Nicola Newson BSc (Hons) Ost.
Nicki qualified as a Registered General Nurse in 1994. After completing a Diploma in Anatomy, Physiology and Massage she decided to have a career change.
Nicki re-trained as an Osteopath at the European School of Osteopathy in Maidstone, from where she graduated with a BSc (Hons) and was awarded 'Best Clinician'. She then stayed on as a faculty member where she assisted with Osteopathic technique classes and end of year exams.
Nicki regularly attends courses to extend and develop her skills. She has qualified to use Myofascial Acupuncture as part of her techniques.
Although Nicki enjoys treating a wide range of ages and conditions, she has a particular interest in sports injuries and children.
Angela Smith
Angela is our Practice Manager & one of the clinic receptionists. She previously worked in a job share at Cuckfield Physiotherapy & Complementary Health Clinic and before children as a travelling internal auditor for a local company. A born organiser, Angela is at the end of the telephone ensuring the smooth & calm running of the clinic.
She has lived locally for the past 33 years and has made her home in cuckfield with her husband & two teenage girls. A keen netball player & junior coach for Mid Sussex Youth Netball club and member of Burgess Hill Runners, she has completed three London Marathons with a best time of 4 hours.
Alex Ayers MA, Btec Prof Dip BCPA Polestar Pilates UK
Following professional dance education, Alex gained a MA degree and taught in Higher Education and at the Laban Centre for Movement and Dance, London.
As a Polestar and BCPA Instructor, Alex is a formally qualified Pilates teacher registered at Level 3 on the Register of Exercise Professionals, having fully met the requirements of the UK National Standard.
Alex regularly attends professional development courses in Pilates and Bodywork, and is trained as a Sports and Remedial Massage Therapist (LSSM Diploma) which she integrates with her Pilates.
Nicola Preston-Bell BA Dhyp Psych (Uk) GQHR
Nicola Preston Bell is an experienced hypnotherapist specialising in solution-focused psychotherapy. She trained at Uncommon Knowledge, the Brighton based diploma course and is now a supervisor and mentor on this internationally- recognised course.
Before turning her career to hypnotherapy, Nicola was a team leader in the local NHS speech and language therapy service. Most recently she worked with children with varying degrees of autism and learning difficulties, enabling better communicaiton skills and supporting the families. She was also part of a multidisciplinary diagnostic team for autistic spectrum disorder. She still does some private work in this field and has helped many young people, teaching staff and carers to find solutions for them to understand their language difficulties or to adopt strategies to help them cope with everyday life.
Nicola has trained and worked as a facilitator of peer supervision in the NHS and has also worked in the private sector as a senior recruitment consultant for a West End search firm.
Nicola's qualifications are a Diploma in psychotherapy and hypnotherapy and a degree in psychology and linguistics from Reading University. She takes continuing professional development seriously and regularly undergoes further training.
Tracey Cox BABTEC
Tracey is a qualified Holistic Therapist, qualified to City and Guilds Diploma in Holistic Body Therapies from Crawley College. She has also gained an ITEC Qualification in Sports Massage. Tracy also worked part time as a receptionist at the clinic.
Tracey has salon facilities in Crawley, she also works in associated clinics, for a local football team and gives on-site massages in an office environment.
Jane Nayar - Naturopathic nutritionist NHF Adv.Dip Naturopathic nutritionist.
Jane started as a Holistic Therapist 13 years ago practising in Massage, Aromatherapy, Counselling, Reflexology and Reiki.
Her current studies are in naturopathic nutrition and she holds a nutritional supplementation certificate recognised by the National Pharmaceutical Association. She has been advising on natural supplementation and carrying out Food Sensitivity, Allergy and Wellness Testing for the last two years. Jane works with herbs, vitamins, minerals and diet to help restore health or to support the body after illness.
Mark Hire BSc (Hons) MBAcC
Mark trained at the University of Westminster for three years gaining a BSc (Hons) degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine: Acupuncture and is a member of the British Acupuncture Council. He practices Traditional Chinese Medicine Acupuncture and remedial Swedish massage.
His interest in acupuncture came about through his training in Wing Chun kung fu, a Chinese martial art he started practicing in 1990. He has since taught Wing Chun for several years at a club in Hove, East Sussex.
As well as the Sussex Osteopath and Complementary Health Clinic, Mark works from clinics in Brighton and Haywards Heath. He has also worked in the teaching clinic at the University of Westminster, London.
During his practice, he has worked alongside NHS staff in the Urology department at the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton, providing acupuncture analgesia and he also gives talks on acupuncture to health professionals and the general public. He attends post graduate courses on Chinese medicine to increase his understanding and enhance his practice.
Sue Baillie DO
Sue Baillie qualified from the European School of Osteopathy in 1993. Since then she has worked in London, Kent and Sussex.
Since graduating, she has attended a number of post-graduate courses, attaining her Membership of the International College of Applied Kinesiology, UK. She has a post-graduate diploma in osteopathic sports care.
She lives locally to the practice, with her husband and two children, and is involved in the local community at large.
Carmel O'Dell SDSHom RSHom
It was Carmel's own positive experience of homeopathic treatment that set her on a path of learning that culminated in gaining a license to practice from the South Downs School of Homeopathy.
As a registered member of the Society of Homeopaths, the largest professional registering body in the UK and Europe, she abides by their strict Code of Ethics and Practice.
