleni Vrahimis
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Physiotherapy
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BSc (Hons) HPC MCSP MAACP
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Eleni graduated as a Physiotherapist from the University of Brighton in 1993 and has worked within the NHS and private practice in the UK, USA and Australia before joining the St Lawrence clinic in 2009.
With a lifelong interest in movement and the body-mind connection, Eleni adopts a holistic approach when treating. Further studies have included movement courses, Acupuncture, NLP, and Craniosacral Therapy, allowing for a diverse and blended approach.
Eleni qualified as a Yoga teacher with Triyoga in London on a 350 hour Diploma, and is a member of The British Wheel of Yoga. Her further training includes Restorative Yoga, Chair Yoga, Hypermobility in Yoga, The Anatomy Yoga Series and Yoga for Sports.
Eleni’s teaching styles include Vinyasa, Hatha and Scaravelli, with a focus on anatomy attuned to the physical awareness of the individual.
In her free time Eleni enjoys swimming, dancing, cycling and the theatre.
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Beccy Wiles
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Physiotherapist
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Beccy qualified as a Chartered Physiotherapist in the UK in 2005. Since qualifying she has worked with a diverse range of patient groups both within the NHS and privately.
Beccy enjoys using a holistic approach to treatment, incorporating advice, education, exercise and manual therapy. As such, she has completed a variety of post graduate courses including acupuncture and Pilates.
In her spare time Beccy keeps active with running, swimming and Zumba classes!
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Allison Roberts
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Osteopath
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D.O.
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Allison graduated from the British School of Osteopathy in London in 1989 and holds the Diploma in Osteopathy (D.O.). After graduation, she became an associate in two busy private practices in Kent. She took over the Canterbury-based practice in 1992, and has fostered good links with local GPs and consultants alike. She joined the St Lawrence Clinic in 2011. Special interests include the osteopathic management and treatment of headache and migraine, as well as the treatment of dancers and pregnant women.
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Thomas Austen
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Podiatrist
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BSc (Hons) MChS
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Tom graduated from the University of Brighton in 2001 in Podiatry.
He worked within the National Health Service for a number of years gaining experience with high risk patients as well as people with musculo-skeletal injuries. He now works as an independent Podiatrist at a number of locations including here at The St Lawrence Clinic. Alongside this he works as a Clinical Educator for The University of Brighton teaching on the Undergraduate Podiatry programme.
Tom works with members of the general public as well as Elite & Professional Sports people to help them be more comfortable, to reduce pain and to improve performance in their chosen activities. He is the Kent County Cricket Team podiatrist.
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Sophie Williamson
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Sports Therapist, Strength & Conditioning Coach
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BSc
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Sophie has been practicing Sports Therapy, diagnosing & treating injuries in the fields of sport, exercise, & health, since 2009.
Sophie specialises in:
- Soft tissue techniques
- Medical acupuncture
- Exercise rehab to optimum levels of function
- Sports & growth-related injuries in children
- Functional Movement Screening for sportShe is also a Strength & Conditioning coach providing sports & lifestyle specific training sessions to prevent injury and enhance performance. She has years of experience working with athletes of all ages in both elite and amateur settings.
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Gary Toner
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Physiotherapy
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BSc (Hons) HPC MCSP
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Gary is currently Lead Physiotherapist at Estuary View, an NHS service.
He graduated from Coventry University in 2000 with a degree in Sports Science & Health Science before completing his physiotherapy degree in 2004. He has worked within the NHS and private practice and has been the first team Physio for Ramsgate FC. He has provided physiotherapy for Thanet Road Runners and got "bitten by the running bug" and completed the London Marathon in 2009!! As a consequence he has developed a keen interest in running and lower limb injuries. Gary has completed knee rehabilitation & pilates courses and qualified in acupuncture.
Gary believes in an holistic approach with his patients using the biopsychosocial model to ensure each patient is treated as an individual. Combining this approach with manual techniques and exercise therapy he aims to enable a sucessful return to function and sport/hobbies.
Gary enjoys running & cycling and the occasional trek across the Sahara!
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Luke Morrison
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Physiotherapy
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Luke graduated from the University Of Brighton in 2016. Prior to joining the clinic in 2022, he has worked in elite and amateur rugby, and elite youth football and currently splits his time as a clinical specialist physiotherapist within the NHS, forming strong links with local orthopaedic consultants.
Luke has a keen interest in musculoskeletal pain, sports injuries and orthopaedic rehabilitation. Luke is passionate about helping patients to restore full function and achieve their specific goals.
In his spare time, Luke enjoys keeping fit with a variety of sports including running, CrossFit and swimming. He can sometimes be found trying to play golf or attempting to surf.
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Michael Smith
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Osteopath
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Michael has been an avid rugby fan ever since he was dropped off at his local club at the age of four. This interest in rugby and the injuries that come along with the game led Michael to want a better understanding or recovery. After completing a degree in Biomedical Science whilst thinking about a career in Medicine a fortuitous conversation made him change his mind and opened the door to Osteopathy. Michael graduated from the British Collage of Osteopathic Medicine and with this has a strong understanding of sports injuries, naturopathy, and nutrition. His clinical experience has allowed him to help people of all ages and believes he has a calm and caring approach to his treatments.
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Claire Rodd
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Physiotherapy
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BSc (Hons) HCPC MCSP
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Claire graduated from University of Brighton in 2007. She has worked within the NHS and private practices in England, New Zealand and Australia. Since graduating Claire has completed manual therapy and acupuncture courses. She is APPI Pilates trained and teaches group or one to one classes. Claire enjoys using a variety of techniques to provide a holistic approach to treatment. She has a special interest in the lower back and pelvis region.
