Who will I see?

Katherine set up Boathouse Physiotherapy in 2014.  It is now a successful Private business with a NHS contract.  The clinic is set up to provide expert assessment, treatment and rehabilitation to the local residential and business community and to meet the ever increasing demand for fast access to high quality physiotherapy.  

Katherine's approach involves hands on treatment to joints, nerves and muscles. The majority of her treatments are focused on giving specific education and exercise to address your needs and your goals by avoiding a one-size-fits-all approach.  Katherine enjoys educating her patients in their condition and rehabilitation.  

Katherine qualified from University West of England, Bristol in 2000.  In 2006 Katherine took up a post at the Spire Hospital, Bristol where she was employed as Physiotherapy Manager. In this role she worked closely with lead orthopaedic consultants to set up and develop the outpatient department.  She especially enjoyed working with the shoulder specialist and now has a special interest in this area.

Alongside this she worked independently in other private practices, for the South West of England Girls hockey team and a South West division 1 rugby team. At the same time she developed her interest in Pilates and Acupuncture.

Since moving back to Reading in 2011 Katherine worked at the Spire Dunedin Healthcare. Here she worked with the local orthopaedic consultants.

Outside of work she enjoys pilates, running and spending time with her husband and two girls.

Katherine is currently working at both Boathouse Physiotherapy and Back In Line chiropractic clinic.

Shaun graduated from Stellenbosch University, South Africa with a degree in Sports Science in 2007. He moved to the UK to study Physiotherapy and qualified from the University of Hertfordshire in 2011. Since then he has been specialising in musculoskeletal physiotherapy treating all age groups. Shaun has also achieved Quality Assured Practitioner (QAP) status in 2020 developed by Physio First in association with the University of Brighton. This recognises one's commitment to the quality of patient care and outcomes.

Shaun has worked with elite athletes and developed experience in biomechanics and performance in runners and cyclists.  Shaun has extensive training in bike fitting and cycling related injuries. He previously worked in a clinic in London delivering bike fitting services for injury prevention and for performance. Shaun can apply his biomechanics and physio head to help both amateurs and elite athletes alike.

Over the years he has qualified in acupuncture, pilates, personal training, taping and sports massage and can use the diagnostic ultrasound as par of this assessment process. Shaun completed his training with the Sports Medicine Ultrasound Group (SMUG) and qualified with a PG Cert MSK sonography in 2024.  Shaun also has specialist training in children and adolescent injuries and treatment.

Shaun has been working locally in the Chilterns for the last five years and has developed close working relationships with consultants and GPs. Shaun believes working within a multidisciplinary team to achieve the best outcomes for his patients. Clinically, Shaun's interest are in active treatment approaches and lower limb pathologies.

Outside of work Shaun is married and has two young boys which keep him very busy. However, Shaun still manages to cycle or run on a daily basis.

Helen graduated in 2003 with Bsc Hons in Physiotherapy from the University of Wales College of Medicine in Cardiff. She has worked in large teaching hospitals in Cardiff and London where she gained a wealth of experience in a range of physiotherapy before specialising in community and musculoskeletal settings.

Helen has over 20 years of experience working in both private and NHS sectors. Her experience enables her to effectively treat a wide range of acute and chronic musculoskeletal problems, including spines, joint, muscle and nerve related pain. She utilises a range of manual techniques including joint mobilisations, manipulations, soft tissue release, acupuncture, Pilates, exercise therapy and taping. She also successfully helps women with pregnancy and post-natal related pain, strengthening and symptom relief with hands on treatment and taping techniques.

Helen provides holistic and individual care for each of her patients, ensuring the very best outcomes for therapy.

Outside of Physiotherapy, she is also a qualified Hypnotherapist, a busy mother of three and enjoys keeping fit running regularly and playing tennis.

Claire is a musculoskeletal and women’s health specialist Physiotherapist who qualified from one of London’s major teaching hospitals St Georges University in 2010. Claire started her Physiotherapy career at Guys and St Thomas NHS trust and then moved into the private sector. 

