Matt founded Sano Physiotherapy Ltd in October 2010, setting up the companies first clinic (in a room in a gym) in his hometown of Pudsey. Having worked clinically at Sano until 2018, Matt relinquished his clinical duties following Private Equity investment in the business and, as Group Managing Director, works closely with the Senior Management Team to ensure Sano achieves its goals and objectives and delivers exceptional outcomes for all customers and stakeholders. He leads on new business development and mergers and acquisitions within the Sano group and is passionate about staff development and progression throughout the organisation.
Outside of work I am a family man and enjoy nothing more than spending time with my 2 sporty young children and my (very understanding) wife. I enjoy keeping fit, am a passionate Aston Villa fan and a coach for several junior sports teams. On a weekend, you will more than likely find me standing on a pitch side somewhere!
Alex graduated from Kings College London in 1996 with a BSc(Hons) in physiotherapy. Shortly after graduating, Alex worked for 5 years in Canada and then the USA where she was first introduced to Industrial Rehabilitation. In 2001, she returned to the UK and co-founded Back in Action UK. She was the Managing Director of Back in Action UK from 2014 right up until its acquisition by The Sano Group in 2023. She is now the Head of Customer Success for the Sano Group and is currently the Co-Vice Chair for the Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Occupational Health and Ergonomics (ACPOHE) having been on the committee for the last 4 years.
Outside of work, Alex can be found on the football side-lines embarrassing her teenage son, Face Timing her daughter who is away at university to catch up on the latest student antics, cooking Bridget Jones type meals for long-suffering friends and family, pretending to help her husband in the garden, snoozing off in Pilates, or running with the much-loved family dog.
Away from Sano, I spend much of my time with my family and a new Golden Retriever, Biffy. I enjoy travelling, socialising, cooking, exercising and particularly running, having recently completed a number of half marathons including the Great North Run last year. Away from this, you’ll find me watching and supporting Wakefield Trinity (Rugby League), Yorkshire C.C.C. (Cricket) or Chesterfield FC (Football).
Willem is originally from South Africa where he attended university and started his professional career in an Auditing firm. Willem and his wife moved to the UK in 2009. He first started working in the private Physiotherapy sector in 2010 and joined the Sano team in 2018. He now oversees all financial aspects in the Sano Group.
On a more personal note, I am married and the father of 2 young twin boys. At weekends I enjoy just about any outdoor activity (following too much screen time during the week). My hobbies include walking, photography, rowing, camping and of course (typical South African) nothing is better than a Braai (BBQ) with family and friends.
Alice joined Sano in 2018 as part of a business acquisition. She initially worked as a Senior Physiotherapist before progressing into a Clinical Operations post and has been in her current role as Occupational Health Service Lead since January 2023. Alice has worked within the Occupational Physiotherapy space for the past 10 years and enjoys working with multiple stake holders to deliver quality Occupational Physiotherapy services to Back in Action customers.
Outside of work, there’s nothing better than being a mum to my little girl. I’m a sociable person and cherish time with friends and family. I love all things food, drink, and travel and often in my free time (not that there’s too much), you’ll find me up hiking in the hills somewhere, trying not to get lost!
I joined Sano in January 2023 after working as an Operations Manager in the Leisure Industry. I currently oversee the in-clinic team and work with occupational health and FCP teams in Yorkshire as the Regional Operations Manager.
I have a BSc in Sport and Exercise Science and a MSc in Strength and Conditioning. I am also a mad Liverpool fan who has also played football both at a professional and semi-professional level.
I first qualified as a Physiotherapist in 2017 from Coventry University, spending 4 years at the Royal Wolverhampton NHS trust. Here, I gained valuable experience in musculoskeletal and orthopaedic Physiotherapy, and also spent time as Deputy Critical Care Lead for Physiotherapy services during the COVID-19 pandemic.
I joined Sano in June 2021 as Clinical Operations Manager for the West Midlands, and now oversee our First Contact Practitioner services across the North West of England. Outside of work, you can find me either following Wolves up and down the country, on the golf course, or at a local pub quiz.
Kerry joined Sano in February 2024 as our Back in Action Operations Manager, having previously worked with Back in Action UK Ltd for 12 years in Operations and Account Management roles. She is responsible for overseeing our multisite Occupational Physiotherapy service from an efficiency and quality perspective, helping to deliver end-to-end processes in which client care is the priority. Kerry is also responsible for the day-to-day management and leadership of the Back in Action Customer service team.
I am a sun-loving, fair-weather outdoorsman, who is often found in the Cumbrian mountains either in a pair of muddy walking boots or on a muddy gravel bike. I love to travel and be outdoors, and if the British weather allowed, I would happily dine alfresco every day of the year. When I’m not outside, I can be found studying Spanish and dancing to Spanish lyrics as a keen Latin and ballroom dancer.
Owen initially began as an administrative apprentice in April 2017, where he gained valuable insights into the day-to-day operations of physiotherapy. Owen then transitioned into the role of admin team leader, this position has allowed him to develop a deeper understanding of the intricate workings of a healthcare organization.
After a brief break of 2 months in January 2023, I returned to Sano with renewed energy and a fresh perspective, accepting the role of Regional Operations Manager for the East Midlands. Outside of work you’ll either find me at Meadow Lane the beautiful stadium for the great Notts County FC or at my local enjoying a nice cold Desperados.
