Ulrike trained as a physiotherapist in Germany in 1987, later working in hospital and private practice in Germany and Egypt.

After moving to the UK, Ulrike started working in the NHS in 2002, specialising in Neurology. During this time, she developed a love for supporting people with long-term conditions and helping them to maximise function and mobility.

Ulrike started a part-time Master’s degree in Physiotherapy at Coventry University, focusing on the evidence behind neurological rehabilitation and service improvement. Her dissertation examined the experiences of people with neuromuscular conditions having aquatic therapy. After four years of study, she graduated with a first in 2016.

She joined the MD Support Centre in 2014. In addition, she works in private practice and with the MS Society in Solihull. As Co-lead therapist at MD Support Centre, Ulrike provides patient-centred care and long-term support for adults with neuromuscular conditions and develops new services and projects.

In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her husband, her two adult daughters, and her much-loved horse, Breeze. You can also find her swimming in a nearby lake all year round.