The People Behind THRYVE
Our Team
Meet the experts behind Thryve
Behind the scenes sits a team of highly experienced, carefully selected practitioners, united by a shared philosophy of care and the highest professional standards.
Sophie Riddell
Founder & Clinical Director
THRYVE was founded by Sophie Riddell, a consultant prescribing pharmacist with over two decades of experience across the NHS, regulatory and private practice. Her clinical background spans pharmacy, medicine, dermatology, and lifestyle…
Dr Charlotte Halpin
General Practitioner
Dr Charlotte Halpin brings exceptional depth of medical experience to THRYVE, alongside a quietly assured and deeply patient-centred approach to care. A GP with over a decade of frontline clinical practice, her training and experience span…
Dr Rhidian Jones
Consultant Anaesthetist | Iron Infusion Specialist
Dr Rhidian Jones brings extensive clinical experience and a thoughtful, patient-centred approach to THRYVE's iron infusion service. A Consultant Anaesthetist with longstanding NHS practice, Rhidian's work is defined by a calm, meticulous…
Dr. Sadie Burnett
Gynaecological Oncology & Women’s Health Specialist
ESME Women’s Health provides personalised, specialist gynaecological care for women at all stages of life. Led by Mrs Sadie Burnett, Consultant Gynaecologist, the service offers a compassionate, evidence-based and holistic approach to…
Marta Juraszek-Lloyd
Women's Intimate Health Specialist & Registered Midwife
Marta Juraszek-Lloyd is an experienced Registered Midwife with a special interest in women's intimate health, cervical screening and non-surgical vaginal rejuvenation.
Known for her warm and compassionate approach, Marta combines…
Rebecca Carpenter
Pharmacist | Aesthetic Practitioner
Rebecca Carpenter is a pharmacist prescriber and aesthetic practitioner whose work is rooted in clinical expertise, patient wellbeing, and a thoughtful approach to skin confidence and graceful ageing. With a background in pharmacy and…
Taryn Bond
Registered Nurse | Skin & Aesthetic Practitioner
Taryn Bond brings a depth of clinical experience to THRYVE, shaped by many years working in paediatric emergency and critical care. This background informs a calm, highly attentive approach to care, where safety, judgement, and reassurance…
Justyna Smeaton
Registered Nurse | Aesthetic & Skin Practitioner
Justyna Smeaton is a highly experienced registered nurse whose work in aesthetic and skin medicine is shaped by clinical rigour, ethical practice, and a strong commitment to patient safety. Her background spans advanced aesthetic practice,…
Lucie Bentley
Specialist Dietitian | Nutrition & Metabolic Health
Lucie Bentley is a specialist dietitian known for her calm, considered approach to nutrition and wellbeing. Her work is rooted in robust clinical evidence and shaped by extensive experience across both NHS and private practice.
At…
Annie Williams
Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist | Acupuncture
Annie Williams is a highly experienced musculoskeletal physiotherapist whose work is defined by precision, attentiveness, and a deeply individual approach to care. She supports people living with pain, injury, or physical restriction with…
Rosie Day
Skin Therapist
Rosie is a Level 5 qualified skin therapist with a genuine passion for skin health and a natural dedication to her craft. Curious, attentive and quietly driven, she continues to refine her expertise within THRYVE’s clinically governed…
Gareth Thomas
Senior Operating Department Practitioner
Gareth is a Senior Operating Department Practitioner and Deputy Clinical Leader in Anaesthetics at the University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff, bringing over a decade of NHS theatre experience to THRYVE.
Working across both adult and…
Felicity Williams
Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapist
Fliss is a qualified Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapist offering a gentle, hands-on therapy rooted in osteopathic principles. Using light, attentive touch, she works with the subtle rhythms of the nervous system and connective tissues to…
Laura Robinson
Clinical Reflexologist
At THRYVE, wellbeing is never approached in isolation. We believe in understanding the bigger picture and supporting the body as a whole.
Laura offers reflexology treatments for the face, hands and feet, combining intuitive, personalised…
Georgina Cole
Clinic Assistant | Front of House
Georgina Cole is often the first point of contact at THRYVE, bringing warmth, organisation, and a calm presence to the clinic experience. She plays a central role in ensuring each visit feels smooth, welcoming, and thoughtfully managed…
Judith Trottman
Phlebotomist | Patient Liaison
Judith Trottman brings over 30 years of clinical experience to THRYVE, having spent her career in NHS practice where precision, reassurance, and compassionate care were central to every patient interaction.
At THRYVE, Judith combines…
Alice Elworthy
Commercial Operations Manager
Alice plays a key role in supporting the clinic's day-to-day operations, commercial development, and continued growth. With a strong focus on organisation and strategy, she helps to create a seamless experience for both patients and the…
Tiffany Jones
Chartered Physiotherapist
Tiff, based at Soul & Soma Cowbridge, is a Chartered Physiotherapist specialising in pelvic health, musculoskeletal rehabilitation, and persistent pain. With a background in both private practice and sport, she brings a comprehensive…