Celia trained as physiotherapist in London and worked at the St Marys, Paddington group of hospitals for 3 years after qualifying. Moving to Worcestershire in 1986, she worked in care of the elderly and then mental health until a career break to have children.
Since then Celia has worked part-time at Spire South Bank Hospital treating inpatients. Celia represents the physiotherapy department on the Health and Safety Committee and is also the hospital manual handling trainer.