Meet The Team

Lindy Griffiths

Director and Founder

Tim Eden

Senior MSK Physiotherapist

Madeleine Delve-Thompson

MSK Physiotherapist

Fiza Khalid

Senior MSK Physio Therapist

Karen Irons

Women's and Mens Health Physiotherapist

Kira Brown

Sports / Rehab Therapist & Sports Massage

Courtney Hutton

Sports / Rehab Therapist & Sports Massage

Denise Burt

Clinical Massage Therapist

Rafael Gomes

Pilates and Reformer Pilates Instructor

Jane Baker

Alexander Technique Practitioner

Tim Eden

Senior MSK Physiotherapist

Tim obtained a Sports Science degree in 1992 from The Chelsea School of Human Movement in Eastbourne, and then went on to obtain his Physio BSc honours degree 3 years later from Brunel University in West London.

Having been a youth international swimmer and sailor (a while ago!)  Tim was always going to be involved professionally in sport. As soon as Tim qualified he started working in Rugby Union, and over the years has worked in the elite pro game down to grass roots rugby.

Clinically Tim enjoys treating movement control and muscle imbalance problems, and enjoy using my manual, hands on treatment skills to help people get better.

“Outside of working at the Clinic, for the last 18 years I have been the lead Physio with National 2 East rugby union team, Worthing Raiders, which takes up most of my spare time, but when I can my wife and I enjoy the local Sussex coast line and countryside with our dog, Spike. Coupled with keeping up to date with what our 2 growing sons are getting up to in the world, we don’t have much time for anything else!!”

Madeleine Delve-Thompson

MSK Physiotherapist

Since graduating from the University of Southampton Madeleine has specialised in Musculoskeletal physiotherapy within the NHS and private practice.  She also holds additional qualifications in personal training, sports massage, myofascial release, acupressure, cardiac rehabilitation, exercise for stroke, postural stability and seated exercise for frail adults.

Madeleine is new to the Chichester area and has lived in a variety of places in the UK and overseas.  She has 2 grown up children and loves to do outdoor activities, attend the gym and spend time with family and friends.

Fiza Khalid

Senior Physiotherapist

I am Fiza Khalid, a dedicated and experienced physiotherapist at Chichester Physio.

With a comprehensive background in treating a wide range of illnesses, injuries, and disabilities, I approach each patient with an open mindset and a flexible treatment plan tailored to their unique needs. My goal is to provide exceptional care that promotes healing and enhances the quality of life for my patients.

At Chichester Physio, I bring a diverse skill set, including clinical assessment and diagnosis, exercise rehabilitation, acute pain management, clinical reasoning, and manual therapy. My experience spans working with both children and adults, treating neurological and musculoskeletal conditions. I develop functional treatment programs, educate patients on safe home practices, nutrition, exercise, and stress management, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver outstanding care. Continuously reflecting on clinical practice and patient outcomes, I strive to enhance my approach to ensure the best possible results for those under my care.

I hold a Diploma of Higher Education in Sports Medicine from the University of Chester and a Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy from Lahore, Pakistan. At Chichester Physio, I am committed to leveraging my expertise and compassionate approach to help each patient achieve their rehabilitation goals and maintain optimal health.

Outside of work, I enjoy walking and spending quality time with my family.

Karen Irons

Senior Physiotherapist

Karen Irons is a Chartered Physiotherapist with over 25 years of clinical experience. She has completed Post-Graduate courses in Continence Care and a Master’s Degree in Manipulative Physiotherapy.

Within the NHS, Karen has worked as a team lead in both Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy at Queen Alexandra Hospital in Portsmouth; and Pelvic, Obstetric and Gynaecology Physiotherapy at St Richard’s Hospital in Chichester. Karen is now pleased to be able to combine both specialities at her new post within the Physiotherapy out-patient department at Haslemere Community Hospital.

Karen’s Private Practice activities has seen her working within the business & military sectors completing ergonomic workplace & vehicle assessments, alongside spinal, knee and upper limb educational workshops.

Karen also has a keen interest in rheumatology and was a founder member of AStretch (www.astretch.co.uk) – a non-profit organisation with the focus on gathering & disseminating information in the treatment and management of Axial Spondyloarthritis (working closely with the National Ankylosing Spondylitis Association). For AStretch, Karen previously provided tuition for their 2-day post-graduate courses and was a leading author for their publication regarding outcome measures: https://nass.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Bath-Indices.pdf

Along with the rest of the team at Chichester Physio Ltd, Karen is passionate about providing good value, effective physiotherapy, using hands on treatment, education and advice to empower her patients to achieve their goals in the shortest possible time frame. Her ethos is of holistic patient care and enabling self-management.

