Meet the Team

Meet the Team

Tilly has lived in this part of England all her life, growing up in Herefordshire on her grandparent’s farm before studying Physiology at the University of Bristol.

After graduating, she went to on to study osteopathy at the European School of Osteopathy, Maidstone, Kent. She graduated from there in 1989 and returned to Herefordshire to work alongside Nicholas Handoll, where she expanded her knowledge of cranial osteopathy.

Since then Tilly has run her own practices, based first in Presteigne, then in Ludlow, and now here at the Wetmore Clinic.

Tilly treats patients of all ages from newborn babies and older children to the elderly, using a blend of classical and cranial osteopathy. She has spent many years further developing her cranial skills through courses at the Sutherland Cranial College of Osteopathy.

In addition, she has a particular interest in shoulder care and has attended courses on the Niel-Asher Technique for frozen shoulder management as well as ICT1 and KT2 kinesio taping courses.

From an early age Ellie has been passionate and inspired by how physiotherapy can be used to promote physical well being and independence after requiring intense physiotherapy herself. 

 Since graduating from King’s College London in 2012, Ellie has worked in the private and NHS sectors and has become specialised in Neurological Rehabilitation. She has completed APPI Matwork courses 1 and 2 and the APPI Neurological Pilates course.

Ellie integrates her experience of working as a sports masseuse in the French Alps into her treatment and her knowledge of adapted Tai Chi exercises to create treatment programmes that are individualised and holistic. 

Ellie continues to develop her physiotherapy skills and aims to motivate individuals to achieve their physical goals. 

“People are just as wonderful as sunsets if I can let them be… When I look at a sunset, I don’t find myself saying, “Soften the orange a bit on the right hand corner”… I don’t try to control a sunset. I watch with awe as it unfolds.”
Carl Rogers – founder of person-centred therapy.

Life can sometimes present us with challenges that leave us feeling overwhelmed and confused. We can sometimes feel trapped, experiencing repetitive thought patterns without a clear solution in sight. Perhaps you are currently feeling low or lost; you may be going through a really difficult situation such as a separation, a redundancy, a health issue, or maybe you have recently lost a loved one and you are struggling to cope. It could be that you experienced a traumatic event, and you need a safe space to process what has happened to you. Whatever your situation, I am here to support you.

Being a therapeutic counsellor does not mean I have my life completely sorted! Like many others, I have experienced relationship difficulties, bereavement and trauma. I have felt low, anxious, unsure and lonely. I have been a client to another therapist, and so I know how it feels to be vulnerable; sharing difficult thoughts and feelings with another individual. My training has provided me with the skills and knowledge to work with you, and help you to process difficult thoughts and feelings.

It takes a lot of courage to seek help, so please be assured that whatever you choose to discuss in a session, it will be completely confidential and you will not be judged. My focus is on supporting and empowering you. I will meet you with warmth, kindness and understanding.

Fran graduated from Staffordshire University in 2023 with a Foundation Degree in Counselling Theory and Practice. She is currently studying a BSc (Hons) in Counselling and Psychotherapy at Warwickshire College. She volunteers for Serenity Counselling in Wolverhampton, whose primary focus is on supporting clients who have experienced trauma. She lives in Ludlow with her partner and their very active dog!

Fran works with adults, face-to-face at the Wetmore Clinic from 10am-7pm on Thursdays and Fridays, and Tuesday and Wednesday evenings.

Please contact her directly to organise an appointment 07758 857509. Email: franmayertherapy@gmail.com

Louise is passionate about helping people feel better and move better. With a previous background spanning fine art, sales and retail, Louise decided to steer in a different career direction and begin a Bachelor of Osteopathy honours degree at University of Derby, in which she is in her penultimate year. This decision followed many years of positive experiences with Osteopathy, both personally and for her Husband and two young boys.

