About PW Physio
Aaron graduated in 2005 from The University of the West of England, Bristol. Aaron began his career in the NHS working at Maidstone Hospital, where he rotated through all areas of physiotherapy, neurology, musculoskeletal, intensive care, respiratory, paediatrics and orthopaedics. Since specialising in musculoskeletal physiotherapy Aaron has dedicated himself to his profession and enjoys taking every opportunity he can to further develop himself as a physiotherapist. Aaron keeps up to date with regular training courses, including his post-graduate qualification in acupuncture. Aaron has developed good working relationships with the Kent based orthopaedic consultants and also has good links with some London-based specialists.
Aaron spent 2 years working in Australia and New Zealand furthering his orthopaedic, acute injury and rehabilitation experience and skills. Aaron has worked in private practice in the UK since returning from Australia in 2012. He is a keen sportsman and has enjoyed success in multiple sports, from Badminton to Rugby, Swimming to Golf. Having experience in almost all racket sports.
Aaron currently has a specialist interest in Golf and Racket sport injuries. Taking any opportunity to advance his treatments in those areas. Having previously coached Badminton he has expertise in movement analysis, injury prevention and management. He is a highly experienced skier and attempts to get away to the slopes at least once a year. Aaron keeps himself fit with regular squash, touch rugby and golf.
Aaron prides himself on the level of service he provides to his patients. He will always try to achieve as much as he can with his clients in as short a time frame as possible. His hands-on skills are advanced and as he has been practising for over 20 years his level of experience sets him apart from others.
Aaron Penna
West Malling and surrounding Area
Victoria is a clinical specialist respiratory and rehabilitation physiotherapist. She graduated in 2005 from the University of the West of England Bristol and started work at the William Harvey Hospital in Ashford. She progressed to working as a Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist in Pulmonary Rehabilitation where she jointly set up the East Kent Service. Victoria furthered her Hyperventilation and Chronic Lung Disease management skills and experience when working in New Zealand and Australia.
On return to the UK Victoria worked at Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS trust, running outpatient respiratory clinics, assessing, progressing and rehabilitating patients on the intensive care unit, respiratory and general wards.
Victoria left the NHS in November 2021 to focus on her private work. In the private sector she treats a range of respiratory disorders from Bronchiectasis to Breathing dysfunctions in elite athletes. She also provides a home physiotherapy service for individuals who are unable to get to clinic. In this she treats people with a wide range of issues, recovery from fractures, hospital stays, intensive care recovery, mobility and balance issues.
Victoria loves focusing on providing the very best quality service that she can for her clients, she loves to see them progress and achieve their goals. Working in her own private practice allows her to give the clients the time and attention that they need to achieve their best potential.
In her youth she competed for Great Britain in Judo. Unfortunately injury pushed her into retirement but sparked her interest in physiotherapy. She now enjoys spending time with her family as she is mother to three daughters. She loves to stay active, enjoying skiing, walking and working out at the gym as well as singing in an occasional choir.
Victoria Penna
Rachel graduated in Sport Science & Leisure Management from Loughborough University in 2009. In 2019, gained her Level 5 Sports Massage & Remedial Soft Tissue Therapy qualification at the North London School of Sports Massage. Since then she has expanded her knowledge and gained her Kinesiology Taping and Cupping qualification with RockTape UK. Alongside this, she has trained in pregnancy, post-natal and baby massage.
Rachel loves working with sports people who want to optimise their performance. she also really enjoys giving remedial massage to those that want to put their wellbeing first and alleviate their body of built up aches, pains and stress.
Rachel has always had a keen interest in sport, including tennis, sailing and skiing. Owing to a busy family life, she now maintains her fitness through running, HIIT classes, bouldering, hiking and reformer Pilates.
Rachel Holcroft
Kelly Rothwell
Senior Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist
REGISTERED NO. PH46242
Kelly qualified in 1993 from the University of East London linked with the Royal London Hospital and commenced her career as a Chartered Physiotherapist in University College London hospitals. She later returned to Kent, continuing within the NHS at the Medway Maritime Hospital before moving into private healthcare. Having gained experience within many areas such as amputee rehab, intensive care, orthopaedics, surgical and medical inpatients, fracture clinic and outpatients, Kelly proceeded to specialise in musculoskeletal Physiotherapy. Beyond the invaluable experience gained from her work, Kelly‘s desire to ensure the best possible care for her patients led to her undertaking further post graduate study and gaining additional qualifications.
Kelly has also achieved a post graduate Masters degree in Physiotherapy (with merit) from the University of East London (with a special interest in vestibular rehab), a post graduate Sports Physiotherapy diploma, also with merit, from the University of London and a post graduate certificate in Women’s health (continence) from the University of East London.
Kelly has enjoyed a fulfilling career across a variety of settings. She worked as the first Occupational health physio to the John Lewis team when their flagship store opened in Bluewater, has taught undergraduate Physiotherapy students at the University of East London, has worked as a clinical specialist and has also been a Physiotherapy manager at three different hospitals across Kent and London (at which she also became the regional manager across all London sites).
As well as working for us at PW Physiotherapy, Kelly continues to work part-time at the specialist orthopaedic hospital, Fortius Clinic, near Bond Street in London.
Kelly Rothwell
Claire Campbell
Senior Respiratory and Home Physiotherapist
Tunbridge Wells Area
REGISTERED NO. PH69416
Claire graduated with a BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy degree in 2004 and began her NHS Physiotherapy career in Surrey, before working in New Zealand, and then relocating to Kent.
She worked alongside Victoria at Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust as a Clinical Specialist in Respiratory Physiotherapy; providing respiratory care and rehabilitation in Intensive Care, and to the cardiology, surgical, and respiratory wards, as well as respiratory outpatient clinics.
She continues to work part-time in the NHS in an admission avoidance Therapy team in A&E and the Acute Frailty Unit, as well as embarking on a post-graduate certificate at Brighton University in 2024.
With over 20 years experience as a physiotherapist, Claire offers home visits for those that are unable to attend a clinic, or prefer to have an assessment and individualised treatment with the convenience, and in the privacy and comfort of their own home. She treats people with a wide variety of conditions and issues, including frailty, falls, mobility, balance, sputum retention and airway clearance, after discharge from hospital or intensive care rehabilitation, and after fracture or surgery. She has a real passion for Rehabilitation and loves helping and facilitation clients to achieving their goals.
In her free time; Claire will be found walking through the countryside or at the coast with her Husband and their dogs, or planning a trip abroad to travel or see friends.
Claire Campbell
Natalie Stedman
Medical Secretary
Natalie is our medical secretary; she answers our calls and emails and organises your appointments. Natalie has a wealth of experience in the medical field and supports several Private Consultants.
Natalie loves exploring nature with her son and enjoys theme parks together. She is a keen festival goer and Netflix series addict.
