Meet The Team

Dannielle Lewis

Dannielle is a physiotherapist who is registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP). She obtained a BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy degree from King’s College London in 2017, and also received awards for best overall student performance and best performance on clinical placement. Once qualified, Dannielle completed her junior rotations at Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust in London. Here she gained skills and experience in various disciplines including musculoskeletal outpatients, orthopaedics, paediatric intensive care, amputees, neurology and stroke, and elderly care. Dannielle was then promoted to a specialised musculoskeletal physiotherapist and worked in this role for 2 years. She has also developed and delivered lectures to physiotherapy students at King’s College London.

Dannielle now works privately at Benfleet Physiotherapy full time. She can assess and treat a range of conditions and patients including those that are musculoskeletal and neurological in nature, for falls prevention, strength and conditioning maintenance, and amputee rehabilitation. Dannielle is able to deliver shockwave therapy, manual therapy, electrotherapy, sports and kinesiology taping, sports massage, exercise prescription, acupuncture and other adjuncts. She can arrange for MRI’s and x-rays, as well as onward referral for surgery where clinically appropriate. Dannielle has an interest in Pilates and has completed her APPI Matwork Level One course, allowing her to complete 1:1 Pilates sessions and prescribe tailored Pilates programmes.

Dannielle enjoys running, Pilates, and exercising at the gym. In her teenage years, Dannielle was involved in amateur gymnastics and trampolining

Andrew is a Chartered Physiotherapist who qualified from Kings College London in 2017. He is registered with the Health Care Professionals Council and Chartered Society of Physiotherapy. He also qualified in Personal Training and has completed further training in Strength and Conditioning and recovery from strenuous exercise.

His early career started completing rotations at Southend and Basildon Hospital in Neurology, Intensive care, Respiratory and Musculo-Skeletal Physiotherapy before becoming a Senior Physiotherapist in MSK. While working in the NHS, Andrew began developing skills in the sports industry working in Professional Tennis at Wimbledon Tennis Tournament and more locally in several rugby clubs. 

An abrupt change of course due to lockdown caused him to return to the NHS and complete another 18 months working in Critical care with Covid-19 patients and working on the rehabilitation of patients who had been on ventilators. At the end of the lockdown, he went back to working in private practice.

Andrew now works at Benfleet Physiotherapy, where he is able to assess and treat a wide variety of MSK, Neurological and respiratory conditions. He is practised in:

– Exercise Therapy
– Manual therapy
– Electrotherapy
– Sports and Kinesiology Taping
– Sports Massage
– Shockwave Therapy
– Post exercise recovery modalities

He has developed close professional ties with local Sports Doctors and Medical Consultants who refer patients to him and can recommend his patients to if required. He is able to arrange MRI scans, X-ray and Ultrasound scans if medically necessary.

Andrew has worked with and treated elite level athletes in:

– Athletics
– Rugby
– Tennis
– Ice Skating
– Karate
– Mix Martial Arts
– Football
– Swimming

In his own time, he has competed internationally in Karate winning Bronze medals at the World and European champions as well as Gold at the British Championships. He enjoys watching and playing rugby.

Joe is another member of our multidisciplinary treating team. He has a Sports Therapy degree and holds BTEC in Sports Science and has been with us since 2008. Joe was a keen swimmer and spent his years prior to University as a swim coach / teacher. He has competed at Great Britain standard, and has also represented the British Colleges. He also has a passion for boxing / rugby and has represented the British Colleges Team while at University of Kent. Once Joe had finished university, he worked in several clinical environments, all offering unique and diverse knowledge and experience. He has worked with a variety of professional and semi-professional football and rugby clubs, dance and performing arts schools and colleges

Over the years Joe has and still does work with both sporting injuries and neurological injuries. Being one of the few therapists in the country trained to use our REX Bionic Suit system, Joe can apply his knowledge in strength and conditioning and functional movements with rehabilitation in the REX suit

His specific interests in the gym include instructing those who wish to increase muscle mass, muscle endurance, circuit training and all round fitness. He is very passionate about functional movement patterns and applying exercises to improve how someone moves, weather its for athletes or for the everyday individual.

