Carl Healy
Clinical Background
Carl is Clinic Director at Urmston Physio Clinic, managing the day-to-day running of the practice alongside his clinical caseload. He graduated from the University of Salford in 2015 and has since developed a strong reputation for thorough, effective musculoskeletal physiotherapy.
Areas of Expertise
His clinical work focuses on musculoskeletal and neuromuscular physiotherapy, with particular interest in shoulder and pelvic dysfunction. He takes a movement-focused, evidence-informed approach, aiming to find the underlying drivers of a problem rather than simply addressing the surface symptoms.
Clinical Philosophy
Carl's primary aim is always to identify the underlying drivers of dysfunction, not just manage symptoms, and to restore optimal function that lasts. He works collaboratively with patients, ensuring they understand their condition and are active participants in their recovery.
Outside the Clinic
Roxanna Healy
Clinical Background
Roxanna qualified from Newcastle Polytechnic in 1987, giving her nearly four decades of clinical experience. Her career spans two distinct disciplines: she began specialising in paediatric neurological physiotherapy, building deep expertise in complex neurological rehabilitation, before moving into musculoskeletal physiotherapy where she has worked as a clinical specialist for many years.
Areas of Expertise
She has developed extensive expertise in complex neurological rehabilitation and combines this with hands-on MSK practice to deliver care that is truly holistic and highly effective. Her breadth of experience is something few practitioners can match.
Clinical Philosophy
Roxanna brings a holistic, functional approach to rehabilitation, drawing on her neurological background to support patients with diverse and often complex presentations.
Outside the Clinic
Diana Satalova
Clinical Background
Since graduating from the University of Brighton in 2011, Diana has continuously developed her knowledge and clinical skills, driven by a genuine passion for understanding how the human body moves, compensates, and heals.
Areas of Expertise
Diana has built a clinical focus on body movement, biomechanics, neuro-kinetic therapy and breathing therapy. She takes a full-body approach to assessment and treatment, working on the basis that the source of pain is often found somewhere other than where the symptoms are felt. This perspective has proved particularly effective for patients who have struggled to find answers with other practitioners.
Clinical Philosophy
Diana is committed to ongoing learning and regularly attends courses and seminars to develop her clinical skills further. She finds great satisfaction in seeing the positive impact that a well-targeted, thorough assessment and treatment plan can have on people's lives.
Outside the Clinic
Clinical Background
Steve brings over 30 years of clinical experience to Urmston Physio Clinic. He completed a BSc in Sports Science in 1987 before qualifying as a physiotherapist in 1992, a dual academic background that gives him a particularly strong grounding in movement science and physical performance alongside his clinical training.
Areas of Expertise
Since qualifying he has worked across NHS and private settings, developing broad and deep expertise in musculoskeletal and orthopaedic physiotherapy. His clinical experience spans A&E, hydrotherapy, rheumatology and shoulder clinics, and he has held senior roles including Extended Scope Practitioner in Musculoskeletal and Rheumatology and Orthopaedic Physiotherapy Specialist.
Clinical Philosophy
Steve is known for a measured, thorough approach to assessment and a genuine commitment to good patient outcomes.