Linzi trained at the Manchester Royal Infirmary and qualified as a chartered physiotherapist in 1982. She worked as a basic grade physiotherapist at North Manchester General Hospital and then as a Senior II before commencing work in 1985 as a Senior I on the stroke unit at Barnes Hospital in Central Manchester.
After more than 10 years working at Barnes Hospital Linzi became a clinical specialist developing one of the first Neuro-Outreach services in the UK.
She currently works in private practice having set up the Manchester Neurotherapy Centre with another Bobath tutor, Lynne Fletcher.
Linzi's qualifications include a BSc(hons) in Healthcare and Welfare and an MSc in the Bobath Concept. Linzi is an Advanced Bobath tutor.
