About Physio South East

Our physiotherapists

Miss Rebecca Matthews BSc (Hons) MCSP MAACP

Rebecca qualified as a physiotherapist in Bristol and subsequently worked with the National Health Service at Derriford Hospital in Plymouth where she was trained in a variety of disciplines within the physiotherapy profession. These included cardiothoracic, respiratory, head injuries, intensive care, neurosurgery, neuro rehabilitation, outpatients, hydrotherapy and care of the elderly.

Rebecca has taken a keen interest in neurological rehabilitation attending courses in the Bobath concept which deals with care of patients with injuries to the brain or spinal-cord. Rebecca is also a member of the Australian Physiotherapy and Pilates Institute and is a qualified Pilates instructor.

More recently, Rebecca has been working as a senior physiotherapist in a busy musculoskeletal outpatients department where she has been dealing with acute and chronic musculoskeletal conditions. Rebecca has specialist knowledge in the use of acupuncture for the treatment of musculoskeletal conditions and pain relief. Her experience and training in hydrotherapy is particularly suited to the treatment of patients with acute or chronic pain and neurological conditions.

Miss Nathalie Drieu BSc (Hons) MCSP

Nathalie qualified as a physiotherapist at Brighton Universitry and then worked with the National Health Service at Queen Elizabeth Queen Mother Hospital in Margate where she gained experienced in a variety of disciplines within the physiotherapy profession. These included orthopaedic, respiratory, intensive care, neuro rehabilitation, outpatients, hydrotherapy and care of the elderly.

Nathalie has taken a keen interest in orthopeadic and outpatient rehabilitation and is now working as a senior physiotherapist in a busy musculoskeletal outpatients department. This involves treating a variety of conditions ranging from acute injuries to chronic musculoskeletal conditions. She has also continued working with orthopeadic rehabilitation both in the acute and outpatient setting.

Mr Paul Devitt BSc (Hons) MCSP

Paul graduated from the University of Brighton and joined the Eastern Kent and Coastal University Hospitals Foundation Trust where he worked within a number of specialist areas of Physiotherapy such as; Intensive care and Cardiorespiratory; Neurological Rehabilitation; Day Surgery; Elderly Rehabilitation; Orthopaedics; Musculoskeletal Outpatients, including Hydrotherapy, Spinal and shoulder rehabilitation. More recently Paul has worked within several busy Musculoskeletal Outpatient departments in Kent, treating a wide range of musculoskeletal injuries.

Paul has always maintained an interest in Sports based rehabilitation and alongside working in the National Health Service studied and obtained a Diploma in Sports and remedial massage in 2007 with the Sports Massage Association. He worked for the Kent FA as the Senior ladies First team Physiotherapist during the 2007/08 season. Paul has also worked privately with Marathon runners from two large Canterbury based running clubs over the past three years, overseeing their marathon preparation and ensuring they arrived on the day in the best possible condition.

Miss Regina Leonard BSc (Hons) MCSP MAACP MACPWH

Regina is a senior physiotherapist who was trained at the University of Brighton with specialist interests in urology, gynaecology and women's health issues. Regina also has interests in hydrotherapy for neurological and musculoskeletal conditions and is qualified to use acupuncture for pain management.

Mr Matthew Snell BSc (Hons) MCSP MAACP

Matthew graduated from Coventry University and has a particular interest in the treatment and rehabilitation of patients with sports injuries. Matthew is also qualified in the use of acupuncture for the treatment of musculoskeletal conditions and pain management.

Mr Bruce Aitken Grad.Dip Phys. MCSP

Bruce qualified as a Chartered Physiotherapist in 1983. He has always taken a holistic approach and has studied many forms of "hands-on" treatment. Bruce qualified as a Craniosacral Therapist in 1991 Craniosacral Therapy is Bruce's area of specialty and his interests include using this very gentle but profound method to treat complex and persistent conditions, particularly those relating to backs, necks and headaches.