The Team

Wendy Maguire   Physiotherapist

Wendy completed a BSc degree in Physiotherapy at the University of Cape Town after which she spent some years in private practice in Cape Town. Wendy and her family relocated to the UK in 1999 and she worked at the Borders General Hospital as Senior Physiotherapist in Womens Health from 2000-2006. In June 2006 Wendy set up on her own specialising in Pilates in Physiotherapy and has been running classes at the Border Physiotherapy Clinic since August 2006. As well as running classes, doing 1 to 1 Pilates, Wendy also treats a whole range of musculoskeletal conditions.

Libby Todd  Physiotherapist

Qualified from Queen Margaret University in 2018. Libby started working for NHS Borders, spending one year in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Community Outpatient clinics followed by working in medical and care of the elderly wards. But particularly enjoyed the musculoskeletal practice. She gained a diploma in sports massage level 3 achieved in 2015. At the end of 2020, she embarked on a three-year masters degree in Veterinary Physiotherapy. She enjoys keeping active and enjoys activities from horse riding, cycling, running, and swimming.

Adam McKay Physiotherapist

Adam qualified from York St John University in 2012 and started his career in Lincolnshire working primarily with neurological conditions. Since then he has gained experience working in the private sector and with high end equestrian and racket sport athletes. He is currently working for a Physiotherapy Charity based in the Borders and here at Border Physiotherapy Clinic.

Adam specialises in the treatment and management of neurological conditions, particularly; Multiple Sclerosis, Stroke, Parkinson’s, Motor Neurone Disease – But also has a keen interest in the rehabilitation of injured jockeys and has done a lot of work with the Injured Jockeys Foundation.

Brian McGowan Physiotherapist

Brian qualified with a Bachelor of Science in Sports and Exercise Science from the University of Limerick Ireland in 2010. He used this to coach sports (football, athletics, and weightlifting).
In the United States, he earned his Masters in Exercise Science from Northern Michigan University in 2014. He came to Scotland in 2016 to study physiotherapy. He qualified with a Post Graduate Diploma in Physiotherapy from Queen Margaret University in 2018. He worked in NHS Borders for 3 years in different rotations including care of the elderly, MSK, and orthopaedics. This included ward work home visits and exercise classes. He also worked in Mental health helping people with stress, pain, and other physiotherapy and lifestyle-related difficulties. He has developed a passionate desire to help people understand their bodies’ pain, and nervous system and to empower them to understand, heal and recover from these injuries/stresses.

Darren Knox Physiotherapist

Originally from Selkirk, Darren graduated from Glasgow Caledonian University in 2018 and began working in NHS Forth Valley based in Stirling where he gained experience in orthopaedics, musculoskeletal, community rehab, aged care, and medical.  In 2020 Darren decided to specialise in MSK and gained a full time position with NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde.  He moved into the private sector full time in 2022 at a clinic in Glasgow’s south side where he stayed until leaving this post in July 2023 to go travelling Australia and New Zealand with his partner Fiona, before returning to Scotland in March 2024. Darren has experience working with all levels of patient from everyday work injuries to elite athletes returning to their sport. He enjoys helping to rehabilitate people and educate  them on the complexity of their bodies, and what might be required  for them to return to achieving their goals.

Mary Crawford  Physiotherapist

Mary qualified in 1992 and has extensive experience in the treatment of Rheumatological conditions. She currently works part time for the NHS and for the clinic.

Jo Merritt   Office Manager

Jo is our Receptionist and Office Manager. She returned to administration after a few years as a countryside warden and gardener in the south of England and Scotland. She has retrained in many areas including practice management systems, sage accounting and has an HNC in Admin and IT and Library Science and an Honours degree in Humanities.

Mr Rehan Siddiqi  BSc Hons MS Orth MCh Orth FRCS Ed (Tr & Orth)  Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon

Mr Siddiqi is a very experienced and respected Orthopaedic Surgeon working at the Borders General Hospital. He carries out consultations after surgery at our clinic. He also carries out joint injections at the clinic as appropriate and Hyaluronic acid joint injections if required.

Dr Jeff Cullen  GP

Dr Cullen carries out Medicals at the clinic mainly for the Institute of Sport and the Athlete Support Programme. Dr Cullen is an experienced GP who was involved with professional sport for many years now.

Wendy Maguire   Pilates

Wendy, a qualified Physiotherapist, specialises in Pilates in Physiotherapy and has been running classes at the Border Physiotherapy Clinic since August 2006. As well as running the classes, Wendy offers 1 to 1 individually tailored Pilates sessions.

Emma Sinclair   TCM Acupuncturist and Qi gong Tui na Massage Therapist

Emma graduated from the London College of Traditional Acupuncture with a BSc (Hons) in Acupuncture in 2008. In 2009, she undertook further training with a diploma in Qi gong Tui na at Westminster University. Prior to moving back to Scotland in 2013, she practiced at a complementary therapies clinic specialising in tui na in Hammersmith, and at a drug and alcohol rehabilitation centre in Marleybone. Emma is a member of the British Acupuncture Council (BAcC), the UK’s largest professional body for the practice of Acupuncture.

Susan Green Remedial Massage Therapist

Susan qualified as a Remedial and Sports Massage Therapist from the Scottish Massage School in 2009. Running her own practice from Duns since then and providing Massage At Work services to East Lothian Council, Midlothian Council and Plexus, Kelso. Susan has experience treating various chronic conditions such as RSI, postural problems, neck and shoulder pain, headaches, hip pain and soft tissue injuries, working with clients to help alleviate their pain and improve their range of function and movement. Interested in working with the body’s fascial network(connective tissue found throughout the body) and a whole body approach to help ease persistent pain, Susan is currently studying towards a Certificate in Integrated Myofascial Therapy.

Diana Best  Remedial Massage Therapist

Diana completed her advanced remedial and sports massage therapy qualifications after 3 years training with AMTS. She’s also been a practicing therapist for 17 years and in the last 4 years has also trained as a Pilates teacher and 200hr seasonal yoga instructor. She loves combing her understanding of all of these specialities to help people both on and off the couch with a variety of musculoskeletal aches and pains. A strong interest in mental as well as physical wellbeing, she’s passionate about working holistically to help bring about an improved sense of wellness for her clients