My Approach 

I combine traditional physiotherapy with a more holistic approach for improved outcomes. My definition of the term “holistic” is simply to think about the bigger picture and look at all the factors that contribute to your injury or pain so that we can manage it effectively, provide the right treatment at the right time and guide you back to the lifestyle you want to lead.  

The Detective

In order to give you an accurate diagnosis, a thorough assessment of your history will give me a better idea of what your body has been through in the past. Previous injuries, past activities or sports you have played over the years all have an influence on your body over time and lead to imbalance, stiffness and weakness. All of these things can increase the stress and load on our joints, muscles and tendons. Eventually this can lead to injury or pains that seemingly come on for no apparent reason. A thorough physical examination is then used to assess your injury and confirm the diagnosis. With all of this information I can explain why the injury has happened and what we can do, not only to rehabilitate it, but also to prevent it from returning.  

The Educator

Having a diagnosis doesn’t mean much if it doesn’t make any sense or if you don’t know what to do with it. I have a background in education and a long time ago I used to be a teacher. As an undergraduate physiotherapy student, I became a tutor of human anatomy and physiology and learnt early on the importance of explaining human anatomy and physiology so it makes sense. I am able to explain the anatomy of your injury or pain to you in a digestible way so you can properly understand how the structure was designed to work and what you have done to upset it. A better understanding of your injury and what it needs at each stage of recovery will accelerate your recovery.  

A Good Plan

If you properly understand what your injury is and how your day-to-day activity impacts on the healing process you will get a clear idea of what it needs to recover. With this knowledge, you will be able to give your injury the best healing environment and you are more likely to achieve optimal results. Together, we will devise a plan that is tailored specifically to your injury, your lifestyle and your goals. Alongside regular treatment, a comprehensive plan will maximise your recovery potential.  

The Guide

Once you have a clear plan in place and focused goals to achieve, I’ll be there to treat and coach you through it step by step. Good adherence to a treatment programme has been shown to increase the likelihood of a successful and timely recovery. It doesn’t hurt to have someone in your corner who knows what they are doing to treat, motivate and guide you through it.

Climb that Mountain

I can help you make the most of life while you are injured and make even more of it when you have recovered. Re-awaken those long-forgotten goals and plans for the future. Whatever you want to achieve, it’s time to get back to living the life you want to lead with a body that can keep up with you.