Our Team

Physiotherapy

Karen Scott

Chartered Physiotherapist

Karen have over 20 years' clinical experience in the NHS and private practice, specialising in musculoskeletal conditions...

Karen Scott

Chartered Physiotherapist

Karen is a Chartered Physiotherapist with over 20 years' clinical experience in the NHS and private practice, specialising in musculoskeletal conditions.

She employs a wide range of manual therapy techniques in the treatment of sports and performance injuries, postoperative rehabilitation and physical conditioning programmes and practices pilates with individuals and small groups. A holistic approach, tailored to the individual, enables clients of all ages to promptly access effective therapy, allowing them to mange their conditions and improve their fitness, function and comfort.

Read more

Kate Oakley

Chartered Physiotherapist

Kate graduated in London in 2001 gaining experience in musculoskeletal and orthopaedic outpatients, as well as neurology, cardiothoracics...

Kate Oakley

Chartered Physiotherapist

Kate is an experienced Chartered Physiotherapist who graduated in London in 2001. Starting her career at University Hospital Lewisham and then on to Imperial College Healthcare Trust, gaining experience in musculoskeletal and orthopaedic outpatients, as well as neurology, cardiothoracics, medical, surgical respiratory and community physiotherapy.

Kate enjoys working with a wide range of musculoskeletal injuries, using manual techniques and rehabilitation methods. She has a particular interest in sports injuries, knee and foot pathologies, back and pelvis dysfunction and pre and postnatal pilates.

Read more

Chiropody & Podiatry

Sarah Davis

Chiropodist

Sarah qualified at Matthew Bolton School of Podiatric Medicine in 2000, then working in the NHS and private practice delivering all aspects of Chiropody & Podiatry...

Sarah Davis

Chiropody & Podiatry

Sarah qualified at Matthew Bolton School of Podiatric Medicine in 2000. She is registered with the Health and Care Professions Council and the Society of Chiropodists and Podiatrists and has worked in private practice since 2001.

After graduating Sarah worked for Birmingham Specialist NHS Community Health Trust, then moved to work in private practice firstly at Scholl Footcare and the Boots Footcare delivering high quality Chiropody & Podiatry to the general public. Sarah then successfully set up her own private practice in 2005 under the name Sarah Davis Chiropody continuing to deliver all aspects of Chiropody & Podiatry.

Sarah enjoys the challenge of treating all foot complaints and her main aim is to provide the patient with a high quality treatment and experience thus making them feel like they are walking on air when leaving the practice. Sarah continues to develop her professional knowledge of Chiropody and Podiatry by attending courses and reading journals on a regular basis.

She offers a full range of Chiropody treatments in a fully equipped surgery and is available Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, from 9.00am to 5.00pm.

Read more

Mental Health

Jennie Spain

Psychotherapist

Jennie has 25 years' experience working within the NHS as a Senior Sister in Mental Health and as an Accredited Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist...

Jenny Spain

CBT and Psychotherapy

Jennie has 25 years' experience working with in the NHS as a Senior Sister in Mental Health and as an Accredited Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist. Jennie works with adults, adolescents and older adults, suffering from a number of psychological problems including:

  • Depression & anxiety
  • Trauma & PTSD
  • Low self esteem
  • Excessive worrying
  • Perfectionism
  • Pain management & chronic fatigue
  • Adolescents (16-18 yrs), experiencing stress and pressure at school and all other areas of their lives.
Read more

Dr. Jessica Donohoe

Chartered Clinical Psychologist

Jessica is a Charted Clinical Psychologist who specialises in the assessment and treatment of young people coving the full spectrum of psychological...

Dr. Jessica Donohoe

Chartered Clinical Psychologist

Jessica is a Charted Clinical Psychologist who specialises in the assessment and treatment of young people. This includes the full spectrum of psychological difficulties including:

  • Depression, anxiety & panic
  • Self-esteem & identity issues
  • Relationship problems
  • Obsessive compulsive disorder
  • Eating disorders
  • Trauma & PTSD
  • Bereavement & loss

Jessica also offers cognitive assessments, which identify a young person's general cognitive ability ('intelligence'), as well as strengths and weaknesses such as verbal and perceptual skills, working memory and processing speed. Jessica is a recognised provider with Aviva, Axa PPP and WPA.

