Vanessa Coates

Biography

Vanessa is an experienced physiotherapist who qualified in 2000 and gained a wealth of experience in the NHS treating patients with musculoskeletal, neurological and cardiac issues. She loves the challenge of taking patients from a starting point and helping them gain their independence and finds this enormously rewarding. Vanessa has worked in professional rugby and with clients which included elite-level swimmers, military personnel, judo and wrestling professionals.

She has a busy workload in her private clinics which she also runs alongside her husband Richard Coates. Vanessa is available to give personalised support to patients both during and after cancer treatment helping them improve their wellbeing and also advising on physical activity to enhance their recovery following completion of treatment.

Qualifications

• BSc (Hons) MCSP
• HPC (reg)
• ACPOHE

Declaration

1. Vanessa Coates does not hold a share or financial interest in the Rutherford Cancer Centres or another Rutherford Health plc company.
2. Vanessa Coates does not have a share or financial interest in equipment used at the Rutherford Cancer Centres or another Rutherford Health plc company.
3. Vanessa Coates does not hold any paid advisory role(s) at the Rutherford Cancer Centres or on behalf of Rutherford Cancer Centres or Rutherford Health plc.