 With a Diploma in soft tissue manipulation, Louise uses a wide range of techniques to include massage, muscle energy techniques and joint articulation. Employing a holistic approach to treatment, Louise may also use harmonic technique, myofascial release or lymphatic drainage as appropriate. She is also a certified kinesiology taping practitioner which may be used if additional support or joint stabilization is required following an injury.
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 Louise’s goal is to give patients the best possible experience with the highest quality of care and is committed to finding the best treatment for each individual in order to help them with their pain, discomfort, and tension.

Tony has been working in sports massage therapy since 2016. After changing career from a job which took him all over the world, he has returned to live near family in Bridgenorth to spend time with his elderly mother.

Tony works in injury repair and rehab, offering a full range of treatment, from Sports, Remedial and General massage to targeted deep tissue and specific injury recovery work. Sports massage can help dramatically with a lot of the injuries and pain that we suffer from daily as these are often the result of tight muscles and joints, lack of movement and poor posture, creating dysfunction and wear and tear to our joints.

Tony has experience dealing with day-to-day joint injuries such as those to back, hip, shoulder as well as muscular injuries. He also works in high volume sporting and exercise environments and teaches/coaches at wellness retreats. His treatment approach is holistic but results driven, looking to open up your whole body. Working on soft tissue to muscles and joints helps to increase range of motion and blood flow, promote fast healing, improve posture and gait and increase overall physiological health.

Tony also teaches stretching classes and injury rehab alongside sports massage treatment as there is a strong correlation between muscular and joint health and regular stretching.

In his free time he also likes to stretch and exercise. He is also a strong advocate for healthy natural eating and lifestyle and both practices and teaches Yang Tai Chi classes

Carol started her career in the beauty industry nearly 30 years ago and found helping others to be both mentally and physically rewarding. Along the way, she has worked in spas, run a salon and set up treatment rooms, always building on her skills and knowledge and embracing new treatments approaches.

More recently her work and interest in supporting people through illness has led her to more specialist treatments such as Oncology Massage and Lymphatic Drainage Massage, including specialist Pre-and Post Surgery Manual Lymphatic Drainage.

She attended the Christie NHS Foundation Trust in Manchester, the largest single-site Cancer Centre in Europe, completing further training in Cancer Care and Supportive Massage. She has CIBTAC, NVQ and several FHT diplomas as well as many other certifications for massage and beauty treatments and is always continuing professional development.

Carol offers Oncology Massage, Facials and Hand and Foot Treatments, Manual Lymphatic Drainage Massage, pre-post Surgery Manual Lymphatic Drainage, Indian Head Massage as well as Swedish Massage.

In Carol’s words –
“I love what I do, and my clients are important to me. I always strive to give an exceptional skilled treatment whilst promoting physical and mental well-being whether you want an indulgent, relaxing or specialist lymphatic drainage massage. All treatments are person centred, adapted sessions for your individual needs aiming to address your concerns.

I am originally from Surrey but grew up by the coast in Dorset before moving to the Welsh border to be near family who have a farm in Bishops Castle, I love animals, history and dancing, having obtained several medals for disco, ballroom and Latin American dancing. I enjoy volunteering at a local hospice providing my massage.“

It takes a lot of courage to seek help, so please be assured that whatever you choose to discuss in a session, it will be completely confidential and you will not be judged. My focus is on supporting and empowering you. I will meet you with warmth, kindness and understanding.

Fran graduated from Staffordshire University in 2023 with a Foundation Degree in Counselling Theory and Practice. She is currently studying a BSc (Hons) in Counselling and Psychotherapy at Warwickshire College. She volunteers for Serenity Counselling in Wolverhampton, whose primary focus is on supporting clients who have experienced trauma. She lives in Ludlow with her partner and their very active dog!

Fran works with adults, face-to-face at the Wetmore Clinic from 10am-7pm on Thursdays and Fridays, and Tuesday and Wednesday evenings.

Please contact her directly to organise an appointment 07758 857509. Email: franmayertherapy@gmail.com