Meet the Team

Martha opened Ambulant Physiotherapy Ltd in January 2005 and she has put a lot of hard work and energy into making the practice the success that it is today. The clinic offers physiotherapy appointments six days a week.

Martha graduated from Coventry University in 1997. She is a chartered physiotherapist and has broad knowledge and experience from several NHS hospitals around England, and has been specialising in the musculo-skeletal field over the last 7 years. She partakes in postgraduate courses to continue her professional development, to maintain a high level of knowledge, and also to learn new treatment techniques. Recent courses include updates in acupuncture, muscle energy techniques, kinetic control and Swingbuster®. Martha frequently works with a wide variety of patients and has extensive knowledge of how best to treat a range of injuries.

Andrew Gough qualified from Keele University in 2004. He has since worked as a physiotherapist within East Lancashire NHS Trust and Blackpool Teaching Hospital NHS Trust. 6 years ago, he progressed from the level of Clinical Specialist to gain the role of an Extended Scope Physiotherapy Practitioner. He has advanced skills in Diagnostic investigations, and both the assessment and treatment of Musculoskeletal pathology. He has a particular interest in Spine, shoulder, hip, and knee pathology.

Andrew is trained to Masters level and is highly trained in The Physiotherapy Field. He has assisted in the training of other physiotherapists and Health care professionals on The Masters Scheme at UCLAN. In 2018 he was awarded ‘Blackpool Gazette Therapist of the Year’ for his NHS work in the Fylde area.

Andrew has a wide experience in the management and treatment of all joints of the body. He has – treated athletes involved in swimming, running, mixed martial arts, rugby, cricket and football. He has previously worked for Redbull with their X-Fighters in London and Mixed Martial Arts and Thai Boxing events.

Anamaria qualified as a physiotherapist from University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Iasi, Romania in 2012. During a 2 years Master degree in Rehabilitation at University of Romania she worked in a private practice as a physiotherapist part time and consolidated her knowledge.

In 11 years experience in clinical practice, her treatment philosophy includes using manual therapy to restore joint mechanics followed by muscle retraining and motor control strategies to correct movement dysfunction. She provides individualised, one-on-one treatment and develops exercise programs geared towards the level and goals of the patient.

Anamaria has a passion for helping people, while empowering them to contribute to their own healing. She takes the time to find the root of a person’s problem, and then together with them, creates a plan to address the immediate concern as well as enhance daily living after rehabilitation and prevent reoccurrences.

Meet Kiran, a highly qualified and experienced physiotherapist with a passion for sports rehabilitation and chronic condition management. Kiran graduated with a degree in physiotherapy in 2018 and has since gone on to earn an MSc in advanced sports medicine in 2023, demonstrating a dedication to continued learning and professional development.

Kiran’s expertise lies in treating a wide range of physiotherapy and sports rehabilitation cases, and they are particularly skilled in designing individual exercise programs that meet the unique needs of each patient. With over 800 plus patients helped during their practice, Kiran has developed an impressive track record of successful outcomes.

In addition to their general physiotherapy expertise, Kiran holds several certifications in specialised areas of treatment. Kiran is a certified lower limb and ACL rehabilitation specialist, as well as certified spinal manipulation and pelvic floor rehabilitation therapist. Kiran is also a certified shoulder rehabilitation specialist, making them an asset to any sports team or individual athlete.

With a broad range of skills and dedication to patient care, Kiran is a standout member of any healthcare team. If you’re in need of top-notch physiotherapy or sports rehabilitation services, Kiran is the perfect choice to guide you towards optimal health and wellness.

Akalanka qualified as a physiotherapist from University of Colombo, Sri Lanka in 2015. During her 8 years of clinical practice she worked in several leading private sector hospitals in Colombo, gaining extensive experience in geriatric and musculoskeletal physiotherapy, women’s health and cardiorespiratory physiotherapy.

In 2022, She completed her MSc in clinical & Health Psychology from University of West London gaining additional experience in working in different clinical settings and taking a more holistic approach to patient management. Her treatment style includes individualised patient-centred treatment plans based on the most up to date treatment practices.

Akalanka is currently completing a MSc in musculoskeletal management at University of Central Lancashire to complete her specialization in musculoskeletal physiotherapy.

Catherine Merritta Lazarus trained as a Physiotherapist at the Christian Medical college, Vellore, India in 2007. After that she has worked in a Multispecialty Hospital in Chennai, India where she worked in the area Women’s Health among other musculoskeletal, Neuro, Geriatric and Rehab Areas. Following this she has worked in a Physiotherapy and Wellness centre as a clinical Physiotherapist and Fitness Trainer for a period of 5 years. Here at the Ambulant, she is the Women’s Health Physiotherapist and a registered member of POGP and treats a wide range of Women’s health problems like Urinary incontinence, Bowel Incontinence, Pelvic Organ Prolapse, Post -Pregnancy problems like Diastasis Recti Abdominis, Post c-section scar Mobilization, Low Back Pain and Female Pelvic Pain.

She does detailed assessments and gives adequate education and Therapy according to the Individual Needs of the Patient.

I obtained my primary medical qualification in 2000 from the University of the West Indies, Jamaica. This was followed by postgraduate training in Anaesthesia, in Denmark, as well as a PhD in Health Sciences. The latter resulted in several publications in peer-reviewed journals and presentations at international conferences. I am listed on the GMC Specialist Register and have over 20 years of experience.

My journey in non-surgical facial aesthetics began here, in the UK. After extensive study, I was awarded a postgraduate-level medical aesthetics qualification from Harley Academy. Currently, I work on the intensive care unit in the NHS. I also practise aesthetic medicine at Ambulant Physiotherapy, combining evidence-based techniques with FDA-approved products to achieve anti-ageing results that look natural.

Stephen trained at the University of Liverpool School of Physiotherapy, graduating with honours in 1997. He has since been in full time NHS employment specialising in musculoskeletal disorders in 2001. He currently works as an ‘Extended Scope Practitioner’ for Blackpool Teaching Hospitals in their MSK service.

Since qualifying, Stephen has undertaken various post graduate training courses. He gained membership of the MACP (musculoskeletal society of chartered physiotherapists) in 2002 and completed a Master’s Degree in 2008. He then completed his training as an injection therapist in 2010 and as an independent non-medical prescriber in 2015. He is also a qualified MSK Sonographer and uses diagnostic ultrasound to aid patient examination and to provide image guided injections. Stephen has lectured and examined for the University of Liverpool, Manchester Metropolitan University and the University of Central Lancashire. He has extensive musculoskeletal experience but has a particular interest in disorders of the hand and wrist.

Stephen joined Ambulant Physiotherapy in 2018 as our injection therapist. He is able to provide image guided joint and soft tissue injections for a wide variety of musculoskeletal problems.

My name is Glyn Harris and I am an experienced BABCP Accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist practising in the North-West of England. On my days off I like to climb and cave. The latter sports have given me an excellent understanding of fear, anxiety and panic, how to control the latter and this has proven to be a valuable asset when treating anxiety disorders with CBT.

I am also a registered mental health nurse and I have several years of experience working in a variety of roles within the NHS and the private sector.
I like to look at therapy as a journey, an adventure, with a real possibility of new beginnings and finishing in a better place than where you started.
I work for the NHS as a High Intensity Cognitive-Behavioural Therapist and also work at Ambulant Physiotherapy.