Our Team

Meet the experts behind our company

Physiotherapy

Jon Charman

Jon became director of Fontwell Physio in 2018 after working at the clinic for 12 years. He gained his BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy degree from the University of East London in 2001 and began his career in London. Following on from his rotations, Jon moved to the prestigious King Edward VII hospital before settling at Fontwell Physio in 2006. In 2010 he returned to university to study for his Pg Cert in Trauma and Orthopaedics under world renowned upper-limb specialist Professor Len Funk. He has continually added to his skills by attending symposiums and courses.

Jon has a special interest in shoulder and upper limb rehab as well as lower limb sports injuries and will assist in post operative recovery programmes. He has worked closely alongside our local surgeons for a number of years and continues to maintain close working relationships with them. He is also a guest lecturer at the University of Chichester.

Outside of work Jon is married with two daughters and, time allowing, enjoys golf and scuba diving.

Linda Exelby

Linda has over 35 years of experience as a clinician. During this time she achieved a post-graduate degree specialising in musculoskeletal physiotherapy. She is a fellow of the Musculoskeletal Association of Chartered Physiotherapists (MACP) and was a founder member of the Mulligan Concept Teachers Association (MCTA). Until recently she was also a senior lecturer on the Masters' programme for the University of Hertfordshire. Linda has lectured nationally and internationally to further develop Physiotherapists' professional development.

Listening to the patient’s story, identifying their personal goals and adapting treatment specific to their requirements is her priority. Key elements of her treatments include manual therapy (soft tissue and joint) and exercise prescription, in particular correction of movement dysfunction/motor control and progressive rehabilitation.

Her particular expertise and research interests lie in the assessment and treatment of:

Hips
Spinal/Sacroiliac pain
Tendinopathy rehabilitation

Linda keeps fit cycling, swimming, hill walking, gardening and attending a gym. She used to compete in the odd triathlon.

Amanda Foxwell

Amanda has over 20 years of experience as a Chartered Physiotherapist and is a Clinical Pilates instructor. She has completed a post graduate diploma in Sports Physiotherapy and is registered with the Acupuncture Association for Chartered Physiotherapists (AACP). Amanda has worked with runners and cyclists working on a diagnosis, treatment and prevention of injuries using biomechanical assessments, including bike fits.

Amanda is a First Contact Practioner at a GP surgery, which is a triage service to enable patients to receive early advice to help with a quick recovery or to be assessed and referred on to a consultant for further investigations.

Outside of work, Amanda enjoys trail running and completed her first ultramarathon last year. She likes the challenge of the longer distances and has completed two Ironman triathlons and cycling in the mountains in Europe. Her two labradors are retired to short walks these days.

Katie Cleeves

Katie has over 20 years of experience as a Chartered Physiotherapist with over 15 years working in the private sector treating musculoskeletal conditions. She is qualified in acupuncture and is registered with the Acupuncture Association for Chartered Physiotherapists (AACP).

Katie enjoys treating all things musculoskeletal including sports injuries, spinal dysfunctions, degenerative conditions and post-operative rehabilitation. She likes to combine manual therapy with soft tissue release, electrotherapy, acupuncture and therapeutic exercise to successfully treat her patients.

Katie is currently studying to gain her MSc in veterinary physiotherapy and in the future is hoping to treat horses and dogs alongside her human work.

Outside of work, Katie spends most of her time riding and looking after her horse and also taking part in local competitions.

Alex Ward

Alex graduated from the University of Chichester with BSc (Hons) in Physiotherapy, following a career in professional rugby, personal training and sports massage therapy. Alex has been a part of the Fontwell Physiotherapy team since 2018.

Alex thrives on supporting patients from acute injury all the way through to high level function, utilising his strength and conditioning background alongside his physiotherapy skills.

Alex is an expert in managing complex orthopaedic polytrauma patients as well as musculoskeletal injury and post operative rehabilitation.

He finds working with people to achieve their goals, whether that be rehabilitation or body transformation, incredibly rewarding. Alex is a highly regarded member of our expanding team and is a huge asset to Fontwell Physio.

Mark Jones

Mark is a highly experienced Physiotherapist, with over 20 years of clinical experience and is well known to our local GPs from his work in the region's specialist musculoskeletal clinics. He has worked alongside some of the region's most eminent physicians and surgeons.

Mark offers specialist injection therapies, having had over 10 years of experience in this field. He qualified as one of the UK's first physiotherapists to register as an independent prescriber. Thanks to his unique skills, Fontwell Physio is one of the few private practices offering specialist injection therapies under the care of an independent prescriber.

Merlin joined the Fontwell Physiotherapy team this year, bringing with her a strong academic foundation and a passion for delivering patient-centred care. She completed her BSc (Hons) in Physiological Sciences at Newcastle University in 2019 and went on to achieve a Distinction and be the top scorer of her year on the MSc Physiotherapy programme at the University of Liverpool.

Merlin is a member of both the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) and the Association of Paediatric Chartered Physiotherapists (APCP). She has a particular interest in spinal and shoulder rehabilitation and paediatrics. Her clinical experience includes time in specialist services at Great Ormond Street Hospital, where she worked in rheumatology and chronic pain management.

Committed to ongoing development, Merlin regularly attends accredited courses to enhance her therapeutic and rehabilitation skillset.

Outside of work, Merlin is an enthusiastic ultra-runner and skier who also enjoys ski touring, hiking, swimming, and cycling. She’s currently training for her first 70.3 Half Ironman, which she plans to complete in the summer of 2026.

Hydrotherapy

Jayne Bradley

Jayne is a qualified Technical Instructor (II) in physiotherapy and has over 30 years of experience specialising in all things Aqua, therefore, her main role is managing the pool and classes. She is a great motivator and will plan a structured rehabilitation programme for you.

Jayne is a very keen sportswoman and combines her clinical skills with her love for fitness.

Jayne runs all of our hugely popular Aqua classes in our fantastic hydrotherapy unit. She is also available for home visits to assist with rehabilitation.

Podiatry

Dr Ian Robinson

Ian qualified as a podiatrist from the School of Podiatry at the University of Salford in 1988. After gaining experience at a range of podiatry clinics, he specialised in musculoskeletal podiatry work. This brought him to the south coast in 1991, where he gained experience working in the NHS and private sectors and working with a number of specialist physiotherapists, orthotists and Rheumatology, Radiology and Orthopaedic Consultants. Ian was keen to continue in education, gaining a Teaching Certificate, a BSc Honours degree and eventually in 2005 a PhD in Biomechanics studying the foot and ankle. Throughout this time and since, he has maintained contact with local universities and remains as a guest lecturer at the University of Chichester.

Ian is available at Fontwell Physiotherapy for two early evening clinics.

Fernanda Caraffa

Fernanda is a qualified Nutritionist, graduating in 2005 with a BSc (Hons) in Human Nutrition and Dietetics. She has added to her qualifications with an AfN certified Level 4 diploma in nutrition and weight management which combined pre and post-natal Nutrition, Childhood Nutrition, Obesity prevention and Nutrition for Sport and Exercise. She has full membership of the Federation of Nutritional Therapy Practitioners (FNTP) and the Association of UK Dieticians (BDA).