The Blue Koala physio team

Cathy Wilde

Founder and Principal Physiotherapist

BAppSc (Phty), MSc (Manip Physio)

Cathy set up Blue Koala Physiotherapy in 2014 to have greater scope in treating patients and offers proactive and preventative help and advice. 

She trained as a physiotherapist in Sydney, Australia, and now has over 20 years' of experience in the profession. This includes working in private practice in both Australia and the UK, within the NHS in London and East Sussex, at Horder Healthcare in East Sussex - a not for profit centre of excellence - and currently at Dorset MSK services.

Cathy has advanced diagnostic and treatment skills, having worked in Advanced Practice clinics in the NHS since 2006. She is also trained in acupuncture and Pilates with an emphasis on rehabilitation. 

Cathy enjoys teaching other physiotherapists and passing on her knowledge for the good of the profession. For eight years she was a regular visiting lecturer at London South Bank University. She also currently acts as an expert witness for Richmond Physiotherapy Associates, providing physio advice in clinical negligence cases.

Activities

In her spare time, Cathy enjoys training for triathlons, cycling, swimming, yoga and country walks. She is a Level 2 British Triathlon Coach.

Membership

Cathy is a member of the following Societies, Associations and Networks:

• The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
• Advanced Practitioners Physiotherapy Network
• PhysioFirst Private Practitioners Network
• Medico-Legal Association of Chartered Physiotherapists
• The Hip Pain Professionals
• The Acupuncture Association of Chartered Physiotherapists
• The Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Sports and Exercise Medicine

HCPC registration: PH67489

CSP number: 70636

Why Blue Koala?

Cathy is an Australian with an English mother and has lived in the UK for over 15 years. She also spent her early childhood here. She's a true Blue with a British (and Aussie) passport and proud of her Australian heritage. Hence the Koala, decked out in blue.

Paul Jones

Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist 

BSc Physiotherapy, PG Cert Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy

Paul ihas taken over physitoherapy treatment for Glyndebourne and is dedicated to helping staff at Glyndebourne retain their health and wellbeing. To read more about him please click here.

Carol Attwood

Receptionist

Carol originally trained as an illustrator & designer and is from a creative background. This makes her an excellent problem solver - prefect for answering queries and sorting out insurance. After seeking treatment for chronic back pain she became increasingly interested in how osteopathy, acupuncture, physiotherapy and lifestyle changes could improve her health and well being.  Carol has now worked as a senior receptionist in multi disciplinary health clinics for over 10 years. Married with grown up children, Carol’s free time is taken up with gardening, fitness yoga and drawing.

To make an appointment please contact Carol on:

carol@bluekoalaphysio.co.uk