Will Ferguson

Will is the clinical director and founder of The Caring Physio. He graduated from the University of Brighton in 2007 with an MSc in Physiotherapy and has a BSc in Physiology.

He has a broad experience of different physiotherapy skills with a particular interest in Orthopaedic Rehabilitation, Musculoskeletal and Elderly Rehabilitation.

Will has worked as a physiotherapist in different countries including Kenya and Myanmar, and when he returned to the UK he wanted to set up a company that would help older people at home and in care homes.

“ I really enjoyed helping older people improve their mobility and independence, it’s not right that people that age have to wait a long time for help. I wanted to start a company with excellent physios who care and can make a difference in people’s lives”. 

Interesting fact:
Will used to run a rugby foundation in kenya, teaching children the values of the game through a life skill programme.

Gemma Barnes

Gemma graduated in 2008 with a first class honours degree in Physiotherapy. She went on to have a successful career as a Military Physiotherapist.

Working in many different environments around the world, including the Defence Medical Rehabilitation Centre (Headley Court) in the fields of Complex trauma, Amputee rehab and Neurology.

Upon leaving the Military, she provided rehab for veterans and this rekindled a passion for working with older people. Gemma now specialises in frailty and believes that no one is too old for rehab, she enjoys helping people from a variety of different backgrounds to fulfil their potential.

Interesting fact:
Gemma enjoys dressmaking and made costumes for the opening ceremony of the 2012 Olympic Games, as well as sewing scrubs for the NHS during lockdown.

Christina Oldfield

Christina is our Home Physio Coordinator and will help facilitate your referral, answer your questions and concerns and connect you with one of our excellent physiotherapists.

She also works as a community physiotherapist for The Caring Physio. She graduated from Southampton in 2009 as a physiotherapist and also has a BSC in Psychology. She has experience in many areas of physiotherapy with a particular interest in orthopaedics, pulmonary rehabilitation and falls prevention. Christina specialised in physiotherapy for older people whilst working in the NHS and also worked for many years in a team who provided physiotherapy support during the transition from hospital to home.

“I have always felt most passionate working with older people, assisting them reach their full functional potential and working together to overcome barriers such as fears or lack of confidence. I follow a holistic approach and believe that being in your own home can help identify what everyday problems or challenges you face, making the treatment much more meaningful and individual to you.”

Interesting fact:
Christina enjoys singing as part of a choir, can play the violin, guitar and ukulele.

Hannah Butler

Hannah graduated in physiotherapy from Oxford Brookes university in 2005.

She has had a broad experience of physiotherapy in a variety of settings, which she feels allows her to be aware of the wider context and is passionate about considering the whole person.

Hannah’s main areas of focus are falls prevention with older individuals, and clinical Pilates for a variety of musculoskeletal and neurological conditions. She enjoys home visit physiotherapy and worked closely with Occupational Therapists in the community whist in the NHS and enjoys problem solving to allow older people to live well in their home environments.

Interesting fact:

Hannah loves spending time with children of all ages and is especially happy in a soft play!