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…