Karen graduated from Bristol in 2000 with a BSc in Physiotherapy having previously competed a physiology degree and a masters in Nutrition.

She decided to specialize in neurology in 2002 and since then has worked at three hospitals including The National Hospital for Neurology & Neurosurgery in London, and several community based neurology teams.

She moved to Brighton in 2010 to lead a newly formed community stroke team in West Sussex. Following a year of travelling she returned to Brighton and now combines her work at Nikki Penny’s Neurological Clinic with being the lead physio in an NHS multidisciplinary community neurology team.

Karen is Bobath trained and has completed courses in Pilates, functional training and vestibular conditions. She adopts a holistic approach and believes in helping clients understand their condition so they can more effectively work towards their chosen goals.