About Impact Physio

Rachel qualified in 1992 and started work as a Physiotherapist at the Nottingham City Hospital working in all areas before specialising in musculo-skeletal outpatients work. After a period working as a therapist in Romania and Australia she returned to Nottingham City Hospital to work on The Shoulder Unit before joining Lynda Daley at the clinic in Long Eaton. During this time Rachel was the first team Physiotherapist at Nottingham Rugby Football Club for five seasons.

In 2000, Rachel took over at the clinic and renamed it “Impact”
Rachel has continued her post graduate studies to include manual therapy techniques, sports medicine and acupuncture. Rachel also teaches Pilates with “Pilates Body” based at the Derby Road clinic.

“I enjoy a challenge, especially treating someone whose problems have proved hard to solve elsewhere. No one person or condition presented is ever the same, everyone is an individual and so I endeavour to tailor my treatments to the needs of each individual I see.”

Juliette has recently relocated to Reading. We wish her and her family all the best for the future. Juliette remains involved in pilatesbody.org.uk.

If you would like to keep in touch with Juliette, feel free to contact her via www.juliettecottam.health.officelive.com

Juliette has been qualified as a Physiotherapist since 1997 having previously gained a Sport and Exercise Science degree. Initially she worked in the NHS at the Queens Medical Centre before specialising in musculo-skeletal outpatients incorporating acupuncture. She has been fortunate to work with a variety of practitioners and patients both in England, Australia and New Zealand, at the Paralympics in Sydney 2000, through a couple of ski seasons in Wanaka (New Zealand) and at the British Open Wheelchair Tennis Championship 2008 and 2009.

Juliette enjoys treating a mix of injuries / conditions from the elderly with mobility problems, day to day aches and pains through to elite athletes. She currently works at Loughborough University with a wide range of sports people, in a nursing home and at Impact Physiotherapy to achieve this. Juliette is also passionate about Pilates and optimising health and is a partner and Instructor for ‘Pilates Body’.

“I look at each individual as a whole and use a combination of treatments and patient self management to solve the problem, I believe in working together as a team.”

After a career break for family she moved into Private Practice and trained in Pilates. She is also an instructor for “Pilates Body” based at the Long Eaton clinic.

“I aim to treat people in a friendly, non-intimidating way. Using different techniques for individual problems, combining my skills with patient self managment to treat people as a whole”

Philippa gained her BSc (Hons) in 1994 from Manchester University. She worked in the NHS for 8 years in both Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire.

Following a career break for family she returned to the NHS before moving to private practice in 2005. Phillippa has extensive knowledge in musculo-skeletal conditions.

“I like to temper up-to-date research findings with years of hands-on experience and a dose of good sense! I feel one of the most beneficial things I do is to explain a person’s condition to them in clear simple terms, and advise them how to help themselves.”

Katie qualified in 1999 and worked first at The Alexandra Hospital in Birmingham and then at Warwick Hospital covering a wide range of areas before specialising in musculoskeletal outpatients.  She worked in A&E triage clinics, headed up the Chronic Back Pain programme and trained to work in the Upper Limb Orthopaedic Consultant clinics.  During this time she ran groups for the Warwick University research Back Skills Trial (BeST). 
She moved to private practice in 2007 and has continued postgraduate training in musculoskeletal techniques and acupuncture.

“ I always take a holistic approach, combining relevant treatments with clear explanations and advice on self management, all tailored to suit the individual.”

Fiona qualified from Newcastle upon Tyne School of Physiotherapy in 1983 and then worked in Australia specialising in sports injuries and back and neck problems.

Fiona then worked at the Nottingham City Hospital as a senior before heading into private practice. Fiona has been working with Impact for 9 years.

Fiona is also a qualified Pilates Instructor at Pilates Body and performs acupuncture for pain relief.

“I enjoy updating my skills and relish a challenge”

Having graduated from Coventry University in 1992 Zena worked for a couple of years in Oxford. Zena relocated to Nottingham and worked at the Queens Medical Centre for 10 years treating a combination of acute orthopaedic problems to those with rheumatological conditions.

Zena has worked in private practice now for 3 years.

“I regularly swim and go to the gym which helps me understand patient goals when returning to activities during treatment.”

Kathryn qualified as a physiotherapist in 1997 from Leeds Metropolitan University. She started her career as a physiotherapist at Derbyshire Royal Infirmary, and has worked across many specialities, both In and Outpatients, before specialising in lower limb injuries and rehabilitation.

In addition to her NHS work, Kathryn led the physiotherapy team at Derby Rugby Club for several years before accepting a position as Squad Physiotherapist for England Women’s Rugby. Kathryn joined Impact in 2007 and has particular interests in sports rehabilitation and acupuncture.

"I enjoy the problem solving nature of my work, and use different skills and treatment techniques depending on the needs of an individual. I believe in team work to achieve optimal function and performance in all aspects of rehabilitation."