Offering expert advice & effective treatment

Liz graduated with a first class BSc. Honours degree in physiotherapy in 2007, she specialised in musculoskeletal physiotherapy in 2010, and became the owner and clinical director of Marple Physiotherapy in 2012.

In 2020 Liz gained Physio First’s prestigious Quality Assured Practitioner status, in collaboration with the University of Brighton. Quality Assured Practitioner status demonstrates a high level of physiotherapy practice with all outcomes benchmarked against a national standard.

Liz takes a holistic approach when assessing and treating her clients, using her wealth of post graduate experience and training to provide the highest standard of care. By focusing on her clients’ goals, Liz is able to facilitate positive change to people’s posture and quality of movement, resolving pain in the long term and preventing reoccurrence.

Her consistently excellent treatment outcomes and caring attitude mean that she is highly regarded by her clients, consultants, general practitioners, and other healthcare professionals.

Liz has a specialist interest in treating neck pain and whiplash injuries. Liz also has specialist training in acupuncture for musculoskeletal conditions which she uses very effectively in conjunction with her other physiotherapy skills. She is registered with the Acupuncture Association of Chartered Physiotherapists (AACP).

Nicky graduated from Manchester Metropolitan University in 2007 with First Class Honours, initially working in a hospital setting before specialising in private practice in 2010 and becoming a partner at Marple Physiotherapy in 2019.

Nicky brings an exceptional, holistic approach to assessment and treatment, with specialist expertise in occupational health and ergonomics, and is a member of the Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Occupational Health and Ergonomics.

Having conducted more than 300 workplace assessments over a wide range of industries from offices to motor component engineering plants, Nicky enjoys the challenge of observing, analysing and applying her practical approach to resolve work-based aggravated symptoms. By liaising between employee and line manager and/or HR, specific and measurable plans can be devised to assist members of staff to remain in work or aid early return to work.

Nicky has gained numerous post-graduate qualifications including manual therapy, acupuncture and in her other area of specialist knowledge, physio-led Pilates. She is a fully qualified modified Pilates instructor and Star Pro member of the Australian Pilates and Physiotherapy Institute, bringing the enhanced benefits of physiotherapy-led Pilates such as improved posture and core strength to our patients.

Cath graduated from Salford School of Physiotherapy in 1987, and has worked within an NHS setting since then, specialising in musculoskeletal conditions. She joined the team at Stepping Hill hospital in 1992 and, in 2002, became an orthopaedic extended scope practitioner specialising in the foot and ankle. In 2005 she also took on paediatric orthopaedics, assessing children for development issues. She is an expert in children’s musculoskeletal development. She is also a trained acupuncturist. Cath has worked at Marple Physio since 2012.

Cath has over 25 years experience in an outpatient setting and has a specialist interest in paediatric orthopaedics (muscle and joint problems). She works alongside paediatric consultants at the Royal Manchester Children’s hospital and is an expert in treating knee pain, sports injuries, hip and back pain, shoulder pain, flat feet and hypermobility in children.

Holli is an experienced musculoskeletal physiotherapist, keen to help people of all ages and abilities to improve their function and well-being through physiotherapy. Having graduated with degrees in Physiotherapy and Sports Rehabilitation, Holli has worked in professional sport, the NHS, and private practice.

Holli’s experience of working with sporting injuries began in 2016 when she worked with the youth teams at Oxford United, she later went on to work at Manchester City and, most recently, with the women’s team at Manchester United.

Holli has additional qualifications in acupuncture and Pilates, and she often uses these as part of her treatment methods, as well as soft tissue massage.

Outside of work, Holli enjoys being active and outdoors, Pilates, and watching football.

Rob is a specialist neurological physiotherapist with 13 years’ experience working in neurological rehabilitation for the NHS.

He started out his career as a therapy assistant in the NHS and later qualified as a physiotherapist, completing a BSc Hons degree at the University of Salford.

Since qualifying as a physiotherapist, Rob has continued to develop his professional skill set, completing several training opportunities, including three modules of the prestigious Bobath Concept at the Manchester Neurotherapy Centre.

Rob has experience working with a range of neurological conditions including Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, traumatic brain injuries, and has a special interest in treating clients who have had a stroke.

Outside of his work, Rob has an active lifestyle and enjoys playing sports. He has recently become a rugby referee and enjoys the rest of his spare time spent with his young family.

Maria has been a VCTC qualified and fully insured sports massage therapist since 2015. Previously a competitive swimmer, she has always found massage not only relaxing but also essential for injury prevention and optimal performance.

As a sports massage therapist, Maria is keen to enhance movement using a variety of techniques tailored to individual needs, including deep tissue, myofascial release, trigger point therapy, general stretches, and muscle energy techniques.

Maria has a degree in Sports Science & Human Physiology from the Manchester Metropolitan University, and recently completed a MSc in Sport & Exercise Biomechanics, deepening her understanding of the human body. Outside of work and study, she enjoys the outdoors, cycling, Yoga, and being surrounded by good friends and food.

Iona values functional movement and the crucial role of massage in maintaining and enhancing it. With a Level 3 sports massage certification, she has experience of working a diverse clientele, aiding in sports recovery, managing everyday strain, as well as providing rehabiliatation for people with neurological conditions.

Boasting 18 years’ experience in the health and fitness realm, Iona’s career has spanned across New Zealand, Cyprus, and Switzerland, working as a sports massage therapist, physiotherapy assistant, personal trainer, and ski instructor. Currently, back in the UK, she is honing her expertise while pursuing a BSc. degree in Physiotherapy at Manchester Metropolitan University.

Her natural caring demeanour, coupled with extensive anatomical knowledge, human movement insights, and refined manual therapy techniques, ensures that Iona delivers effective treatments, which she aims to make tailored to individual goals, be it pain relief, relaxation, or preparation for an upcoming workout.