Our Clinical Team.

At Platts Physiotherapy, our expert clinical team is dedicated to providing personalised, high-quality care. With a wealth of experience in physiotherapy, our specialists are committed to helping you achieve your health and recovery goals. From assessment to treatment, our team works together to ensure the best possible outcomes for every patient.

Molly Smith

Physiotherapist

Molly qualified at the University of Northumbria as a Chartered Physiotherapist in 2010, Molly went straight into musculoskeletal medicine from qualifying, being certain that this was the right path for her. Molly regularly works with General Practitioners helping to treat complex musculoskeletal injuries.

Molly is also involved as a physiotherapist for wheelchair rugby. Molly has a keen interest in sports injuries, having run several marathons she can empathise with the frustration of the injured athlete! Molly works in all our clinics and is a much valued team member.

Kasia McDonald

Physiotherapist

Kasia qualified in in 2002 with a Masters Degree in Physiotherapy, Krakow, Poland. Kasia is registered with the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy in the UK and the Health and Care Professions Council. In Poland Kasia mainly worked in rehabilitation, but in the UK she is working with us diagnosing and treating musculoskeletal injuries.

Kasia is enjoying the challenge of working with us and blending the years of experience she gained in Krakow with our work at Platts Physiotherapy.

Aiofe Reilley

Physiotherapist

Aoife studied Health and Society at Dublin City University then went on to get her Masters in Physiotherapy at Teesside University.

Previously Aoife has gained experience working in the NHS working in multiple Physiotherapy departments including respiratory, orthopaedics and stroke, but found that her interests were within musculoskeletal.

Aoife has a keen interest in sports, both playing and assisting as physiotherapist. Aoife has played gaelic football and hurling since the age of six and is currently working with Sedgefield rugby club as their physiotherapist.

Aoife is based in our Sedgefield practice including evening and weekend appointments.

I graduated from the University of Sunderland with a First Class Honours degree in Physiotherapy. Currently, I am expanding my expertise by pursuing an MSc in Strength and Conditioning for Rehabilitation and Performance. I have a strong passion for musculoskeletal (MSK) medicine and manual therapies, and I am particularly interested in sports injuries, which aligns with my personal hobbies.

As a former soldier, I’ve developed a deep appreciation for physical fitness, and I actively engage in running and strength training. My background and interests drive my commitment to helping individuals achieve their best physical performance and recovery.

Chris Jones

Physiotherapist

Julie Lambert

Podiatrist

Julie graduated from the Durham School of Podiatry and has over 20 years experience in the assessment, diagnoses and treatment of all foot conditions including;