HCPC PODIATRIST
Michelle Collingwood
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.
HCPC PODIATRIST
Simon Cahill
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!
The Support Team
We also have a full time reception and operations team who keep things running smoothly. Supporting the clinical team are Dionne, Sharon and Dom, and you can read more about them here.
Dionne has been working at Total Therapy Studios since 2018 and supports the overall running of the business in a huge number of ways. She has extensive experience in operational and administrative roles in clinical environments, and is naturally caring, has a huge can-do attitude, and is always up for a challenge. She also has a great sense of humour and has been an absolute asset in her adaptability especially during the very challenging summer of 2020 when Total Therapy Studios managed the Pandemic.
Dionne enjoys life to the full, and seemingly knows everything and everyone in the Horsham area - she's a wealth of information on all the best places to eat and visit in and around the town, and is a huge asset to the practice.
Sharon joined the team in early 2025 when we were recruiting to support the expansion of Clockhouse Podiatry. She not only has a wonderful welcoming and friendly manner, but keen eye for detail and making sure everything runs how it should. She undertook core training in our Denne Parade and Carfax sites, but now is solely based in Clockhouse where she’s loved by team and clients alike. A Gosport girl originally, she now lives in Surrey and loves spending time with her family and newly arrived grandson. She's also often found exploring her sewing and crafting hobbies, and mooching around craft shows.
Dom is the practice director but enjoys running things from the front desk where he loves nattering to patients in the clinic. When Total Therapy Studios acquired Clockhouse in late 2023, he headed up the project to turn the practice around, and seemingly now can't get enough of all things feet! He's worked alongside his wife Sarah in Total Therapy Studios since 2015, supporting the operational, commercial, and financial needs of the overall business. He's had a relatively varied career, working in senior operations roles for Pizza Hut, Starbucks, and Wyevale Garden Centres, but also runs a design business which means he's always playing around with the colouring crayons too.