Meet the Trustees

We are Matt and Meg, and we started Young Bones in November 2023. We are both qualified physiotherapists. We met whilst working as Physios in youth sport, where we worked together on a project to identify and manage RED-S.

In May 2024 we became a small charity and hope to now begin fundraising to help young people with, or at risk of low bone density.


  • Founder and Chair

    Matthew graduated from The University of Essex with a BSc in Sports Therapy and an Msc in pre-registration Physiotherapy.

    His interest in bone health started whilst working in youth sport where along side Megan, they began to work on a project to identify and manage Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (REDs). The limited research and lack of knowledge in the general population inspired Matt to want to educate people about low bone density in young people.

    He currently works as a Physiotherapist at Nuffield Health.


  • Founder and Chair

    Graduated from Cardiff University with a Bsc in Physiotherapy, and now works at the Royal Hospital for Neuro Disability in Putney.

  • Aaron Ryan

    Vice Chair

    Aaron Ryan is a Chartered Physiotherapist at Millfield School where he leads and manages the school’s physiotherapy programme. Since qualifying 17 years ago, Aaron has spent a large proportion of his career within the education sector, developing therapy services and ensuring integration within the educational environment.

    Aaron is continually striving to raise the standard of physiotherapy within education, whilst exploring strategies for innovation. He understands the challenges and rewards associated with providing healthcare within a school setting and is passionate about working with other team members to reduce the risk of injury year-on-year.

    Aaron has also worked within the NHS and private practice as well as with the English Institute of Sport, British Swimming, Bristol City Women’s and the Senior England Woman’s Football Team. Through these roles Aaron has been able to support a number of Olympic and Paralympic athletes at London 2012 and Rio 2016.

    Aaron holds degrees in Physiotherapy (Brunel University) and Sports and Exercise Science (University of Gloucestershire).

  • Matt Burnett

    Treasurer

    Matt graduated from The University of Essex with a BSc in Accounting & Finance. He qualified as a chartered accountant with ACCA and is currently working for an investment company in Newbury. He met Matt Shepherd at University and they have been friends since.

    “The enthusiasm shown by both Matt & Meg for the charity and the benefit it could provide to those affected by low bone density encouraged me to get involved.”

  • Laura Biggs

    Company Secretary

    Laura is a young professional working as a trainee solicitor in the city of London. Exercise has always been a large part of her life, playing competitive sport from a young age. Her current focus is long distance running!

    Laura and Meg first met at senior school and they have been firm friends since. Laura has supported Meg throughout her initial misdiagnosis, subsequent malnutrition and low bone density. Seeing Meg’s struggle has really motivated Laura to do what she can to combat the issues in this field and protect others from experiencing what Meg has. Laura is excited to bring her skills to the Young Bones team and make a difference.