Chartered Physiotherapist BSc (Hons) HCPC.
Special Interests: Musculoskeletal & Sports Specialist. Dry Needling. Knee. Shoulder, Achilles and the Sporting Hip.
Gareth qualified as a Physiotherapist in 2012 from the University of Pretoria, South Africa. He has 10 years of private practice experience dealing with musculoskeletal issues and sports injuries.
His post grad studies included OMT (Orthopaedic Manipulative Therapy), which is the evidence-based biopsychosocial management of patients with neuro-musculoskeletal pain and dysfunction.
Gareth was previously the Head Physio for a South African premier league football team, Golden Arrows FC. He also gained experience working with provincial cricket as well as school boy provincial rugby teams.
Gareth is trained in Shockwave Therapy here at Bristol Physiotherapy Clinic, a cutting-edge treatment for persistent tendon problems. He has completed dry needling courses and is a BASI qualified Pilates mat-work teacher.
Gareth has gained further knowledge through courses based on shoulder injuries and pathologies, ACL injuries, and the sporting hip.
Gareth has a passion for all sports, fitness and rehabilitation. He enjoys running and marathon training. Gareth is planning to beat his PB marathon time of 2:57 hrs.
Chartered Physiotherapist BSc (Hons) HCPC.
Special Interests: Musculoskeletal & Sports Speci...
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Chartered Physiotherapist MSc POGP HCPC CSP APPI
Special Interests: Pelvic Floor, Women’s Health & Pilates Expert.
Rosie qualified as a Chartered Physiotherapist in 2013 having completed a degree in Sports Science at Oxford Brookes University followed by a Masters in Physiotherapy at the University of Essex.
Since qualifying she has worked in the NHS, private sector and at major sporting events, gaining a wealth of experience and knowledge.
Rosie is a specialist pelvic health physiotherapist having helped hundreds of women in their pregnancy and postnatally. She has a particular interest in helping women feel confident in returning to exercise and movement post birth without the presence of pelvic floor dysfunction. She feels that physiotherapy should be a standardized service for women during this time in their lives.
Rosie is a trained and very experienced Mummy MOT practitioner and offers this appointment and the Pregnancy MOT appointment in clinic. She has also trained and become certified as an APPI mat-work and reformer Pilates instructor as well as a Yoga Alliance 200YTTC instructor and applies both movement techniques and principles to her practice.
She is very competent at helping women during their pregnancy too, to settle any aches and pains and maintain a level of function and exercise during their pregnancy. She loves seeing people using exercise to help improve their physical and mental well-being.
Rosie also offers a Menopause MOT to support, inform and guide women through this chapter of their lives.
Rosie is trained to fit Pessaries for women experiencing symptoms of prolapse.
Rosie has an avid interest in a variety of sports; land and water based. You’ll often catch her swimming at Henleaze lake – even through the winter, trying to improve her surfing skills at The Wave, sailing in Devon, skiing in the alps, walking and practicing yoga when she gets the chance too!
Chartered Physiotherapist MSc POGP HCPC CSP APPI
Special Interests: Pelvic Floor, Women’s Health...
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Chartered Physiotherapist MSc MCSP HCPC MMACP.
Special Interests: Complex and Chronic Pain. Dizziness. Pilates. Knee, Back and Neck. Pre & Post Natal.
Helen graduated with a first-class honours degree in Physiotherapy from Kings College, London in 1995 and moved to Bristol to start her career at The Bristol Royal Infirmary.
Following a year setting up physiotherapy and rehabilitation services in a rural region of Uganda in 1998, Helen returned to Bristol where she has continued to work in senior, management and teaching roles as a physiotherapist both in the NHS and the private sector ever since. Throughout this time she has gained significant experience and skills in a broad range of specialties.
Helen joined the Bristol Physiotherapy Clinic in October 2008. In keeping with the ethos of this clinic, which encourages ongoing learning to improve patient care, Helen gained membership of the manipulative association of Chartered Physiotherapists (MACP) and a masters degree in musculoskeletal physiotherapy. She is also a fully qualified Pilates instructor with the Australian Physiotherapy and Pilates Institute.
Helen has a special interest in treating women with pregnancy related back and pelvic pain and has completed research investigating the effectiveness of treatment for this group of patients.
