Orthotics

With over 19 years of clinical experience, Julie is a highly skilled Orthotist providing personalised, innovative care for adults and children. She specialises in complex neurological disabilities and musculoskeletal conditions and enjoys the creative problem‑solving involved in achieving the best outcomes for her clients.

Julie is committed to personalised care and uses advanced technologies, including 3D printing, to create effective, cutting‑edge orthotic solutions. Her work spans sports orthoses and other specialised devices designed to support participation and improve outcomes. A strong advocate for collaborative practice, she values working closely with clients, families and multidisciplinary teams to enhance independence and quality of life.

Outside work, she enjoys staying active, reading, and spending time with her extended family and friends.

With 15 years of clinical experience, Chris Law is a highly skilled Orthotist with experience in both the NHS and Private sectors, dedicated to delivering excellent personalised care to both adults and children.

Chris’s expertise covers a diverse range of specialisms from complex neurological disabilities to musculoskeletal conditions where he draws from his previous vocations in Sports Exercise Science and Strength and Conditioning.

Chris enjoys sport and fitness and is a keen rugby player/supporter and enjoys motorsport as well as being a keen car enthusiast.

Since achieving a first-class honours degree from Salford University Issy has worked in a mixture of public NHS and private clinics. Before joining Proactive she was a clinician at Crispin Orthotics specialising in scanning and designing 3D-printed custom orthosis.

Issy is passionate about the biomechanical element of being an Orthotist, using her technical skills to make custom orthotic devices that improve patients’ mobility and overall well-being which she finds incredibly rewarding. The satisfaction of seeing patients lead better lives keeps her motivated every day.

Outside of work, Issy enjoys both swimming and horse riding. She would describe herself as enthusiastic, industrious and understanding.

Natalie is a dual-qualified prosthetist and orthotist with a strong interest in biomechanics and gait, supporting patients through rehabilitation to improve mobility and independence.

Since graduating from the University of Salford in 2014, Alex has worked in Cambridge as an Orthotist, specialising in neurorehabilitation and scoliosis management. Before joining Proactive, she served as Clinic Manager for several large prosthetic and orthotic services across the East of England and the Midlands.

Alex is committed to delivering evidence-based care, combining fundamental principles of biomechanics with advanced technologies to optimise patient outcomes. She is enthusiastic about improving the quality of life for her patients, which is evident in her appointments through her positivity and empathetic nature. Her clinical expertise includes comprehensive gait analysis, spinal orthotic intervention, and the integration of digital workflows such as 3D scanning and additive manufacturing. She has a particular interest in complex neurological presentations and multidisciplinary rehabilitation planning.

Outside of work, Alex plays competitive netball, is mum to a lively 1 year old and enjoys exploring the countryside with her Labrador, Bruno

Werner Herbst is a highly accomplished Prosthetist and Orthotist at Proactive Prosthetics, offering nearly 30 years of clinical and managerial experience across the UK, Ireland, and South Africa. Throughout his distinguished career, Werner has held senior leadership roles within some of the most prestigious healthcare settings, including serving as the Centre Manager at Queen Mary’s Hospital, Roehampton, where he oversaw the delivery of specialist prosthetics, orthotics, and special seating services.

His clinical expertise is broad and deep, specialising in lower limb prosthetics, lower limb orthotics, and advanced osseointegration prosthetics. Werner’s background is uniquely characterised by a blend of clinical excellence and strategic business acumen; he holds a Master of Business Administration from Oxford Brookes University alongside a Postgraduate Certificate in Rehabilitation Studies from the University of Strathclyde. His commitment to the highest professional standards is reflected in his HCPC and BAPO registrations, as well as his academic distinctions in Medical Orthotics and Prosthetics.

In addition to his clinical and managerial responsibilities, Werner is an experienced expert witness. Having completed the Bond Solon expert report writing course, he frequently undertakes medico-legal work, providing authoritative insights in both prosthetics and orthotics. Werner combines his decades of technical proficiency with a results-oriented approach, ensuring that every patient receives the specialised, high-quality care necessary to achieve their rehabilitation goals.