Meet the Team
Ian Brewer
Physiotherapist
Ian is local to Taunton and was educated at Taunton School in Somerset before heading off to The University of Nottingham to study for a BSc Hons in Physiotherapy. During his school and university years Ian has always had a strong involvement in sport. He captained Somerset under 18s rugby XV and also achieved international honours when he represented hockey for Wales.
Rugby has always been his number one sporting passion and on arrival at university he was thrilled to be selected for The Leicester Tigers Academy. Playing for the 2nd XV at Welford Road will always be a true highlight in Ian’s sporting achievements.
Throughout his training and employment as an NHS physiotherapist, Ian maintained a keen interest in sports injuries and enjoyed time working for Somerset Rugby Club as their pitch side Physiotherapist. In 2007, an opportunity arose for Ian to become the Physiotherapist for Somerset County Cricket Club. After a year in this role he was appointed Head of Sports Medicine for the club. This was a role he continued for 6 seasons and during this time Ian saw Somerset rise, not only in Domestic Cricket, but also in World Cricket as they reached the semi-finals of the Champions League in India. Whilst at Somerset, Ian was approached to become the Physiotherapist for The ECB (The England and Wales Cricket Board).
He completed three tours abroad aiding the development of future England cricket stars.
Away from work Ian enjoys playing hockey locally for Taunton Vale and is a keen cyclist. In October 2013, Ian was proud to complete his first triathlon.
With Ian’s broad base of experience both in elite sports physiotherapy and invaluable time spent working in the NHS, he is able to provide exceptional assessment and management of all your musculoskeletal needs. Ian is currently training to use diagnostic ultrasound which he hopes to offer patients in the near future to compliment his overall assessment.
Dr Paul Baines
Facial Aesthetics
Dr Baines offers a range of aesthetic treatments including dermal fillers and muscle relaxants (botox) to produce a subtle, fresh look to the face, maximising the client’s own beauty whilst remaining natural. His philosophy is to provide a personal aesthetic service to clients with all consultations, treatments and follow-up appointments performed by himself. You can be assured of a discrete, confidential and professional service.
Dr Baines offers the following treatments at The Crescent Clinic:
Muscle Relaxant Treatments (Botox)
Skin Rejuvenation/Vitality (Obagi)
Dermal Fillers (Eyes, Cheeks, Nose)
Dr Paul Baines is a Consultant in Accident and Emergency Medicine at Musgrove Park Hospital and a member of the Royal College of Surgeons. Through his 23 years of medical experience and specialist training in Surgery and Emergency Medicine, he has gained an extensive knowledge of facial anatomy, treating people with facial injuries. His aesthetic training has been gained through working alongside world-renown plastic surgeons and receiving training from Aesthetic Industry leaders such as Dr Alastair Carruthers and Dr Benjamin Ascher.
For more information on Dr Baines and the services he offers in Taunton, please visit his website www.drbaines.com
Becky Behan
Sports Therapist & Injury Specialist
Becky has worked within the health industry for over 10 years alongside other professionals to deliver Sports Therapy.
Bec has been at the crescent clinic since we opened in 2013. She predominantly shares her time between here and Bridgwater and Taunton College where Bec teaches the Sports Massage Therapy qualifications to a range of students.
Bec also works in professional sport throughout the different seasons. She was asked to work alongside the Australian Cricket team through the 2019 Ashes and the England Rugby team in preparation for the 2019 World Cup.
Bec has been involved with Somerset County Cricket Club for many years and provides all the Sports Massage for the team every summer.
Her sports massage techniques have been hugely successful in the management of injury and soft tissue rehabilitation, which could have been as a result of occupational hazards, postural abnormalities or stress related muscular dysfunction.
Away from a busy work schedule Bec enjoys looking after her own health and wellbeing in the gym and takes a keen interest in traveling.
Please contact the clinic for no obligation advice and to book a consultation and to find out more about deep tissue massage treatment.
Danielle Holbrook
ITEC (Dip) FHTM
Sports & Complementary Therapist
Danielle joined The Crescent Clinic team in 2014 after qualifying as a Massage Therapist the previous year. Previously Danielle worked as a swimming teacher and has always had an interest in Health and Wellbeing.
Danielle offers a range of treatments here at the clinic to include Sports Therapy, Reflexology and Lava Shell Massage. Sports Massage Therapy is her passion and is key to decreasing muscle tension, increasing flexibility and muscle condition, improving range of movement and vital to rehabilitation post injury. Danielle’s clients range from teenagers with a keen interest in Sport to World Championship Powerlifters to runners to office workers with fantastic results. Danielle works closely with Taunton Athletics Club.
Danielle is keen to increase her knowledge further and is looking to study her Level 5 BTEC in Soft Tissue Therapy soon.
As part of Danielle’s continuing professional development, she has undertaken training and qualifications in Pre and Postnatal Massage, RockTape strapping and taping and Massage and Reflexology in Cancer Care. The latter course means Danielle can provide treatment to anybody undergoing cancer treatment if the Oncologist agrees treatment can commence.
