Jody graduated with a BSc (Hons) in physiotherapy 1992 from the University of Manchester . She has working as a specialist neurological physiotherapist for over 30 years. She initially started work at Northwick Park Hospital where she specialised in neurorehabilitation . She has gone on to have various roles at the National Hospital for Neurology & Neurosurgery, in West Hertfordshire Community Neurological Service. Her most recent roles have been charity sector with Chilterns Neurological Centre as head of service, and with the refuel MS team. She is now currently working back at the National Hospital for Neurology and NeuroSurgery, University College London Hosptials as a Consultant Physiotherapist In Neuromuscular Diseases.

Her area of expertise is in supporting the person living with Multiple Sclerosis and Neuromuscular conditions from initial diagnosis to the advanced stages of the disease. She is co chair of an organisation supported by the Multiple Sclerosis Trust : TiMS ( Therapists with a specialist interest in MS).

Over the last 10 years she has been raising awareness of the importance of maintaining optimal respiratory health in MS and is often invited to lecture on this topic.

She was the 2019 Winner in the Outstanding Physiotherapist category of the QUDOS award (sponsored by Pharmaphorum), at the MS Trust Conference recognising quality in the Delivery of services In MS.

Jody has extensive experience working with a range of neurological conditions from acute care, through to community rehabilitation. She has maintained a high level of professional development including being Bobath trained to an advanced level, and trained in vestibular rehabilitation.

She has a passion for exercise and enjoys running, open water swimming, cycling, skiing, yoga, and going away in her camper van as often as she can. She is a Qualified Yoga Teacher. She has been happily married for over 30 years and has 2 grown up sons and a cat.