Helen also has a love of treating complex, chronic pain and helping clients to find ways to set realistic goals and regain confidence in movement. Other areas of special interest include assessing and treating symptoms of dizziness, the rehabilitation of knee injuries and the treatment of back and neck pain, often incorporating her Pilates knowledge to offer longer term self management for patients.
Away from work, she is mum to two older teenagers and a crazy dog! She loves travelling and spending time in the outdoors camping, swimming, surfing, skiing, walking the dog, playing netball and having fun with friends and family. She hopes to walk the South West coastal path soon and return to Scotland to climb some more Munros.
Chartered Physiotherapist MSc MCSP HCPC MMACP.
Special Interests: Complex and Chronic Pain. Dizz...
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Chartered Physiotherapist BSc (Hons) HCPC CSP.
Special Interests: Upper & Lower Limb Rehabilitation. Persistent Pain. Hypermobility. Shockwave Therapy. Pilates. Cancer Rehab Specialist.
Lesley graduated from the University of Bradford in 2003 and has since worked in some of the largest teaching hospitals in the country in Hull and London, working alongside nationally and globally recognised physiotherapists and consultants.
Lesley has more than fifteen years’ experience in treating musculoskeletal and sporting injuries and has continued her professional development completing Pilates qualifications with the APPI, courses run by the Neuro-Orthopaedic Institute in the management of persistent pain and gaining PINC certification as a cancer rehab specialist.
Lesley’s strengths lie in her problem-solving approach that gets to the root of the issue and her belief that education and communication are vital in ensuring clients are able to engage fully with rehabilitation. She enjoys working with clients of all ages and activity levels with a wide range of goals.
Lesley is experienced in upper and lower limb rehabilitation and disorders relating to hypermobility, multi-pathology presentations and persistent pain. She is trained in delivering Shockwave Therapy here at Bristol Physiotherapy Clinic; a cutting edge and highly effective treatment for persistent tendon problems.
Chartered Physiotherapist BSc (Hons) HCPC CSP.
Special Interests: Upper & Lower Limb Rehabil...
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Gemma is a Sports Rehabilitator and Sports Massage Therapist having graduated at UWE in Bristol.
Having won three gold medals playing Table Tennis for England, Gemma understands the demands of competitive sports and uses this insight to tailor treatment plans for athletes and active individuals.
Gemma is trained in Acupuncture and Dry Cupping and has gained experience in diverse healthcare settings including working with Ice Hockey players, Half-Marathon and Ultramarathon runners, as well as football and rugby teams.
Gemma has significant experience coaching adolescents, where she combines her rehabilitation expertise with a focus on performance enhancement and injury prevention. Gemma is the lead coach in our Sports Movement Academy which are training sessions for kids aged 6-16 who love sport! Our mission is to enable them to train the best, perform the best and achieve the most and Gemma will bring all her dedication, passion and enthusiasm to these sessions.
This blend of experience allows Gemma to provide comprehensive, personalised care that empowers clients of all ages to achieve their health and fitness goals.
In 2024, Gemma ran the London Marathon raising over £3,000 for Dementia UK.
Gemma is a Sports Rehabilitator and Sports Massage Therapist having graduated at UWE in Bristol.
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Ben is a Physiotherapist and a Sports Massage Therapist.
Within Ben’s treatment, he applies his knowledge of anatomy and physiology along with his manual therapy skills from his training and experience over the past few years.
Ben strives to make rehabilitation both fun and functional. He applies the latest knowledge from his studies and complements it with various qualifications he has earned along the way. These include training in yoga, acupuncture, Shockwave Therapy and massage.
From a very young age, Ben has been involved in a variety of sports, ranging from long-distance running to high-board diving. Currently, his main focus is on practicing ju-jitsu, calisthenics, and swimming.
Ben firmly believes that there is not a one size fits all approach to pain, performance and function. He is committed to ensuring that all interventions are tailored to meet the unique goals and preferences of his clients.
Ben is a Physiotherapist and a Sports Massage Therapist.
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Chartered Physiotherapist BSc (Hons) HCPC and CSP registered. Sports Massage Therapist. Community Physiotherapist.
Special Interests: Pre & Post Natal. Sports hip, groin injuries and lower back conditions.
