Wetherby Physiotherapy

The present Wetherby Physiotherapy Practice was established in 1996. Initially located in the New Medical Centre, Crossley Street in Wetherby, after five successful years the practice expanded and new, larger premises were opened in Clifford in 2002.

Practice Principals

Nora Thrush, MCSP Grad. Dip. Phys.

Nora qualified as a Chartered Physiotherapist in Sheffield in 1974, initially specialising in neuro-rehabilitation. She gained broad experience as a senior physiotherapist working for 15 years in the NHS, including hospitals in Sheffield, Darlington and Northampton.

For the last 17 years she has worked in the private sector, initially at the Duchy Hospital in Harrogate before forming The Wetherby Physiotherapy Practice with Belinda in 1996.

In addition Nora has studied Pilates, The Alexander Technique and is also a qualified Acupuncturist.

Belinda Milligan, MCSP Grad. Dip. Phys.

Belinda graduated from Leeds in 1986. She worked in York and Leeds before leading the musculoskeletal physiotherapy service at Seacroft Hospital. In 1996 she formed the Wetherby Physiotherapy Practice with Nora.

Belinda has post graduate qualifications in the treatment of acute and chronic joint and muscular dysfunction. Belinda qualified in the sue of acupuncture in 1996 and is a member of the Acupuncture Association of Chartered Physiotherapists. She has studied Clinical Pilates and finds this a useful adjunct in functional rehabilitation.

Wetherby Physiotherapy Practice works closely with local general practitioners and orthopaedic consultants. We are proud to provide recommendations and links to the following colleagues and organisations:

Yorkshire Orthopaedics and Spinal Surgery

Yorkshire Knee Clinic

Chartered Society of Physiotherapy

Health Professions Council

Physio First

Arthritis Research UK

Stroke Association