First VR therapies centre will open in the UK.
It hasn’t been easy finding the right place, but if anything, the lack of truly accessible buildings motivated me even more.
About us
The Team
Rebecca Gill – Nurse, Founder, CEO
A highly qualified nurse and social entrepreneur with over 12 years of experience in learning disabilities, brain injury rehabilitation, mental health issues and special needs, Rebecca is passionate about making therapy fun. She founded this enterprise, which uses immersive technology to make a significant impact on the lives of many, from children with autism to the elderly with Alzheimers. Her work has been recognised in both professional and media circles.
Matthew Fislock – Chief Technology Officer
Matthew is an electrical engineer and VR enthusiast. Since joining in 2020 he’s been instrumental in bridging healthcare technology and virtual reality gaming, forging cutting-edge medical XR experiences. His innovations, including a wheelchair-accessible driving simulation and a captivating augmented reality showcase, show his commitment to inclusivity and multi-sensory engagement for all visitors
David Worthley
Digital Health expert
David is the chair of the International Society of Digital Innovation and a director at the Serious Games Institute and brings this knowledge to VR Therapies.
Justin DeWhirst
Marketing and Business advisor
Justin is a seasoned Marketing and PR professional. With a huge number of years of experience he offers invaluable advice and expertise to VR Therapies.
Nick Wilson
Mental Health ambassador
Nick brings invaluable insights into mental health advocacy and disability inclusivity, drawing from his own experiences.
Kiki Coppelmans
Psychosomatic Physiotherapist
Kiki brings a host of clinical expertise for rehabilitation. The knowledge she brings is invaluable to us, ensuring everything we do makes a difference to our visitors.
Gert-Jan Brok
XR and games developer
Gert-Jan has extensive work experience in the field of software entrepreneurship and game development. He is also the
Co-Founder and CEO of inMotion VR, a leading company in VR rehabilitation.
Bob Allen
Osteopath and pain specialist
Adam Drake
Leader of Learning, SEND & SEMH expert
Adam, leader of learning within Hospital and Outreach, brings a wealth of experience and expertise in supporting children and young people with special and social, emotional and mental health needs.
Kunle Adewale
Arts in Medicine Founder
Kunle’s expertise lies in Arts in Medicine, contributing a unique perspective to the board’s holistic approach.
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Please sign & support Northamptonshire charities
These groups provide services to our most vulnerable. This is about our community, our families – and as 80% of disabilities develop later in life
Donate old equipment to VR therapies
Every business has to manage breakages and replacements but sadly in this new world of tech it is not that easy. For example after losing
VR therapies on the BBC
This surreal experience deserves a blog post of its own. In the most surreal exchange so far, I answered the phone to the BBC.
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