Sara Thornton-Smith
BSc Hons Physiotherapy, PG Cert, PG Diploma in Pelvic Health
HCPC: PH58177, CSP: 063424
Specialist Women's & Pelvic Health Physio

Sara is a highly experienced Pelvic Health Physiotherapist who has worked extensively within the NHS since graduating in 2000. She currently serves as the Clinical Lead and trainee Advanced Practitioner in Pelvic Health within Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust whilst completing a Master’s degree in Pelvic Health.
Sara is passionate about supporting individuals experiencing pelvic floor dysfunction, including urinary and faecal incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse, and pelvic pain. She is dedicated to ensuring equitable access to evidence-based physiotherapy for all. With a compassionate and approachable manner, Sara helps break down the stigma often associated with these conditions, creating a safe and supportive environment for patients to speak openly.
Over the past three years, Sara has played a pivotal role in improving perinatal services for pregnant women across Sussex. Her work includes education around prevention of pelvic floor dysfunction for service users as well as students and other health professionals. Alongside treating the perinatal population with pelvic floor dysfunction, she also offers assessment and treatment for those struggling with musculoskeletal pain in pregnancy such as pelvic girdle pain.
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​Sara is a mum of 3 and in her spare time she is a potter and enjoys cycling and yoga.