Claire has worked privately and in the NHS during her career and works as an advanced musculoskeletal practice physiotherapist specialising in musculoskeletal injuries with a special interest in back pain and Women’s Health. She is extremely passionate about women’s health in sport and is the women’s health Physiotherapist for GB rowing.  

After the birth of her daughter, she noticed a need for Women's Health Physiotherapists in the area and the limited provisions for women who need help and do not know where to turn. She was desperate to return to rugby following her C-section with very limited resources to facilitate this. Working alongside the local Gynecological consultants Claire trained in this field. Completing her post graduate certificate in Women’s Health she was welcomed as full member of the POGP (Pelvic, obstetric, and gynaecological Physiotherapists) and is a fully qualified Mummy MOT practitioner. Claire is also a member of the acupuncture association of chartered Physiotherapists. 

When not in clinic Claire is a Mum of two and loves sport. She is one of the founding members of Abbey Nuns rugby team, she enjoys playing for the club with County and Premiership caps(Wasps) to her name. When not playing you can usually find her covering the Physio on the pitches. 

Connor graduated in 2020 with a degree in Sports Therapy & Rehabilitation and went on to complete a further degree in Physiotherapy. Connor has spent some time in the NHS in Northern Lincolnshire where he gained experience within the Trauma and Orthopaedic field. More recently, Connor has moved back to his hometown of Reading before joining Boathouse Physiotherapy as a musculoskeletal physiotherapist.

Connor has a keen interest in musculoskeletal injuries and has had the opportunity to see a variety of conditions, rehabilitating patients to facilitate a return to their chosen sport/activity. Combining his Sports Therapy with his Physiotherapy degree, Connor has the knowledge and skills to actively assess, diagnose and treat a wide range of pathologies/injuries.

Connor has a keen interest in rugby and growing up played for Reading Abbey before going away to university. While at university, he played within the British Universities & College Sports League as well as playing club rugby for Whitby RFC. Since then, Connor has taken up Golf and enjoys getting out for 18 holes whenever possible and has experience of jiu-jitsu.

Helen graduated from Hertfordshire University in 2006 and have since cultivated a diverse and enriching career in the field of physiotherapy.

Her journey began with valuable experience across several NHS hospitals, where she deepened her understanding of musculoskeletal conditions. She then took on a role at the Royal Berkshire Hospital, where she designed and developed the initial hip arthroscopy rehabilitation service, making significant strides in patient recovery and care.

In 2012, Helen transitioned to the Police Rehabilitation Centre, further specializing in musculoskeletal conditions while also establishing her own Pilates class business.

Her approach integrates hands-on manual therapy, acupuncture, and massage with exercise therapy.

Helen is committed to treating patients holistically, recognizing that pain is influenced by a myriad of factors. Her practice is centred around understanding each patient's unique needs and crafting tailored treatment plans that promote overall well-being and recovery.

Outside of work, Helen spends time with her husband and young son.  She loves animals, particularly cats, and enjoy being immersed in nature. Her interests include a wide array of sports—though these days she finds herself more of a spectator than a participant—along with swimming, baking, and musical theatre.

Caitlin is passionate about providing clients with an understanding of their presenting condition whilst guiding them back to the activities that mean the most to them.

Caitlin started her career in 2016 and has since worked within NHS England and NHS Scotland. Through working in the NHS, Caitlin has treated clients of all ages and with a wide range of conditions from muscular skeletal  injuries,pain presentations, fractures, post stroke, parkinson’s, falls and general deconditioning. Caitlin has a particular interest in orthopaedic pre and postoperative care and enjoys applying her knowledge with the latest evidence to complete thorough assessments and provide individualised rehabilitation plans that are focused on client goals. 

Caitlin moved to Oxfordshire in June 2024 and decided to transfer into private practice. She currently works at Back in Line, Henley.

Caitlin is a professional, approachable and supportive therapist, colleague and friend.

