Meet the team
Catherine Hamilton-Plant
Osteopath
Catherine has a wealth of experience in osteopathy having worked in private practice in Hertfordshire since graduating from the BSO in 1983. Catherine enjoys all aspects of practice and is delighted to now be caring for up to four generations of families, recognising how peoples’ needs change throughout their lives and enjoying the challenge of working with them to get the best results.
Catherine is a member of the GOsC Investigating Committee and runs BBENSCH, a post graduate society for osteopaths. She is a former President of the BOA and council member of GOsC.
She has post graduate training in Health Care Ethics and Law, cranial osteopathy and dry needling which she finds very helpful as adjuncts to conventional osteopathy. Catherine regularly attends lectures and courses to ensure she is delivering best practice.
In her spare time Catherine enjoys open water swimming, golf, walking and sailing.
Clare Richmond
Osteopath
Clare Richmond graduated from the BSO in 1983 and has worked in private practice ever since. Clare and Catherine founded The Radlett Practice in 1984.
Clare has undertaken post graduate education in cranial osteopathy & dry needling techniques which she uses alongside her other osteopathic skills and regularly attends courses and lectures to widen and update her range of expertise.
Clare has great interest in treating babies and children. She has been a regular spectator on the touchline for rugby, football & cricket where she has aided injuries at pitch side for youth teams, sports injuries being one of her particular interests.
Clare was Vice Chair of the General Council and Register of Osteopaths prior to the establishment of the GOsC. She was a School Governor for many years, is a keen gardener, skier, cyclist and fundraiser for the upkeep of the beautiful Saxon Church in her home village.
Barry Jacobs
Osteopath
Barry qualified from the BSO in 1986 shortly after which he started in part-time private practice in Radlett where he has resided ever since, seeing a broad range of patients with both routine and less common presentations. After completing a 2 year medical fellowship in clinical cardiology, he was a demonstrator and lecturer in Clinical Methods at the BSO and was eventually appointed senior clinical lecturer in diagnostic clinical procedures and reasoning.
Between 2006 and 2008 Barry was visiting lecturer at the Royal Society of Medicine and went on to teach primary care clinical medicine to ‘first contact’ NHS clinicians in out-patients and A&E for 10 years. He remains a tutor at the College of Osteopaths Clinic in Borehamwood. He also persists in dabbling in the early detection of diabetic neuropathy for which he invented a disposable instrument and which has been used both professionally and in clinical studies particularly across the United States. Barry continues to enjoy seeing patients in practice in Radlett, even after several decades.
Neil Younger
Osteopath
Neil is a friendly and energetic person who lives in St Albans with his wife and two children. Neil qualified in 2003 from the British College of Osteopathy, where he also gained qualifications in Naturopathy, Visceral Osteopathy and Dry Needling. He joined the Radlett Practice in 2005. Throughout his career he has developed a wide range of treatment modalities. He has a particular interest in the treatment of sports related injuries.
Alex Gorin Feller
Osteopath
Alex joined Osteopathics in 2017, enjoying her role as an administrator.
Shortly afterwards she began studying Osteopathy at the College of Osteopaths. In 2019, Alex achieved a Diploma in Soft Tissue Manipulation and joined the Osteopathics healthcare team, working as a soft tissue and sports massage therapist in the practice, whilst pursuing her special interest in musculoskeletal health.
While studying she served on the Board of Governors as the first ever undergraduate governor of the college, alongside her duties at Osteopathics.
She gained a First Class degree in Osteopathy in 2022 and received the Reg Oakes Award for first in class!
Alex is passionate about continuing her journey with the practice, supporting current and welcoming future patients alike".
Louise Halsall
Osteopath
I developed back pain and discovered Osteopathy, fast forward several years, I started a part time degree course with The College of Osteopaths, graduating with a BOst in 2016.
Before that I had children and lots of part time jobs. I became a retained firefighter in 2001 and still serve. I have had many different hobbies over the years, my favourite is reading, you just cant beat a good book! I love yoga, I did enjoy karate for a long time, I sew, a little and would like to take a tailoring course one day.
