Your MSK assist Team


Cathal Malone
CEO, Co-Founder & Extended Scope Physio
During his extensive career as an extended scope physio Cathal has experienced many of the systemic problems and bottlenecks clinicians and patients face each day.
His dedication to solving these problems is the spark that brought MSK assist into existance and the driving force behind our ongoing innovation of the clinical environment.


Sally Hardcastle
Project & Social Manager
Sally’s years of clinical and managerial experience are invaluable in expediting our developments and ensuring the business runs smoothly.
Her exposure to all workings of MSK assist give a unique and honest perspective for managing our social media.


Tim Simms
CTO, Co-Founder & Lead Developer
For over a decade Tim has been developing systems for businesses around the UK. He now focusses exclusively on bringing MSK assist products to market.
Tim has a penchant for automation and simplicity. He works closely with Cathal to find the perfect balance of user experience and clinical value

John Coppin
Clinical Consultant
John is the clinical lead for Sussex Community Foundation Trust’s Musculoskeletal Interface Service, providing NHS clinics across coastal West Sussex. He gained an MSc in Rehabilitation Science and has post graduate qualifications in joint and soft tissue injections and musculoskeletal ultrasound.

Lucy Lewin
Clinical Consultant
Lucy is a clinical specialist in upper limb musculoskeletal conditions for Sussex Community Foundation Trust’s Musculoskeletal Interface Service. She gained an MSc in Musculoskeletal physiotherapy, is a member of the Musculoskeletal association of Chartered physiotherapists and has post graduate qualifications in joint and soft tissue injections.

Chris Mercer
Clinical Consultant
Chris is a Consultant Physiotherapist for Western Sussex Foundation NHS Trust since January 2003. He is the clinical lead for musculoskeletal physiotherapy and the spinal triage clinic. He is also research and audit lead for therapies.