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.
Within Ben’s treatment, he applies his ...
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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 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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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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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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Sports Rehabilitator BSc (Hons) GSR and Sports Massage Therapist
Specialisms: Lower Limb, Running & Movement and Strength Training
Seren is a Sports Rehabilitator and Sport Massage Therapist having studied at UWE in Bristol.
A rugby player, runner and sports enthusiast and she has always had a passion for sport and performance. Seren is a part of The Running School Team here at the clinic.
Seren is gentle and strong, kind and tough! Seren’s motivation is to make you feel better and improve your performance whilst always managing to cheer you up with her infectious smile and warmth.
Sports Rehabilitator BSc (Hons) GSR and Sports Massage Therapist
Specialisms: Lower Limb, Runnin...
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Anna qualified as a Physiotherapist from Cardiff University in 2019 and has been working as a Physiotherapist in the NHS, gaining a broad range of knowledge and experience.
Anna has always had a strong interest in sports and performance and uses this to support an exercise approach to build tailored rehabilitation plans. Anna has competed in tennis throughout her life and has captained teams at University and currently at Redland Green Club. She is also a keen runner.
Combining her personal sports pursuits and her professional skill set means she understands the impact of injuries and works with people to achieve their own personal and sporting goals at all levels.
Anna qualified as a Physiotherapist from Cardiff University in 2019 and has been working as a Phy...
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Ben is a Physiotherapist and qualified Personal Trainer.
Ben is very interested in all things sports and fitness and has a keen interest in muscle physiology and hypertrophy. Ben applies his knowledge and training in these areas and helps people to reach their fitness goals by applying his physiotherapy and PT skill set.
Ben has been a keen athlete from a young age and has played many sports throughout his life including football for many years. Ben is an enthusiastic golfer and a bodybuilder and is a keen gym goer.
Ben is a Physiotherapist and qualified Personal Trainer.
Ben is very interested in all things sp...
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Steve qualified in Swedish Massage in 1995 and in Sports Massage the following year. Further studies and qualifications have included: Diplomas in Sports Therapy and Sports Injury Management, Certificates in Neurolinguistic Programming and Hypnotherapy, Cardiac Rehabilitation, Personal Training, mat based Pilates and a MSc in Sports Performance.
Steve has worked at the last 25 Wimbledon Tennis Championships, 12 ATP World Tour Finals, 12 Queens Club Championships, The Laver Cup and for both Arsenal and Brentford football clubs
He has lectured at a number of universities, had articles published in peer reviewed journals and published two books called ‘Sports Performance Massage’ and ‘Recovery from Strenuous Exercise’ and the ebook ‘Muscular Cramp in Athletes.’
Steve qualified in Swedish Massage in 1995 and in Sports Massage the following year. Further stud...
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Sebastián finished his BSc degree in 2015 from the University of Chile. To further pursue his passion for rehabilitation and biomechanics and deepen his clinical knowledge of youth musculoskeletal and neurological conditions, he completed a Masters Degree in Paediatric Advanced Physiotherapy at University College London in 2018.
His background includes clinical practice in private and public settings, telehealth, education, and research, treating a diverse range of patients, from those with no prior movement experience to professional athletes. Sebastián has treated individuals in high-performance disciplines such as Breaking (Breakdancing), Parkour, Circus, and Skating in both Chile and the UK, and he also has experience supporting adapted sports for children.
In 2014, Sebastián founded a physiotherapy collective dedicated to supporting non-traditional sports, including Breaking, Parkour, Circus Arts, and Skating. This international network continues to empower athletes through physiotherapy and education. Sebastián is also a professional Breaker and an active member of the Bristol Community, he brings a deep understanding of the physical demands of these disciplines to his clinical practice.
Sebastián has a special interest in treating shoulder, wrist, lower back, knee, and hip injuries, combining exercise prescription and patient education to build confidence in movement. His approach is centred on clear communication, collaborative goal-setting, and empowering patients to achieve their best, whether recovering from injury or aiming for peak performance in sport and daily life.
Sebastián finished his BSc degree in 2015 from the University of Chile. To further pursue his pas...
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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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