Meet the Team

Over 30 Years of Clinical Excellence​, across three clinics.

Our Clinical Staff

Clinic director & Senior site lead MCSP, AACP, HCPC

Melanie Patrick

Melanie graduated from Liverpool. She worked as a lead NHS clinician in outpatients before establishing Woolton Physiotherapy in 1991. She has continued to expand her expertise gaining membership of The Society of Orthopaedic Medicine, Acupuncture Association (AACP),British Occupational Hygiene society and has a Diploma in injection therapy. She has completed the accredited MACP modules and taught at the University of Liverpool, spinal and lower limb assessment.

Melanie uses her specialist skills across a wide range of conditions and has an exciting and varied client base. Melanie manages the provision of Physiotherapy Services for 3 clinic sites, local industry, councils, sporting events and corporate businesses across the North West. She continues to provide discreet physiotherapy services for theatre and TV productions in the North West. Her main concern is to maintain her 3 Physiotherapy sites as clinics of excellence where all patients receive the highest standard of treatment with professionalism, care and respect. Her staff are supported with CPD and post graduation courses to ensure the team are skilled in all new developments and evidence based practice.

Senior Physiotherapist, MCSP, HCPC

Athanasios Batsios

Athanasios hales from a small village in Greece. He graduated from Hanze University in 2017 with a First Class BSc in Physiotherapy. Saki, as he is know in the clinic and by his clients, has worked all over Europe along with time spent at Benfica Academy. Saki has a passion for lower limb sports injuries specialising in running injuries and kinesiology taping. He has recently completed his Acupuncture qualification and Level 3 NKT (Neuro Kinetic Therapy).

In his spare time, Saki enjoys socialising, spending time with friends and supporting Liverpool Football Club. Whenever he can get away, he loves returning home to see his family.

Senior Physiotherapist, MCSP, HCPC Womens Health

Milka Zhelyazkova

Milka Qualified as a physiotherapist in 1998 in Bulgaria and worked in a hospital as a rotational physiotherapist in intensive care, respiratory care, paediatrics, neurology, orthopaedics, musculoskeletal outpatients.

In 2004 she moved to the UK and continued working in Neurology. Milka did “Pain Management” and “Neurology in Physiotherapy” as a part of a Masters course at Sheffield Hallam University in 2012. Qualified as a Disability Assessor in 2016 and has been working for Woolton Physiotherapy clinic since 2018. Recently graduated from the University of Bradford and gained Postgraduate Certificate in Women’s Health to treat women experiencing menopausal symptoms, incontinence, pelvic pain, prenatal and postpartum musculoskeletal pain, as well as education prevention, and promoting wellness and exercise.

Milka’s passion is women’s health with a special focus on menopausal symptoms but also offering treatment and advice in ante/post-natal rehabilitation. Post-graduate training in Acupuncture with certificate in Women’s Health, treating period pain ,incontinence , migraines , hot flushes , night sweats, endometriosis , pelvic girdle pain , low back
pain in pregnancy, polycystic ovary syndrome and infertility.
Milka has now completed the Mummy MOT course and excited to be able to offer this renowned service to mums at our clinics. In her free time Milka enjoys spending time with family , travelling and playing volleyball.

Senior Physiotherapist, MCSP, HCPC

Joao Lopes

Joao attended the Red Cross Private University in Lisbon. He worked for Casa Pia Atletico Futebol Clube football teams in Lisbon and had internships in S.L. Benfica Seixal Campus, working with the club’s B squad, as well as working in a wide array of hospitals and private clinics, within different settings. He was working as a Senior Physiotherapist for Pall Mall Physio in the city centre of Liverpool prior to joining Woolton Physiotherapy.

Joao’s physio specialty is MSK with a particular interest in sports and lower limb injuries. He also has the ability to structure bespoke rehabilitation gym programs to support  fitness and optimum recovery. Joao has completed his vestibular rehabilitation training and can aid you during your recovery. During his free time , he enjoys nagging the clerical staff at the clinic, walking/running, going to the gym and travelling. Oh, and food. 

Senior Physiotherapist, MCSP, HCPC

Nathan Hill

After graduating from Nottingham with a first-class BSc Hons Physiotherapy Degree in 2016, Nathan gained clinical experience working in NHS multidisciplinary environments and private sports injury clinics before moving to New Zealand to continue his professional development in private practices around Auckland. He then trained as a Pilates instructor, acquired a dry needling qualification, and became a certified STEEL cancer therapist before moving back to the UK to join the Woolton Physiotherapy team. With over 6 years of experience in the MSK sector, he has a keen interest in lower back rehabilitation for acute and chronic pain cases, and specialises in a holistic, exercise- based approach to healthcare.

He enjoys spending his spare time with family now that he is home, likes to keep fit in the gym, and loves to visit  new places on his motorbike.

