Physiotherapy team

Laura Patterson

Bsc (hons) Physiotherapy

Clinic Director
MSK & Pelvic Health Specialist Physiotherapist 

MCSP, HCPC

Laura graduated in 2004 and worked in the NHS for 7 years, completing junior and senior rotations in a wide variety of areas throughout NHS Grampian and NHS Highland before moving into private practice in 2011.

Since 2009 Laura has specialised in Musculoskeletal physiotherapy treating a wide range of conditions and enjoying time working with Scottish Hockey and members of the Scottish national swimming team.

Laura has extensive postgraduate training in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy.

Since having children Laura has developed a keen interest in the assessment and treatment of ante and postnatal musculoskeletal conditions which has led her to undertake postgraduate training in:

• Assessment and treatment of female urinary incontinence (POGP)

• Prolapse (POGP)

• Menopause (POGP/positive pause)

• Pelvic Health Physiotherapy: Lower bowel dysfunction (POGP)

• Ante and postnatal musculoskeletal conditions (POGP)

• Ante/postnatal pilates (mat and reformer through APPI)

• Mummy MOT (certified practitioner)

• TIIPPSS-FC: Reframing our approach to pain, pelvic health and performance

Laura is also a certified Pilates instructor having completed training and with the APPI in mat and reformer Pilates.

Outside of work, Laura can be found looking after her two young children, walking her dogs or running.

Laura is in clinic Mon-Friday treating patients and teaching Pilates.

FIONA morris

Specialist Pelvic health Physiotherapist

Fiona is a Specialist Pelvic Health Physiotherapist, dividing her time between the NHS and private practice. Fiona is passionate about working with women to return to exercise and achieve their fitness goals postpartum.

Fiona is also an APPI Pilates instructor, busy mum of two children and a lively spaniel!

• In clinic Fiona offers:
  Men’s Health Physiotherapy

• Pelvic Health Physiotherapy

• Mummy MOT appointments

Tamara Ranspot

Physiotherapist

Tamara was a student with us in 2022 and we are delighted to have her back with us as a qualified member of staff. Tamara graduated from RGU with an MSc Physiotherapy in 2022, earning the prestigious Valerie Maehle Award for best overall performance. After gaining invaluable experience across various clinical specialties during her two years with the NHS, she joined ReformPhysio & Pilates to continue making a difference & expanding her skills.

Passionate about helping those with musculoskeletal conditions, Tamara has a special focus on sporting injuries and loves working with the paediatric population. As a lifelong athlete who has faced her own injuries, she is deeply committed to helping others overcome pain or impairment to stay active and healthy.

Beyond her MSc, Tamara holds an ACE/BCPRA Level 1 fitness instructor qualification and several sports coaching certifications. When she’s not working, you’ll find her playing volleyball, strength training, running, or exploring Scotland’s beautiful countryside.

Tamara is based at our Albyn clinic Tuesday-Friday's.

From 2014 - 2020 she had a nice career in speed skating in the Netherlands. Where she learned a lot from that time in taking care of your body, recovery of the body and injury prevention. 

She has completed training in:

• Dry Needling 

• Mulligan therapy

• Chronic pain and mental well-being Training and coaching 

• and sport injuries

Outside of work Imke enjoys:

Bagging munros, cycling, running or roller skating (still looking for the perfect roads!) and spending time with friends and family. 

Ailsa Cairns

Ailsa qualified as a physiotherapist in 2010 and has worked for NHS Grampian since, in a variety of settings.

Since having her children, she has become a huge advocate of pilates and subsequently trained with the APPI to become a certified pilates instructor. 

Ailsa’s passion is helping people to maximise their physical and mental wellbeing through movement.

She loves all things exercise, particularly running, cycling or swimming.

Ailsa has joined our team to carry out 1:1 Physio led (mat) pilates sessions.

Athletic Therapy/Sports massage

Lisa donnelly

Bsc (hons) Athletic Therapy and Sports Rehabilitation

Lisa is originally from Ireland and moved to Aberdeen to pursue a Master's degree in Physiotherapy. She specialises in the prevention, assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation of musculoskeletal injuries.

