Lynne qualified as a Physiotherapist in 1988 from St Mary’s Hospital, Paddington, London. After spending a ski season working in the French Alps, she returned to the NHS, gaining extensive experience across hospitals in Slough, Hemel Hempstead and Manchester. During her time at Trafford, she developed a special interest in complex spinal conditions and pioneered a direct-access Back Assessment Clinic and Back School, helping to reduce Consultant waiting lists and improve patient access to specialist care.
In 1994, Lynne became Superintendent Physiotherapist in Rochdale, where she developed a long-standing professional relationship with Consultant Spinal Surgeon Mr Martin Knight at The Spinal Foundation — a collaboration that continues today. She founded her private practice in 1996, initially working from home before expanding into a high street clinic in 2001 and then into the purpose-built Physio & Therapies clinic in 2006.
Lynne has over 35 years of clinical experience and specialises in the treatment of complex spinal conditions, pelvic dysfunction, headaches and migraines. She has undertaken advanced training in the internationally recognised Watson Headache® Approach and is currently the only mainland UK physiotherapist qualified to Level 3 in this specialist treatment method. She regularly works with patients experiencing persistent headaches, migraines, neck-related headaches, complex spinal presentations and pelvic problems, particularly where symptoms have not responded to previous treatment approaches.
Passionate about combining evidence-based physiotherapy with a holistic approach to health and wellbeing, Lynne believes strongly in treating the whole person rather than just the symptoms. She values the supportive, multidisciplinary environment that Physio & Therapies has created and the positive impact this has on patient care and recovery.
Outside of work, Lynne enjoys spending time with her daughter Nicole and loves dancing, cooking, gardening, swimming and singing. She is also the Director of Todmorden Folk Festival, reflecting her passion for community, music and wellbeing.