Our team
Max Ganderton / Physiotherapy Lead & Director
Bsc. Hons Physiotherapy, Post Grad Cert Sports Phty, Msc. Sports Phty, MCSP, HCPC
Max often comments that his love of conversation and an intrigue into the lives of others enabled him to develop a deep empathy for others from an early age. An innate ability to appreciate physical movement naturally lent itself to Physiotherapy, qualifying with a Bsc. Hons degree in 2006 at the University of East London, Max transitioned from NHS roles that included orthopaedics, neurological and respiratory care before specialising as a musculoskeletal physiotherapist. A wide range of experiences include quality assurance management, occupational roles in industrial sectors and recently a ward physiotherapist on the COVID wards during the pandemic. But it is in private musculoskeletal practice and sports where Max expertise is most evident. Registered to practice in the UK, New Zealand and Australia Max has worked in a range of Elite sports medicine clinics and sports that includes Kent Country Cricket Club, National league basketball and hockey teams, Great Britain at the Water Ski World Championships, Simpson Cup physiotherapist to the USA & GB teams and currently head of performance at Canterbury Rugby Club, Lead physiotherapist at the King’s School, Canterbury and Saracens PGD physiotherapist. A six-year stint in Australia that combined completing a Masters in Sports Physiotherapy at the illustrious La Trobe university, Melbourne in 2018, whilst combining AFL experiences with the Geelong Cats, regional academies of Gold Coast Suns and NRL with Brisbane Broncos and Reserve grade with CQ Capras. This deepened a passion for tendon-based pathologies and rehabilitation of the shoulder and knee joint. Individually, Max has been active all his life, winning junior British titles in Olympic Wrestling, British and world championship silvers in Sambo and British and European titles in Judo. A love of rugby comes from previously playing 15 aside and 7 aside rugby for Kent. Since becoming a director of The Natural Order, Max shares his time clinical developing the team, enjoying service innovation and expanding the interpretation of healthcare. In his spare time he loves nothing better than spending time relaxing with wife, adult children and granddaughter but has enjoys abstract acrylic painting and visiting Europeans cities to discover historic and modern architecture.
George Dowle / Senior Physiotherapist
Bsc. Hons Physiotherapy, MCSP & MHCPC.
George is one of our senior Physiotherapists who qualified from Brunel University in 2019. Originally from Deal (Kent) and completing his Junior rotations at QEQM hospital, he moved to London and worked across different adult and paediatric settings within public health services, privately and in sport at the Championship rugby union side The Ealing Trailfinders. Now relocated back to Kent, George joins the team, currently working on Monday evenings, alongside his NHS role.
Growing up, George participated in multiple sports, predominantly tennis, football and golf but now is a passionate triathlete and has competed x2 full distance Ironmans. With this broad sporting experience, George enjoys supporting people back to their chosen sport or level of activity alongside all other forms of rehabilitation. Other than sport, he loves spending time with friends and family, going to gigs and checking out good places to eat…especially pizza!
Clare Neilson / Physiotherapist
Bsc. Hons Physiotherapy, MCSP & MHCPC.
Luke Fryer / Physiotherapist & Sports Masseur.
Bsc. Hons Physiotherapy, MCSP, MHCPC and Level 3 Sports Massage.
Although born and raised in New Zealand, Luke has lived in England for more than seven years. Originally based in West London, he moved to Canterbury in 2022 to undertake his integrated Physiotherapy Degree Apprenticeship here at The Natural Order, in partnership with the University of East London. Luke was drawn to physiotherapy through a fascination with human anatomy and movement. Since qualifying, he has also joined Dover Athletic FC as the Men’s First Team Physiotherapist, combining his passion for football with his clinical knowledge.
During his time at The Natural Order, Luke has established a knee and hip replacement referral pathway alongside local orthopaedic surgeons. He has also developed extensive pitch-side experience working with The King’s School rugby programme and the Saracens Player Development Pathway (PDP). Luke has gained additional qualifications in sports massage and acupuncture, is trained in custom orthotic fitting, and is qualified to deliver Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT).
Outside of work, Luke enjoys travelling and has visited more than 40 countries, meeting incredible people and experiencing different cultures along the way. A lifelong football fan and proud Chelsea supporter, he spends much of his free time watching the game. He keeps active through regular strength training and distance running, recently completing distance races that includes the Canterbury 10 Mile, the London Big Half, and a Richmond Marathon personal best of 3:27.
Ellie Phillips / Physiotherapist & Sports Masseur
Bsc. Hons Physiotherapy, MCSP, Level 4 Sports Massage
Ellie is a physiotherapist with a First Class Honours degree from the University of East London, gained through a degree apprenticeship while working full-time within the NHS. She currently works within a Community Neurological Rehabilitation Team, where she manages a complex caseload of a variety of neurological conditions.