In her spare time Claire enjoys being outside, running or road cycling. She completed the London Marathon in 2015 and her next goal is to achieve a triathlon.
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Brad Robinson
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Physiotherapy
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Bsc (Hons), HCPC, MCSP, OMT
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Brad completed his undergraduate training in Zimbabwe and has over 20 years experience working in private practice and elite Sport. He has previously worked in County Cricket and was the former Team Physiotherapist for the Zimbabwe and Pakistan national cricket teams.
Brad specializes in the treatment and rehabilitation of musculoskeletal conditions as well as Post-Surgical Rehabilitation. He has a keen interest in Spinal, Shoulder and Lower Limb Rehabilitation.
He is qualified in Acupuncture and is a Pilates Instructor.
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Ryan Camp
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Physiotherapy
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Ryan graduated from Brunel University in 2014 and has progressed to hold a Clinical Specialist role. He splits his time between private and the NHS, with links to local Orthopaedic Consultants.
Ryan has recently started a Masters in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy at the University of Brighton and uses an evidence-informed approach to support individuals back to full function from a range of acute and persistent conditions.
In his spare time Ryan enjoys playing tennis and keeping fit, as well as participating in the occasional open mic night in Canterbury.
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Shaun Cawley
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Physiotherapy
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BSc (Hons) HPC MCSP
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Shaun graduated from Coventry University in 2015 and has recently returned from working in private practice in Christchurch, New Zealand. He has completed a post-grad certificate in 2019 focusing on pain management and vocational rehabilitation. Shaun incorporates a holistic approach to his treatments, focusing on empowering patients through exercise, education and manual therapy. Shaun has a keen focus in strength and conditioning rehab in order to return patients to their hobbies and work as soon as possible.
Shaun enjoys staying active by playing football at the weekends, along with going to the gym or running during the week.
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Sarah Tombs
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Physiotherapy
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Sarah is a caring and enthusiastic therapist who trained with the Oxford School of Sports Massage and has been providing Sports and Remedial Massage and Soft Tissue Therapy in a doctors surgery in Oxford since 2011. She has provided treatment for athletes competing in a wide range of sport from Bodybuilding, Sprinting, Rowing, Running, Cricket and Cycling. Since qualifying she has qualified as a Biomechanics Trainer gaining the knowledge to be able to provide treatment using a combination of manual technique and exercises with the aim of returning the patient to their full function for daily life, sports and hobbies.
In her spare time Sarah enjoys running, the gym and cycling with a past in competing in the Veldrome in the pursuit with an interest in competing in Time Trial in the future.
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Meet The Team
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Mash Roberts
Practice Manager
Mash joined St. Lawrence Clinic in 2007. She has been the mainstay on reception since ... Read More → -
Nia Ongley
Admin
Nia joined our administration team in April 2021. She settled naturally into her role... Read More → -
Fiona Errington
HPC MCSP MAACPClinic Director
Fiona graduated from Bath School of Physiotherapy and worked within the NHS before... Read More → -
Nimmo Reid
BSc (Hons) HPC MCSP MBAHead of Science Medicine
and Clinical ServicesNimmo graduated from the University of Cape Town... Read More → -
Eleni Vrahimis
BSc (Hons) HPC MCSP MAACPPhysiotherapist
Eleni graduated from the University of Brighton in 1993 and has worked within the... Read More → -
Brad Robinson
Bsc (Hons), HCPC, MCSP, OMTPhysiotherpist
Brad completed his undergraduate training in Zimbabwe and has over 20 years... Read More → -
Ryan Camp
Physiotherpist
Ryan graduated from Brunel University in 2014 and has progressed to hold a Clinical Specialist role. Read More → -
Beccy Wiles
Physiotherapist
Beccy qualified as a Chartered Physiotherapist in the UK in 2005. Since qualifying she has worked with... Read More → -
Allison Roberts
D.O.Osteopath
Allison graduated from the British School of Osteopathy in London in 1989 and holds the... Read More → -
Sophie Williamson
BScSports Therapist, S&C Coach
Sophie has been practicing Sports Therapy, diagnosing & treating injuries in the fields of... Read More → -
Thomas Austen
BSc (Hons) MChSPodiatrist
Tom graduated from the University of Brighton in 2001 in Podiatry. He worked...
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Claire Rodd
BSc (Hons) HPC MCSPPhysiotherapist
Claire graduated from University of Brighton in 2007. She has worked within the NHS... Read More → -
Gary Toner
BSc (Hons) HPC MCSPPhysiotherapist
Gary is currently Lead Physiotherapist at Estuary View, an NHS service... Read More → -
Sophia Vrissanaki Hughes
BA (Hons) in Dance studies (2001)Massage Therapist / Pilates Teacher
Sophia Vrissanaki Hughes graduated from the University of Surrey Roehampton with a Batchelors...Read More → -
Shaun Cawley
BSc (Hons) HPC MCSPPhysiotherapist
Shaun graduated from Coventry University in 2015 and has recently returned from... Read More → -
Sarah Tombs
Therapist
Sarah is a caring and enthusiastic therapist who trained with the Oxford School of Sports Massage... Read More → -
Luke Morrison
Physiotherapist
Luke graduated from the University Of Brighton in 2016. Prior to joining the clinic in 2022....Read More → -
Michael Smith
Osteopath
Michael has been an avid rugby fan ever since he was dropped off at his local club at the age of four...Read More →
