Birgitte Dansie  Physiotherapist

Birgitte represented Norway as an international gymnast. She qualified in 1981 with a diploma in Physiotherapy from Coventry University. Birgitte then moved back to her native Norway and worked in the main orthopaedic hospital in Oslo for one year and spent two years working in a private physiotherapy / sports injury clinic.

She returned to England in 1984 and set up the Outpatient Clinic at the Spire Hospital in Harpenden. Her own independent clinic, Physio Vineyards, was set up in 1986.

Birgitte is a member of the CSP, AACP, Physio First and the ACPSM. She trained with the BCPA and has an advanced CPD portfolio. Birgitte also attained her Pilates teaching qualification in 2001 and uses acupuncture to enhance a individuals treatment.

Esme Westcott  Physiotherapist

Esme qualified in South Africa in 1989 with a BSc Degree in Physiotherapy. After working in a government funded hospital for three years, she opened a private practice where she worked closely with the University Department of Drama and Physical Theatre, as well as with the University sports team and the local rugby club.

In 2000 Esme relocated to the UK where she worked as a senior physiotherapist for the Barnet and Chase Farm NHS Trust in the Outpatient Department. She joined Physio Vineyards in 2003. Esme is a member of the CSP.

Karen Bax  Practice Manager

Karen joined the practice as Practice Manager in April 2011, after working in a local doctors surgery. Karen has excellent personal and administrative skills, she has also worked as a Swimming Teacher and Sailing Instructor both in the UK and abroad and is also a keen golfer.

Karen is available to answer all administrative and invoicing queries.

Nicola Nash  Physiotherapist

Nicola qualified in 2001 with an (Hons) Degree in Physiotherapy, having trained in Sheffield.

She worked at the Luton and Dunstable NHS Trust where she covered all aspects of physiotherapy before specialising in musculoskeletal injuries. She later became a senior physiotherapist in the Outpatient Department, and worked at a GP's practice in Leighton Buzzard before joining Physio Vineyards in 2004. Nicola uses acupuncture to aid in recovery of injuries.

Rachel Thomas  Physiotherapist

Rachel trained at The Royal London Hospital and North East London Polytechnic and qualified in 1986 with a BSc (Hons) Degree. She initially worked at Whipps Cross Hospital, London before moving to Canada for a year where she worked on Vancouver Island.

After returning to the UK, Rachel worked at the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital at Stanmore where she was based in the Chronic Pain Unit and subsequently at Northwick Park Hospital where she was a senior physiotherapist in Outpatients Hydrotherapy. Rachel then spent four years working in Munich, Germany both in hospital and private practice before returning to the UK in 1996.

Rachel has specialist training in Neurology and vestibular rehabilitation. She uses acupuncture treatment and undertakes domicillary visits for the practice.

Susanne Kjaervik  Physiotherapist

Susanne qualified in 1996 with a BSc (Hons) Degree in Physiotherapy from Coventry University. She initially worked in paediatrics as a locum for a few years before taking up a post at Hemel Hempstead General Hospital where she worked as a senior physiotherapist, first in Orthopaedics and then in Musculoskeletal Outpatients.

Susanne moved into private practice in 2000 before joining Physio Vineyards in 2001. Susanne uses acupuncture to enhance an individual's treatment.

Susanne is a member of the CSP, AACP and Physio First.