Halo Physiotherapists
Michelle Henry
Chartered Physiotherapist
Michelle qualified with a 1st Class Honours Degree in Physiotherapy from Sheffield Hallam University. She became a Senior Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist in the NHS before moving on to a busy private hospital where she worked closely with Orthopaedic Surgeons, specialising in hip, shoulder and knee injuries.
She has run her own private practice since 2006. Six years ago, she joined forces with Rachael and Halo was born! Their vision is to provide the highest quality physiotherapy service to each patient who walks through the door. By liaising with other health professionals and members of the Halo team, they pride themselves on delivering a seamless patient experience.
As a clinician, Michelle has extensive knowledge in complex hip, knee and shoulder injuries and sports and post-operative rehabilitation. She also enjoys the management of chronic musculoskeletal conditions and is interested in optimising physical performance and injury prevention. Michelle uses a wide range of manual therapy, manipulation techniques and acupuncture as well as very specific exercise programs tailored to each case.
In addition to treating patients, Michelle has taught on the BTEC Sport and Exercise Massage Course in 2 local schools. She delivers lectures on a range of topics including anatomy, massage, exercise prescription and injury management. She is keen to promote a career in physiotherapy to the next generation.
Michelle is a member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP Number 61513), Health Profession Council (HCPC Number PH57090), Acupuncture Association of Physiotherapists and Physio First.
Rachael Adams
Chartered Physiotherapist
Rachael qualified in 2001 with an Upper Second Class Honours Degree in Physiotherapy. Since then she has worked within the NHS and private sector, and closely with the military. Rachael has gained a wealth of experience working predominantly with musculoskeletal patients treating all conditions ranging from simple lower back pain to complex neuropathic pain, sports injuries and orthopaedic rehabilitation.
Her specialist interest in the shoulder, neck and spine has led towards successfully treating complex conditions and carrying out research and audits. Rachael prides herself on offering patients highly effective skills in manual therapy, manipulation, acupuncture and individually tailored exercise programmes.
In 2017 Rachael attended training at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery and is now qualified to assess and treat patients experiencing symptoms associated with BPPV. She is experienced to perform all repositioning manoeuvres including the Epley and Semont.
In addition to her clinical practice, Rachael is involved in lecturing and presenting to local businesses the importance of physical wellbeing in the work place. She has recently been invited to join the Coventry and Warwickshire CIPD to speak about her experiences in setting up workplace clinics and the positive impact this has on the workforce.
Rachael founded Halo Physio with Michelle in 2012. They are both committed to running a practice that offers the highest quality patient care in a calm and professional environment. The clinic offers a multidisciplinary approach where therapists work closely with one another to offer best patient care.
Rachael is a member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy and Health Profession Council: CSP number – 064977, HCPC number – PH61398 and Acupuncture Association of Physiotherapists (AACP).
Gemma Joiner
Chartered Physiotherapist, Women’s Health Specialist & Pilates Teacher
Gemma graduated from Sheffield Hallam University with a BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy degree in 2009.
Since then, she has gained vast experience working in the NHS and private sector in a variety of settings including multidisciplinary rehabilitation units, musculoskeletal clinics, and sports settings.
Gemma has a broad spectrum of skills across the three core areas of Physiotherapy (musculoskeletal, neurology and respiratory), which enables her to have a very holistic approach. She has also completed post graduate training in Manual Therapy, Myofascial Release, Acupuncture, Cancer Rehabilitation, Pilates, Therapeutic Yoga, and more.
Gemma specialises in and is truly passionate about pelvic health (Women’s Health Physiotherapy) and has a special interest in ante/post-natal rehabilitation. Gemma has worked in this specialist area of Physiotherapy for over 5 years in the NHS and private sectors.
Jude Davis
Chartered Physiotherapist, Women’s Health Specialist & Pilates Teacher
Jude qualified from Coventry University with a BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy degree in 2008.