Away from work, Karen is devoted to her family. Karen provides a ‘taxi’ service to her very busy children (Amelia & Oliver) and enjoys family walks with their 2 dogs (Bonnie & Pippin). To keep fit physically and mentally, Karen enjoys walking, swimming and cycling, and particularly enjoys UK holidays in the family caravan.

Kira Brown

Sports / Rehab Therapist & Sports Massage Therapist

Kira is an experienced and enthusiastic Sports Therapist who holds a BSc in Sports Therapy from the University of Chichester. She is currently completing her MSc in Applied Sports and Exercise Nutrition, further deepening her understanding of performance, recovery, and rehabilitation.

Kira brings a wealth of hands-on experience, working both privately and in sport. She is the Lead Sports Therapist for Chichester City Men’s First Team, providing pitch-side support, first aid, injury rehabilitation, taping, and post-match recovery at a competitive level. In addition to her therapy work, Kira is also a qualified Level 3 Personal Trainer, allowing her to offer tailored and detailed exercise programmes to suit individual needs and goals.

Known for her friendly and supportive approach, Kira enjoys building strong relationships with her clients to help them return to doing what they love. Outside the clinic, she loves keeping active and spending time with her family

Courtney Hutton

Sports / Rehab Therapist & Sports Massage Therapist

Courtney is a dedicated and passionate Sports Therapist who holds a BSc in Physical Therapy from the University of Chichester. She is currently expanding her clinical expertise by studying for a Master’s in Chiropractic at AECC, while continuing to work with a wide range of clients both in clinic and on the field.

Courtney has a strong background in musculoskeletal care, with hands-on experience in manual therapy, rehabilitation, massage, electrotherapy, and dry cupping. She currently works at Fareham Osteopathic Centre and is the lead Sports Therapist for Fareham Town Football Club, where she manages everything from pitch-side injuries to post-match recovery.

Her approach is proactive, thorough, and patient-focused. With excellent communication and organisational skills, Courtney is committed to helping clients achieve their physical goals and return to peak performance.

Denise Burt

Clinical Massage Therapist

Advanced Clinical Massage is a very effective treatment for chronic pain, using cutting edge advanced massage and soft tissue techniques including trigger point, myofascial release, stretching and hot/cold stone treatment to reduce pain and injury, and we may use a combination of the many advanced techniques to create a session that is unique for you and your body.

Advanced massage techniques are effective in the treatment of chronic pain conditions such as:

Back pain, neck pain, frozen shoulder, sciatica, RSI (repetitive strain injury), headaches and migraine, whiplash, sports injuries, carpal tunnel syndrome and tress related conditions.

Whether you experience chronic pain conditions described above or maybe you suffer from more common persistent muscle aches and tension in upper or lower back, neck or shoulders then this treatment is very effective and hugely beneficial’.

Rafael Gomes

Pilates Instructor

Rafael has an extensive background in sports, having participated in a wide range of activities from a young age, including athletics, football, gymnastics, kick-boxing, swimming, and surfing.

Starting with football at the age of eight, Rafael developed the physical and physiological strength to become a professional and semi-professional athlete. During his football career, he won several cups and leagues, and eventually became a physical coach for various teams.

In 1999, Rafael moved to Wales and began working as a lifeguard at the Bridgend Leisure Centre, where he also started developing his qualifications. He took several courses and workshops and eventually became an aerobic teacher. Over the course of five years, Rafael taught classes in Aerobics, Step, Dance, Cardio-kickboxing, Circuits, Body and Mind, Spinning, Body Pump, Aqua-fit, and worked as a Gym instructor, adult swimming instructor, hydro-gym instructor, adult basketball coach, kids football coach, and play skims instructor.

After a decade of living and working in Wales, Rafael decided to move to Portugal and open his own Pilates studio called “The Studio.” He also worked with a rehabilitation clinic called “Clinica do Movimento” and collaborated with various gyms and fitness studios in the Porto area. Additionally, Rafael organized the “Porto Pilates Conference,” which brought together some of the best Pilates teachers in the world and gave him the opportunity to learn from them.

Recently, Rafael has started working as a Pilates instructor at Chichester Physio, bringing his extensive experience and knowledge to help clients achieve their fitness goals.

Jane Baker

Alexander Technique

Jane trained as an Alexander Technique practitioner at the Brighton Alexander Technique college, qualifying in 2005. She undertook the three year training course inspired by the long-lasting relief she found from using the Technique to deal with work related neck and shoulder pain. She is a STAT (Society of teachers of the Alexander Technique) registered teacher and combines running a private practice with offering Alexander Technique at Grayshott Health Spa and workshops to industry.

Visit www.greatposture.co.uk for more information.

Outside of work Jane is a keen swimmer and rambler, and heads to the hills whenever the opportunity arises.