Matt founded Sano Physiotherapy Ltd in October 2010, setting up the companies first clinic (in a room in a gym) in his hometown of Pudsey. Having worked clinically at Sano until 2018, Matt relinquished his clinical duties following Private Equity investment in the business and, as Group Managing Director, works closely with the Senior Management Team to ensure Sano achieves its goals and objectives and delivers exceptional outcomes for all customers and stakeholders. He leads on new business development and mergers and acquisitions within the Sano group and is passionate about staff development and progression throughout the organisation.
Outside of work I am a family man and enjoy nothing more than spending time with my 2 sporty young children and my (very understanding) wife. I enjoy keeping fit, am a passionate Aston Villa fan and a coach for several junior sports teams. On a weekend, you will more than likely find me standing on a pitch side somewhere!
Alex graduated from Kings College London in 1996 with a BSc(Hons) in physiotherapy. Shortly after graduating, Alex worked for 5 years in Canada and then the USA where she was first introduced to Industrial Rehabilitation. In 2001, she returned to the UK and co-founded Back in Action UK. She was the Managing Director of Back in Action UK from 2014 right up until its acquisition by The Sano Group in 2023. She is now the Head of Customer Success for the Sano Group and is currently the Co-Vice Chair for the Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Occupational Health and Ergonomics (ACPOHE) having been on the committee for the last 4 years.
Outside of work, Alex can be found on the football side-lines embarrassing her teenage son, Face Timing her daughter who is away at university to catch up on the latest student antics, cooking Bridget Jones type meals for long-suffering friends and family, pretending to help her husband in the garden, snoozing off in Pilates, or running with the much-loved family dog.
Away from Sano, I spend much of my time with my family and a new Golden Retriever, Biffy. I enjoy travelling, socialising, cooking, exercising and particularly running, having recently completed a number of half marathons including the Great North Run last year. Away from this, you’ll find me watching and supporting Wakefield Trinity (Rugby League), Yorkshire C.C.C. (Cricket) or Chesterfield FC (Football).
Willem is originally from South Africa where he attended university and started his professional career in an Auditing firm. Willem and his wife moved to the UK in 2009. He first started working in the private Physiotherapy sector in 2010 and joined the Sano team in 2018. He now oversees all financial aspects in the Sano Group.
On a more personal note, I am married and the father of 2 young twin boys. At weekends I enjoy just about any outdoor activity (following too much screen time during the week). My hobbies include walking, photography, rowing, camping and of course (typical South African) nothing is better than a Braai (BBQ) with family and friends.
Alice joined Sano in 2018 as part of a business acquisition. She initially worked as a Senior Physiotherapist before progressing into a Clinical Operations post and has been in her current role as Occupational Health Service Lead since January 2023. Alice has worked within the Occupational Physiotherapy space for the past 10 years and enjoys working with multiple stake holders to deliver quality Occupational Physiotherapy services to Back in Action customers.
Outside of work, there’s nothing better than being a mum to my little girl. I’m a sociable person and cherish time with friends and family. I love all things food, drink, and travel and often in my free time (not that there’s too much), you’ll find me up hiking in the hills somewhere, trying not to get lost!
I joined Sano in January 2023 after working as an Operations Manager in the Leisure Industry. I currently oversee the in-clinic team and work with occupational health and FCP teams in Yorkshire as the Regional Operations Manager.
I have a BSc in Sport and Exercise Science and a MSc in Strength and Conditioning. I am also a mad Liverpool fan who has also played football both at a professional and semi-professional level.
I first qualified as a Physiotherapist in 2017 from Coventry University, spending 4 years at the Royal Wolverhampton NHS trust. Here, I gained valuable experience in musculoskeletal and orthopaedic Physiotherapy, and also spent time as Deputy Critical Care Lead for Physiotherapy services during the COVID-19 pandemic.
I joined Sano in June 2021 as Clinical Operations Manager for the West Midlands, and now oversee our First Contact Practitioner services across the North West of England. Outside of work, you can find me either following Wolves up and down the country, on the golf course, or at a local pub quiz.
Kerry joined Sano in February 2024 as our Back in Action Operations Manager, having previously worked with Back in Action UK Ltd for 12 years in Operations and Account Management roles. She is responsible for overseeing our multisite Occupational Physiotherapy service from an efficiency and quality perspective, helping to deliver end-to-end processes in which client care is the priority. Kerry is also responsible for the day-to-day management and leadership of the Back in Action Customer service team.
I am a sun-loving, fair-weather outdoorsman, who is often found in the Cumbrian mountains either in a pair of muddy walking boots or on a muddy gravel bike. I love to travel and be outdoors, and if the British weather allowed, I would happily dine alfresco every day of the year. When I’m not outside, I can be found studying Spanish and dancing to Spanish lyrics as a keen Latin and ballroom dancer.
Owen initially began as an administrative apprentice in April 2017, where he gained valuable insights into the day-to-day operations of physiotherapy. Owen then transitioned into the role of admin team leader, this position has allowed him to develop a deeper understanding of the intricate workings of a healthcare organization.
After a brief break of 2 months in January 2023, I returned to Sano with renewed energy and a fresh perspective, accepting the role of Regional Operations Manager for the East Midlands. Outside of work you’ll either find me at Meadow Lane the beautiful stadium for the great Notts County FC or at my local enjoying a nice cold Desperados.
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