Since graduation, she has worked within the NHS and private sectors across community, hospital and rehabilitation sites, including with elite athletes and sports teams, volunteering at the Commonwealth Games in 2014 and 2022. Jude has also worked extensively with the military, including the RAF Netball team.
Jude has varied experience across a wide range of rehabilitation settings and her post-graduate training in acupuncture and Pilates supports her holistic approach to treating all areas of musculoskeletal conditions, including acute and chronic conditions and post-operative rehabilitation Jude has also held a special interest in pelvic health (Women’s Health Physiotherapy) since 2017.
Jude is a member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy and Health Profession Council: CSP number – 081557, HCPC number – PH89168 and Acupuncture Association of Physiotherapists (AACP) 11939.
Rachael Farrelly
Chartered Physiotherapist & Pilates Teacher
Rachael qualified with an Upper Second-Class Honours Degree in Physiotherapy from Salford University in 2004.
Rachael has worked in both the NHS and Private sector. Whilst working in the NHS, Rachael worked within several clinical settings including fracture clinic, hydrotherapy, advanced rehabilitation, GP practices and A&E. During this time, she treated a vast array of Musculoskeletal conditions including rheumatology pathologies, sports injuries, Orthopaedic conditions both post operatively and post fracture and chronic pain.
Rachael has always remained up to date with relevant research and evidence-based practice and has completed a number of post graduate qualifications including Acupuncture, The McKenzie Method of Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy (MDT) and Pilates (APPI)
As a Physiotherapist, Rachael has a holistic approach to the assessment and treatment of her clients and strives to empower them to understand their condition/injury and to be actively involved in their ongoing rehabilitation and recovery.
Rachael enjoys all aspects of Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy but has a particular interest in lower limb rehabilitation and Pilates (Both 1:1 and group classes). Through her work within Physiotherapy and Pilates, Rachael is passionate about enabling and encouraging people to be active and remain fit for function at any age.
Rachael is a member of The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (072257); The Health and Care Professions Council (PH70212), The Association of Chartered Physiotherapists (AACP) and is McKenzie Accredited.
Paul Godfrey
Chartered Manipulative Physiotherapist and Physiologist
Paul is a Chartered Manipulative Physiotherapist and Physiologist.
Having graduated in 1992 from St. Mary’s Hospital in London, Paul has worked in a variety of sectors from the NHS, private practice and for the last fifteen years has worked in a number of elite sports and performance genres including the English Institute for Sport (EIS), UK Athletics, Cirque du Soleil, West End shows and six professional football clubs in all four English divisions and was Head of Medical Services in five of them.
Paul has gained a Post Graduate Diploma in Advanced Spinal & Peripheral Manipulative Therapy from Curtin University, Western Australia and a Master of Science degree in Human and Applied Physiology from Kings College London. He also holds post graduate memberships with the Musculoskeletal Association of Chartered Physiotherapists (MACP), Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Sport and Exercise Medicine (ACPSEM - Gold level accredited) and he is a registered Acupuncturist with the Acupuncture Association of Chartered Physiotherapists (AACP).
He is also a member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapists (CSP) and is registered with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC).
Paul has extensive experience and expertise in the assessment and management of occupational spinal pain, Work Related Upper Limb Disorders (WRULDS), all sports injuries, especially contact sports, running and dance and post operative musculoskeletal rehabilitation.
Paul practices what he preaches and is a regular gym goer and a runner.
Eve Wills
Chartered Physiotherapist and Pilates Teacher
Eve graduated from Coventry University, and immediately specialised in musculoskeletal physiotherapy. In addition to these expertise, she has expanded her professional focus towards women’s health, currently working within the NHS holding a specialist split role covering musculoskeletal and women’s health conditions.
Additionally, Eve has a passion for exercise rehabilitation and has completed post-graduate qualifications in Pilates (APPI matwork). Through both physiotherapy and Pilates Eve is dedicated to helping individuals safely reach their goals and desired level of activity.
