Meet Our Team

Paul Carnell – Head Physiotherapist / Clinic Director

Paul Carnell qualified as a Chartered Physiotherapist from the Royal London Hospital / University of East London in 1993. After working in the NHS, Canada and in clinics in the USA, he  returned to the UK and completed a full time Masters Degree in Manipulative Physiotherapy at the University of Brighton. He went on to  work in private practice in Central London and provided Occupational Health Physiotherapy for the then London Weekend Television LWT. 

Paul is the Principle Physiotherapist and owner of Orchard Clinic and has worked at Orchard Clinic since 1999 as a Chartered Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist, Clinical Supervisor and Examiner for Post Graduate Physiotherapy Training Programmes in the UK.

Paul has under taken additional training in the UK, US and Scandinavia. This advanced, in depth training and knowledge enables him to work out how problems in one area of the body from stiffness, weakness, incorrect posture or poor movement control can cause compensations and problems in other areas of the body. Using his integrated, multi system holistic approach when evaluating persistent pain has led Paul to specialize in successfully treating patients that have previously received unsuccessful treatment from other therapists. He treats conditions throughout the body, spinal pain and sports injuries, with “Hands on Treatment” to loosen tight areas and facilitate correct body movement, which clients continue with tailored exercises. Paul was one of the first clinicians in UK to adopt real time ultrasound scanning in assessment and treatment of Pelvic / Abdominal dysfunction. 

Outside of work, Paul is an enthusiastic road cyclist completing sportives such as `the Fred Whitton challenge” and “the Dragon Ride”. He has cycled throughout the Alps and on the white gravel roads of Tuscany. He is a less enthusiastic runner and a Saracens Rugby fan.

Anna Anders – Physiotherapist

Anna is a very experienced Physiotherapist specialising in treating patients with musculoskeletal conditions with a particular interest in back pain and lower limb sports injuries.

Anna has been a practising Physiotherapist for thirty years with expertise in a broad range of conditions having worked in several large teaching hospitals in this country and abroad. She has an MSc in Physiotherapy and has undertaken several post graduate courses in areas such as fascial release, sports injury management, running injuries, Pilates and cognitive behavioural therapy. She combines physiotherapy practice with being a Senior Lecturer at the University of Hertfordshire where she specialises in teaching musculoskeletal physiotherapy.

Anna is a member of the local running club and regularly take part in half marathon and cross-country events.

Faith Sutton – Physiotherapist and Pilates Instructor

Faith graduated with a BSc (Hons) in Physiotherapy from the University of Hertfordshire in 2003. Before joining our team at the Orchard Clinic in 2015, Faith led an NHS Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy team in North Hertfordshire and also worked abroad as part of a Physiotherapy team in Nepal. Faith undertook Masters level training to obtain a Post Graduate Diploma in Advanced Physiotherapy.

Faith is trained to use acupuncture in the management of pain. She is also an APPI Certified Pilates Instructor in both Matwork and Women’s health (Ante and Post Natal Pilates, Pilates for the Menopause and Pilates and the Pelvic Floor).

Outside of work Faith enjoys a busy life with two young children, she is actively involved in her church and she keeps herself fit with regular exercise including Pilates and swimming.

Becky Moore – Physiotherapist and Pilates Instructor

Becky graduated from UCL in 1996 with a BSc (Hons) in Physiotherapy. She worked as an NHS physiotherapist at the Royal London Hospital and then specialised in musculoskeletal physiotherapy and has worked at Stanmore, St Albans City Hospital, Harpenden Memorial Hospital and the Orchard Physiotherapy Clinic.

Becky has a special interest in Clinical Pilates and has been teaching APPI Pilates (modified Pilates developed by Physiotherapists) at the Orchard Clinic since 2002. Becky is an APPI certified matwork instructor and has completed many of their courses over the years including Pilates for Osteoporosis and Pilates for Hypermobility. As well as regular Pilates classes, she also runs classes for the over 60s and 1:1 Pilates sessions and aims to help give clients the confidence to incorporate exercise into their daily lives.

Julie Vassiliou – Physiotherapist and Pilates Instructor

Julie is a Senior Physiotherapist and Pilates teacher at Orchard Clinic.

Julie graduated with a first class degree from Brunel University and has previously worked at the Lister Hospital and the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital.

As a Pilates teacher Julie qualified with the Body Control Pilates Association (BCPA) and has been teaching Pilates classes for several years around Hertfordshire, including here at the Orchard Clinic.

Matthew Guilliatt – Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioner

Matthew has been working for the clinic for over 5 years. He graduated from the University of Hertfordshire in 2009 and then completed his Msc in Advanced Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy in 2017. Matthew also works in the NHS as an Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioner in Hertfordshire and lectures part time at the University of Hertfordshire.

He enjoys treating all musculoskeletal conditions and has a special interest in shoulder rehabilitation especially multi-directional instability. Since qualifying Matthew has specialised within MSK physiotherapy working privately, within the NHS and for a semi-professional football team. He will working collaboratively with his patients to achieve their rehabilitation goals with a range of treatment options and most importantly advise and educate you on your condition.

Leah Edwards – Physiotherapist and Sports Masseuse

Leah qualified as a Chartered Physiotherapist with a first class degree from London South bank University. Since graduation, she has worked in major london hospitals in a variety of disciplines before specialising in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy. She enjoys developing rehabilitation programmes collaboratively with her patients to best suit their needs.

Leah also has sports massage qualifications and uses them to great effect when treating sports injuries and as an aid to healing with tendon, ligament and joint injuries or chronic degenerative conditions.

Leah enjoys travelling, art, meditation and boxing. 

Karen Innes – Office Manager / Receptionist

I joined Orchard Clinic as a receptionist in 2016 after leaving a career as a teaching assistant. I was made Office Manager in 2021. It is a varied and busy role as well as rewarding to have contact with our patients, the added bonus is working with the amazing physiotherapists and my dear friend and colleague Sarah. 

My interests outside of work are music events, theatre, city breaks, pilates and spending time with family, and friends and walking my adored dog, Ellie. 

Sarah Trigg – Receptionist

I have worked at Orchard Clinic since 2015 as a receptionist. I previously worked for an Insurance Company and spent many years as a Teaching Assistant.

In my spare time, I enjoy Pilates, watching football and walking.

Stephanie Douglas – Sports Masseuse

Stephanie’s aim is to help each client maximise the potential of their body in order that they can perform to their best, in work, in sport or at rest. This can be achieved through regular treatment, education and body awareness.

A former track athlete who has competed at two Olympic Games (1992 and 1996), and World Championships representing Team GB, Stephanie is one of the UK’s all time fastest women over 60 and 100 metres.

Stephanie is a fully qualified therapist with a Level 4 Diploma in Sport & Remedial Massage, and aims to use all her skills acquired in providing a first-class service to clients. She is also registered with the Sports Massage Association (UK governing body) and fully insured. To further her knowledge and skills, she has recently embarked on a Bachelor’s degree in Sport & Exercise Rehabilitation at Middlesex University.

In her spare time, Stephanie is a football enthusiast, especially following her beloved Manchester City up and down the country. She also enjoys listening to all genres of music.