About With our many years of experience and high standards of service, Action First Physio is the only logical choice to treat your muscle and joint pain. We understand that every client is unique, so treatments differ greatly. This is why we work closely with each and every one of our clients so that we can properly understand their needs. This allows us to tailor their treatment plan to their individual requirements.
Lower back and other common muscle problems can be agony and really disrupt our daily lives. Action First Physio can help you to get back on your feet and teach you techniques to gradually improve your condition. Our clients come to us from all over the surrounding areas including Goole, Thorne, Monk Fryston and Selby and many recommendations come from satisfied clients.
Whether you are looking for support with sports injuries, after a road traffic accident, work related injuries or age related problems, you can call and speak to one of our therapists for free advice on 01405 949134 .
A Team of Fully Qualified Physiotherapist's Our friendly team are all highly trained and fully qualified members of HPC and CSP. With their many years of experience and wealth of knowledge you can be assured that you are always receiving only the highest standards of services available.
Kirsteen Deakin - Physiotherapist / Practice owner Kirsteen graduated with a BSc in Physiotherapy in 200. She is a fully qualified sports masseur and carries out acupuncture to complement her physiotherapy treatment. She has a wealth of experience including paediatrics, musculoskeletal problems, post joint surgery, arthritis and occupational conditions.
Hazel Teather - Physiotherapist Hazel graduated with a BSc in Sports Science before completing an MSc in Physiotherapy and Acupuncture. She has worked in the NHS and has a wealth of industry knowledge and experience including musculoskeletal, orthopaedics, rheumatology, acupuncture and can offer one to one and group pilates sessions.
Harriet Doody - Physiotherapist With a BSc in Physiotherapy, Harriet has a wide range of experience: from paediatric, musculoskeletal and orthopaedic conditions in the community and acute hospital setting. She also worked in hospitals and health centres in Africa as part of her training, working in a developing country enabled her to gain a wealth of experience working with trauma patients and having to think "outside of the box." In addition, she has continued her specialist training in paediatric, orthopaedic and musculoskeletal conditions.
Adele Carrington - Physiotherapist Adele has experience in stroke and surgical rehabilitation, especially around walking and getting back to day to day activities. A knowledge of women's health including incontinence and obstetric physiotherapy as well as working in sport both professional and amateur, adults and juniors
Terry Ullerthorne - Physiotherapist Terry qualified as a Chartered Physiotherapist in 1984. He now has 37 years of clinical experience. In that time Terry has attended many post-graduate courses and he was a Clinical Supervisor on the Sheffield Hallam University Post-Registration Combined Manipulation Course.
He has worked for many years in the Public Hospital sector specialising in treating neuro-musculoskeletal conditions both in the United Kingdom and in New Zealand. Terry passed the credentialing examination of the McKenzie Institute for spinal mechanical therapy.
Terry has been working exclusively in the private sector for the past 10 years. He is a member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy and HCPC, a former member of the acupuncture association of chartered physiotherapists, the McKenzie Institute and PhysioFirst.
Terry offers exercise prescription, Advice and Rehabilitation, Spinal and peripheral mobilisation, Spinal manipulation, Movement with Mobilisation techniques, Taping, Electrotherapy with particular emphasis on Non Invasive Neurostimulation using the Inter X technology, Lumbar stability exercises, Soft tissue massage.
Patient Message: Terry believes that no one should live a life in pain or discomfort. He has spent the last 37years of his working life in trying to alleviate patient’s suffering through exercise, mobilisation and manipulation and various electrotherapeutic modalities. The introduction of Non Invasive Neuro Stimulation using the Inter-X- Therapy device has been a revelation to Terry and improves the lives of his patients and makes his job satisfaction so much greater! He is at present investigating the beneficial effects that Red and Near-Infrared therapy has upon the body.
Terry is married with 2 grown up sons. Hobbies and interests have included flying light aircraft and hang gliding , but are now limited to more earthly pastimes such as playing the occasional round of golf and walking.
James Pearson - Physiotherapist James has worked in healthcare since 2005 having gained a BSc in Sport and Exercise Science at York St John University and an MSc Sport Injury at Sheffield Hallam University in 2006.
Joanna Wisniewska - Physiotherapist Joanna is an enthusiastic individual with a wide background in physiotherapy. She moved to the UK in 2010 after completing her physiotherapy BSc degree in Poland (2007).
Christine Crimmins - Receptionist Christine joined Action First Physio in 2011 as a Receptionist and Physiotherapy Assistant and is a valued member of the team. She has a keen interest in socialising with her local Darts team, travelling and spending time with her family and dogs.
Emma Laughton - Receptionist Emma joined us in 2018 as a receptionist and physiotherapy assistant. Emma enjoys spending time with her Husband and three boys. She also volunteers in the local community working with the Rawcliffe bridge section of 1st Snaith and Rawcliffe Bridge Scouts.
Janette Warrillow - Receptionist Janette has recently joined us as receptionist and physiotherapy assistant. Janette has a wide range of admin and marketing experience. In her spare time she enjoys volunteering at a dog rehoming centre as well as doing craft related hobbies.
Debbie King - Receptionist We are pleased to welcome Debbie to our Reception team as our new receptionist and physiotherapy assistant.
Debbie has a wealth of marketing and customer service experience. In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her Husband and Son.
Emma Teather - Receptionist Emma has recently joined our reception team as our Saturday receptionist. She is a keen gymnast and regularly competes for her gymnastic club
