Medical Weight Management for Women

Rhianydd trained at St.George’s Medical School in London, and became an NHS GP in 2013. Having developed a special interest in women’s health, she completed further training with the Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Health, where she received an Advanced Certificate in Menopause Care.

‘I joined Clinic51 to help arm women with the evidence-based knowledge they need to make confident, individual decisions about their health care – to help them regain their sense of self and to flourish during the menopause’.

Rhianydd is a GP at the Langley House Surgery in Chichester, where she lives with her husband and young family. She offers consultations with patients at Black Barn.

Sian trained at Cambrige University and St Mary’s Medical School, Imperial College. She is an experienced GP of more than 20 years experience and has a special interest in women’s health. She is a member of the British Menopause Society and is a recognised menopause specialist, holding the Advanced Certificate in Menopause Care. She is also a trainer with the British Menopause Society.

Sian also has a special interest in migraine, having spent some time working for the National Migraine Centre, and also in diabetes - leading on diabetes management for many years in a large practice and running a primary care diabetes clinic in London. She enjoys all facets of preventative health care and chronic disease management. She was a partner in an NHS GP surgery for 20 years and is also a GP trainer, appraiser and senior appraiser.

“I am dedicated to providing excellent, evidenced-based menopause care with a view to significantly improving quality of life for women in perimenopause and menopause.”

Sian lives in South London with her husband and 3 teenage children. She offers consultations virtually and in person at Black Barn.

Sam has over 20 years experience as an NHS doctor with a special interest in Women’s Health and Menopause care. She is a member of The British Menopause Society and holds the Advanced Certificate in Menopause Care. She is also a trainer with the British Menopause Society.

Sam previously worked as a GP Partner and Mental Health Lead at a large practice for many years. She runs an NHS menopause clinic and is also an NHS locum GP and GP appraiser.

‘I am passionate about providing holistic menopause care and believe that every woman should continue being the best version of themselves through the challenges of midlife. I have a special interest in mental health and how this can be affected in the perimenopausal years’.

Sam lives in Cheam with her husband and two teenage children, and her very loved Labradoodle, Ozzy. She provides appointments both virtually and in person at Black Barn.

Jo trained at St Mary’s Hospital Medical School, Imperial College London and graduated in 1999 with Honours in Obstetrics and Gynaecology and Surgery. Since qualifying, she has enjoyed all aspects of medicine and holistic care and went on to specialise in General Practice, gaining a distinction for the Membership of the Royal College of GPs (MRCGP). She is a recognised British Menopause Society specialist, and holds the Advanced Certificate in Menopause Care. She also has an interest in lifestyle medicine.

Jo has worked as a GP in Winchester for over 20 years, appraises GPs and teaches and examines medical students studying at The University of Southampton. She has always had an interest in women’s health and gained the Postgraduate Diploma in Obstetrics and Gynaecology (DRCOG) and in Family Planning (DFFP).

“As a perimenopausal woman myself, I understand the importance of excellent, holistic menopausal care. At your appointment, I work with you to understand what is important to you. We will develop an individual plan together to help you feel at your best now and enable you to make informed lifestyle decisions to improve your future health.”

Jo is a busy working mum with three sons. She relaxes by walking her noisy miniature dachshund, Lola, exercising and socialising with friends. Jo provides appointments both virtually, and at Black Barn.

Lucy trained in the midlands at Warwick Medical School and has worked as a GP here in West Sussex since 2017.

During this time she has developed a love of Lifestyle Medicine, preventative medicine and women's health. She completed her Diploma in Obstetrics and Gynaecology in 2014 (DRCOG) and has built on this framework with the latest British Menopause Society Accreditation, in addition to completing the Royal College of General Practitioners accredited qualification in Lifestyle Medicine. 

"I am pleased to be able to offer consultations with women to explore their health and longevity during midlife, and to manage symptoms of menopause. I look forward to working together to provide individualised, holistic care to promote your best health and maximise your quality of life"

Outside of work Lucy is a keen runner, both informally and within the local organised running circuit. She also has a passion for art and whilst rarely finds the time to create much herself anymore, she enjoys visiting the latest exhibitions in the UK and across Europe when time permits. 

Lucy lives in West Sussex with her husband and two daughters. She will be offering women consultations in person at Black Barn.

Louise has a background in sports coaching, insurance, finance and medical administration.

Louise qualified as a phlebotomist in 2018 and is furthering her skills on a Trainee Nursing associate apprenticeship.

“I am passionate about healthcare and always endeavour to put my patients at ease and ensure that the experience they have is as relaxed and smooth as possible”.

Louise lives in Storrington with her husband, two beautiful children and their cat. When she is not spending time with her family and friends she can be found supporting her favourite rugby team, Harlequins.

She works part time at The Barn.

Ruth completed her Registered General Nurses training at St. Thomas’ Hospital in London, and has over 30 years of nursing experience. In that time she has worked on gynaecology, orthopaedic, and oncology wards, in out-patient departments, as a GP practice nurse, and as a staff & school nurse.

Alongside her work at Clinic51, Ruth currently works as a GP practice nurse in the NHS at Pulborough Medical Group, where, amongst other things, she runs cervical smear clinics.

Ruth runs our Cervical Smear and Well Woman Screen clinics at Black Barn. She loves to help women have the best experience of healthcare, by using her training, expertise and experience to help women feel safe, secure, and comfortable.

Ruth lives locally, and in her spare time enjoys time with her family (including dogs), and motorbikes.