Graduated from the University of Manchester with a BSc (Hons) in Physiotherapy in 1994.
Worked as a physiotherapist for 26 years, primarily within paediatrics, in both the NHS and in a Children’s Charitable Trust. During this period, the Bath Hydrotherapy course (2001) was completed.

Masters degree in physiotherapy (Advancing Professional Practice - Paediatrics) at Sheffield Hallam University obtained in 2017. The resulting dissertation was adapted for poster presentation at the Association of Paediatric Chartered Physiotherapists (APCP) conference and later for publication in their journal in 2019.

Professional Doctorate commenced at the University of Salford in 2017 undertaking primary research with paediatric physiotherapists working with young people who have disabilities and Doctorate awarded in 2025. Abstracts from this study were presented at APCP and Salford University conferences.

Teaching commenced in 2020 at the University of Bolton as a Lecturer on the pre-registration undergraduate and postgraduate physiotherapy degree programmes. The knowledge and skills obtained within previous paediatric roles and doctoral studies inform qualitative student research projects and support taught content in paediatrics, inclusive intervention frameworks and professionalism to facilitate students towards practice readiness at qualification.

Research Interests and Research Subject Specialisms:
Particular interest in paediatrics (childhood disability), disability sport and aquatic physiotherapy (hydrotherapy), arising from previous work as a paediatric physiotherapist. Research interests exploring the role of disability sport within paediatric physiotherapy for children and young people with disabilities. Also, the use of qualitative research within research and qualitative data analysis approaches, particularly Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis.

Teaching specialisms:
Paediatrics, inclusive intervention frameworks and professionalism

Publications and Research:
Snowdon N, Booth S, McLean S, Wheat J, Piercy H. (2021). Meaning of fabric orthoses to long-term users with multiple sclerosis: An interpretative phenomenological analysis. Prosthetics and Orthotics International. 45(3), pp. 246-253.

Booth, S. and Snowdon, N. (2019). Exploring the beliefs of young people with Cerebral Palsy and their families about sport and physical activity in relation to paediatric physiotherapy exercise programmes. Association of Paediatric Chartered Physiotherapists Journal. 10(2), pp. 20-32.

Booth, S. (2014). Aquatic exercise rehabilitation for the paediatric Cerebral Palsied client group – specifically children aged 10-12 yrs, presenting with Spastic Diplegia and classified as GMFCS-E&R Level III. Aqualines (Journal of the Hydrotherapy Association of Chartered Physiotherapists). 26(2), pp. 14-22.

Booth, S. (2005). Multi-sensory hydrotherapy pool for children with profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD): a literature review. Aqualines (Journal of the Hydrotherapy Association of Chartered Physiotherapists). 17(1), pp. 12-17.

Professional Online Profile Links:
Registered Physiotherapist – Health and Care Professions Council.
Member of Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (since 1994)
Member of Association of Paediatric Chartered Physiotherapists (since 1999)
Member of Aquatic Therapy Association of Chartered Physiotherapists (since 2009)

Affiliations:
University of Greater Manchester; University of Salford