Michelle always wanted to be a Podiatrist from a young age following treatment as a child, and she was determined to achieve her goal. She qualified from Southampton university in 1999, and started her career with Boots working alongside them expanding their Podiatry offer. After having her first child she set up her own business delivering home visits along with supporting those in nursing homes. During this time she also provided locum cover at Clockhouse which worked perfectly around her growing family until she took a break in 2020.

Her return to work in 2023 coincided with our takeover of the practice, and we can honestly say that Michelle’s positivity and energy has been instrumental in the relaunch of Clockhouse Podiatry. Her wonderfully engaging style is loved by the team and patients alike, and the practice is always filled with her laughter along with debating with Dom about who's turn it was to water the plants that week.

Michelle has a real passion for all things feet and patient care, and connects with everyone young and old to ensure they receive an exemplary level of service.

Alongside her work at the practice, she's involved with the wider Podiatry world and co-chairs the local Royal College of Podiatry branch group. Her connection with peers all across the Sussex area means that she has a real awareness of developments in the sector, and she works tirelessly providing training and network events for other Podiatrists all across Sussex.

Outside of work, she’s married to Perry, an engineer who has also been kind enough to support the practice making sure the mechanical things work as they should! They’ve three children along with two dogs and a couple of tortoises too, and loves walking, swimming, Pilates and going away in the caravan with her family. It’s an absolute pleasure to have Michelle working with us Clockhouse Podiatry, and it’s safe to say that the place wouldn’t be the same without her.

Simon’s journey into Podiatry was inspired by his service in the Royal Marines during the 1990s, where he witnessed the effects of intense physical training on the lower limbs and feet. This led him to qualify in Podiatry at the University of Brighton in 2003.

Starting his career in the NHS, Simon spent a decade specialising in nail surgery and podiatric biomechanics, focusing on complex cases. He later became a Senior Lecturer at the University of Brighton, shaping both undergraduate and postgraduate education. Simon earned a Postgraduate Certificate in Podiatric Surgical Theory in 2007 and completed an MSc in Principles of Podiatric Surgery in 2013. He has contributed to academic and professional development through management groups, external placements, and peer-reviewed publications. In 2023, he participated in the GELL-P project, advancing podiatric education. In short, there really isn't much he doesn't know!

He was the most recent member of the team to join us at Clockhouse Podiatry, starting with us in July 2024, and has been an absolute driver of the more advanced procedures that we offer such as nail surgery, SWIFT Microwave treatment, and advanced biomechanics.

With a fantastic and engaging patient manner, Simon always works to ensure that his patients are treated with the utmost care and respect. He always takes the time to explain reasons for any issues, and works alongside them providing as much information as he can to support their ongoing wellbeing.

His passion for sports, including trail running and obstacle courses, enhances his understanding of foot functionality. With over 24 years experience Simon is a huge addition to the practice, and truly has a wealth of knowledge of all things feet!

Engaging in an active childhood, Craig has personal experience of the Podiatry service for all manner of sports injuries. This not only inspired a keen interest in the human body, but also an awareness and understanding of the positive impact that a Podiatrist can have.

Going on to work in the industrial sector, Craig noticed the negative impact that excessive lifting, stress, and fatigue can have on a person, as well as the dreaded issue of inappropriate footwear! A subsequent career change (influenced partly by the pandemic) led to pursuing professional knowledge in the role of a Podiatrist. After excelling at the University of Brighton, Craig graduated with a First Class Honours in Podiatry and has continued to further develop his skills.

He joined us at Clockhouse Podiatry in early 2024, and was a huge positive step in driving the practice forward, allowing us to open the doors fully once again. With his caring and empathetic nature, Craig always places the comfort and experience of the patient first and strives to provide clinical excellence throughout each appointment. Feedback from clients is always incredible, and we’re so pleased to be working with him.

Craig encompasses a holistic approach to his treatments and assessments, understanding that each person is unique and acknowledging that any problem can be rooted deeper than just the physical appearance of the issue. A strong believer in functional movement, Craig finds balance training and confidence building essential to maintaining and improving quality of life.

As a keen runner, you may find Craig jogging around the woodlands of Crawley, or he’s likely to be home getting a bit too competitive playing games with family and friends.