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Physiotherapy
Available for Members Monday – Friday, 9am – 4pm
We offer individual and group physiotherapy sessions. Our expert team of physiotherapists, led by Sara, work closely with each person to recommend the appropriate exercise that suits individual levels of mobility and symptoms.
Available for Members Monday – Friday, 9am – 4pm
We offer individual and group physiotherapy sessions. Our expert team of physiotherapists, led by Sara, work closely with each person to recommend the appropriate exercise that suits individual levels of mobility and symptoms.
We offer a wide range of physiotherapy classes. These include standing and seated classes, classes focused on stretching and balancing, and more vigorous classes using circuit training and Motomed bikes. Classes have a maximum of 8 people at a time, and are all based on ability.
Your physiotherapy, Gym and Rehab team
Vicky Bassett
Lead Physio
Vicky joined the Samson Centre in 2017 as Deputy Lead Physiotherapist. She has specialised in working with people with neurological conditions for over 15 years, across hospital and community settings and enjoys problem solving and finding innovative ways to motivate people to engage in therapy. Outside of work Vicky is frequently found looking after and riding her horse, walking her dog, and spending time with her husband and daughter.
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Maria Garcia
Physio
Maria Garcia
Physio
Maria joined the Samson Centre in May 2021 having previously worked as a Neuro Physiotherapist across Community, NHS and private settings for over 15 years. Maria enjoys exercise based therapy, encouraging people to incorporate exercise into their daily life. Outside of work, between her 3 children’s activities, Maria enjoys being in Swinley Forest, walking or running or going to bootcamps.
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Emma Roussel
Physio
Emma Roussel
Physio
Emma has worked as a physiotherapist for over ten years in hospital, rehabilitation and community settings both in the UK and overseas. Throughout her career she has followed her interest in working with people with neurological conditions. She has three young children who keep her busy outside work, but also likes to find time to keep active through walking, yoga and badminton, to explore new places whenever possible, and to enjoy quiet moments whilst gardening or baking.
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Mike Chalmers
Gym Instructor
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.
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Rachel Tasker
Gym Instructor
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.
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Alison Clayton
Rehab Assistant
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.
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Davinia Simpson
Rehab Assistant
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.
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Claire Marks
Rehab Assistant
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.
Class timetable
Mon
Seated class
Claire and Davinia
10am
–
10:45am
Tue
Standing Pilates
Maria and Emma
10am
–
10:45am
Stretch
Davinia
10am
–
10:45am
Mixed Pilates
Maria and Emma
11am
–
11:45am
Carers Stretch and Relaxation
Maria
3pm
–
3:45pm
Wed
Neurofit
Mike
9am
–
9:45am
Samson Kayakers
Alison and Emma
9am
–
9:45am
Standing Balance
Emma and Claire
10am
–
10:45am
Matwork Pilates
Maria
12pm
–
12:45pm
Seated Tai Chi
Alison
2pm
–
2:45pm
Thu
Timed Kayak Group 1
Paul, Alison, Davinia & Emma
8:45am
–
9:30am
Neurofit
Rachel
9am
–
9:45am
Timed Kayak Group 2
Paul, Alison, Davinia & Emma
9:30am
–
10:15am
Stretch with a carer
Emma
10am
–
10:45am
Timed Kayak Group 3
Paul, Alison, Davinia & Emma
10:15am
–
11am
Standing Class
Alison
11am
–
11:45am
Group Personal Training
Rachel
12pm
–
12:45pm
Brainfit
Alison
2pm
–
2:45pm
Fri
Seated HIIT
Vicky
11am
–
11:45am
Ball Drills
Rachel
11am
–
11:45am
Mon
Seated class
Claire and Davinia
10am
–
10:45am
Tue
Standing Pilates
Maria and Emma
10am
–
10:45am
Stretch
Davinia
10am
–
10:45am
Mixed Pilates
Maria and Emma
11am
–
11:45am
Carers Stretch and Relaxation
Maria
3pm
–
3:45pm
Wed
Neurofit
Mike
9am
–
9:45am
Samson Kayakers
Alison and Emma
9am
–
9:45am
Standing Balance
Emma and Claire
10am
–
10:45am
Matwork Pilates
Maria
12pm
–
12:45pm
Seated Tai Chi
