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About Us

Welcome to Byron & Atkinson Physiotherapy

We are a private physiotherapy practice based in Stanstead Abbotts, Bishop's Stortford, and Harlow, dedicated to helping you feel your best. We specialise in musculoskeletal conditions, pregnancy-related care, Pilates-based rehabilitation, and women’s health physiotherapy.

Our experienced team combines clinical expertise with thorough assessments to create tailored treatment and rehabilitation programmes that support your individual recovery goals. Whether you're managing pain, recovering from injury, or looking to improve overall wellbeing, we’re here to guide you every step of the way.

RESTORE. PROMOTE. MAINTAIN.
Helping you achieve and sustain optimum health and fitness.

Therapists

Martin Atkinson

Chartered Physiotherapist

Martin Atkinson is a highly respected Chartered Physiotherapist and Clinical Director at B&A Physiotherapy, renowned for his advanced clinical expertise, particularly in the assessment and treatment of spinal and complex musculoskeletal conditions. With over 18 years of clinical experience, Martin has earned a reputation as one of the leading physiotherapists on the Hertfordshire/Essex border, known for his patient-focused care and consistently excellent outcomes.

Martin began his career in the NHS, where he advanced to the role of Extended Scope Spinal Physiotherapist. In this capacity, he worked alongside orthopaedic consultants and pain specialists, managing complex spinal presentations, ordering diagnostics such as MRI, and implementing advanced treatment strategies that extended beyond traditional physiotherapy practice.

He later took on a national leadership role at Bupa, where he managed and developed a team of Advanced Practice Physiotherapists, overseeing clinical standards, service delivery, and mentoring senior clinicians across the organisation. His leadership helped shape one of the UK’s most trusted private MSK services.

In recent years, Martin made the decision to step back from his corporate role to focus fully on his position as Clinical Director at B&A Physiotherapy, where he leads a multidisciplinary team and continues to provide expert, hands-on care to his patients. His clinical philosophy combines evidence-based treatment, rehabilitation, and patient education to deliver lasting results tailored to each individual.

Martin is a registered member of the CSP and the HCPC.

Martin works at all three clinics.

To book with Martin click here!

Kyrah Fraser
Sports Therapist

Our senior Sports Therapist, Kyrah, hails from South Africa, having started her career at the Sports Science Institute in Cape Town. The basis of her former degrees lies in biomechanics and movement analysis, using exercise prescription alongside manual therapy to manage patient care.

Kyrah had her own clinic in Johannesburg for 4 years before relocating to the UK in 2017 and joining B&A in 2022. She has worked in sport for the best part of the last 10 years – having held successful partnerships with running clubs, swim school, the polo club and now rugby. Kyrah is qualified and well experienced in treating all MSK conditions across all age groups.

Since completing her initial studies, Kyrah has completed a Masters in Sports Therapy which included Strength & Conditioning, a BASI Pilates instructors’ course and a number of short courses that support her manual therapy skills.

Kyrah is also the lead medical officer and strength & conditioning coach for the Harlow men’s senior squad. She is RFU qualified and holds extended scope pitchside training from LUBAS medical.

Kyrah is also an associate member of the CSP.

To book with Kyrah at our Harlow and Bishops Stortford Clinics click here!

Sam Veryard

Sports Therapist

Sam joins the team as a dedicated and dynamic Sports Therapist with a passion for injury prevention, rehab and performance optimisation.

Since qualifying he has gained valuable experience working with a range of patients including professional and grass root levels. As part of the Wigan Athletics Medical Team during his internship, Sam worked closely with elite level players, supporting their recovery, rehab and match day preparations. This hands-on experience in a high performance environment has sharpened his clinical skills and deepened his understanding of sports specific demands.

Combining manual therapy, movement analysis and tailored rehab, Sam takes a holistic evidence-based approach to treatment - whether it is helping someone return to sport from injury or to just be pain free for day to day life, Sam is committed to deliver high quality care that empowers every patient to move better, feel stronger and stay injury free.

Sam is a member of the SST.

He works out of the Stanstead Abbotts Clinic.

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Lauren Nelson
Chartered Physiotherapist

Lauren graduated with a BSc (Hons) in Physiotherapy from the University of East Anglia and has since built a strong foundation across a wide range of clinical areas. She completed core NHS rotations in Orthopaedics, Musculoskeletal Outpatients, Neurological Rehabilitation, and Respiratory Care, gaining valuable experience managing complex and varied caseloads.

In addition to her private practice, Lauren works in the NHS as a Senior Physiotherapist. This role allows her to stay at the forefront of inpatient care and maintain her acute clinical skills across medical and surgical specialties.

Lauren has a special interest in return-to-sport rehabilitation and post-operative recovery, including joint replacements, rotator cuff repairs, tendon releases, and spinal surgeries.

She is skilled in a wide range of treatment techniques, including electrotherapy, shockwave therapy, manual therapy, and tailored exercise prescription.

Lauren is a registered member of the CSP and the HCPC.

Lauren is based at our Harlow Clinic.

To book with Lauren click here!

Asha Thompson
Massage Therapist

Victoria Byron

Chartered Physiotherapist

Victoria began her career in private physiotherapy clinics while completing her Sports Therapy degree in 2009. Early in her career, she worked with semi-professional football clubs and served as Lead Soft Tissue Therapist for GB Canoeing.

Following her graduation as a Physiotherapist, Victoria gained valuable experience in both NHS and private hospital settings, working across orthopaedics, neurology, and now specialising in musculoskeletal and pelvic health therapy.