Pottering in the garden makes me happy, even if it has been a bit neglected of late.
Elizabeth Dorward
Physiotherapist
Libby looks holistically at the movement, function and alignment of the body.
She uses problem solving, manual therapy, ultrasound, taping, orthotics, movement facilitation and exercises to help restore more normal movement patterns and improve posture and function. She also advises concerning exercise progression, gym routines and lifestyle choices.
Libby treats many neurological conditions, such as Parkinson’s disease (PD Warrior trained), Multiple sclerosis, Stroke, Head injury; as well as vertigo, post spinal surgery and fractures, walking and balance problems.
She has been trained for over 30 years and has a wealth of knowledge and experience.
When not working, Libby enjoys walking, tennis and running with her two dogs.
Tina Cockhill
Specialist Hand Physiotherapist
Tina Cockhill was Hand Therapy Clinical Lead for West Herts between 2001 and 2012 and was appointed clinical lead at Hertfordshire's Harpenden Spire hospital in 2006.
She qualified with a Graduate Diploma in Physiotherapy from the Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital in 1991. Subsequently Tina went on to gain a number of post graduate study accreditations with the British Association of Hand Therapists and has practised in America, Canada and New Zealand gaining valuable experience in musculoskeletal conditions while developing her special interest in those affecting the upper limb.
As clinical lead Tina was responsible for establishing hand services for local communities in both the NHS and the private sector.
Tina has been working at Osteopathics in Radlett since 2013, helping patients with hand, wrist and elbow problems, working closely with Hand, Orthopaedic, Plastic Surgeons, GPs and Rheumatologists.
She offers a local service enabling people to gain a better understanding of their condition so they may return to work, sporting pursuits, hobbies, or general day to day living as quickly as possible.
When she is not working she enjoys sailing, cycling and hiking.
Neeta Gohil
MSK Physiotherapist
Neeta is a highly motivated and friendly MSK Physiotherapist with over 18 years of experience in the NHS and private settings.
She qualified in 2006 after gaining a MSc Rehabilitation Science from the University of Brighton. After working in Southport & Ormskirk NHS Hospital as a junior rotational Physiotherapist, she found her passion and specialised in MSK Physiotherapy in 2008.
Seeking a more challenging role Neeta moved to London in 2014 and worked as a Locum Physiotherapist in a wide range of NHS hospital settingsand the private physiotherapy sector in the City of London providing assessment, treatment and management to corporate and athletic clients dealing with sport injuries…
In 2017 she joined Spire Healthcare in Harpenden as a Specialist Physiotherapist, where she enhanced her skills treating pre and post orthopaedic surgery including spinal surgery, total hip and knee replacements, shoulder, knee arthroscopy, ankle surgeries, sporting injuries and general neck & back pain.
She uses a wide range of treatment techniques including soft tissue mobilisation, manual therapy, exercise therapy, early and late stage sports rehabilitation, functional rehabilitation, electrotherapy, acupuncture and clinical lead Pilates to gain a more holistic approach to treating and rehabilitating her patients for a faster recovery and returning them back to full function or sports.
She is a member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP), Health and Care of Professions
Council (HCPC), Acupuncture Association for Chartered Physiotherapists (AACP) and Certified APPI instructor by the Australian Physiotherapy Pilates institute
Theresa Gilson
Receptionist
Theresa has been a member of the Osteopathics team in Radlett since 2012. Theresa enjoys meeting and getting to know patients and is always happy to help them with any concerns or queries they may have. She has three grown up children. Theresa enjoys travelling (and enjoys sharing her experiences), swimming, yoga, reading and jigsaws.
Suzanne McRae
Receptionist
I joined the team at Osteopathics in June 2021 as receptionist. I have been a patient for 30 years which led me to apply for the role as I have always been treated so professionally and their patient care was exceptional.
My background has always been in customer services roles in the retail, travel, beauty and fitness industries. My passion is to make people feel welcome and comfortable in the environment they are in and I strive to do so in my role here.
The best things in my life are my family, my friends and my dog. My favourite place is the beach. I have a love for the cinema, reading, yoga, cooking and swimming.