Our Physiotherapy Team

John Porter

John originally graduated from Bath University with an honours degree in Applied Biology. After 12 years in horticulture he went on to retrain at the Bath School of Physiotherapy and continued to work in Bath at the Royal National Hospital for Rheumatic Diseases, specialising in rehabilitation.

Following 2 further years as a senior physiotherapist in Gloucestershire treating orthopaedics and sports injuries he joined the team in Frome in1997. Having completed 10 marathons he has a particular interest in sports injuries and spends much of his spare time paragliding.

Jill Westwood

Jill qualified from the Middlesex Hospital School of Physiotherapy in 1990.

She started her working life at Milton Keynes General Hospital, where she rotated through all the clinical specialties for two years and then took a senior post in Outpatients and Orthopaedics.

In 1993 Jill moved into private practice and has spent her time working in multi disciplinary clinics with, to name but a few, orthopaedic specialists, osteopaths, chiropractors and podiatrists. Throughout her career, Jill has continued to attend numerous courses to update and expand her knowledge.

In April 2011 she and her partner embarked on a six month cycling expedition round the coast of Great Britain. On completing the 5452 mile trip, she relocated to Wiltshire and is now working full-time at James Hatt Associates.

Jill has 21 years experience as a clinician and enjoys treating all musculo-skeletal problems from neck and back pain and dysfunction to sports injuries and everything in between. She has a particular interest in Myofascial Release (connective tissue release), which is explained in detail in our ‘physiotherapy – techniques’ section of the website and is also a qualified reflexologist.

Outside of work Jill enjoys yoga, running, cycling, swimming, cooking, camping and music.

Matt Walsh

Matt qualified from the University Hospital of Wales, in Cardiff in 1999, and started work at Wycombe General Hospital where he gained experience working in the Respiratory, Orthopaedics, Neurology, and Musculoskeletal fields.

Since 2001 Matt has specialised in musculoskeletal Physiotherapy and has attended numerous post graduate courses to update his knowledge. Although he is enthusiastic in all areas of Physiotherapy, he has a particular interest in acupuncture and also work station ergonomics – assessing patients in their working environment and providing exercises and advice to prevent any work related issues.

Matt has a wealth of experience working within the sporting field and spent 3 years as the Physiotherapist for Marlow RFC, and was also the first team Physiotherapist for the Buckinghamshire representative rugby side.

Outside of work Matt loves to travel and watch sport and has a particular interest in football and rugby. He is a regular visitor to the gym and a keen runner.

James Hatt
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James qualified from the University of the West of England in 1997 with a BSc honours degree in Physiotherapy. He started his working career in the NHS and following 18 months of clinical rotations he moved full time into the field of Orthopaedics and Musculoskeletal Medicine.

As a clinician he has a keen interest in sports injuries and the treatment of adolescents. In addition to his work at the clinics he is also the lead physiotherapist for Marlborough College, with patients aged between 13 and 18 years, all of whom are actively engaged in sporting activities on a regular basis. James is driven to provide exceptional care and results for his patients. He is committed to constantly improving the service both he and his associates can offer.

Outside of work James has a busy family life and is married with a teenage daughter. His family enjoy the outdoors and all types of physical activity, especially skiing.