We are dedicated to helping our team balance work and life.
Our team is one to be proud of, and we are committed to helping them balance providing high quality clinical care to help people live their best lifestyles with also enjoying their own lives!
Many of our staff work for us part-time alongside their sporting commitments and further study, and our full time staff work a 4 day working week.
We do practice what we preach!
Carys Roberts is the lead Physiotherapist and founder of Swan Physio, taking the name from the local emblem of Madeley village where the clinic originally opened and where Carys grew up. A local talent, Carys graduated from Keele University in 2009 not only with first class honours but also as the winner of the cohort award for Clinical Excellence.
Since graduating, Carys has completed additional qualifications in pain management, muscle retraining, injury prevention and Acupuncture. Her special interests include Spinal Problems, Joint Problems, Chronic Pain Management, Sports Injuries, Paediatric conditions, Acute Injury Management, Headaches and Acupuncture. She completed her MSc in Physiotherapy in 2014 by conducting a research project in association with the Football Association (FA).
In addition to her Clinical work at Swan Carys is a Consultant Physiotherapist on the Lioness Pathway working with elite female footballers aged 14-17 to support them with bespoke plans and on residential camps. Carys is able to take the time to do this as her great team keep the clinic running even when she is not there.
Natalie graduated from Keele University in 2011 with a BSc (Hons) degree in Physiotherapy.
As one of Clinical Director Carys’ first ever students Natalie proved her expertise before even graduating. Since then she and Carys have worked closely together at Stoke City Football Club and various other roles.
Natalie worked a varied role within the NHS seeing a variety of conditions including trauma, orthopaedics, spinal and Rheumatology. Joining the clinic full time in 2018 so she could work more as the autonomous practitioner she trained to be, Natalie helps deliver the clinic’s weekly internal training programme to keep all staff up to date and train students on placement.
Since having her children Natalie has developed a special interest in Women’s Health Physiotherapy so is our ‘go to’ lady for any pregnancy related issues (ante- and post-natally!).
Natalie is also qualified in Acupuncture, advanced spinal manual therapy techniques, Pilates for Women’s Health and is an accredited Clinical Educator for Keele and Birmingham University Physiotherapy programmes.
Our beaming ray of Sunshine that keeps us all in line!
Hannah came to work at Swan after many years of working with Children in 2018 and was looking for a career change.
Since then Hannah has achieved her qualification in Business and Administration.
Hannah has a varied role throughout the clinic including being the main face of our reception team, managing the clinician’s diaries, coordinating other admin/support staff/students, dealing with insurance providers and assisting the Clinicians.
Hannah also attends local events promoting Swan Physio and Swan Health and Rehabilitation.
Priding herself on her excellent communication skills with our clients Hannah is able to provide a friendly yet professional service to help the clients feel welcomed and comfortable.
Hannah is able to triage clients when ringing and can answer any questions they may have.
She also makes an excellent cuppa (with or without a biscuit depending on if you are being ‘good’ or not!).
Clinical Director Carys’ Mum!
Diane officially retired in October 2018 from the University of Manchester as a Health Researcher, but was quickly put to work at Swan as potentially the best qualified receptionist/bookkeeper in the area!
Also a Keele University graduate, Diane completed a Doctorate in 2011.
Diane deals with any account queries, as well as supporting the staff in administration training, and keeping Carys on track! Due to the pandemic she is also currently helping deal with phone calls remotely to offload the staff in clinic.
Veronica graduated from Keele University in 2018 with a Bsc in Physiotherapy.
Following a year working full time for the NHS, Veronica decided she wanted to extend her skills further so applied and was successful in securing a job with Carys at Stoke City Football Club working predominantly with the Girls at Training and Matchdays which she did for several seasons.
Recognising Veronica’s potential Carys also offered her work in the Clinic around her Senior Physio NHS role.
Veronica has also completed an additional qualification in Acupuncture.
As our smallest member of staff – don’t be fooled – Veronica’s hands can pack a punch when they need to during a treatment session!
Sharon Edwards has extensive NHS experience, managing a service which deals with complex foot problems, biomechanics and bespoke orthotics.
Having completed specialist training in balance and mobility problems Sharon is able to help older clients keep their confidence in moving as they age.
Her expertise also extends to complex skin issues at the foot including ingroing toenails, bunions, ulcers and much more – she can often deal with issues other Chiropodists cannot.