With experience in both private practice and working with elite athletes at the international level, Lisa has a broad range of skills in supporting both the sporting and general population. She is also a fully qualified APPI-trained mat Pilates instructor, offering one-on-one sessions and group classes.

A passionate sports enthusiast, Lisa plays Hurling and Gaelic Football, both of which are traditional Irish sports.

Outside of her professional life, she enjoys spending quality time with friends and staying active.

Pilates teachers

We are delighted to have such an team of Pilates instructor in the studio each week. Find out more about them all below:

Diane Ferguson

Diane is a level 3 qualified Personal trainer and mat Pilates instructor.

Diane loves the practice of Pilates on the Reformer, so much so that she recently qualified with Pilates Union to teach Reformer classes herself.

Diane will be teaching classes on a Monday morning from the end of October.

Leanne Jamieson

Leanne initially trained as a Physiotherapist. Since having children she has focussed on Pilates instructing having underaken mat training with the APPI. Leanne has taught mat Pilates for the last four years.

Since attending her first classes with us a year ago and loving them, Leanne bought her own reformer and has completed Reformer teacher training with the APPI.

Leanne is in clinic every Tuesday.

Jennifer Herbert

Jennifer Herbert is multitalented, providing massage therapy skills as well as Pilates. Jennifer has recently completed her Lolita’s legacy certification through Balans pilates in Perth. This makes Jennifer a Third Generation Comprehensive Pilates instructor.

Jennifer runs classes on a Wednesday and Friday as well as offering 1:1’s or private group tuition on Fridays. To book a 1:1 spot, please visit her website here.

Diane Wilson

Diane undertook pilates training with Stott pilates whilst living in Cairo, after enjoying her own practice so much. This led her to teaching while she lived in egypt.

Diane is trained in both Mat and Reformer Pilates and we are delighted to have her joining us to teach on Wednesday mornings.

Yasmin Coffey

Yasmin has attended mat and Reformer Pilates classes for many years and took the leap to become an instructor last year.

When she’s not teaching Yas is either doing Pilates, looking after her two children or walking her dogs.

Ashley Garden

Ashley is a Stott trained Pilates instructor having completed her training while living in Dubai.

Fun fact, Ashley is also a trained hairdresser!

Lynn Ross

Lynn has joined us as a reformer instructor, having previously taught mat Pilates with us when we first opened.

When not at work with us, Lynn can be found teaching mat Pilates, working as a PT, walking her dogs and trying to find the time for her own exercise.

Gillian Ewen

Gillian is a Stott trained Reformer Pilates instructor who joined our teaching team in August 2024. Gillian has taught mat pilates for many years and has used Reformer Pilates as part of her own training regime for many years.

When not teaching, Gillian works full time in the oil and gas industry.

Alana Cowie

Alana has a background in dance, having been a professional dancer for 8 years working on cruise ships and around the UK. Always being in tune with her body, Alana fell in love with reformer pilates. She completed her dynamic Reformer training earlier in 2024 and has taught in London since.

She appreciates the technique and basics of reformer pilates whilst wanting to challenge her clients.

Alana also has pre and postnatal reformer training and regularly teaches 1:1's with these clients.

Ain Whitehead

Ain is originally from South Korea and began her Pilates journey as a way to treat back pain caused by a career as a performing musician. Ain quickly grew to love how Pilates transformed both body and mind. This led her to pursue a career as an instructor, where she aims to provide the same energy and motivation that Pilates provided to her.

Having completed training at the STOTT PILATES® headquarters in Toronto, Canada, and Ain fully certified in all levels of Mat, Reformer, Cadillac, Stability Chair, Barrels, Special Populations and Injuries, as well as Pre/Post-natal Pilates.

Ain has been working in high-end studios in Kensington and Chiswick, London, where she continued to refine her skills and deliver exceptional Pilates instruction.

Ain takes an upbeat, friendly approach to teaching Pilates to all levels, and teaching style is detail-oriented, ensuring clients achieve optimal results through proper alignment and technique.

Admin team

Alison Burgess

Alison joined our team in August 2024, sharing our passion for providing excellence in Women’s health.

Alison is on hand to manage all of your admin, class and appointment enquires Monday-Thursday 10-2pm.