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Rebecca NelsonDirector of Physiotherapy
Rebecca graduated from Manchester University in 1991. She initially worked as a physiotherapist for the NHS and left this area to work in a Sports Medicine Clinic in New Zealand. While in New Zealand for 6 years, Rebecca successfully completed a specialist postgraduate diploma in manipulative physiotherapy, which is a hands-on approach to treatment, through the University of Otago.
She returned home in 1998 and started Apex Clinic & Apex Headache Clinic. In 2009 she completed the Masters of Manipulative Physiotherapy through the University of Otago, New Zealand. Her thesis was on the physiotherapy treatment of nerve pain from the spine.
Rebecca has developed and continually enhanced her own unique regimes of specialised manual physiotherapy techniques for treating: Spinal Problems & Nerve Pain from the Spine; Headaches/ Migraines; Vertigo/ Dizziness; TMJ or Jaw problems; and Tinnitus from her vast experience of over 30 years of successfully treating these conditions. She has also extensively trained all the physiotherapists at Apex Clinic & Apex Headache Clinic in her treatment regimes as well as lecturing externally.
Since 1998 she has been a part time lecturer at the University of Ulster, Jordanstown on the physiotherapy treatment of spinal problems, nerve pain, headaches, migraines and vertigo currently at a Masters level. She also lectures privately around the UK and Ireland to qualified physios who want to further their skills in the treatment of these dysfunctions. To our knowledge she is the only private Spinal & Headache, Migraine, Vertigo Physiotherapy Specialist in the UK and Ireland who specialises in treating these conditions.
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Catriona JohnstonPractice Manager
Catriona is the Practice Manager of Apex Clinic & Apex Headache Clinic. She holds a BSc (Hons) in Geography from Ulster University where she studied before working in the hospitality industry. She worked within the hospitality sector for many years where she held a variety of different roles and gained a wide range of customer service and management experience which took her to the U.S.A. to work in one of Florida’s top Country Clubs. Upon returning home, Catriona worked in one of Northern Ireland’s 5 star hotels before joining the Apex Clinic Team in 2019.
Catriona is passionate about patient experiences and ensuring the highest level of customer service possible. She ensures that the flow and efficiency of the team meet the highest standard of patient care and believes in a team based approach where every patient is treated promptly, meticulously and with a smile. Catriona loves the opportunity to meet and guide patients throughout their journey and she enjoys managing the Apex team in their mission to provide world-class treatment, service and care.
In her free time Catriona enjoys gym classes to keep fit, walking her dog on the beach and spending time with friends and family.
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Kirsty McIlwaineClinical Manager
Kirsty graduated with a MSc in Physiotherapy from Glasgow Caledonian University. She also has a BSc in Athletic Therapy and Training from Dublin City University. She has been extensively trained at a postgraduate level by Rebecca Nelson, Spinal & Headache, Migraine, Vertigo Physiotherapy Specialist, in her unique manual physiotherapy regimes for treating spinal problems, nerve pain from the spine and headaches / migraines, vertigo, TMJ / jaw pain & tinnitus. She is passionate about treating these problems. Kirsty has also continued her professional development with a wide variety of postgraduate physiotherapy musculoskeletal courses.
Kirsty also has a special interest in the rehabilitation of all sports injuries and loves to get people back to their sport pain free.
In her spare time Kirsty enjoys running to keep fit. Kirsty successfully completed the Copenhagen Marathon in 2022 and hopes to complete more running events all over the world!
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Ryan DalyChartered Manipulative Physiotherapist
Ryan graduated with BSc (Hons) in Physiotherapy from Northumbria University, England. Ryan has been extensively trained at a postgraduate level by Rebecca Nelson, Spinal & Headache, Migraine, Vertigo Physiotherapy Specialist, in her unique manual physiotherapy regimes for treating spinal problems, nerve pain from the spine and headaches / migraines, vertigo, TMJ / jaw pain & tinnitus. He is passionate about treating these problems. Ryan has also continued his professional development with a wide variety of postgraduate physiotherapy musculoskeletal courses.
Ryan also has a special interest in the rehabilitation of all sports injuries and loves to get people back to their sport pain free.
In his spare time Ryan enjoys playing rugby and golf.
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Nicole SharpChartered Manipulative Physiotherapist
Nicole graduated with a MSc in Physiotherapy from University of Bradford, England. Prior to joining Apex Clinic, Nicole gained experience working in an NHS Hospital in Inverness, Scotland. She has been extensively trained at a postgraduate level by Rebecca Nelson, Spinal & Headache, Migraine, Vertigo Physiotherapy Specialist, in her unique manual physiotherapy regimes for treating spinal problems, nerve pain from the spine and headaches/ migraines, vertigo, TMJ/ jaw pain and tinnitus. She is passionate about treating these problems. Nicole has also continued her professional development with a wide variety of postgraduate physiotherapy musculoskeletal courses.
Nicole also has a special interest in the rehabilitation of all sports injuries and loves to get people back to their sport pain free.
In her spare time, she enjoys weightlifting and High Intensity Training at the gym for both fitness and fun! Nicole also enjoys walking and hiking to keep fit.
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James MulhollandChartered Manipulative Physiotherapist
James graduated with BSc (Hons) in Physiotherapy from Northumbria University, England. James has been extensively trained at a postgraduate level by Rebecca Nelson, Spinal & Headache, Migraine, Vertigo Physiotherapy Specialist, in her unique manual physiotherapy regimes for treating spinal problems, nerve pain from the spine and headaches / migraines, vertigo, TMJ / jaw pain & tinnitus. He is passionate about treating these problems. James has also continued his professional development with a wide variety of postgraduate physiotherapy musculoskeletal courses.
James also has a special interest in the rehabilitation of all sports injuries and loves to get people back to their sport pain free.
In his spare time James plays Gaelic football and enjoys boxing.
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Narelle HarknessChiropodist & Podiatrist
Narelle graduated with a BSc (Hons) in Podiatry from the Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh. Prior to returning home to Northern Ireland and joining Apex Clinic, she gained extensive experience as a chiropodist/ podiatrist in Edinburgh in a multidisciplinary clinic. She is passionate about foot care and is also highly trained in nail surgery. She has a wealth of experience of successfully treating painful feet and related conditions. She takes great pride in keeping her patient’s feet pain free and in good condition.
Narelle is also skilled in prescribing insoles (foot orthoses) either over the counter or custom made, when needed for her patients, either sports participants or non sports folk, and she works well with Apex Clinic’s physiotherapy team regarding these patients. She enjoys socialising with friends and family and loves walking and snow skiing in any free time.
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Penny JohnstonReceptionist
Penny delivers a welcoming, efficient and 5 star service at Apex Clinic. She is very meticulous in everything she does, but caring also and this allows our patients to enjoy the smooth running “Apex Experience” with a smile. She has an extensive background in customer service and administrative management.
Outside of work, she is always active and enjoys playing tennis and horse riding with her children.
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Nicolle CampbellReceptionist
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Norma BurnsReceptionist
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Lorraine BurnsReceptionist