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My name is Charlene and I graduated from Brunel University May 2000 with an Honours Degree in Physiotherapy. I started my first job as a Junior Physiotherapist at the Luton and Dunstable Hospital, working in the busy Physiotherapy Out-patient department, treating a wide range of conditions, including sports injuries, back and neck problems. I was also involved with presenting back lectures to many of our patients, to ensure they were aware of best postures at rest and when doing normal everyday tasks.

Soon after, in addition to the L&D, I started setting up my private Physiotherapy practice, working both from home and also at the famous "Champneys Health Spa", working very closely with an Orthopaedic Consultant. As well as doing hands on treatment, I also worked with many of my patients in the gym and swimming pool.

At the end of 2003 I left the hospital and took on a new Senior Physiotherapy post, working with palliative care patients at the Isabel Hospice. Being a new position, I had to set the service up from scratch, working within Day Hospice, In-Patient Unit and in the Community. My roles were varied but the aim of therapy was to improve each patients quality of life - extremely rewarding.

In September 2006, I left Isabel Hospice and now dedicate all my time to my private practice which I enjoy immensely.