Ellie brings a thorough, evidence-based approach to MSK assessment and treatment, drawing on manual therapy techniques, exercise prescription, and pain science to help clients recover from injury, manage chronic conditions, and return to the activities they love. She holds Level 4 qualifications in acupuncture and also offers sports massage, allowing her to tailor treatment plans to each client’s individual needs.
Outside the clinic, Ellie has a strong personal interest in fitness — including strength training, running, and yoga — which informs her practical, movement-focused approach to rehabilitation.
Connor Nayler / Physiotherapist & Sports Masseur
Bsc. Hons Physiotherapy, MCSP, MCSP, Level 4 Sports Massage.
.Connor originally studied a degree in Biology before qualifying as a physiotherapist at the University of East London, currently working in an A&E department alongside probate practice. Connor enjoys being able to help people with their problems, no matter how big or small, and allowing them to see improvement in their performance/quality of life as a result. Whether it be helping my someone to recover after a tough injury or simply finding ways to improve wellbeing and quality of life in those who have been struggling with their mobility. Connor is now able to offer Physiotherapy, Sports Massage, Orthotics fitting and Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT).
Connor fell in love with sport at a young age playing rugby and achieved regional honours playing both rugby union and rugby league. Connor enjoys anything outdoorsy and travel, with his favourite destinations having been Fiji, Peru, Japan and Sri Lanka. When 19 he travelled to Fiji for 6 weeks to coach rugby at primary schools. He enjoys exploring new places and enjoys the weird and wonderful foods of other cultures. Anyone who knows Connor knows that food is the way to my heart.
Jane Watson / Holistic Therapist and Masseur
Jane is a holistic therapist with a multitude of skills. Alternative and holistic interventions have been a passion from quite a young age. She believes the key to a happier and longer life is cultivating balance within the body, mind and spirit – to create a state of homeostasis. A serendipitous moment meant Jane arrived just at the time the clinic was looking to add alternative services to the environment. Jane also works in the NHS as a Band 4 neuro rehab assistant, working with brain and spinal injury patients. Providing insight and experience that is both invaluable and rewarding. With the use of stone therapy Jane has cultivated a full body experience that stimulates a physical and emotional healing process. Since joining the clinic Jane has acquired a specialist scar therapy qualification, broadened the service to include Pregnancy/postnatal massage and has recently completed a Reflexology. Treating chronic conditions, everyday aches and pains, individuals invested in their longevity, expectant/ newly made mummas, new and old scars.
Ewan Wood / Sports Therapist
Bsc. Hons.
Ewan is a sports therapist who obtained a first-class honours degree in Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation at the University in 2023. Sport played a significant role in Ewan’s life with him started running at age 11 and is now competing in primarily the 400m. His interest in Sports Therapy begun through his personal experience of being injured. Allowing him to understand the physical and mental challenges experienced when recovering from an injury. Not only do I work with clients to aid recovery but to also help prevent injury again. I fully appreciate the benefits of sports massage that help the body recover and stop the little niggles becoming something bigger and long term. Ewan feels has been fortunate to learn from osteopaths, physiotherapists and other sports therapist and that has enabled his knowledge and skill to deliver the best possible treatment and support to his clients.
Jana Săvulescu / Sports Therapist and Sports Masseur
Level 4 Sports Massage
Jana is a final-year Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation student at the University of Kent, soon to graduate and hopeful to continue her journey into physiotherapy at Master’s level. She grew up in Germany, where she developed her native German, before moving to Romania, where her family is from, to be closer to relatives. She attended an international school, where she became confident in three languages and developed a strong appreciation for diverse cultures. This background has shaped her open-minded and approachable nature.
Her passion for the human body and movement is what led Jana to pursue sports therapy and rehabilitation. From early in her degree, she has developed strong hands-on skills across a range of massage techniques, alongside a solid understanding of patient-centred care.
She is focused on helping individuals move more efficiently, build strength, and improve their overall health and wellbeing. During her time at university so far, Jana has completed essential first aid training, is currently working towards her pitch-side trauma qualification, and continues to expand her knowledge in managing and treating musculoskeletal injuries, particularly within athletic environments.
Jana genuinely believes that movement is essential for both physical and mental wellbeing. Outside of her studies, she lives what she promotes: regular gym training, running, and staying active in everyday life.
She also has a personal birthday tradition of “run your age,” celebrating movement each year. Her personal experience allows her to truly understand the demands of training, recovery, and injury prevention.