Melanie Betts Physiotherapy

Melanie qualified in 1989 from Pinderfields College of Physiotherapy, Wakefield. She went onto complete a Diploma in Sports Medicine from University College London (1996), and a MSc in Manipulative Therapy in 2001 at Coventry University. Melanie worked within the NHS framework in Yorkshire and the Midlands before moving to Florida where she continued to work as a physical therapist. On returning from America in 1995, she moved into private practice Throughout her career, Melanie has been involved in various sports medicine roles. Providing physiotherapy services for Dewsbury RFC, World Student Games (1995) and World figure skating championship (1995). She worked with the Great Britain Swimming Team from 1995-1999, was the governing body physiotherapist for the Great Britain Target Shooting Team 2001-2010 and is still involved with the England Target Shooting Federation. These roles see her travelling internationally during the competitive season and took her to Manchester 2002 & Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games, and the Athens Olympic Games 2004. Melanie is a clinical mentor for post-graduate physiotherapists from universities around the country undertaking MSc degrees in physiotherapy related specialities. Melanie is registered with the Health Profession Council (HPC) and is a member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (MCSP), Manipulative Association of Chartered Physiotherapist (MACP), Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Sports Medicine (ACPSM) Acupuncture Association of Chartered Physiotherapist (AACP) and the Organisation of Chartered Physiotherapists in Private Practice (OCPPP).

Charlotte Ward is our lead physiotherapist at the Wildmoor Spa. Charlotte is a Chartered Physiotherapist, specialising in the treatment of musculoskeletal and sports injuries using manual therapy and acupuncture. Charlotte qualified in 1990 working initially in the NHS gaining wide experience in all aspects of physiotherapy, including setting up a successful private sports injury clinic. She went on to specialise in Orthopaedic Medicine gaining valuable experience in a prestigious orthopaedic and trauma hospital in Toronto. Charlotte has an array of experience treating back and neck pain after having worked for several years at a specialist spine clinic in the United States. Whilst living in the USA, she also worked with Orthopaedic Consultants specialising in ACL reconstruction and Rotator Cuff repairs. This has given her a special interest in knee and shoulder injuries. Charlotte has now been in private practice since returning from the USA and during this time, she has continued to develop her skills through postgraduate courses. She has a particular interest in assessing postural, muscle and movement imbalances and prescribing exercises to help her clients regain full function.