Meet The Team
Meet The Team
Sophie Hunt - Osteopath & Pilates Instructor (MOst & Certified APPI Pilates Instructor)
Sophie has been a registered Osteopath (GOSC) since 2014 after receiving her Master’s degree from Leeds Metropolitan University.
Since graduating, Sophie has worked in clinics in and around Hythe and Canterbury but is now fully based in Ashford, running the ‘Osteopath, Physiotherapy and Sports injury Clinic’.
Sophie has dedicated her time to delivering the best possible care to all that visit the clinic. She is able to use her vast knowledge of clinical techniques to treat a range of patients, including pregnant and post-natal mothers, elderly patients, athletes and those suffering from chronic pain.
Sophie is also an accredited pilates instructor (APPI) and is running a number of clinical pilates classes that can incorporate rehabilitation exercises and treatment plans.
Outside of work, Sophie has a passion for sport. She has represented Kent in both hockey and cricket and continues to play for Ashford Ladies’ 1st team.
Jacqueline Spain – Osteopath (D.O)
Jacqueline has lived in Ashford all her life and has been a qualified Osteopath since 1986. She studied at the British School of Osteopathy, developing her diagnostic skills and a structural approach for treating a wide variety of musculoskeletal complaints and common areas of discomfort during pregnancy.
Aimee-Faith Taylor - Osteopath/Equine Osteopath (MOst)
Aimee graduated from Oxford Brookes University in 2012, where she gained a Master’s degree in Osteopathy. As a qualified Osteopath, Aimee quickly put her skills to use at the London 2012 Olympic Games as a volunteer Osteopath at the Main Press Centre in the Olympic Park adjacent to the stadium. Here she gathered a wealth of experience treating the many professionals involved in the broadcasting of the Olympics, including photographers, journalists, emergency crew and those involved with the running of the games, including Lord Sebastian Coe.
In January 2013, Aimee-Faith joined Ashford Osteopathy, Physiotherapy & and Sports Injury where she currently offers appointments on Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays.
As a means of continuing her professional development and furthering her skill set in 2013, Aimee gained additional qualifications from the British Medical Acupuncture Society in Dry Needling which she uses regularly to complement her Osteopathic practice.
Aimee has a keen interest in horses and competes regularly with her two horses at British Eventing and British Dressage, as a result, she offers Equine Osteopathic appointments.
Anjuna Maitland BSc (Hons) - Sports Massage
Anjuna graduated from Hertfordshire university with a BSc (Hons) in 2007. Since then she has enjoyed supporting many endurance athletes through their marathon and triathlon journeys with a holistic approach to injury prevention, mental wellbeing and nutrition. Anjuna has worked at clinics in Ashford and Canterbury including providing massage therapy for the Kent cricket team.
Additionally Anjuna is an accredited Pilates instructor (APPI) and has provided 1:1, rehabilitation and antenatal sessions. Anjuna believes Pilates can be tailored to all abilities and ages.
Outside of work Anjuna enjoys running with her dog, horse riding, open water swimming and the occasional Triathlon.
Amy Thomas BSc (Hons) - Sports Therapist
As well as a degree in Sports Therapy, Amy trained as a Pilates instructor with the renowned APPI (Australian Physiotherapy & Pilates Institute). She has worked in the field of sports injuries, both pitch-side and clinic-based, for over 15 years dealing with:
- acute soft tissue injuries
- chronic and/or recurrent injuries
- rehabilitation from injury with exercise prescription, stretches and massage
- injury prevention involving strength and conditioning exercise programmes, core stability exercises and massage modalities.
Amy assesses and treats a wide range of injuries, but her main focus is the lower limb with a particular interest in knees.
Marc Wheeler MSc HCPC MCSP MBPsS CIMSPA - Physiotherapist
Marc is an experienced Musculoskeletal (MSK) and Neurorehabilitation Physiotherapist with a record of delivering high-quality, evidence-based care across both clinical and elite performance environments. His practice combines advanced musculoskeletal assessment, differential diagnosis, and progressive rehabilitation with specialist expertise in supporting patients with neurological conditions including stroke, MS, MND, and Parkinson’s disease.
Over the course of his career, he has worked extensively in high-performance sport with national and international teams, including the Army Rugby League, UK Armed Forces Rugby League, GB Maxibasketball, and Basketball Wales. These roles have honed his ability to design and implement structured return-to-play pathways, develop injury prevention strategies, and manage acute and complex cases under pressure.
Beyond sport, he brings experience in musculoskeletal and neurological rehabilitation, supporting patients through tailored exercise prescription, manual therapy, and functional re-education to maximise independence and long-term outcomes. Marc is particularly passionate about combining MSK and Neuro expertise to deliver holistic, patient-centred rehabilitation that enhances both performance and quality of life.
Core Expertise.
• Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy – Advanced skills in assessment, differential diagnosis, manual therapy, and progressive rehabilitation across acute, chronic, and complex injuries.
• Neurorehabilitation – Experience supporting patients with stroke, MS, MND, and Parkinson’s disease, applying evidence-based approaches to optimise recovery and quality of life.
Charlie Creighton - Physiotherapist
Charlie qualified with a First-Class Honours degree in Physiotherapy, as well as a level 4 Sports Massage qualification and he brings a personal and professional passion for recovery and performance to the clinic. Having undergone four knee surgeries during his time as a football player, he gained first-hand insight into the rehabilitation process — an experience that inspired him to retrain and dedicate his career to physiotherapy. He now works with both children and adult athletes, offering tailored physiotherapy assessments, treatments, sports massage, and K-taping to support rehabilitation, performance and long-term wellbeing.
Kay Mitchell – Bluebell Therapies (MCSS, MAR, IHBCM, IFA)
- Deep Tissue Remedial Massage
- Reflexology
- Reiki
- Aromatherapy
- Meditation
Christine Griffiths MSSCh MBChA - Chiropodist/ Podiatrist
Contact Us
For over 20 years we have delivered osteopathy, physiotherapy and sports therapy in Kent.
Jacqueline Spain D.O. qualified as an osteopath in 1986. She launched the Osteopathy, Physiotherapy & Sports Injury Clinic in Ashford over 20 years ago. The practice is now run by a small, personable, and experienced team of osteopaths, physiotherapists, and sports injury specialists.