She has a special interest in treating digestive diseases and has helped a number of patients suffering with IBS and IBD. Additionally, she enjoys treating children and runs a parent's support group, which promotes natural health and immunity.
Her approach is friendly and down-to-earth, encouraging patients to take an active role in their healthcare.
Originally from the north of England she now lives in Hove with her husband and son.
Julie Padgham-Undrell Bsc (Hons), MNIMH
Julie became interested in plants at quite a young age, but it was later, when she saw friends benefit from herbal medicine that her interest in the therapeutic use of plants was sparked. She took an introductory course in herbal medicine, whilst also helping out at weekends at a herbal apothecary in Alfriston, alongside a qualified medical herbalist. This experience led Julie to pursue a career as a medical herbalist and she graduated from the University of Westminster with a BSc (Hons) degree in Herbal Medicine.
With an interest in both the traditional use of medicinal plants and medical science, Julie is keen to keep up to date with the latest scientific research in herbal medicine, much of which is finding support for the traditional use of herbs. She hopes these findings will strengthen the case towards incorporating herbal medicine into the NHS, making it available to everyone.
Julie is a member of the National Institute of Medical Herbalists (NIMH). Established in 1864, it is the U.K's oldest and leading professional body for practising medical herbalists.
She lives in Ringmer and also works part-time in the clinic as a receptionist.
Tracy Goodman BSc (Hons)
Tracy Goodman qualified as a medical herbalist from The College of Phytotherapy in 2004. She is a member of The College of Practitioners of Phytotherapy a professional body that requires its members to participate in ongoing training and research.
Her interest in herbal medicine began whilst travelling in The Pantanal Wetlands of Brazil where she discovered the therapeutic effects of plant based medicines.
She enjoys treating a wide range of conditions and has a special interest in fertility and childrens health issues.
Tracy lives in Hurstpierpoint with her husband and daughter.
Sara Goodwin
Sara trained at the London College of Massage and at the Active Birth Centre. She is a fully qualified massage practitioner and teacher of baby massage with over 13 years of experience in working with people from all walks of life. These include business executives; sports professionals; actors and dancers; pregnant and post-natal women; babies; and people suffering the strains and stresses of everyday life. She is a mother of two andcontinues to be recommended by GP's as a complimentary therapist for their patients
The YourDoc Medical Team
YourDoc Medical is a new company founded in 2008 by passionate, experienced professionals.
Directors
Dr Jeevaka Samarasinghe MBBS BSc Hons MRCGP Clinical Director and General Practitioner
Dr Samarasinghe is an experienced primary care physician in West Sussex. He has skills in managing and preventing long term conditions and has had experience in helping commission healthcare.
Jennifer Samarasinghe BA Hons Operational Director and Company Secretary
Jennifer is an experienced Insurance underwriter with director-level experience in the City of London. She brings her skills in risk management, insurance underwriting and operational and organisational expertise to the YourDoc Medical business.
Other staff
We only employ fully qualified and CRB checked primary care professionals. We have a number of GP's and Nurses already employed by the company - see some of our team on our professional profiles section of our website http://www.yourdocmedical.co.uk/professional profiles.
We hope to look after you soon!
Julienne Arden-Rose (B.Sc) Sports & Exercise Science
Julienne Arden-Rose has worked in the fitness industry for many years and holds a First Class Honours Degree (B.Sc) in Sports & Exercise Science as well as being certified in Pilates training with two international institutes.She is also a qualified nutritionist. She regularly attends workshops, conventions and self mastery classes to remain updated.
Julienne's primary area of expertise now concentrates on the Pilates Method specialising in "core training", and correct alignment for sport or daily living, using it to re balance the body in order to achieve the best that you can be.
"As a Pilates Practitioner I have worked with physiotherapists, wherever I have lived, assisting with the rehabilitation of clients following injury, alleviating general aches and pains, improving fitness, strength, flexibility and body awareness.
I am passionate about teaching and sharing knowledge and enjoy communicating with and motivating you, my clients, by meeting you at your present level of fitness and developing your skills to meet your specific goals.
I have two passions - looking good and feeling great at any age. This means I emphasise correct postural alignment through the Pilates technique and good habitual nutrition for exercise. I feel Pilates offers so many great benefits and I think its one of the best ways to attain and retain a strong youthful flexible body and help balance our muscles. It's a great workout for the mind too!"
Merete Langler
Merete is a fully qualified Master Coach and NLP Practitioner. She works with clients to support their development across a wide range of issues, from time management through to confidence and major life choices.
Her work with individuals includes work on public speaking and interview techniques; taking time out to make clear, informed decisions at key crossroads in life; and improving areas that cause dissatisfaction to the client.
Bex Gould
Rebecca trained at London Contemporary dance school then went on to dance professional with companies for 4 years.
She has been practicing pilates since the age of 15 to manage her own scoliosis and then to prevent injury while dancing professionally. She has been a qualified pilates foundation teacher for 4 years, working with a wide variety of people in group and 1:1 environment. Rebecca uses Pilates as a stable foundation to build exercises around individual needs, allowing you to find your own ideal posture, body awareness and strength.
Rebecca is also qualified level 4 sports massage therapist and a member of the Sports massage association. She qualified in sports massage to support her Pilates work as she wanted to know more about soft tissue and releasing techniques, especially when dealing with someone who had long-standing postural problems, as well as aiding sports performance.