Read more

Autism Assessment

Solihull Autism Assessment Service

Autism

The Solihull Autism Assessment Service LLP is an organisation of independent clinicians offering a comprehensive, multi-disciplinary and timely diagnostic assessment for Autism Spectrum Disorder in children (7+ years) and adults....

Solihull Autism

Solihull Autism Assessment Service

The Solihull Autism Assessment Service LLP is an organisation of independent
clinicians offering a comprehensive, multi-disciplinary and timely diagnostic assessment
for Autism Spectrum Disorder in children (7+ years) and adults.

We provide a comprehensive, multi-disciplinary and timely diagnostic assessment for Autism Spectrum Conditions in children (7+ years) and adults, following NICE Guidelines and using 'gold standard' assessment protocols. 
 
Our assessments are led by Clinical Psychologists with specialist training and experience of the identification of Autism Spectrum Conditions, with involvement from Specialist Speech and Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists and Paediatricians as necessary. 
 
A combination of written questionnaires, reports, observation, discussion and formal assessment protocols inform the assessment outcome. The assessment may differ slightly for children and adults; this will be explained at an initial consultation.
 
From the point of the initial appointment, assessments will be completed within 6 weeks
where possible, concluding with a thorough written report with input from all members of the assessment team and recommendations for moving forward.

For more information please see the dedicated website.

www.solihullautism.co.uk

 

Read more

Lifestyle Medicine

Gayle Gerry

Registered Nurse

Gayle qualified in 1998 with BSc Hons. She was formally an A&E junior sister and spent 12 years in the Territorial Army as a Nursing officer...

Gayle Gerry

Registered Nurse

Gayle qualified in 1998 with BSc Hons. She was formally an A&E junior sister and spent 12 years in the Territorial Army as a Nursing officer, before moving into General Practice nursing. She continues to work and day a week in an NHS practice where her patients achieve fantastic results with weight loss and diabetes remission. She is Soihull's ambassador for the Public Health Collaboration UK, a charity dedicated to informing and implementing healthy decisions for better public health.

  • Specialist advice in successfully treating and achieving remission of type 2 diabetes.
  • Supports low glycemic index food choices to achieve sustainable weight loss.
Read more

Frances Mason

Nutritionist

Frances is an experienced Nutritionist, working in all areas of nutrition and specialising in weigh management...

Frances Mason

Nutritionist

Frances is an experienced Nutritionist, working in all areas of nutrition and specialising in weigh management.

With over 10 years' experience working in both the public and private sectors, she supports people on a one-to-one basis with any nutrition related issue or question. Frances offers appointments covering all areas of nutrition including:

  • Specialist advice on reducing blood pressure & HbA1c levels (diabetes)
  • Optimal nutrition for good health & other specific health conditions
Read more

Consultants

Mr. Peter Monksfield

Peter is a Consultant ENT Surgeon who specialises in disorders of the ears. He also specialises in neurotology and has expertise in managing tumours related to the inner ear such as acoustic neuromas, glomus tumours and other malignant tumours.

Mr. James Arbuthnot

James is a Consultant Orthopaedic & Trauma Surgeon. He specialises in knee surgery, sports injuries and knee replacement. He has a particular interest in the treatment of early knee arthritis and cartilage injuries.

Mr. Gunaratnam Shyamalan

Shyam is a Consultant Hand Surgeon with expertise in complex nerve procedures, children’s hand problems, soft tissue hand trauma, including tendon, nerve and arterial repair, arthritis work, including joint replacement and wrist arthroscopy.

Mr. Tarek El Gamal

Tarek is a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, Foot & Ankle Specialist who treats the full spectrum of foot and ankle disorders. Amongst his special interests he includes minimally invasive foot surgery, ankle and subtalar arthroscopy and the management of foot and ankle sports injuries.

Mr. Seni Mylvaganam

Seni is a Consultant Oncoplastic Breast Surgeon with expertise in the surgical management of breast cancer, breast reconstruction and cosmetic breast surgery.

Dr. Jerome Ment

Jerome is a Consultant Interventional Cardiologist dealing predominantly with coronary artery disease and its consequences, including myocardial infarction and heart failure.