Marnie Stinson Practice Manager & Co-Owner

Marnie is co-owner and practice manager of Brighton Physiotherapy Clinic.  As an experienced business woman, she is keenly aware of the need for outstanding customer service, and this is her number one priority in running the clinic. Please contact Marnie at the Kemptown Clinic on 01273 621248 if you’d like further information about the treatments we offer, to book an appointment, or to answer any questions you may have.

Tina Mason Co-Owner, BSc (Hons), M.C.S.P., M.A.A.C.P. Registered with HCPC

Tina qualified as a physiotherapist in 2001 having studied at Kings College London University. She has worked extensively both in the UK, for the NHS and in private practice, and also abroad, having spent several skiing seasons as a Head Physiotherapist in Val D’Isere, France.

Tina has extensive experience in the treatment of all musculoskeletal disorders, and has a particular interest in the use of acupuncture. She is based mainly in the Brighton clinic.

Tina and Marnie (practice manager) have recently taken over the running of the practice from Sara Baxter and will continue to run clinics from both Brighton (Kemp Town clinic)  and Hove (Tredcroft Road clinic).

Claire Powell Bsc (hons), M.C.S.P. Registered with HCPC

Claire qualified with a BSc in Physiotherapy from Cardiff University in 2007. She has experience working within the NHS and private sector in the UK as well as abroad, having spent 2 years treating expats and athletes in Singapore.

Claire has a particular interest in Sports injuries and has worked with rugby teams, tennis players, netballers and runners competing at international level.

She currently works part-time in the Brighton clinic as both a physiotherapist and Physio Yoga 1:1, whilst also working part time for private hospital.

Annabel Pelham

Annabel trained at St Georges, University of London, and graduated in 2008.  She worked in the NHS for 5 years, specialising in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy and Occupational Health.  She has since worked in the private sector and has done postgraduate training in Women’s Health, acupuncture, Pilates, vestibular rehabilitation and manual therapy.

Annabel specialises in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy and in Pelvic Health Physiotherapy.  Within the pelvic health caseload, she treats anything from pelvic pain, to urinary dysfunction and prolapses.  She also sees clients anti-natally  and post-natally, and has links with several of the fitness instructors and pilates trainers in the area.

In her spare time, Annabel enjoys yoga, cooking and running.

Caleigh Smith BSc (Hons), M.C.S.P. Registered with HCPC

Caleigh qualified as a physiotherapist from St Georges University of London before gaining a position at Bristol’s major trauma centre: Southmead Hospital. She has also worked with a national league rugby club in acute injury management, injury prevention and early sports rehabilitation. In addition to her role in the UK Caleigh has also provided voluntary physiotherapy in North West Africa. Having grown up in nearby Lewes, Caleigh has now returned to Sussex and is now continuing her NHS career as a senior physiotherapist at the Royal Sussex County Hospital whilst also working part-time at our Kemptown clinic. 

Nicola Mkandawire Bamford BSc (Hons), M.C.S.P. Registered with HCPC

Nicola graduated as a physiotherapist from the University of Brighton and is currently working at the Royal Sussex County Hospital within the NHS. She has joined the team here at Brighton Physiotherapy clinic part-time bringing a great knowledge and experience of musculoskeletal problems with her.

Claire Higgins BSc (Hons), M.C.S.P. Registered with HCPC and POGP

Claire qualified as a physiotherapist from the University of Brighton and as well as working part time at the Kemptown clinic, is currently working part time in the NHS as a senior musculoskeletal physiotherapist.  In her NHS role she has had experience treating a wide variety of conditions, she runs the osteoarthritis programme, and is a student educator.  She also works for the Montefiore hospital in Hove providing early post operative rehabilitation. She lives in Brighton with her husband and daughter, and enjoys running, yoga, pilates and cycling.

Justine Dennett Licentiate of Acupuncture in Classic Chinese Medicine

Justine qualified as an acupuncturist in 2002 having studied at the International College of Oriental Medicine in East Grinstead, gaining a Licentiate of Acupuncture in Classic Chinese Medicine.

She is a committed member of the Acupuncture Society, a registered body ensuring she maintains a high standard of practice through continued training within the Oriental medicine field.

She has a special interest in treating children, and has a wealth of experience in treating a diverse range of health conditions, including musculoskeletal problems of the shoulders, knees, lower back and sciatica, gynaecological issues, assisted fertility treatments and inductions.ince completing post graduate courses in paediatric acupuncture 5 years ago has treated children for bedwetting, tummy aches, asthma, nasal congestion and hay fever.

Depending on the age of the patient and the condition being presented she may use a few very fine needles, moxibustion (heat therapy), cupping (suction therapy) and massage with the use of essential oils to restore well being.