Merton

Team Lead Physiotherapist

Richard is a Senior Physiotherapist and Team Leader in Merton, having joined Connect in December 2018. Prior to starting with Connect, Richard studied Sport Science at the University of Southampton graduating in 2011. He then completed a master’s degree in Physiotherapy at the University of Brighton. After graduating, Richard worked in several roles physiotherapy roles within the NHS and has taken on increasing aspects of management during his time at Connect.

Richard has a particular interest in sporting related injuries and is a keen sports fan and runner himself.

Clinical Lead Consultant Physiotherapist

Elly qualified as a Physiotherapist 18 years ago with a BSc Hons at Brighton University and initially specialised in Paediatrics and Respiratory, before finding her home in Musculoskeletal therapy. She has since completed her Masters at Kings College London in Advanced Neuromusculoskeletal Physiotherapy and has been an Advanced Practitioner in Physiotherapy for the last 7 years. She also completed a masters module in injection therapy which she now practices.

Elly was delighted to join Connect Health in February 2020 and work within the CATS service and as Clinical Lead for the Merton service.

Senior MSK Physiotherapist

Senior MSK Clinician

Kyan’s graduated from the University of St Mary’s after obtaining a 2:1 honours degree in BSc Sports Rehabilitation and has joined Connect Health as a Senior MSK Clinician.

Kyan is inspired by his love of sport, in particular his fascination with helping others achieve their full physical potential. He worked with a wide range of patients, dealing with complex, acute and chronic soft tissue injuries, in the NHS as a Rehab Therapist for 4 years before joining Connect Health in June 2022, with the goal to return patients to their day-to-day tasks.

He also has experience of providing treatments at physio clinics, universities and for professional rugby and football teams which allows him to be able to tailor make rehab/exercise plans for each individual’s needs.

Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioner

Luke joined Connect Health in 2017 as a Senior Physiotherapist in Merton with a BSc Sports Science, and an MSc Physiotherapy and has recently moved into a CATs role. He is passionate about delivering quality patient care to a high standard.

When not at work he enjoys socialising with friends, playing racket sports, cycling and running in the countryside.

Advanced Practitioner Physiotherapist

Matt graduated from University of Birmingham in 2017 with a first-class honours degree in Physiotherapy. Since then, he was worked in a variety of specialist rehabilitation and musculoskeletal settings. Further specialist training led to a move into his current Advanced Practitioner Physiotherapist (APP) role in Merton in 2022. Last year he gained a distinction in the national MSK Diploma, and is currently completing an Advanced Clinical Practice masters degree at University of Brunel.

He prides himself on excellent standards of care and strives to truly understand each patient and their issues, to help guide them towards improvement.

Team Lead Physiotherapist

Senior MSK Physiotherapist

Senior MSK Clinician

Noah graduated from Kingston University with a degree in Sports Science where he developed a passion for injury rehabilitation which lead him to pursue a career in physiotherapy. He obtained a first class honours degrees from Kings College London in Physiotherapy shortly after and joined the Connect Health team in March 2023. Since his graduation he has been working in various MSK settings allowing him to gain extensive experience dealing with different MSK conditions. He believes in an holistic approach to healthcare tailoring treatment plans to meet individual needs.

Noah also enjoys playing a wide range of sports from Rugby League to Tennis.

Senior Physiotherapist

James is a Physiotherapist graduating from London South Bank University with Distinction in 2022 and has joined Connect Health as our Senior Physiotherapist in our Merton Branch. James also holds a BSc (Hons) Degree in Sports and Exercise Science and a MSc in Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation.

James has wide base of experience, previously working as an Exercise Rehabilitation Instructor (ERI) at DMRC Headley Court, providing exercise-based rehabilitation, strength & conditioning and aiding in pain management to patients with a wide range of conditions, including amputation and musculoskeletal trauma.

James has also worked in various sports, including GB Basketball & Brentford Football Club, and currently works with a local athletics club to improve performance, rehabilitation and injury prevention.

James’s passion is to his patients, to understand their concerns and symptoms with the focus to develop essential treatment pathway’s back to their goals. James enjoys sport in his free time and has recently taken up Golf.