
Jesse Matthews
Hand Therapist
Introduction
I am a Specialist Hand Therapist with over 6 years of occupational therapy experience in New Zealand and the UK. I am passionate about helping patients understand their condition, rebuild confidence and return to sport, work and everyday activities. I provide tailored rehabilitation, including targeted exercise programmes, hand therapy dry needling and customised advanced splinting.
QUALIFICATIONS
- BHSc Occupational Therapy
- Postgraduate Module: Hand and Upper Limb Therapy
Specialist Interests
- Assessment & rehabilitation of the hand, wrist and upper-limb.
- Post-operative rehabilitation
- Advanced & basic custom splinting
- Hand therapy dry needling
Sporting Interests
- Squash
- Rock Climbing
- Guitar
- Netball
- Rugby
- Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
My clinical expertise spans a broad range of conditions, from acute traumatic injuries and post-surgical rehabilitation to chronic, long-standing joint and tendon conditions.
I graduated from Auckland University of Technology in 2019 and began my career working with children with cerebral palsy and congenital upper limb conditions, using mCIMT and bimanual training to restore hand function in daily activities.
Driven to specialise further, I transitioned into private hand therapy practice in New Zealand while completing postgraduate studies in Hand and Upper Limb Therapy. I have also worked with Netball North Harbour in Auckland, managing acute injuries and supporting athletes to return to the court using customised sports splinting and taping.
I enjoy staying up to date with current research to ensure my clients receive the best possible care. Now based in London, I am excited to continue developing my expertise in hand and upper limb rehabilitation while working closely with leading hand surgeons.
Outside the clinic, I am a competitive squash player, recreational rock climber and guitarist, which gives me a personal understanding of how important hand and upper limb health is for staying active and pursuing the activities you love.
Graduating from Auckland University of Technology in 2019, I built extensive clinical experience across New Zealand in paediatric motor rehabilitation before progressing into private hand therapy and sports injury management with Netball North Harbour. I specialise in acute trauma, post-surgical rehabilitation, chronic upper limb conditions and custom splinting, and now practise in London alongside leading hand surgeons.
Jesse’s Locations

Chancery Lane
36 Chancery Lane, London WC2A 1EN
Our Chancery Lane clinic is located on this historic street, convenient to Holborn, Fetter Lane, the Strand, Fleet Street and Covent Garden. Offering both face-to-face and remote consultations.
Opening Times
- Monday – Thursday: 7am – 8pm
- Friday: 7am – 6pm
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday & Bank Holidays: Closed
Accessibility
Step free access in to clinic and lift facilities to travel between the ground and lower level.






















