Meet Elaine
Specialist Neurological Physiotherapist
Elaine O’Flaherty is a Specialist Neurological Physiotherapist at Physio Matters, with extensive experience in the holistic management of clients with catastrophic injuries and long-term neurological conditions. Since qualifying in 2008, Elaine has worked across NHS and private sectors, including roles at Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust, treating clients in acute hospitals, inpatient rehabilitation, outpatient clinics, and community settings.
Elaine completed her MSc in Neurological Rehabilitation in 2025, further strengthening her clinical expertise and leadership in complex case management. She is skilled in coordinating care for individuals with both physical and cognitive challenges, ensuring personalised and effective rehabilitation pathways.
Elaine combines manual therapy, exercise programmes, and education to empower clients in their recovery. Her approach is rooted in collaboration, compassion, and a commitment to helping people regain independence and improve quality of life.
Meet the other members of our clinical team
Our expert team of neurological and musculoskeletal physiotherapists brings together decades of experience across NHS and private sectors. Passionate about rehabilitation, each clinician is dedicated to delivering personalised, evidence-based care to help clients achieve their goals and improve quality of life. Meet the people behind Physio Matters.
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Kirsty Agnew
Find out moreStrategy & Operations Manager and Specialist Neurological Physiotherapy
: Kirsty Agnew
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Natasha Smith
Find out moreSpecialist Complex Polytrauma & Neurological Physiotherapist: Natasha Smith
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Katerina Holeckova
Find out moreNeurological Rehabilitation Coach & Business Support Team Lead: Katerina Holeckova
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Get in touch to discuss your rehabilitation needs
Physio Matters is here to support your enquiry by phone during normal business hours or via email or contact form anytime. Whether you’re seeking expert advice or wish to arrange an appointment, our friendly team is ready to help.
What’s new at Physio Matters
Catch up on our latest news stories, case studies, team highlights, and expert insights—see how we’re helping people move better and feel stronger every day.
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Meet Your Physio Matters Team
Our new staff profile videos were created to help clients, families, case managers and referrers get to know the people behind Physio Matters. Following our…
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Listening, Learning and Shaping Services
We asked solicitors and case managers what matters most. The message was clear: responsive communication, reliable service, strong clinical expertise, and genuine collaboration. We’ve acted…
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Meet Mark – From Survival to Success
After a devastating road traffic collision left him with a severe traumatic brain injury and a Glasgow Coma Score of just 3/15, Mark Fardon was…
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Meet Your Physio Matters Team
Our new staff profile videos were created to help clients, families, case managers and referrers get to know the people behind Physio Matters. Following our…
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2 mins -
Listening, Learning and Shaping Services
We asked solicitors and case managers what matters most. The message was clear: responsive communication, reliable service, strong clinical expertise, and genuine collaboration. We’ve acted…
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2 mins -
Meet Mark – From Survival to Success
After a devastating road traffic collision left him with a severe traumatic brain injury and a Glasgow Coma Score of just 3/15, Mark Fardon was…
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2 mins