The best way to book in with Sharon is via our online booking page: https://swanphysio.co.uk/onlinebookingsandpayments/
Catherine (‘Cat’) has completed ‘Modern Pilates’ training which has an excellent reputation as it uses Physiotherapists alongside Pilates Instructors to train students. This means that anatomy and medical conditions are covered in much greater detail.
Cat has also completed additional training in Pilates for Spinal Conditions and Ante- and Post-Natal conditions.
All of our Sports Injury and Massage team have several qualifications to their name, as well as keen interests in a variety of sports. This makes them ideal to help people get back to what they love doing.
They are working at Swan whilst completing their Masters in Physiotherapy at Keele University.
Prior to his Masters in Physio Tom qualified as a Sports Therapist, working with Shrewsbury Town FC, as well as in basketball and rugby.
During the Pandemic he worked within the NHS Stroke Rehabilitation Team.
Tom helps Carys co-ordinate the Medical Team at Stoke City FC Girls/Women.
In his free time Tom loves eating, so needs to balance that love of food with staying fit and health so he enjoys playing football, golf, going to the gym and running.
Before starting her Masters in Physiotherapy Veronica qualified as a Kinesiologist from the University of Virginia.
A keen traveller (as her dad’s job meant she moved every 3 years) Veronica worked in the U.S Embassy Health Unit in Berlin, Germany for 2 summers during her first degree.
Veronica loves travelling, exploring new places as well as competing and watching sports.
Growing up Veronica was a competitive Gymnast and swimmer. She played in the University Water Polo Team and now enjoys running alongside Pilates.
Prior to her Masters in Physio Holly graduated from Bangor University with a degree in Sports, Health and Exercise Science.
Holly is also Level 3 Sports Masseuse, skills which she put to use alongside her love for Snowboarding whilst working at a Chalet out in France just before the Pandemic hit.
Playing hockey for a local team (local rivals to Carys’ team… but we still let her work here!)Holly understands the frustrations of Sports Injuries preventing you from doing what you love.
Before starting her Masters in Physiotherapy Livi qualified as a Sports Therapist from Solent University, and worked within the Sports Injury clinic at the University.
She also is a qualified Personal Trainer.
A passionate hiker and mountain runner, Livi understands those that need to get back to activity – especially in the hills!
Prior to doing her Masters in Physiotherapy Denina completed a degree in Sport and Exercise Science at Manchester Metropolitan University.
A local talent, Denina is also a qualified swimming instructor and teaches locally in Stone around her shifts at Swan.
She fully understands the commitments of doing a sport such as swimming, and is often up in the early hours to get her pool session in before a long day in clinic… where she gets her energy from we don’t know!
Before starting her Masters in Physiotherapy Ollie completed her undergraduate degree in Sports Therapy at the University of East London where she gained experience helping at the sports injury clinic.
Being a dedicated basketball player since the age of 9 this has allowed her to travel around Europe for many international tournaments and understand the importance of maintaining a healthy body. She can speak 3 languages.
Passionate about nature and spending time outdoors doing activities such as gardening and hiking.
Prior to starting a Masters degree in Physiotherapy, she graduated from Manchester Metropolitan University with a degree in Sport and Exercise Science.
Since graduating in 2019, she has been working for the Physiotherapy team at New Cross Hospital in a wide range of areas, including Critical Care, after being re-deployed during the COVID-19 pandemic.
She has pretty much been involved in every organised team sport going but has a particular love of football and is a keen supporter of Wolverhampton Wanderers FC.
Prior to starting a Master’s degree in Physiotherapy at Keele University, Ruby graduated from York St John University with a degree in Sports Therapy.
Ruby is qualified in Level 3 Sports Massage. She has put this to good use by working in a Sports Injury Clinic since she graduated in 2020.
Ruby also works part time at the Countess of Chester hospital as a Physiotherapy Rehab Assistant.
Prior to starting a Master’s degree in Physiotherapy at Keele University, Megan graduated with a first-class degree in Biological and Medical Sciences at the University of Liverpool.
After Graduating in 2020, she worked as a laboratory scientist during the Covid- 19 pandemic, completing the analytical testing of samples.
Megan is always pursuing a healthy lifestyle and enjoys taking on new challenges, dedicating much of her spare time to running, expecting to complete her first half marathon early next year.