The Wellness Hub Team
Meet the dedicated team at The Wellness Hub, where we prioritise your health and well-being through personalised care.
Our experienced professionals work collaboratively to support you on your journey to optimal wellness.
Emma James
Emma James, Director of The Wellness Hub believes everybody deserves a life free from pain and creates bespoke packages for every client with individual requirements being the key focus.
She has built The Wellness hub with the aim of creating an environment which feels like a home from home, where you can achieve anything from working at an optimal level of fitness in our PT studio or our online gym to peruse our amazing retail in a calm and luxurious environment.
Karen McAfteer
Project Manager
Karen is the Practice Manager who has vast experience dealing with all aspects of your care. Along with the rest of the Administration Team she will be able to assist you in the whole process from booking an appointment to settling your account.
Charlotte
Physiotherapist BSc(Hons)
Charlotte graduated with a BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy from St Georges University of London and has worked in private practice since graduating in 2014, working in clinics in Berkshire prior to joining the team at The Wellness hub.
Charlotte’s interest and expertise lie in treating Musculoskeletal problems and injury. She has particularly vast experience treating conditions of the knee after working closely with Knee Surgeons.
She utilises a mixture of manual therapy (hands on) skills, acupuncture, massage and exercise to develop a patient centred approach to help you achieve your goals.
In her spare time she is a committed hockey player and has recently completed both an Iron man and numerous marathons.
With her laughter, personality and commitment to holistic healthcare you will be in safe hands and back on the road to recovery quickly.
Kate
Customer Services Manager and PA to Emma James
Kate is in charge of making sure all patients expectations, requirements and needs are met.
Kate firmly believes that every patient is entitled to elite care, from your first enquiry with us, to your last appointment and will do her best to ensure every patient journey with Emma James Physio is of the highest standard. Along with the rest of the admin team she will be able to assist you in the whole process from booking an appointment to settling your account.
Kim Pedrick
Physiotherapist
With a wealth of experience spanning over two decades, Kim Pedrick is an experienced Chartered Physiotherapist who has made a significant impact in both the NHS and private practice.
Kim trained and then worked as a dancer before injury meant a career re-think. She qualified with a BSC (Hons) in Physiotherapy in 1998 and since then has undertaken an MSc in sports physiotherapy. In addition, she has completed extensive postgraduate training in acupuncture and pelvic and women’s health. She is experienced in the assessment and treatment of pelvic floor dysfunction in both men and women, pre and post-natal rehabilitation, bladder and bowel problems, post-surgical rehabilitation and uro-gynae symptoms of menopause.
Kim is an experienced, qualified Pilates instructor who regularly lectures and runs workshops for other professionals. She has taught at all levels and has a passion for using movement as part of her treatment to enable everybody to move better, whatever their ability and physical fitness level. She uses manual therapy techniques in conjunction with acupuncture and movement facilitation to treat, educate and collaborate with each person. she believes in a holistic, individualised approach to feeling better whatever your needs.
Nicola Wong
Physiotherapist
Nic has a friendly, goal focussed approach and a passion for patient centred care. She uses a combination of hands on manual therapy alongside addressing movement dysfunction and prescribing functional rehabilitation exercises to help restore function. Nic highly values the benefit of educating her clients to fully understand their condition and to play an active role in their rehabilitation and ongoing physical health.
Since qualifying as a physiotherapist in 2001, Nic has worked in NHS and private settings as well as having a Professional Adviser role at the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy and working in the corporate world for a while. Nic is trained in clinical Pilates with the Australian Physiotherapy Pilates Institute (APPI) and offers 1:1 sessions to support treatment for low back pain and other musculoskeletal conditions alongside fitness training programmes.
Nic has a background in rowing at a national level, so understands the commitment needed for high level sport, she is also a keen runner and tennis player.
Nic is driven to make a difference to her client’s wellbeing, through building a good understanding of each client and tailoring her approach as required.
Olivia Lunn
Sports Therapist
Olivia is a dedicated individual currently pursuing a degree in university to become a sports therapist. Alongside her studies, she is also qualified in sports massage, showcasing her passion for sports and helping others recover and perform at their best. With hands on experience with football players, cyclists and runners, Olivia is able to provide deep tissue massages targeting specific muscle groups and areas of tension.
Olivia’s background as a former dancer provides her with a deeper understanding of body movement, muscle engagement and recovery needs. She is passionate about helping each individual client with their needs and ensuring pain and tension is relieved.
Emily Kyte-Hale
Junior Physiotherapist
Our new junior physiotherapist Emily grew up in nearby Cheddington and qualified as a Physiotherapist after scoliosis surgery at 15.
She specialises in scoliosis and spinal fusion care as well as long-term persistent pain and back ache, so we know a few of you who’d love to see her!
She is available on Thursday afternoons until late and one Saturday and Sunday each month.
Why The Wellness Hub?
There are so many reason to visit our store at 26 Lower Kings Road, Berkhamsted, HP4 2AE