Outside of Physiotherapy, Caitlin enjoys early mornings, beach walks,running, Munro bagging, seeing friends and family and training her puppy Tealla.

Sonja graduated from the University of Kwa-Zulu Natal in 2017 with her B.Sc (Hons) in Physiotherapy and completed her community service working with neuro-rehabilitation and musculoskeletal (MSK) Outpatients in 2018. In 2019 she did a postgraduate certification in Orthopaedic Manipulative therapy to specialize into the assessment and treatment of neuro-MSK and chronic pain conditions. She spent the first 3 years of her career working in a Chronic back and neck pain clinic in South Africa followed by 3 years of musculoskeletal outpatient care in Oxfordshire.

Sonja has done various courses over the years including Dry needling and Level1-3 mat work Pilates. In addition to this she has completed her First Contact Practitioner Training for musculoskeletal triaging and has worked very closely with the local GP surgeries in Oxfordshire in her mentorship program.

Sonja has a great passion in helping to bridge the gap between active andpassive treatment and strives to help educate and improve the understanding of what generates pain, why things hurt and how to address it. She uses a combination of education, hands on intervention and exercises to optimise function and help you return to the things you love.

Outside of physiotherapy Sonja loves being active and in nature. In her youth she competed in the Junior Track world Championships and the African Continental championships, securing her Springbok National Colours for South Africa. Despite hanging up her helmet she has maintained a keen understanding of the human body and its potential, understands the dedication and work that goes into being a sportsperson and is inspired to help others to achieve their goals no matter how big or small.

Sonja now spends her free time dinghy sailing, hiking, camping and on DIY projects

Stevie graduated in 2009 in a degree in Sports Therapy at the University Of Birmingham.  Stevie sees general muscular conditions and joint pains as well as sports, Pre-Event / Post Event massage.  Stevie treats with sport and remedial massage, mobilisations and occasionally 'dry needling' acupuncture if needed.  Acupuncture can be used for pain relief, it can relieve tight muscle tissue, facia, ligament and tendons. It can improve wellbeing and relaxation and also encourage muscles to activate.

She is also a Pilates instructor and runs a Pilates class. Stevie is also qualified in pre and post natal exercise, which really helped when having her son.

Stevie has also participated in sports such as rowing at national level, hockey, rugby, running and general gym strengthening.

Outside of work Stevie loves to be outdoors and spending time with her family and adorable pets.

Alexa qualified in Sports and Remedial Massage at the London School of Sports Massage in 2016. Alexa has worked in Reading based practices alongside the physiotherapy teams since then as well as running her own business from home. She looks after a whole range of people with massage, from those with stiffness and pain or those doing sports through to working alongside the physiotherapy team to help with rehabilitation.

Alexa is also a UK Athletics Running Coach, working with all levels of runner on their training programmes and ongoing coaching as well as technique analysis and face to face coaching sessions. She loves running, especially trail and longer distance events and is enjoying introducing her dog to all the trail routes in the area. She's lived in and around Reading with her husband for 9 years.

Alexa also gives nutrition advice and works as an Outdoor Leader, often alongside Duke of Edinburgh's Award groups in the summer.

Mattia is a MSK Sonographer and a Senior MSK and Sports physiotherapist with over 10 years of experience in the field.

He completed his BSc in physiotherapy in Italy in 2013 and then achieved a MSc in Musculoskeletal and Sports Physiotherapy at the University of Birmingham in 2020. He has also obtained a PG Cert in Diagnostic MSK ultrasound in 2024, after completing a University program provided by The Sports Medicine Ultrasound Group (SMUG). 

Mattia has been working as an advanced scope partitioner after introducing Diagnostic MSK Ultrasound evaluations to his skill set. As well as working in the private sector, he also collaborates with the Italian Volleyball Federation working with their youth National teams during international competitions.

He enjoys long distance running, bouldering, and playing football. He ran the Berlin Marathon in 2019.

Mattia’s approach aims to find the root cause of his patients’symptoms to guide their rehabilitation and enable them to achieve their goals.