Close

Mike Chalmers

Gym Instructor

Mike joined the Samson Centre in 2014 as a gym instructor after graduating with a BSc Hons degree in Sports Science. He has experience working within a commercial gym delivering personal training sessions and classes to a whole range of people, conducting educational rehabilitation sessions for hip and knee osteoarthritis and mental health. He also operates his own self-employed business as a home personal trainer when he is not working for the Samson Centre.

Recently Mike has become a very proud Father to his daughter Arabella who he adores. In his spare time Mike practices what he preaches and regularly attends the gym to keep fit and healthy, enjoys researching health and wellness related topics, spending time with family and friends, cooking and listening to music.

Close

Rachel Tasker

Gym Instructor

Rachel joined the Samson Centre late August 2018 and has worked part time with us ever since. Rachel is a qualified personal trainer with a personal interest in rowing and Olympic-style Weightlifting. Rachel has previously worked at the Nuffield Health gym in Guildford and has vast experience working with a wide range of individuals. Her special gift is finding the ‘can do’ in most situations and being a part of the friendly supportive team here at the centre.

Close

Alison Clayton

Rehab Assistant

Alison first joined the Samson Centre in 2012 as an Oxygen volunteer, having spent many years as a teacher and a few more at home with her three children.  This was such a positive experience that it helped inspire Alison to retrain to work in a healthcare / rehabilitation setting. She attained a Diploma in 2014, followed by several qualifications from St. Mary’s University including Sports massage, dry needling and several other soft tissue therapies. She joined the Samson Centre as a Rehabilitation  Assistant in 2017. Since then she has studied Strength and balance courses, and Tai chi for rehabilitation. Outside of the Centre Alison enjoys running, horse riding, travelling and learning Spanish.

Close

Claire Marks

Rehab Assistant

Claire first joined the Samson Centre in 2020 as an oxygen volunteer and has recently taken on the role of rehab assistant in the main physio department.  Claire used to work in the sports event and hospitality industry but now that her children are a bit older (16 & 14), she has decided to focus on her passion of exercise and rehabilitation.  She has a Sport Science degree from Birmingham Uni and has recently qualified as a Level 2 gym instructor and is enjoying supporting MS clients, helping them to keep moving and be the best they can be.  Claire loves exercising and being in the outdoors – if she isn’t walking her young Labrador Ralph, she can be found playing tennis, running or out on her mountain bike.

Claire previously volunteered at the Fountain Centre based in the Cancer centre at the Royal Surrey and also keeps busy helping the school PTA and Godalming Swimming Club where her daughter swims.

Close

Davinia Simpson

Rehab Assistant

Davinia joined the Samson team in September 2019 as a Rehabilitation Assistant. She has two children and a dog called Rusty who she enjoys long walks with regularly. Davinia has a background in Health, Nutrition and fitness. In 2017 Davinia won a Beacon of hope award for her charity fund raising for the National Lymphoma Society.She has most recently qualified as a Gym instructor and is a keen fitness enthusiast.