Clinical Team

Molly Smith

Molly qualified at the University of Northumbria as a Chartered Physiotherapist in 2010, Molly went straight into musculoskeletal medicine from qualifying, being certain that this was the right path for her. Molly regularly works with General Practitioners helping to treat complex musculoskeletal injuries.

Molly is also involved as a physiotherapist for wheelchair rugby. Molly has a keen interest in sports injuries, having run several marathons she can empathise with the frustration of the injured athlete! Molly works in all our clinics and is a much valued team member.

Kasia MacDonald

Kasia qualified in in 2002 with a Masters Degree in Physiotherapy, Krakow, Poland. Kasia is registered with the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy in the UK and the Health and Care Professions Council. In Poland Kasia mainly worked in rehabilitation, but in the UK she is working with us diagnosing and treating musculoskeletal injuries.

Kasia is enjoying the challenge of working with us and blending the years of experience she gained in Krakow with our work at Platts Physiotherapy.

Karen Adams

Karen qualified as a podiatrist in 2005 and has worked extensively in both the private and pubic sectors. A member and representative of the College of Podiatry, Karen is fully HPC registered.

Karen’s interest in feet developed following 15 years on the beat as a Police Officer. She knows how important it is to take care of and look after your feet. Karen offers appointments at our Sedgefield and Belmont practice on Mondays.

Tracy Brown

Tracy is our massage therapist, focusing on the deeper remedial massage or the more invigorating sports massage. People often don’t know if they need to see a Masseur or a Physiotherapist. The basic answer is, if you suspect you have an injury or you want more detailed advice then it is a physiotherapist you need to see, if you’re not injured but your muscles feel stiff or tired then a massage may be better for you.

If you are unsure we are always more than happy to discuss it with you. Tracy has a real passion for her work and we have some great in-depth clinical discussions working out what is best for our clients and where the masseur and the physiotherapist can work best together for the benefit of the client.

Julie Lambert 

Julie graduated from the Durham School of Podiatry and has over 20 years experience in the assessment, diagnoses and treatment of all foot conditions including;

• Nail care, thickened nails, ingrowing nails, fungal nails
• Corns
• Callous, hard skin
• Dry cracked heels
• Foot pain
• Verruca’s
• Athletes foot
• Diabetic foot health

Julie is also a member of the Society of Chiropodists and Podiatrists and the Health and Care Professions Council