She has completed extensive post-graduate training, including the Mummy MOT®, courses in the prevention of urinary incontinence in females, Pelvic Health Ultrasound Imaging, and a Postgraduate Certificate in Musculoskeletal (MSK) Ultrasound Diagnostics.

Victoria has a particular interest in supporting postnatal women in their return to physical activity. She runs a dedicated postnatal exercise class out of Huntsman Crossfit, focusing on safe and effective functional strengthening for new mothers. She also specialises in scar therapy and manual techniques to alleviate acute pain and muscular tension.

Victoria is also the Operational Lead and Director of the company, overseeing clinical standards and service development.

Vicki is a registered member of the CSP and the HCPC.

Vicki is based at our Stanstead Abbotts Clinic

To book with Vicki click here!

James Ellis
Chartered Physiotherapist

Since graduating from the University of Hertfordshire in 2012 with a BSc (Hons) in Physiotherapy, James has specialised in treating and managing musculoskeletal conditions and has worked in hospitals and private clinics across Hertfordshire. Always keen to ensure his practice is current and based on the latest evidence, James furthered his Physiotherapy knowledge by completing a Masters in Advanced Physiotherapy at the University of Hertfordshire in 2020.

James is experienced at treating a variety of conditions ranging from acute episodes of pain, sporting injuries and post-operative rehabilitation. James has a particular interest in knee conditions and sporting knee injuries including their diagnosis, management and rehabilitation.

James calls upon his knowledge of manual therapy, exercise prescription, electrotherapy and acupuncture to develop an individual treatment plan tailored specifically for the need of each patient.

James is a registered member of the CSP, the HCPC and the Acupuncture Association of Chartered Physiotherapists (AACP).

James is based out of our Stanstead Abbotts Clinic

To book with James click here!

Ben Roberts
Chartered Physiotherapist

Ben graduated from Cardiff University with a BSc (Hons) degree in Physiotherapy with first class honours. He has since worked and specialised in musculoskeletal physiotherapy, managing and treating a wide range of conditions in an outpatient setting at Rivers Hospital. He also has experience working on an orthopaedic ward and treating post-operatively to ensure a return to function, with operations such as ACL reconstructions, rotator cuff repairs, joint replacements and spinal surgeries.

Ben uses the promotion of targeted physical activity combined with manual techniques and electrotherapy to help aid physical performance. He is trained in electrotherapy's, shockwave therapy, manual therapy and exercise prescription.

He has a sporting background with a keen interest in advanced return-to-sport rehab, along with a passion for working with both acute and chronic conditions to help reduce pain and restore function by forming individualised treatment plans.

Ben is a member of the HCPC and CSP and is based in the Harlow clinic.

To book with Ben click here!

Andrea Bond
Massage Therapist

Andrea Bond has been a therapist since 2003 and continually adds to her knowledge and skills by attending regular workshops and training courses.

Andrea specialises in the treatment of chronic muscular pain by means of medical acupuncture (dry needling) deep tissue massage and stretch therapy. This has proven to help with the symptoms of fibromyalgia, long term muscle aches and sports injuries, among others.

She has a hugely varied client base from small business owners, fun runners and busy parents to actors, professional sportsmen and the crème of the music industry.

Since 2007, Andrea has toured biannually with the Superstars of WWE (World Wrestling Entertainment) as an integral part of the UK Medical and Therapy support team. She has spent many years providing sports massage services to the Ladies European Golf Tour both privately and onsite at tournaments. She has ran a therapy and massage suite backstage at V Festival for over ten years and regularly is called out to the major music venues across the UK to assist with emergency therapy needs for performers and crew.

Andrea is based at our Stanstead Abbotts Clinic.

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Rob Mast

MSK Sonographer and Advanced Practice Physiotherapist

Asha Thompson gained her Level 4 BASRAT Sports Massage qualification from the University of Bedfordshire.

Over the last couple of years, she has also spent time working in the University Student Sports Clinic and Neuro Clinic as she completes her Rehabilitation and Sports Therapy Degree. At University, Asha specialises in sports specific roles on pitch-side with the university’s football, basketball and netball team. Some of you may have already met Asha as she has also been partaking in placement with Martin, one of our Senior Physiotherapists.

Asha takes exceptional care and personalises treatments when working with her patients. She is passionate about helping patients enhance their athletic performance and help speed up recovery. Asha's wants to help her patients achieve their wellness goals, with her skills in soft and deep tissue massage.

Asha is a registered member of BASRAT.

Asha is works at our Harlow & Bishops Stortford Clinic.

To book with Asha click here!

Rob is a specialist Advanced Practice Physiotherapist (APP) with over 20 years’ experience in managing complex musculoskeletal conditions. He has a passion for Musculoskeletal Ultrasound and has been using ultrasound for more than 10 years, obtaining a PG.Cert. in Musculoskeletal Ultrasound through Canterbury and Christchurch University.

He is employed as an expert clinician in the NHS providing both clinical diagnosis as well a point of care diagnostic and intervention. In the past 10 years he has successfully performed thousands of Ultrasound guided procedures for a range of musculoskeletal conditions.

Rob is an experienced tutor on Ultrasound courses teaching fellow Allied Health Professionals and Medical Professionals in MSK ultrasound diagnostics as well as ultrasound guided interventions.

Rob has completed training as a non-medical prescriber and gained independent prescriber rights via London Southbank University.

For info please check out Rob's website.

Rob is a registered member of the CSP, HCPC and the Advanced Practice Physiotherapy Network (APPN).

Rob is based at our Stanstead Abbotts Clinic.

To book with Rob click here!