Jenny qualified as a Physiotherapist with a first-class degree in 2014 and started working for Sirona Care and Health in the community sector on finishing her degree.
Jenny has a wealth of knowledge in rehabilitative exercise, and 15 years of experience of hands-on treatment and exercise prescription.
Prior to becoming a physio Jenny worked as a sports massage therapist for the University of Bristol and Bath University with members of the public and elite athletes treating a range of sports injuries. She also worked at the Athletes Village in London 2012 working along Olympians during the 2012 games.
Jenny has furthered her education as a physio with qualifications in pre and post-natal conditions such as pelvic girdle pain and divarication, sporting hip and groin injuries and lower back injuries. She also continues to work alongside community patients in the private sector helping to improve their mobility and function following injury and illness.
With a background in personal training Jenny continues to enjoy fitness pursuits in her spare time, including cycling, yoga and resistance training.
Chartered Physiotherapist BSc (Hons) HCPC and CSP registered. Sports Massage Therapist. Community...
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Chartered Physiotherapist BSc. MCSP, HCPC, PG Certificate in Leadership. Masters in Clinical Research.
Sarah qualified as a chartered physiotherapist in 2008 from King’s College London.
She has worked in multiple senior roles at Guy’s and St Thomas’ Hospital. She has lead their Older Person’s Unit and has an array of rehabilitation experience specific to older adults; including issues around falls, frailty and balance.
Sarah is passionate around supporting older adults to continue to perform activities that are important to them. She is particularly experienced in supporting those who have had a recent hospital stay, being aware of the impact even a short stay can have on confidence and well-being.
Sarah has a wealth of clinical, research and education experience, having published in a variety of journals and shared her work internationally at the World Conference for Physical Therapists. She has worked as part of the PROTECT study (hosted by King’s College London and University of Exeter), providing expertise around the benefits of physical activity. She has recently completed a Master’s in Clinical Research in 2021 from King’s College London. Sarah is passionate in ensuring that her practice is evidence-based and founded in the latest research and continues to work as the Education Lead at Guy’s and St Thomas’s Hospital. She is also a member of the British Geriatrics Society.
Outside of work Sarah tends to be running after two toddlers and generally loves being outdoors, be it in the sea or the mountains!
Chartered Physiotherapist BSc. MCSP, HCPC, PG Certificate in Leadership. Masters in Clinical Res...
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Chartered Physiotherapist BSc (Hons) HCPC.
Special Interests: Sports, Running & Movement Specialist. Pilates. Longevity Training. Performance Physiotherapy.
Alex qualified as a Physiotherapist in 2012 from Manchester Metropolitan University. After completing his degree and gaining registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), Alex has worked in several different areas, including the NHS, professional sport and private practice.
Alex spent the first years of his career working for Sale Sharks rugby team before moving to London to work in a number of roles within private practice. Here Alex continued to work with high level athletes including GB level runners and triathletes, professional Golfers, and national level Muay Thai fighters.
Specialising in sport injuries, Alex is a qualified and experienced running coach. Through this he has developed a strong understanding of running biomechanics and the tools needed to return from injury and improve performance.
Alex has a passion for helping his clients to make themselves better. He believes that educating a patient is the best form of Physiotherapy, whether guiding them through mobility work, strengthening, Pilates or running coaching.
Alex enjoys helping his clients to achieve their goals. Whether that is to be pain free, have a more active lifestyle or to achieve a new PB in an upcoming race.
Chartered Physiotherapist BSc (Hons) HCPC.
Special Interests: Sports, Running & Movement Spe...
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Carla completed a Sport and Exercise Science Degree in Bath before specialising in Respiratory Clinical Physiology and qualified as a Respiratory Clinical Scientist in 2006.
Since 2006, Carla has worked as a Respiratory Clinical Scientist in the NHS, performing a variety of lung function tests and has subsequently gained a wealth of expertise and knowledge and been actively involved in Breathing Retraining.
Carla helps patients manage and improve their respiratory function through tailored retraining programs. Her approach combines evidence-based techniques with a compassionate, patient-centred ethos, empowering individuals to regain control of their breathing and enhance their quality of life.
Carla completed a Sport and Exercise Science Degree in Bath before specialising in Respiratory Cl...
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