Amanda qualified at Sheffield Hallam University in 2002 and initially specialised in neurological rehabilitation.  She has gained extensive experience in vestibular rehabilitation since 2005, and has developed three vestibular rehabilitation services, both in the NHS and private settings.  From April 2011 to December 2021, she led the vestibular rehabilitation service at The National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery and the Royal National Throat, Nose and Ear Hospital.  In 2018, Amanda founded ‘VESTIBULAR REHAB PHYSIO’ and she now solely works in a private capacity for this company. 

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She is passionate about enabling patients to fulfil their potential, increase their physical activity levels and achieve their goals. She has sound knowledge base incorporating best practice guidelines and evidence within her clinical practice and is passionate about maintaining awareness of current research. 

 

Amanda is committed to advancing the field of vestibular rehabilitation and regularly organises and teaches evening training sessions, national 1-2 day course, and partakes in other educational opportunities for the wider Multidisciplinary team. She is an enthusiastic clinical mentor and takes pride in supporting other physiotherapists to develop knowledge and confidence to manage dizziness and balance problems.  

 

She completed eight years on the committee for the Association of Chartered Physiotherapist Interested in Vestibular Rehabilitation, with a two-year term as chair.  She was also an executive member of the British Society of Audiology’s Balance Interest Group, developing their Vestibular Rehabilitation Practice Guidance. 

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She has completed a Masters in Research of Clinical Practice in 2015 at St Georges University on BPPV, funded by the National Institute of Health Research.  She is involved in several research activities relating to dizziness and balance, and has published in peer review journals.

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Amanda is registered with the Health and Care Professions Council and is an active member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy, The Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Neurology (ACPIN) and The Association of Chartered Physiotherapists Interested in Vestibular Rehabilitation (ACPIVR), British Society of Audiology (BSA).