Christine Mallion MCSP HPC
The Clinic Director has been practicing physiotherapy since 1976 and has years of experience in musculo-skeletal problems. Having spent years working in Canada, she has worked in the NHS and been full time in private practice since 1990. She has lectured extensively in the UK and abroad to both GP’s and physiotherapists on Orthopaedic Medicine.

She is former chairman of the Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Orthopaedic Medicine (ACPOM) and was involved with the first courses teaching physiotherapists steroid injections along with the development of Clinical Guidelines for Injection Therapy. She is a member of MCSP, OCPPP, ACPSM, ACPOM The past 3 years she has undertaken training in Ultrasound scanning in order to develop her diagnostic skills and to use US as a biofeedback tool to help patients learn better motor control.

She is a keen golfer (although her enthusiasm is greater than her golfing ability) and enjoys walking and travelling.

Anne Shortt MCSP HPC
Anne qualified from the University of Ulster in Belfast in 1997 and has worked in the private sector in England where she has undertaken postgraduate training in musculo-skeletal treatments. She specialises inn the treatment of all-sporting injuries and musculo-skeletal/orthopaedic conditions. She is a keen golfer and has helped develop the golf-screening programme at the clinic.
Member of Acupuncture Association of Chartered Physiotherapists (AACP)
Member of Organisation of Physiotherapists in Private Practice (OCPPP)

Lee Herrington MSc MCSP SRP CSCS
Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist, Cheshire Physiotherapy Centre; Lecturer in Sports Rehabilitation, University of Salford; Visiting Lecturer in Sports Physiotherapy, Manchester Metropolitan University and Prince Faisal Sports Medicine Hospital, Riyhad, Saudi Arabia. Certified by the National Strength and Conditioning Association (USA) as strength and conditioning specialist and by the Cincinnati Sports Medicine Research and Education foundations as a Sportsmetrics™ trainer. He has worked with elite sportspersons for the last twelve years including time with Great Britain Rugby League and Wigan Warriors Rugby League Club. Also, consultative work for a number of professional football clubs and individual elite level sportspersons from a multitude of sports including athletics, swimming, triathlon, sailing, boxing and martial arts.

Tony Faulkner MCSP HPC
Qualified 1996 and came into physiotherapy from a background of professional football. Eight years of experience with all sports injuries and treatment of musculo-skeletal problems. Currently physiotherapist to Blackburn Rovers Football club and specialises in advanced fitness and rehabilitation.
Invited to USA to supervise specific fitness programmes for sports teams in major universities.
Member of Acupuncture Association of Chartered physiotherapists (AACP)

Sarah Houghton MCSP HPC
Qualified in 1993 and currently works as a Clinical Specialist in Rheumatology and Extended Scope Practitioner in Orthopaedic Medicine for Central Manchester Trust. She also has a Diploma in Injection Therapy. Member of British Health Professions in Rheumatology (BHPR)Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Orthopaedic Medicine (ACPOM)
Hydrotherapy Association of Chartered Physiotherapists (HACP)

Paul Hadfield MCSP HPC
Qualified in 2000 from Leeds Metropolitan University. Currently working as Spinal Team Leader at the Royal Oldham Hospital. Attained a Post Graduate Diploma in Musculoskeletal Studies conferred in 2003, from the University of Western Australia, with a manual therapy and sports bias. Worked as a Physiotherapist at the 2002 Manchester Commonwealth Games and worked with a local Rugby League club. Member of the Society of Orthopaedic Medicine. Personal interests are endurance sports particularly running, cycling and triathlon

Linda Hartley MCSP HPC
Qualified in 1998 from Salford University, and as well as private practice works in Occupational Health for a large American food company. In 2000 attended Le Mans providing physiotherapy support for the Corvette Racing Team, and later that year attended Atlanta USA.

Linda has a keen interest in Health and Fitness, has taught aerobics for some 10 years in the Manchester area, during this time she worked Fitness Testing potential contestants for the TV show “Gladiators”. Currently she’s training with the Australian Physiotherapy and Pilates Institute (APPI).

Linda has also provided physiotherapy support for the British University Sports Association (BUSA). She is a member of the Acupuncture Association of Chartered Physiotherapists (ACCP).

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