Meet Your Care Team
Cocoon is supported by a carefully selected team of clinicians, specialists and advisors who share a common belief: healthcare should feel thoughtful, deeply human — and never rushed.
Science provides the knowledge. Soul ensures care remains deeply human.
Together, our team combines clinical expertise with a calm and compassionate approach to care, ensuring every person who walks through our doors feels informed, supported and reassured. Healthcare decisions are deeply personal — every member of our team shares the same goal: to ensure you feel confident and fully informed throughout your healthcare journey.
Guiding the vision and direction of Cocoon
Guiding The Vision & Direction Of Cocoon
Sam Naughton - Founder & CEO
Sam is the Founder and CEO of Cocoon and the driving force behind the clinic's vision, values and long-term direction. She leads the strategic development of the business, ensuring Cocoon delivers proactive, preventative healthcare that combines clinical integrity, thoughtful service design and a deeply human patient experience. Since launching Cocoon, Sam has focused on creating a healthcare environment where science-led diagnostics sit alongside calm, compassionate care.
Ben Naughton - Digital & Systems Lead
Ben leads the development of the digital infrastructure that underpins Cocoon's clinical services, diagnostics platform and future growth. His role focuses on designing and implementing systems that ensure patients experience a seamless journey — from booking appointments and ordering diagnostics to receiving results and follow-up care. His work ensures that digital systems, data insights and operational workflows evolve alongside the clinic, enabling Cocoon to scale responsibly.
Experienced clinicians providing thoughtful, patient-centred care
Kate Mortimer - Clinical & Safeguarding Lead
Kate leads Cocoon's midwifery services, supporting families throughout pregnancy and the early stages of parenthood. Alongside providing antenatal care and guidance, Kate is responsible for the development of Cocoon's antenatal education programme and oversees safeguarding within the clinic. Kate is passionate about helping families feel informed, reassured and confident throughout their pregnancy journey.
Abbie Durrant-Milnes - Midwife & Lactation Consultant
Abbie is an experienced midwife and lactation consultant who supports families throughout pregnancy and the early months after birth. She specialises in infant feeding support, helping parents navigate the often complex and emotional early stages of feeding with confidence and reassurance. Abbie is passionate about ensuring parents feel informed, supported and empowered during the early months of parenthood.
Highly Skilled Sonographers Delivering Accurate, High-Quality Imaging
Katie Norman - Lead Sonographer
Katie leads Cocoon's ultrasound service with extensive clinical experience in obstetric and gynaecological ultrasound. She plays a key role in maintaining the quality, safety and professionalism of the service as it continues to grow. Katie is passionate about creating a supportive and informative experience for every patient, ensuring individuals and families feel comfortable, well-informed and confident throughout their appointment.
Gemma Ingles - Advanced Practitioner Sonographer
Gemma is an experienced sonographer with more than ten years of NHS clinical practice in ultrasound imaging. She has a particular interest in gynaecological scanning and brings a high level of technical expertise and clinical judgement to her work. Gemma is known for her calm and compassionate approach, creating an environment where individuals feel comfortable, supported and confident during their scan.
Penny Pickering - Advanced Practitioner Sonographer
Penny is an experienced sonographer specialising in obstetric ultrasound, with a strong background in providing high-quality imaging and patient-centred care within the NHS. Penny combines clinical expertise with a warm and supportive manner, helping patients feel relaxed, informed and confident throughout their appointment.
Providing Strategic Insight As Cocoon Continues To Grow
Oscar Brooks — Non-Executive Director, Growth & Strategy
Extensive experience in development, investment and business growth. Oscar works closely with the leadership team to provide insight on strategy, partnerships and future opportunities.
Clinical Governance & How We Operate
Cocoon operates within clear clinical governance structures to ensure every service meets the highest professional and regulatory standards.
Maternity Services
Registered Manager — Katherine Mortimer
Diagnostic & Screening Procedures
Registered Manager — Katie Norman
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