Alison
2pm
–
2:45pm
Thu
Timed Kayak Group 1
Paul, Alison, Davinia & Emma
8:45am
–
9:30am
Neurofit
Rachel
9am
–
9:45am
Timed Kayak Group 2
Paul, Alison, Davinia & Emma
9:30am
–
10:15am
Stretch with a carer
Emma
10am
–
10:45am
Timed Kayak Group 3
Paul, Alison, Davinia & Emma
10:15am
–
11am
Standing Class
Alison
11am
–
11:45am
Group Personal Training
Rachel
12pm
–
12:45pm
Brainfit
Alison
2pm
–
2:45pm
Fri
Seated HIIT
Vicky
11am
–
11:45am
Ball Drills
Rachel
11am
–
11:45am
Please note: Class timetables can change from time to time and might not be 100% up to date or running as specified above. If you aren’t booked onto a class, please call us before attending the Centre to confirm so we can assure you don’t make a wasted visit.
In-person classes
If you already attend an in-person class you do not need to contact us, just keep on coming along. If you would like to join a new class or swap to another class please contact us and we will assess the availability. In-person class bookings are limited to one class per member.
Zoom classes
If you are already attending a Zoom class, you do not need to do anything but if you are interested in attending a different class or joining a class then please get in touch with the office.
Reminder emails and links
If you are booked into a class, you should automatically be sent a reminder email with the link the day before. If you are not receiving the emails, please let us know as it might be that we have an incorrect email address on our database.
Seated class
Claire and Davinia
10am
–
10:45am
Criteria
- Able to maintain good upright position in sitting.
- Able to move away from the back of the chair – i.e. Sit unsupported without using arms for support.
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Standing Pilates
Maria and Emma
10am
–
10:45am
Criteria
- Able to stand independently and safely for duration of class.
- No history of recurrent falls.
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Stretch
Davinia
10am
–
10:45am
Criteria
- Able to get in and off the floor independently and safely.
- Able to move into stretch positions independently.
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Mixed Pilates
Maria and Emma
11am
–
11:45am
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Carers Stretch and Relaxation
Maria
3pm
–
3:45pm
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Samson Kayakers
Alison and Emma
9am
–
9:45am
Criteria
Needs to be able to get on an off a kayak ergo machine.
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Standing Balance
Emma and Claire
10am
–
10:45am
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Matwork Pilates
Maria
12pm
–
12:45pm
Criteria
Need to be able to get on an off the floor without help.
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Seated Tai Chi
Alison
2pm
–
2:45pm
Criteria
- Ability to move hands and arms freely to shoulder height.
- Open to those not able to stand as well as those who can keep balance in standing as sitting options will be offered.
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Timed Kayak Group 1
Paul, Alison, Davinia & Emma
8:45am
–
9:30am
Criteria
- By invitation only.
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Timed Kayak Group 2
Paul, Alison, Davinia & Emma
9:30am
–
10:15am
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Stretch with a carer
Emma
10am
–
10:45am
Criteria
- Suitable for those with advanced MS who have a regular carer to assist.
- Require good access around bed and preferably bed with height controls or fully reclining armchair.
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Timed Kayak Group 3
Paul, Alison, Davinia & Emma
10:15am
–
11am
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Standing Class
Alison
11am
–
11:45am
Criteria
- Able to stand for length of class.
- No history of recurrent falls or loss of balance.
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Brainfit
Alison
2pm
–
2:45pm
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“To support people with MS and their families with a range of therapies which can improve users’ mental and physical wellbeing.”
“Empowering people to remain active.”
“To help people stay physically active, ease the symptoms of MS.”
“Works with the individual, tailored physio to your needs.”
Would you like to book onto a class?
If you would like to attend any of our classes, or have any other questions, please get in touch.