Read on to meet the Body Works team and find out more about our highly trained associate clinicians. You can book a treatment session online here
THERESA BELL (MCSP, HCPC)
Theresa is the lead clinician at Body Works Physiotherapy & Pilates. She works as a musculoskeletal (outpatient) physiotherapist and as an instructor in both mat based and studio based Pilates. She is also a qualified acupuncturist and member of the Acupuncture Association of Chartered Physiotherapists. Prior to her studies to become a Chartered Physiotherapist, Theresa trained and worked as a professional dancer.
Theresa graduated from Brunel University in 1996 with a First class honours degree in Physiotherapy. In 2003 she became a fully qualified Pilates instructor, with similarly high distinction, through the internationally recognised Polestar group. Theresa has since gained her matwork certification through the APPI. Theresa has also studied Physiotherapy at Masters degree level through Coventry University.
From 1996-2001 Theresa worked at Northwick Park Hospital in London, gaining her first post as a Senior Physiotherapist. She then moved back to the East Midlands, where she joined the team at the Leicester General Hospital. In 2003 she created Body Works Physiotherapy and Pilates.
JO CHEYETTE (MCSP, HCPC)
Joanne graduated from the Withington School of Physiotherapy, Manchester, in 1991.
Since then she has worked both within the NHS and in the private sector, where she owned a successful physiotherapy and sports injuries practice of her own for 16 years, before taking on a role in corporate healthcare.
Her aim is to consistently provide her patients with a thorough examination and assessment, so as to accurately diagnose their injury – working together with her clients to get them back to full function as quickly as possible.
Siobhan Dandolo (MCSP, HCPC)
Siobhan graduated from Manchester Met University in 2009. Following this she has worked within the NHS and private practice. Working within mental health, community and musculoskeletal roles.
Siobhan has since taken on a more specialist role of working within pelvic health and is able to undertake Mummy MOTs for postnatal recovery. Her aim is to provide all ladies with the best pelvic and postnatal care and helps with incontinence, vulvovaginal pain, pelvic floor weakness or overactivity, prolapse and assisting in returning to exercise.
Siobhan is married and has 3 children; and enjoys nothing more than family days out in the countryside. Around busy family life, she exercises early in the morning to set her up for the day ahead.
Dr Emma Sutton (MCSP, HCPC)
Emma graduated from The University of the West of England in 2001, with First Class Honours, gaining her Masters in Advanced Practice in 2009. In 2017 she gained her PhD in quality improvement in surgery from the university of Leicester. She has worked in a number of NHS and private clinic settings throughout her career, both in the UK and in New Zealand.
Emma has wide experience in treating all kinds of musculoskeletal conditions but has a particular interest in the rehab of runners and specialises in the management of hip and knee conditions, both pre and post-operatively (such as total hip and knee replacements). She has also had a number of research articles published, and is a member and representative of many professional bodies, both nationally and internationally.
Emma is married and has two young children, whom she says keep her on her toes! She has many hobbies, including running, walking and wake boarding.
Serife Unsal (MCSP, HCPC)
Serife graduated from the university of Leicester with a First-Class Honours in Physiotherapy. She has a strong interest in knee and shoulder rehabilitation, as well as helping people with chronic back pain, promoting recovery from surgery and helping people with osteoarthritis. Serife works closely with athletes, particularly within basketball, volleyball and combat sports (notably MMA and boxing). Alongside being a Chartered Physiotherapist, Serife is a qualified sports and remedial massage therapist.
Serife is dedicated to collaborating with her clients, setting goals together, and supporting both recovery and well-being. Her enthusiasm for her work is obvious and her smile is infectious!
In her free time, Serife enjoys taking part in sports, including tennis, volleyball, and kickboxing, as well as going to the gym. She enjoys time outdoors, whether it’s hiking, travelling or exploring new places.
Hannah Molyneaux (MCSP, HCPC)
Hannah was awarded first-class honours from Sheffield Hallam University. Her main physiotherapy interests and experience include working with clients with shoulder and elbow problems, in addition to working with people wanting to return to sports or achieve their goals following hip, knee or ankle injury.
She has a wealth of experience and training in osteoarthritic care and frequently supervises and facilitates patients seeking to improve their function and providing self-management strategies.
Hannah is a former Team GB junior athlete and has many anecdotes about her sporting exploits around Europe. She regularly attends the gym and enjoys watching all sport, but is particularly passionate about athletics and football.
Fergus Chalmers (MCSP, HCPC)
Fergus holds a First Class (Hons) degree in Physiotherapy from the University of Coventry. He holds certificates in sports massage and Integrated manual therapy.
His special interests include acute sports injuries, sporting hand and wrist injuries as well as post fracture management in the upper and lower limbs.
In addition to his work at Body Works, Fergus is a senior Musculo-skeletal Physiotherapist working in the NHS, currently running his own Outpatient and fracture clinics alongside the UHL Orthopaedic team.
In his spare time Fergus enjoys competitive Rowing, travelling, and is currently planning his wedding for 2024.
ZACK TAYLOR (MCSP, HCPC)
Zack is a graduate of the University of Nottingham school of Physiotherapy.
Prior to joining the team at Body Works Zack worked extensively throughout the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust and currently works within UHL as a senior musculo-skeletal physiotherapist.
His special interests include sports injuries, rehabilitation and injury prevention.
In his spare time, Zack enjoys watching and playing football and regularly attends the gym.
Libby Shorrock
Libby is a Sports Massage Therapist and combines this with studying for a degree in Physiotherapy at the University of Leicester. She has a strong interest in sports rehabilitation and works closely with players at Leicester Tigers Rugby Team in her role as a pitch side medic, where she also delivers sessions on mobility and soft tissue therapy.
For Libby, sports massage therapy is all about empowering her clients to achieve their goals and she tailors every session to best support them.
She has a background in ballet and in her free time she enjoys spending time outdoors, going travelling, climbing, skiing and hiking. She also enjoys a whole host of sports as well as being an avid gym-goer.
JOE LUNN
Joe is a qualified Sports Massage Therapist with a BTEC Level 5 in Soft Tissue Therapy (previously known as Sports and Remedial Massage Therapy).
Joe is a keen sportsman and, when not spending time with his wife and daughters, he enjoys playing rugby, cricket and judo, as well as training in the gym.
Anabelle Forde
Annabelle qualified in 2000 as a Pilates Foundation comprehensive mat and equipment teacher. In 2002 she further qualified as a Gyrotonic instructor and has continued to update her training as this technique evolves.
For Annabelle, teaching Pilates is all about communicating a technique which allows you to move with confidence. Pilates supports musculoskeletal health to help support you in your daily life and appreciate the joy of moving freely. A combination which has kept her faithful to this technique for over 30 years.
MARGARET BENNETT
Maggie joined our team as head of administration, following a successful career at the BUPA (now Spire) Hospital in Oadby, Leicestershire.
Maggie is the linchpin that keeps all the wheels at Body Works turning together.
If you’re contacting us it’s likely you’ll be dealing with Maggie, so expect a friendly and professional welcome.
MARK BELL
Mark is part of the administrative team at Body Works, and used to be a chartered physiotherapist.
A graduate from Brunel University in 1996 with an honours degree in Physiotherapy, he worked as a senior outpatient physiotherapist at Northwick Park Hospital and then at the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, in London, before taking up a post at the Leicester General hospital, which led to a role in the Sports Medicine team, led at that time by Mr. Mike Allen.
In 2003 Mark co-founded Body Works Physiotherapy & Pilates, where he worked for several years as a clinician before moving into the management side of the business.