Meet the team

Paul Massey BA(Hons) MSc MCSP SRP

Paul is the principal physiotherapist for The Partnership, and has a particular interest in sports injuries, having worked for a number of years with Olympic sportsmen at the Games and at home with their injuries and programmes for prevention. He works closely with governing bodies of athletics, swimming and hockey, both at home and internationally, and has attended numerous Olympic and Commonwealth Games, and world championships with a number of these sports.

As well as a physiotherapist, Paul is also a Pilates instructor, having trained with Body Control Pilates, and now acting as the consultant to the organisation. His Pilates experience has lead him to write a number of books on the practise, working on areas of back care, sports injuries and travel wellbeing.

Paul has received the BBC Sports Personality of the Year Award 2000 (team Award). He lectures worldwide on sports injuries and Pilates and acts as a consultant to national dance companies and British Airways (in-flight wellbeing programme). Paul also provides the Regional Sports Injuries Centre for the English Institute of Sport.

Jodie Milsom – Registered Homeopath LCPH

I qualified in 2006 from the London College of Practical Homeopathy. Prior to qualifying as a homeopath my background has been in residential social work with children with disabilities and behavioural difficulties and latterly as a sports therapist.

Both of these roles have been of significant help in my development as a homeopath. During my practice as a sports therapist I have worked alongside a team of very proficient and specialist physiotherapists, which has improved my clinical and medical knowledge. Working as a social worker has provided me with a firm grounding in dealing and communicating with children and understanding their complex health and emotional needs.

Since qualifying I have been intensely studying a very specific technique of homeopathy. This technique emerged after many years of research from a group of experienced medical homeopathic doctors in Mumbai India. Their work has led to a new understanding of diagnosing and prescribing homeopathic medicines known as the "Bombay Method" or the "Sensation Method". It is this method which I employ and which has brought the most significant benefit to my patients.

This technique has proven to be a more accurate and personalised approach of homeopathy therefore giving my patients higher levels of success. My study has taken me all over the country and to India itself to witness these extremely dedicated, experienced and well-renowned Indian doctors. My work with homeopathy inspires me daily and allows me the privilege of a greater understanding of the human condition.

Sarah Thomas

Sarah is an experienced physiotherapist. Since graduation she has worked in a large teaching hospital in Australia, in private hospitals and private practice.

Sarah has many years' experience in treatment of spinal and other joint problems, and has a special interest in treating women's incontinence, prolapse and pelvic pain.

Sarah is a Pilates teacher and member of the Society of Orthopaedic Medicine and the Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Women's Health.

Tim Flanagan BSc(Hons) Pod MChS SRCh

Tim graduated from Durham with an Honours degree in Podiatric Medicine in 1995. Since then he has worked in the NHS and private sector and specialises in the treatment of the lower limb problems using orthotics or insoles. Tim is the author of a podiatry text book and lectures to students as well as qualified podiatrists. He has treated athletes for Sport England, as well as being the advisor on safety shoes and foot care to several national companies.

Rob Rencen

Rob graduated as a Physiotherapist in New Zealand in 1982. He has worked in private practice for many years, treating mainly sports and spinal injuries. He has post graduate qualifications in manipulation and acupuncture. His jokes are second to none and as for his singing..

Dee Ainsworth

Dee is certified as a Pilates Matwork Teacher with the Pilates Foundation UK through the completion of a comprehensive one year course at The Place in London, graduating in 2007 and is a Level 3 member of the Register of Exercise Professionals (REPS).

Dee was first introduced to Pilates at Laban in 1999, where her background in movement is in contemporary dance, gaining a BA (Hons) Degree in dance theatre. Following an injury, Dee used Pilates to rehabilitate, and with continuous interest in anatomy and movement was inspired to teach Pilates.

Dee teaches at The Partnership on Mondays and Wednesdays as well as teaching in other areas of Kent, and teaches private one-to-one classes, intermediate and advanced mat, Pilates for equestrians and has keen interest in teaching Pilates for dancers.

Jaclyn Gordon

Jaclyn Gordon who trained with Body Control Pilates is a Level 3 Pilates Teacher and currently on the Register of Exercise Professionals. Having taught mat-based Pilates predominantly for the past two years she is presently training to include the use of studio equipment.

Since qualifying as a mat work teacher with Body Control Pilates she has had the privilege of working for Paul Massey at The Partnership and for Monica Kesson in Faversham.

Some years ago she was introduced to Pilates by a physiotherapist. She became hooked and often refers to it as the "thinking person's exercise" because of the numerous benefits. Having always taken an interest in staying healthy and exercising it seemed inevitable that she would be drawn to eventually teach this unique way of moving. She has never looked back and neither will you!

Cathy Amos

Cathy has been teaching a variety of classes for the past 20 years. Her keen interest in injury prevention and the workings of the human body meant that the natural progression was to Pilates.

Cathy joined Paul Massey at the Partnership in 2008 after qualifying in Body Control Pilates. She teaches mat work classes and one to one clients.

Cathy is passionate about Pilates and the positive effects it has on the client's physical and mental wellbeing.

Sarah Joyce

Sarah Joyce trained as a dancer at the Bush Davies school, England; leading her to 13 years professional experience as a dancer. Her first professional step was to Paris as a Bluebell Girl, going on to work with dance companies throughout France, Monte Carlo, Amsterdam, Italy, Seoul Korea, Sun City South Africa as well as television and theatre work. Injury led her to the discipline of Pilates, thus eventually bringing her back to London to train with the Body Control Pilates ® Association. Since her graduation in 2001 she has been involved in teaching both adults and children, children's' development being one of her key interests. She began working with Paul Massey before the Partnership evolved and when the Partnership opened in 2001 Sarah worked in the studio for five years. Since then she has worked freelance as well as running her own studio. She is both mat and machine qualified and a member of REPS (level three).

Sarah is now very happy to be back working at the Partnership and looks forward to working with past and present clients and meeting new ones. Sarah hopes you will enjoy the challenges as well as overcoming them, creating new possibilities and understanding through movement.

Sarah Pringle

Sarah is a registered nurse/nurse practitioner specialising in minor injuries / illnesses.

She is a qualified Pilates instructor with STOTT and continually updates and develops her practice. At present she is studying equipment based methods.

Sarah began her journey with Pilates 12 years ago and regards per personal practice and a "work in progress". She has a passion and belief in the Pilates method and willingly shares this through her energetic teaching methods.

Sarah is currently regarded as a leading indoor cycling instructor.

Sophia Vrissanaki Hughes

Sophia is an accredited Pilates Foundation® Matwork (2005) and Apparatus teacher (2008). She teaches group Matwork and Studio classes and one to one studio sessions at Canterbury Pilates and the Partnership in Ashford.

Twelve years ago Sophia gave up her career in graphic design in order to pursue her passion in movement and dance. While studying for a BA Honours Degree in Dance Studies at the University of Surrey, Roehampton, she took regular Pilates classes and Anatomy lectures. During that time she discovered a keen interest in body mechanics and was impressed with the difference that her studies made to her life.

After graduating, Sophia worked as a trainee Pilates teacher at Richmond College. She fell in love with this work and so continued her training with the Pilates Foundation®. Through teaching the Pilates method she found a practical, efficient as well as creative way to communicate her knowledge and experience in body movement. Today, she enjoys helping other pursue their peak physical performance and fitness goals by providing personalised, balanced and dynamic Pilates workouts. She is also keen on the rehabilitative and holistic aspect of Pilates.