Chloe James
Chartered Physiotherapist and Pilates Teacher
Chloe graduated from Coventry University in 2022. Since then she has been working as a physiotherapist in the NHS. She has gained a wide range of knowledge across neuro, respiratory and MSK and currently works in neuro rehabilitation.
Chloe’s clinical knowledge across the core areas of physiotherapy allows her to integrate her clinical knowledge with a passion for mindful movement to deliver safe, effective, and tailored Pilates sessions.
Patient Services
Kate O’Donnell
Practice Manager
Kate manages and supports all aspects in the practice, on a day to day, week to week and month by month basis to ensure that the physios and therapists can focus on the patient.
Kate has over 20 years of work experience in a variety of industries wearing either a Marketing or a Finance/Office Manager hat. As a result of being a part of large multi-national corporations or small local businesses and coupled with having lived in Asia for 8 years, Kate not only values fostering excellent customer relationships, she also appreciates how vital it is to be an excellent communicator, highly organised, open minded and able to adapt to new environments quickly and efficiently.
Kate thrives on being busy and is at her happiest when able to give her personal touch in supporting a team and doing ‘those’ jobs that allow the rest of the team to focus on their own priorities.
Ann Edwards
Reception & Administration
Ann studied Business and Finance at Coventry University before enjoying 21 years at Jaguar Land Rover in a variety of Admin, IT and Contract Management positions. After taking time out to raise a family, Ann has returned to the workplace as a member of our Administration Support Team.
Ann is a keen equestrian and spends most weekends competing with her horse or taking more leisurely countryside walks with her dog.
Ann is always happy to help people and aims to provide the highest standard of customer service to all of our clients.
Xanthe
Reception & Administration
Xanthe has 10 years of customer service experience from her previous career as cabin crew. After having 2 children she’s joined Halo in a front of house role assisting on reception and in administration. She’s enjoying her new venture in a highly reputable clinic and values the wonderful rapport built with patients.
Outside of work Xanthe enjoys family life, her animals - horses and dog, as well as having a keen interest in health and fitness.
Xanthe looks forward to welcoming you into our clinic and will be happy to assist in ensuring your experience is a smooth and positive one!
Complementary Therapy
Sue Leatherdale
Esscentials – Aromatherapy, Reflexology & Hopi Ear Candles
Sue Leatherdale qualified in Aromatherapy with the Revival School in Sutton Coldfield in 1997 and in Reflexology with the Bailey School of Reflexology in 1999. She has been practicing both therapies locally ever since.
Both therapies are safe and gentle to use and can help the body to rebalance, reducing stress and aiding relaxation. Specific ailments can be helped using these techniques.
Aromatherapy combines touch with the healing properties of natural plant essential oils whilst Reflexology is based on the principle that reflex points on the feet and hands correspond to individual parts of the body. Gentle stimulation of these points helps the body to restore balance both emotionally and physically. Hopi Ear Candles can help with the after effects of colds and with conditions such as tinnitus and sinusitis and includes a relaxing face and scalp massage, which can aid relaxation.
Since qualifying Sue has completed training that covers the use of Aromatherapy and Reflexology for Cancer Care, Fertility and Pregnancy and Multiple Sclerosis. She used a range of complementary therapies throughout her own pregnancy and was a founding member of the Warwickshire Pregnancy and Birth Network which she is still actively involved in. She regularly treats clients at the end of their pregnancies when Reflexology in particular can be very beneficial.
Sue is a member of the International Federation of Professional Aromatherapists (IFPA), the British Reflexology Association (BRA) and the Pregnancy and Birth Network.
Mark Gallagher
Podiatrist
Mark qualified from the University of Huddersfield in 1994 and gained his Masters degree from the NENE University in 2000. Mark gained extensive experience in one of the largest Trauma centres in the UK, for both civilian and military trauma, from 1995-2010 at University Hospital, Birmingham. This resulted in a wide-ranging skill-set geared towards managing the majority of foot and ankle problems associated with both trauma and acute and chronic disease.