 Joe also provides and oversees specific rehabilitation programmes for a variety of general and sporting injuries. Being part of the team for over 12 years has given him a wealth of knowledge and understanding in assessing and treating an extremely vast clientele, including all types of injuries. This experience and education has given him the tools and the know how to confidently assess, diagnose and treat an individual’s injury or pain. Over his 14 years’ experience, he has treated a huge variety patients suffering from severe brain injury, to post operation; soft tissue / muscular tendon or ligament injury; sports injuries; bad backs; bad necks; sciatica; muscle imbalances; sprains & strains; plantar fasciitis; disc injuries; joint pain and the odd rub down for prevention – that is to name but a few.

CPD / Courses 

Tendinopathy Master Class
Master class in Physiological changes to the body in Hypoxic Exposure (altitude centre)
Shockwave Therapy
Advanced Kinesiology Taping (K-Tape school of Osteopathy)
Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilisation (Rock Tape Paul Coaker)
Sports Rehabilitation (BSc mod)
Cupping / podding (Rock Tape Gemma Griffies)
Mulligan Concept Mobilisations with Movement NAG’s/SNAG’s (BSc mod)
MSK Ultrasound (BSc mod)
Anti-gravity treadmill (Alter G)
Bionic leg (Alter G)
Giger MD
Certified REX Bionics practitioner
Hydrotherapy

Conor is a sports rehabilitation specialist with a particular interest in movement analysis, preventive surgical rehabilitation and post surgical rehabilitation. 

Conor graduated in 2013 from Middlesex University with a Degree in Sport and Exercise Rehabilitation.  Conor worked at Queen’s Park Rangers Football Academy for two seasons then moved onto Tottenham Hotspur’s Academy.  During his time there he was part of a team who were responsible for treating injured athletes, taking them through their stages of rehab and getting back to playing as soon as possible.  Conor worked alongside the strength and conditioning team to put in preventative protocols/training methods to reduce the risk of common injuries, which the team still use today. 

Conor has also worked with other athletes such as British judo fighters, professional footballers and tennis’ GB athlete Liam Broady (Ranked 5th in the UK) in his build up to Wimbledon in 2022. 

Conor’s specialist treatments include: 

• Biomechanics for posture, gait and sports performance and chronic injuries
• Preventive rehabilitation methods for knee arthritis and knee degeneration or chronic lower limb pain
• Gait analysis 
• Management methods of chronic fatigue syndrome, long Covid, fibromyalgia or chronic pain 
• Pre & Post surgical rehabilitation 
• Chronic Shoulder and back pain. 
• Strength and conditioning training 

Conor’s treatment options 

• Spinal manipulation 
• Biomechanics total body analysis 
• Posture training 
• Myofasical techniques such as long leaver fascia release, MET, Graston technique, cupping 
• Basic to advanced home exercise programmes 
• Electro therapy 
• Voodoo band/compression therapy 

Matt has worked at Benfleet Physiotherapy as a fully qualified fitness instructor since 2006, holding a Level 2 Fitness Instructor qualification. He has also obtained a BTEC National Diploma in Sports Science and a HND in Sports Studies . He is trained in Emergency First Aid/CPR and Automatic External Defibrillation ( AED).
As a fitness instructor at Benfleet Physiotherapy , Matt oversees all aspects of fitness training , from strength and conditioning, sports specific training, to general fitness and weight loss/gain , providing personalised fitness programmes for individuals based on their lifestyle and goals.
Matt also works alongside the Physiotherapists to provide training programmes for clients as part of their injury rehabilitation process and also works with clients with complex conditions such as Parkinsons disease, TBi, Multiple Sclerosis, Stroke, MSA etc, using state of the art and innovative equipment and is trained in Motomed, GigerMD, Alter G Anti-Gravity treadmill, Medicotech Balance machine , providing suitable and safe fitness programmes for clients need and capabilities.
Matts interests are family, football, boxing, weight training and sports nutrition.

