I am a qualified Physiotherapist specialising in musculoskeletal conditions with masters in independent prescribing, minor illnesses, injury and soft tissue injection therapy. I have always been interested in the body and the importance of movement to promote wellbeing.
In my teenage years, I was the North West county gymnast champion, as a gymnast I had to understand the capabilities of my body and the exercise regime required to keep healthy. After the birth of my first son, I was able to get back into shape quickly, however in my late twenties I had a horse riding accident that resulted in a fracture of my neck. I realised after experiencing first-hand the process of rehabilitation with a physiotherapist how important movement was for health and so started my journey of education, qualification, teaching and caring.
I’ve been practising yoga since my early 20’s and initially trained as a yoga teacher in various styles, with some amazing teachers including Iyengar trained, Dharma Mittra and Richard Freeman as well as training in Hatha, Ashtanga, Flow Yoga and Kundalini Yoga. After qualifying as a teacher, I continued to become a teacher trainer in Hatha Yoga, and international teacher trainer in Kundalini Yoga with I-sky teacher training. I continue to teach internationally as an anatomy teacher for Yoga therapy.
In addition to Yoga I trained in Pilates as a mat based teacher and have loved the results in both patients and students.
As a busy mum of three children, I managed two Yoga studios 12 years, I then decided to take the next step and become a physiotherapist.
I enrolled for my BSc Physiotherapy at Southampton University and since graduating with Honours, I have specialised in musculoskeletal injuries in both NHS and private settings as a land and hydrotherapist in water, In the NHS I received three ‘Wow’ awards via patient recognition. I have also worked as a physiotherapist in the military at HMS Sultan for Army, Navy and RAF personnel. I have special interest in lower back and shoulder injuries, my all round experience contributes to a safe medical and holistic outcome.
I have also gained further qualifications in pharmacology and am one of small percentage of prescribing physiotherapists in England. Other qualifications include joint injection therapy, minor illness, hydrotherapy, myofascial release, sports trauma, kinesio and various taping, children’s sporting injuries, and mindfulness meditation.
I spent 6 years in GP practice as a first point of contact practitioner assessing, diagnosing and referring onwards for treatments. During my time as an FCP I had a GP supervisor trainer and managed injection
clinics, requested and interpreted blood tests and imaging.
Most physiotherapist treat conditions after an injury, however as the lead physiotherapist for a EIHA Ice Hockey Team, I spent seven years treating immediate sports trauma on and off Ice; concussion, lacerations, sprains, dislocations etc.
More recently I have trained in Tai Chi and Qi Gong (with the Sports and Exercise Medicine) for pain relief and health. These qualifications further complement my Physiotherapy practice and Yoga, Pilates Tai Chi and Qi gong teaching and training.
I feel honoured to have my own clinic offering a specialised service with longer treatment sessions in a wonderful environment.
Outside of work I love swimming, kayaking, running, walking, nature, animals, vegan food and the odd fun gymnastics session.
As a physiotherapist we train in respiratory, neurology and muscular conditions. We learn how to assess, diagnose and treat through manual therapy and exercise prescription. Through my own personal journey I have maintained my respiratory and neurology and specialise in the muscular
skeletal area. It’s certainly been a diverse journey which I have loved learning and helping those with long term and acute conditions. My passion and ethos is to enable a patient to reach their full potential and happiness in life through correct therapy, support, guidance and education, with precise movement and utilising the life skills toolbox of yoga posture, meditation, relaxation and lifestyle.
‘Be the change you want to see’. Mahatma Ghandi
Qualifications
- BSc Hons. Physiotherapy
- Masters Level 7 Independent Prescribing
- Masters Level 7 Minor Illness and Injury
- Masters Level 7 Soft Tissue and Joint Injection Therapy
- HCPC Registered and annotated as a prescribing physiotherapist
- Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapists
- Member Aquatic Therapy Association of Chartered Physiotherapist (ATACP)
- Member AAP
- RYT 500 (Yoga Alliance)
- ERYT 200 (Yoga Alliance)
- BSYA (British School of Yoga Association)
- KYTA (Kundalini Yoga)
- Member of EMD UK
- Tai Chi and Qi Gong for Health and Pain Relief
- Associate Teacher Trainer
- KRI Childrens Yoga
- Sun Yoga
- Pilates Mat Based Teacher Level 2 and Level 3
- Sports Trauma Management Certified (Lubas Medical)
- Myofascia Release
- Children’s Sport Injuries
- Taping
- IRMER
- Radiology courses