Tony Gavin - Podiatrist / Clinical Director
Hi, I’m Tony and welcome to Davenport House Clinic. I am the Clinical Director and Podiatrist here at the clinic.
I am passionate about my work, and have been very fortunate to have such varied aspects to my work, which has included being a visiting lecturer at Huddersfield University, presenting at G.P. education events on the diabetic foot, and also making quite a few media appearances talking about foot health and all things related to feet.
I am committed to my professional development, and frequently attend courses to ensure I am offering the best care in my practice. I have a specific interest in biomechanics and here at Davenport House Clinic we have recently opened ProGait which is our exciting new Gait Analysis suite. Using state of the art equipment and industry leading software I am able to carry out Full Body 4-sided Motion Gait Analysis. I am highly skilled in fitting and manufacture of specialist custom made orthotics.
I am very proud to have treated many elite and aspiring athletes from footballers to long distance runners and most recently we welcomed the Right to Dream Academy football team to the clinic, all the way from Africa.
In my personal life, I am married to Becky, the Practice Manager and Director and we have recently welcomed our son Samuel into the world. I have a very keen interest in motorbikes and my beloved Liverpool Football Club, which always leads to some interesting conversations since I moved to Manchester. I also enjoy walking and running up in the hills with our dog Roxie.
Becky Gavin - Director / Practice Manager
Hi, I’m Becky and I am the Director and Practice Manager here at Davenport House Clinic.
Together Tony and I set up Davenport House Clinic in July 2008. Although not always easy Tony and I very much enjoy working together, especially as along the way we have been joined by some wonderful staff.
My background is in Chemical Engineering, which couldn’t be further from what I do here. I studied Engineering Science at Oxford University, graduating in 2005, before working as a Process Engineer which took me all over the world.
Although I grew up in Stalybridge, University and my Engineering positions took me away from the area. When Tony and I saw Davenport House in 2007 we knew that home is definitely where the heart is! We worked tirelessly to renovate the clinic and have kept many of the original features including the floor in the Reception area. I am proud to say that the endless nights on my hands and knees paid off in the end!
My favourite part of my job is being on Reception (although I don’t get to do much now). I’ve made many friends from chatting with patients at the clinic. I am responsible for the general day-to-day running of the clinic and I enjoy the variety that my role brings. I would say that the thing I bring most to my role is ensuring that we exceed patients expectations of their visit and as a nervous patient myself, I really understand the need for a friendly face.
In my life outside the clinic I am married to Tony and we have recently had a new addition to our family, our wonderful son Samuel. In my spare time I enjoy walking our dog Roxie and attending dog class. Roxie and I have won some doggy awards and I hope there will be many more to come!
Kathryn Stone - Receptionist
Hi, my name’s Kathryn and I joined Davenport House Clinic in September 2009 as a Receptionist.
I have a lot of front of house experience and enjoy building up a rapport with all patients, young and old. I understand that coming to the clinic may be a little daunting as with other medical appointments and I feel that my main job is to make each patient feel welcome and at ease. I work closely with Becky to ensure that the practice runs smoothly and we recently designed and wrote the content for our clinic website together.
My spare time is taken up by being a mum and a soon-to-be-wife. I spend a lot of time with my family and we enjoy going to the cinema, shopping and eating out. I have also started to run and my aim is to take part in the Manchester 10k in the not so distant future.
Jill Harrison - Physiotherapist
Hi, I’m Jill, the most recent addition to the clinical team here at Davenport House Clinic. I have extensive experience in the Public and Private sector, my most recent role being an Occupational Extended Scope Physiotherapist for Greater Manchester Police. I have also worked with representative and club rugby teams of various ages. I enjoy working with a variety of clients from the sportsperson to the Occupational athlete, tailoring the rehabilitation process to the individual and their role.
I graduated with a BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy degree from Manchester University and maintain my professional development by attending courses and conferences.
Outside of work I was until recently a high-level rugby player, playing in the premiership and representing both Lancashire and the North-West in National competitions. I now enjoy going to the gym, playing Netball, camping and walking with my partner Sean and chocolate Labrador Harvey.
Emma Carder - Nutritionist
Hi, I'm Emma and I am the nutritionist at Davenport House Clinic. I have over 16 years of post graduate work experience in the public & private health sectors. For many years I worked at Aintree Hospital NHS Foundation Trust where I worked alongside many consultant specialists including: Nephrologists, Neurologists, Gastroenterologists, Diabetologists, Cardiologists and Weight Management Physicians & Surgeons.
I am passionate about my work and my sole aim is to offer a high quality, client focused nutritional and dietic consultancy.
My other passions in life are gardening and looking after my family.