Away from the clinic Danielle has a keen interest in swimming and is Vice Chairman on the committee of a local charity; Escape Support Group.
James Tyrrell
Physiotherapist
He has a particular interest in diagnosing and treating running injuries, having competed at national level in cross country when he was younger. James enjoys working with tendon injuries, biomechanical and gait analysis and functional rehabilitation. He is trained in Anatomy in Motion, tensiomyography, pressure platforms and Optogait which provide him with a comprehensive understanding of biomechanics and movement analysis.
James has a depth and breadth of experience in treating a wide range of musculoskeletal pathologies gained in various countries and in the UK (where he has worked for the NHS and in several private clinic settings) and across a variety of sectors including NHS, sport, a number of private settings, occupational health and ergonomics. James has been involved in recent years with Taunton Athletics Club, youth teams of Bristol Bears rugby, Southwest Saints football and Somerset Cricket Club.
James has extensive training in an extended range of techniques and treatment approaches. He is passionate about helping people to overcome pain and injury in the long term and achieve their goals through a comprehensive assessment and tailored treatment to each individual.
Away from work James remains a keen athlete having participated in triathlons and distance running. He enjoys spending time with his family and dog, travelling and following practically any sport!
Sue Baines
Practising Registered Nurse
“Hello, my name is Sue Baines. I have been a practising Registered Nurse since 1991.
My Nursing career started in the Regional Plastic Surgery Unit in Chepstow and this is where my general interest in skin health began. Over the last 21 years I have been working as a Community Specialist Nurse in Palliative Care and more recently within the last 12 years I have been supporting Paul, albeit in the background on developing this business of Skin Health.
I am delighted that I am now able to be more actively involved in the Clinic as a Practitioner and that this coincides with the introduction of two new very exciting treatments called Tixel, a skin resurfacing treatment and HydraFacial.
I am very much looking forward to meeting existing and new clients over the coming months and helping you on the way to achieving great skin health!”
Sue Baines
RGN, BSc (Hons), MA, Dip Comm Nursing, Nurse Prescriber.
Charlotte Mann
Laser Hair Removal
Charlotte has worked in the beauty industry for 17 years and having owned her own salon locally for 7 of those years she is now excited to specialise in laser hair removal and so started the Hair Removal Clinic.
Using the INITIA Charlotte can offer 2 different options for removing unwanted hair. During the consultation Charlotte will chat to you to find out your concerns and identify which treatment is most suitable for you and your skin type.
To find out more or to book a consultation with Charlotte please call 07807208126
Paul Thawley
Specialist Physiotherapist and MSK Sonographer
BSc (Hons), MSc, Pg Dip, Pg Cert, MCSP, HCPC. FHEA.
Senior Clinical Teaching Fellow
Fellow of Higher Education Academy University College London (UCL)
Paul relocated to Devon 3 years ago and reduced his pace of life drastically after a busy career in the southeast. He is loving the coast and the new relaxed lifestyle with his family.
After leaving the armed forces as a Physical training instructor Paul went to university and qualified as a Chartered Physiotherapist over 28 years ago. After 5 years in sport, he went on to gain a master’s degree in Sports medicine and a post graduate diploma in Rehabilitation.
Paul has worked in F1, football, rugby and was a British Olympic association senior physiotherapist at the Olympic medical institute, attending multiple Olympic games. He also advised sporting national governing bodies on rehabilitation strategies and was involved in a mentoring program for Physiotherapists in elite sport.
One career highlight for Paul was being sports reliefs charity senior Physio for 10 years involved in looking after celebrities such as David Walliams channel swim.
Paul is now a senior clinical teaching fellow at University College London, where he attained his post graduate teaching qualifications.
After teaching on a specialisation MSc for Doctors and Physiotherapists wanting to work in elite sport for 12 years he now runs and delivers four modules on a intercalation course for junior Doctors and sports and exercise medicine BSc’s. students. Within these courses he also teaches imaging and is a qualified sonographer.
He loves going into London for 2 days a week and equally loves coming home to Devon.
Louise Campbell
Practitioner
Louise Campbell is the founder and Clinical Director of Tawazun Health; with over 40 years experience working in the healthcare industry in the UK and internationally, she was awarded Hepatology Nurse of the Year in 2018 by the British Journal of Nursing.
In recent years Louise has become one of the world’s leading exponents of FibroScan technology for early intervention in the areas of liver related conditions, type-2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease, enabling individuals, physicians and healthcare professionals to make superior health and lifestyle choices. Louise personally completed over 1300 FibroScan exams last year, making her one of the world’s leading clinical operators in this field.
Tess Cridlin
Clinic Receptionist
Tess joined The Crescent clinic team in March 2019 as clinic receptionist, having worked in administrative based roles for many years. Tess is committed to providing the highest levels of care and service to all our patients and ensures the clinic runs smoothly.