Team
MEET THE MOUNT KELLY TEAM
Team
MEET THE MOUNT KELLY TEAM
Dr Esther Fox BSc, PhD HCPC MCSP
Director of Physiotherapy and Clinical Lead, Chartered Physiotherapist
Esther started her career in Physiotherapy in 2003 working at East Surrey Hospital, where she rotated around the various disciplines within an acute hospital setting. In 2005 she moved to Devon to be closer to family. She worked in Exeter in both NHS and private sectors, with people affected by neurological, musculo-skeletal and orthopaedic conditions. Within that time, she also worked as a Physiotherapist in a school for children with complex disabilities.
In 2011, she worked as Research Fellow and Lecturer in Physiotherapy at Plymouth University, and consequently received her Doctorate in 2015, she has since published research and lectured internationally. Esther is registered with The Health Care Professions Council (HCPC), The Chartered Society of Physiotherapists (CSP) and The Acupuncture Association of Chartered Physiotherapists (AACP).
Outside of work her passion has always been horses. She rode racehorses in Cheltenham and Epsom before moving to Devon. She competed in Dressage and Show jumping and has been involved with elite Equestrian sport for 20 years.
In 2007 Stella completed her Masters Degree in Musculoskeletal Manual Therapy from Coventry University, where she gained membership to the Musculoskeletal Association of Chartered Physiotherapists (MACP) with a distinction in her dissertation; ‘The effects of joint mobilisation on neck pain’. The MACP qualification shows that a standard of excellence in examination and treatment has been reached. MACP is a highly sort after and protected title. Stella’s additional interest in sports injuries was further developed by working for a period of time at Bristol City Football Academy and she traveled to the world championships as Physiotherapist for the GB Ultimate Frisbee team. Stella is a qualified Pilates instructor and has also been practicing Acupuncture since 2002. She uses ‘Dry Needling’ as a highly effective way of treating myofascial pain.
After moving to Cornwall in 2008 Stella worked at Treliske hospital as a Spinal Clinical Specialist in an ‘extended scope practitioner role’. In this role she worked alongside a team of Pain Management Consultants and was responsible for assessing complex acute and chronic back pain conditions, referring for imaging and listing for spinal injections. She then went onto work as an Extended Scope Practitioner for the Spinal Service within Ramsay Health. This involved assessing patients with complex back problems where spinal surgery might be required. She worked alongside the spinal surgical team and was able to discuss patient’s MRI findings and identify those where spinal surgery was potentially indicated.
Stella has owned and managed a successful private practice in Cornwall since 2012. She developed a highly skilled and passionate team who worked closely together and prided themselves in providing the highest standard of Physiotherapy care. She is incredibly excited, however, about her move to Tavistock and to be joining the Mount Kelly Physio team.
Stella Durnall BSc (hons), MSc HCPC MCSP MMACP
Chartered Physiotherapist
Clinical Specialist: Spinal Conditions
Extended Scope Practitioner
Mr Karl Trimble
MBChB FRCS (Tr&Orth)
Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon
Foot and Ankle Specialist
Mr Trimble is a foot and ankle specialist surgeon and has been a consultant since 2006. He has a wealth of experience as a foot and ankle specialist, having worked in many centres of excellence both in the UK and overseas.
Mr Trimble works closely with Dr Esther Fox, Physiotherapist specialising in sports rehabilitation & Mr Gary Parfett, orthotist specialising in bespoke orthotics/inserts.
His expertise include:
• Foot surgery
• Ankle surgery
• Sports injuries
• Sports medicine
Mr Trimble is an Examiner of The Royal College of Surgeons. He is also the Chair of the Examination Committee on behalf of the Royal College of Surgeons in the UK and Ireland. His NHS practice takes place in a large teaching hospital and as such he is actively engaged in teaching, training, and research.
Memberships
British Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society
Royal College of Surgeons of England
Court of Examiners of Royal College of Surgeons of England
Member of GMC
Further information can be found on his website:
Foot and Ankle Specialist Plymouth South West
Rebecca graduated from Plymouth University in 2023 with a degree in Sports Therapy & Rehabilitation and is now a member of the STO (Sports Therapy Organisation)
Alongside joining us here at Mount Kelly Physio, Rebecca also works with Plymouth Albion RFC treating injuries on and off the pitch, standing her in good stead to deal with all aspects of injury analysis and rehab. She is looking forward to the opportunity of working in clinic. Rebecca enjoys all aspects of sport both professionally and personally, out of clinic she can be found in the gym, swimming, cycling, walking Devon’s coastal paths and playing hockey.
As an Old Mount Kellian herself Rebecca is looking forward to getting back to her roots and welcoming new clients through the door.
Rebecca Earp BSc (hons) STO
Sports Therapist
Julie Gitlin BSc Hons MCSP
Chartered Physiotherapist
Community Physiotherapist
Julie’s interest in Physiotherapy began many years before graduating from the University of Plymouth in 2018. Since then she has built on her knowledge and experience mostly within the NHS, but also from private work and further study. She has worked with a large number of often complex clients to help improve their lives. These include recovery from hip fractures, balance issues and physiotherapy for a whole range of neurological conditions. Julie is happy to see people in their own homes or in the clinic. Outside of the clinic Julie can be found trekking in the mountains, running on Dartmoor or cycling around the lanes of Devon and Cornwall. But she also likes immersing herself in a good film with her favourite chocolate!
Rachel is our new graduate Physiotherapist. Alongside Mount Kelly Physio clinics, she works at Derriford Hospital. She has competed in both swimming and triathlon at international level representing Ireland. She is also a qualified Swim coach, teacher and lifeguard. Coming from a farming background, Rachel likes to spend time outdoors running, hiking and open water swimming. From Rachel’s time as a swim coach as well as having a large family, she is highly experienced and passionate about working with children and teenagers.
Rachel Vaughan BSc (hons) MCSP HCPC
Graduate Physiotherapist
Kate Shobrook
Accounts Manager
Kate is in charge of managing the accounts and finance and keeping everything ship shape at Mount Kelly Physio.
Outside of her work her passion is all equestrian sport. Having bred her own horses, she keeps busy. She also likes to keep fit with a range of sports. She also enjoys socialising with her friends.
