About – DLS Physiotherapy

Meet the team

Danielle Stones, Founder and Physiotherapist

BSc (Hons), MCSP, HCPC

Founder Danielle obtained her Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy at Leeds Metropolitan University, achieving a first-class honours degree in 2014. After graduating, Danielle worked for a handful of well-established private clinics and sports teams as a physiotherapist. Here, she developed her expertise in managing Musculoskeletal, Orthopaedic and outpatient rehabilitation.

Danielle holds additional training in Acupuncture, Shockwave Therapy, and hands and plastics. Danielle helps patients achieve their goals with a combination of manual and exercise therapy.

Danielle started DLS Physiotherapy from her parents’ house in 2017. The following year, she had the unexpected opportunity to acquire a practice in the area she lived and went to school in. She was delighted at the amount of support shown by the community, and went on to employ the team she has today to continue the DLS journey.

Viki Sample, Administrator

BSc (Hons)

Viki studied PE Primary & Sports Development at Leeds Trinity University, graduating in 2014. Viki handles the administration and general running of DLS.

Viki’s relationship with founder Danielle goes back 22 years. The two share a similar vision for DLS, and a passion for wellness and giving top tier service to physio clients. Viki has been keeping Danielle organised since DLS Physiotherapy opened in 2018!

Laura Dixon, Sports Therapist

BSc

Laura graduated from the University of Gloucestershire with a first-class honours BSc degree in Sports Therapy (year). Throughout University she gained extensive knowledge of rehabilitation as well as valuable hands-on experience with a variety of sports teams, such as Cardiff Blues RFC and Wales Women’s RFC.

Laura shares the team’s passion for sport, and is a keen netballer. Her understanding of the demands exercise can put on the body helps Laura every day in her clinic work. She enjoys working with a variety of different patients, helping them achieve their goals throughout their rehabilitation journey.

Molina Marshall-Brooksbank, Physiotherapist

BSc (Hons), MCSP

Molina completed her pre-registration MSc in Physiotherapy at York St John’s University, following her BSc Honours in Psychology from The University of Nottingham.

She completed her junior rotations in a busy NHS London trust before specialising in Musculoskeletal & Orthopaedic physiotherapy for the NHS. Molina went on to work in Oncology in a prestigious Private Hospital in Marylebone, gaining experience with people dealing with breast cancer, liver cancer, bowel cancer, prostate cancer, and head and neck cancers.

Molina then moved from London to Yorkshire to work for the NHS in the community and at DLS Physiotherapy two evenings a week.

Molina holds additional training in Dry Needling, Pilates, Yoga, and Specialised Cancer Rehab. She uses a combination of exercise therapy, Pilates, and hands-on treatment to help patients optimise recovery.

Molina is a keen runner with the Ilkley Harriers, and has a special interest in running-related injuries. Molina also has a passion for working with people going through a cancer diagnosis at various stages of their treatment process.