As a member of the rehabilitation team, Shelley has worked at Benfleet physiotherapy for 11 years. With a background in Fitness training and sports nutrition and holding level 4 qualifications in cardiac and cancer rehabilitation, Shelley is adept in delivering programs to a wide range of clientele. Shelley has worked closely with neurological conditions including Parkinson’s, Stroke, MS and MSA, whilst focusing on independent cardiac classes. Shelley’s cardiac rehabilitation classes are run in conjunction with Southend and Basildon hospital, using exercise as a tool to prevent the development and progression of heart disease. Shelley is skilled in developing unique programs tailored to specific requirements and fitness goals. Shelley loves her job and feels privileged to take part in the care of patients and contribute to their health and longevity.
Shelley’s relevant qualifications:
Reps level 4 instructor: cardiac rehabilitation
Reps level 4 instructor: cancer rehabilitation
Reps level 3 advanced fitness instructing
Reps level 3 GP referrals
Reps level 3 nutrition and weight management
W.A.B.B.A Gym instructor
Emergency first aid and defibrillation

Sara joined Benfleet Physiotherapy in 2017 and as Practice Manager she is responsible for overseeing day-to-day practice operations and the delivery of patient care.
Sara is able to answer any queries or concerns you may have.

Lyn is one of our receptionists , she will be your first contact either by phone or email. She will assist you and guide you to the most appropriate member of staff for your treatment. If you have any questions or queries please feel free to contact her and she will endeavour to answer those as quickly as possible.

Lyn has always been interested in sport and well being. She has ran 9 London Marathons and numerous other city centre marathons, she has a Sports Psychology Diploma and has Level 2 coaching qualification in Athletics.

Mr. Lim qualified in 1999 at the London Foot Hospital (University College London), and graduated with an honours degree in podiatric medicine. He later achieved a diploma in sports massage at the London School of Sports Massage (Regents Park). Mr Lim then worked as a member of a medical team on the NHS from 1999 – 2005. From 2005-2007 Mr. Lim moved on to work as part of the medical team for Tottenham Hotspur FC as a sports masseuse and podiatrist for the first team squad before going on to pursue private practice in 2007-date. His expert knowledge means that he can offer help for everything from diabetic foot care, ingrown nails and soft tissue injuries.

The aim of his procedures is not to just treat the symptoms of your foot problems but to also treat the cause. Mr. Lim’s help extends further then his podiatry and massage sessions as he also provides friendly and quality advice that his patients can use at home, ensuring that you have long-term or permanent relief from foot pain and general soft tissue problems.

Mr Lim is a member of the society of chiropodists and podiatrists www.feetforlife.org/, and also a member of the Health Professions Council (HPC) www.hpc-uk.org/

Mr Lim runs a busy practice which currently maintains the foot health for 7 large care homes, professional sportsman (Southend United Football Club & Southend Saxons Rugby Club) and the general public.

Mr Lim does not have a waiting list (as some practitioners like to have) and will always try to accommodate every patient, extending clinical hours if need be. He believes that if you have a painful foot problem it needs to be treated as a priority.

For further information or to book an appointment please call Ray on 01268 753208

Kim Macleod is a highly experienced Chartered Psychologist who has worked in the NHS and in private practice for many years. She is an Associate Fellow of the British Psychological Society, a Chartered member of the Division of Counselling and Coaching Psychology and is HCPC registered.

Kim specialises in helping people to come to terms with and manage long-term conditions such as chronic pain, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and diabetes. She also has extensive experience in working with personal injury, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), adjustment disorders, depression, anxiety disorders, low self-esteem and bereavement. She uses therapeutic interventions such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT).

If you would like any further information please call Kim on 07951764535.