Meet the Therapy Team
Our experienced therapy team is dedicated to helping you achieve your health, wellbeing and recovery goals. Working across a range of specialties, our therapists provide expert assessment, treatment and rehabilitation tailored to your individual needs. Learn more about our team and the specialist care they provide.
Daniel Edmondson, Therapy Manager and GOsC-Registered Osteopath
Our Therapy Services are led by Daniel Edmondson, Therapy Manager, who oversees both our Physiotherapy and Osteopathy services at Sussex Premier Health.
Daniel is a qualified Osteopath with over 14 years experience in the assessment and treatment of musculoskeletal conditions. As part of our commitment to providing comprehensive therapy services, he has introduced Osteopathy as a specialist service alongside our established Physiotherapy offering.
Daniel combines rehabilitation-focused care with hands-on treatment techniques, including joint mobilisation, manipulation and soft tissue therapy. He supports patients with pain management, injury recovery and improving mobility, helping them return to their daily activities as quickly and safely as possible.
He has a particular interest in sports osteopathy and has worked with a wide range of sports clubs, running groups and gyms. Daniel was also part of the medical team at the 2018 World Indoor Athletics Championships. In addition, he has extensive experience in rheumatology and orthopaedics, treating patients with a broad range of musculoskeletal conditions.
Sibyl Niederhoff, Chartered Physiotherapist
Sibyl is an experienced Physiotherapist with more than 25 years of expertise in the assessment and treatment of musculoskeletal conditions.
After qualifying in Germany in 1995, Sibyl has worked across both NHS hospitals and private healthcare settings in the UK and Germany, developing extensive knowledge in the diagnosis, rehabilitation and management of a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions.
She has undertaken further training in Manual Therapy, Trigger Point Release and Pilates, enabling her to provide a holistic approach to treatment that combines hands-on therapy with personalised exercise programmes, education and advice. Sibyl is passionate about helping patients achieve their goals and values the opportunity to spend time understanding each individual’s concerns, carrying out a thorough assessment and developing tailored treatment plans to support their recovery.
Having been part of the Sussex Premier Health team for the past eight years, Sibyl has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality, patient-centred care and supporting patients to improve their pain, mobility, function and quality of life.
Mel Duckett, Chartered Physiotherapist
Mel Duckett is a highly experienced Physiotherapist with more than 20 years’ experience across the NHS, professional sports teams, the British Army and private practice. She has extensive expertise in musculoskeletal rehabilitation and injury management, supported by additional training in Pilates, Acupuncture, Sports Massage, Watsu and Myofascial Release.
Over the past decade, Mel has developed specialist interests in Women’s Health and Vestibular Rehabilitation. She is a member of the Pelvic, Obstetric and Gynaecological Physiotherapy (POGP) and the Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Vestibular Rehabilitation (ACPIVR), demonstrating her commitment to these areas of practice.
Mel values the opportunity to spend time with patients, ensuring they feel listened to and involved in developing a personalised treatment plan to support their recovery and long-term wellbeing.
She has also completed the Menopause Movement Certificate and British Menopause Society Certificate, and runs the Mummy MOT service at Sussex Premier Health, providing specialist postnatal assessments and rehabilitation following pregnancy and childbirth.
Book an appointment
You can contact our Therapy team directly to arrange an appointment, or you may wish to referred by your consultant or GP.
If you are claiming on your insurance, a GP referral may be required as part of your claim form.
Speak to a member of our Therapy team today, call 01424 757491, email physio@sussexpremierhealth.com or complete our online enquiry form.
Our Physiotherapy department is available Monday – Friday, 8.30am – 4.30pm
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