Our Team
Physiotherapists, Osteopath, Front of house, Pilates Instructors – find out more about the people at Garstang Physiotherapy Clinic and Pilates Studio.
Physiotherapists, Osteopath, Front of house, Pilates Instructors – find out more about the people at Garstang Physiotherapy Clinic and Pilates Studio.
Simon trained as a Physiotherapist at King’s College, London and graduated in 2001. He spent 5 years working for the NHS in Kent before returning to his native Lancashire at the beginning of 2006. Simon then worked increasingly in private healthcare, both in private practice and in hospitals working primarily with people suffering from orthopaedic and musculoskeletal problems before opening the clinic in 2011.
Simon has a keen interest in treating elite athletes and he has been fortunate enough to work at several major sporting events both at home and abroad. Simon worked as a physiotherapist at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow in 2014 and in Birmingham in 2022. He has worked in elite athletics and swimming as well as at the first European Games in Baku, Azerbaijan in 2015 and at the Youth Winter Olympic Games in Lausanne, Switzerland in 2020.
In the clinic, Simon is one of the clinic directors. He also works full time as a physiotherapist and sees a varied caseload of people of all ages with orthopaedic and musculoskeletal problems as well as maintaining his interest in sports injuries.
Away from work, Simon is father to two very active young boys, is a keen cook and regular cyclist.
Lynley graduated with a BPhty(Bachelor of Physiotherapy) from the University of Otago (Dunedin, New Zealand) in 2001. After working in her native New Zealand, she moved to the UK in 2003. During her career, she has worked in a variety of settings, including public and private healthcare, as well as in research and teaching in the University sector. In 2007 Lynley gained full accreditation with the Australian Physiotherapy and Pilates Institute (APPI) and now travels around the UK teaching Physiotherapists and Healthcare Professionals the APPI method of Pilates. Lynley is passionate about movement analysis and movement re-education. In her spare time, Lynley is a mother to two young boys and enjoys cycling and running.
Catherine’s journey began at the University of Plymouth, followed by an early career as a primary school teacher. A love for adventure took her to Australia, where she taught PE and discovered just how much she enjoyed inspiring others to move, grow, and live active, healthy lives. Driven by this passion, she returned to the UK to pursue physiotherapy—first as an assistant, and ultimately qualifying as a physiotherapist in 2024.
Outside of work, Catherine is always on the move. You’ll often find her wild swimming, climbing, heading out for a parkrun, or hitting the slopes whenever she can.
She’s also deeply involved in her local church community, volunteering with the youth and young adult team to organise social events, study groups, and outdoor adventure weekends that bring people together.
Emily first started with us on a 6 week placement from the University of Lancashire in February and March 2026. Having fully qualified as a physiotherapist in September 2026, we are delighted to now welcome her as our newest full time physiotherapist. During her time at University, Emily also worked part time at Fleetwood Hospital seeing a variety of MSK patients.
Emily also has a sports therapy degree and a PE degree from Leeds Beckett University.
Outside of studying Emily is very active and enjoys going to the gym, is a keen netball player, playing for Blackpool Netball Club. Emily also enjoys swimming and walking. During her mid teens, Emily achieved Bronze, Silver and Gold Duke of Edinburgh awards. Whilst at Uni Emily cycled from Leeds to London to raise money for Hockey for Heroes.
Jennifer Peasnell is a fully accredited matwork Pilates instructor with the Australian Physiotherapy and Pilates Institute (APPI). Having seen the benefits of Pilates herself in her 30s - as she overcame chronic pain following a health issue and an accident - she is passionate about helping others in their journey to better health and movement so they can enjoy their lives to the full. As well as Pilates, she enjoys climbing and kayaking with friends and also works at Lancaster University Management School, supporting students to develop skills through live business projects.
Caroline qualified as a physiotherapist in 2018 from the University of Central Lancashire. She worked for the NHS in a rotational role across a number of areas including Neuro, Rheumatology and Respiratory before specialising in the Community and Musculoskeletal physiotherapy.
Caroline is currently undergoing training to become a fully accredited instructor with the Australian Physiotherapy and Pilates Institute (APPI).
In her spare time she enjoys Taekwondo, cycling and wild swimming.
Neil Williams trained at the College of Foot Health Practitioners and qualified in 2007 after which he established a very successful domiciliary (home visit) business in the Isle of Man. In 2009, Neil moved to Manchester to study Podiatry at the University of Salford, graduating in 2012. While there he gained great experience ranging from diabetic foot care, nail surgery and biomechanical analysis. Neil has also helped out at the Manchester City Football Club Academy, treating both players and staff. Since leaving university, Neil has trained as a Kinesio Tapist. Garstang Physiotherapy Clinic is delighted to host Neil's company, 360 Foot Care, which provides a full Podiatry service: www.360footcare.co.uk.
Ann works part time at the clinic. Outside of work she has a busy family life and enjoys being involved in community activities and groups. She enjoys running and generally keeping fit. If she isnt at the gym or helping organise a raffle, Ann will be socialising with family and friends!
Eileen works in reception at the clinic and really enjoys her job meeting and chatting with patients.
In her spare time, Eileen likes to go walking with her dog, travelling and spending time in the Lake District.
Lisa works 3 days a week on reception, where she enjoys welcoming and getting to know our clients. She is a proud mum of one and in her spare time Lisa loves swimmig, cooking, travelling and catching up with family and friends.