Mark also worked at the Royal Orthopaedic Hospital from 1998-2012, dealing with all areas of orthopaedic practice with a focus on foot and ankle injury. In addition to his trauma and complex ankle injury work, Mark is also involved in elite sport in both the West Midlands and London.
The defining feature of Mark’s work is in dealing with mechanical problems in the lower limbs and analysing how an individual moves to determine contributing factors to their symptoms.
Mark is actively engaged in research across a number of academic institutions looking at footwear design and bespoke ankle bracing. Mark is an external lecturer on the University of Birmingham Masters program for Physiotherapy and also the England Football Association Exercise and Sports Medicine module. In addition Mark has also designed and delivered a post graduate teaching model in Podiatric Biomechanics that is delivered to clinicians in the UK and Ireland.
Mark is BUPA accredited, and to book an appointment with him please telephone 07912 301 582
Charlotte Kershaw
Wellbeing & Mindfulness Coach
Charlotte is a Wellbeing & Mindfulness coach with a background working in mental health.
Charlotte has a BSc and MSc in Psychology and have worked with a wide range of people during my career, but mainly with women and most recently working with parents. Charlotte has completed the Mindfulness Now Mindfulness Teacher Training Programme which is BPS approved.
Charlotte’s passion in life is to support people to get the most out of their lives.
Charlotte runs Mindfulness & Relaxation sessions at Halo.
Andree Matthews
Soft Tissue Therapist
Andree is a highly qualified and experienced Soft Tissue Therapist with a BTEC Level 5 Soft Tissue Therapy and over a decade of hands-on clinical experience. Her professional journey spans NHS settings, elite athlete performance centers, and private practice, including work at Birmingham Women’s Hospital and the University of Birmingham’s High Performance Centre.
With a strong foundation in evidence-based practice and a compassionate, client-centered approach, Andree is passionate about helping people understand and overcome their pain. She blends deep clinical knowledge with a warm, empathetic manner, ensuring that each session is both effective and empowering.
Whether working with international athletes or supporting everyday mobility and wellbeing, Andree’s goal is to help each client move better, feel better, and thrive.
Joshua Pereira
Sports Therapist and MScPhysiotherapy Student
Joshua is a qualified Sports Therapist and MSc Physiotherapy student, due to graduate in January 2026. With hands-on experience across MSK, neuro, and elderly care through NHS placements, Joshua brings a well rounded and compassionate approach to every client interaction.
He has worked with over 150 patients and clients in clinical, gym-based and sports environments, combining his background in sports therapy and personal training with a growing depth of physiotherapy expertise. Joshua is particularly skilled in designing tailored rehabilitation and exercise programs that support recovery, build strength, and promote long-term wellbeing.
Known for his professional, empathetic manner and excellent communication skills, Joshua is passionate about helping people understand their bodies, take control of their recovery, and achieve their goals, whether they are returning to sport, managing everyday pain, or preparing for surgery.
The Owners
Dr Andrew Threadgold
MBBS MRCS MRCGP BSc (Hons) D Occ Med - Co Owner
Andrew’s background is in medicine, specifically surgery before he made the change to General Practice. After over 20 years in the NHS and successfully building a group of GP Practices alongside other entrepreneurial endeavours, Andrew retired from practicing medicine in May 2024 to concentrate on pursuing his business interests. Andrew is very excited to be involved in the next chapter of Halo Physio and is committed to building on the existing foundations of fantastic reputation and service.
Philip Jordan
Co Owner
Philip has a background in hospitality and property. As the owner of two successful venues in Cheltenham, he is well known in the locality and has key advisory roles with the council. Philip’s career has seen him work all over the world for companies such as Hard Rock Hotel, The Ritz and others. He was also part of a collective who successfully pitched for investment on ‘Dragons Den’. Philip brings a lifetime of people skills and customer service expertise to Halo.