Physiotherapist MCSP, HCP, MT, S&CC

Sania Ghazanfar

Sania joined the team in February 2023. Sania gained a First from University of Faisalabad, Pakistan in 2018, Sania has worked as a senior Physiotherapist in Chiniot General Hospital Faisalabad, and then in the Arm Forces in the Institute of Rehabilitation. Sania moved to the UK in 2022 to study for her masters in advanced physiotherapy, which she will completed in June 2023. Sania covers all MSK issues and can be found at our Woolton and Birkenhead site. ‘I have been made to feel really welcome by all the team at Woolton and the clients are amazing, I am looking forward to a career with Woolton. in my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my family and cooking
Specialist Physiotherapist & Paediatric lead MCSP, AACP, HCPC

Joanne Ford

Jo graduated from Salford University. She is a senior paediatric physiotherapist at Alder Hey Children’s Hospital working in orthopaedic trauma, burns and plastics. She has worked part-time at Woolton Physiotherapy for the past twenty years. She is renowned for her commitment to her patients and has regular patients who she has assisted with managing their conditions, treating them with her wide range of skills. 

Jo is an experienced physiotherapy professional with thorough approach to assessment, treatment planning and patient education. Dedicated to improving quality of life and function. Specializes in working with Musculoskeletal patients both adult and pediatrics . Experience with neurological rehabilitation and
exercise therapy. Trustworthy with 28 years of practical experience and dedicated work ethic. Self-motivated to consistently provide first-class results in line with stringent targets and deadlines.
Extensive background in advanced management processes. Utilises
superior communication skills to build meaningful, trusting relationships that exceed client demands and team leadership abilities to meet targets. 

 

Senior Physiotherapist, MCSP, HCPC

Stelian Pislariu

Stelian graduated from Al. I. Cuza, Romania, in 2012 with a BSc in Physiotherapy and has an MSc in Physiotherapy Sport’s Injuries. Stelian worked in a private hospital in Romania during his Master courses. He decided to come to UK to enhance his skills and gain further experience to make a positive difference. He has specialised in musculoskeletal physiotherapy with focus on Shoulder rehabilitation, lower back, and lower limbs.  In the past 2 years, Stelian has qualified in Acupuncture, Mulligan concept: lower quadrant and specialised shoulder rehabilitation. He has successfully applied this in practice with great results. By enhancing his skills through these courses, he can now treat a varied case load and has exceptional ability to both motivate and provide individual treatment plans to aid a smooth recovery process. Stelian has been able to share this knowledge with his colleagues during our regular CPD training.  In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his family, he is a former Rugby player and enjoy Skiing all over the world.  

Physiotherapist & Occupational health Therapist

Setfree Maposa

Setfree Qualified as a Physiotherapist is Zimbabwe in 2010. After working in numerous clinical setting across Zimbabwe, he moved his family to the UK in 2021.  Setfree took a post as a Occupational therapist within the NHS straight away. He has vast experience as a physiotherapist.   In 2022 Setfee Joined our team as a part time therapist and in 2023 he was offered a full time position.   Setfree is our Jolly giant, he always has a smile on his face and is popular with his clients. Setfree has recently become a dad for the second time and enjoys family time on his days off.  

Physiotherapist, MCSP, HCPC

Neetha Geetha

Neetha finished her Bachelors in 2020 from Rajiv Gandhi University of Health and Sciences, India. In 2021 Neetha came to the UK to continue her studies at University Salford and in 2023 she became an advanced Physiotherapy practitioner.  Neetha has worked as a Senior Physiotherapist in Physio X10, India before joining our team.  Neetha is also qualified as a ‘Hot Stone Massage therapist’   In her free time she enjoys reading, watching movies, socialising and spending time with family.   Neetha is currently planning her wedding for March 2025

Meet The Admin Team

Practice Manager

Rachel Boden

Rachel joined our team, working part-time in 2014. She was promoted in 2015 to Admin/Finance Manager and became full time. In 2018, and  became Practice Manager. Rachel ensures all clinic sites are run smoothly on a day to day basis.  Previously Rachel worked for University of Liverpool for 17 years at the Cancer Research Centre, working her way up the ladder from receptionist to Data Manager.  She has completed numerous courses including BTEC administration, NVQs in customer service, business administration and team leading. Rachel is totally committed to the clinics and able to multi task on a daily basis!  She is the first point of contact.  She welcomes all our patients with her cheery smile and cares for all our staff as if they were her own. 

In her spare time, Rachel likes to spend time with her family and friends and enjoys walking in the lakes with family and Dexter (her fur-baby). 

Senior Administrator

Annie McKee

Annie joined our team in 2019 as a Business Administrative Apprentice, Annie passed this course with distinction. The management at the clinic were extremely impressed with Annie’s commitment and enthusiasm. In 2020, we were pleased when Annie accepted the full-time position as Administrator.

In her spare time, Annie enjoys socialising, walking Bobby and Bertie (her babies, cavapoos), meditating and reading. Annie takes a particular interest in spirituality.

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