About PhysioNeeds East Bridgford

I have years of experience treating a wide variety of injuries and a wide range of patients including famous people like Stephie Graph, Stuart Pearce, Brian Ferry and Jane Torville. I opened my first private physiotherapy practice in 1982. Torville and Dean then opened the Nottingham Sports Injury Clinic in 1995.

I retired from clinical work in 2020 and I am enjoying my retirement and having more time to spend with my grandchildren, horse riding and walking my dog Willow. I also enjoy reading, listening to music as well as theatre and travel. I believe that hands on physiotherapy is very important and I make sure all my staff are trained and deliver the best quality hands on treatment possible.

My keen interest within physiotherapy is musculoskeletal and I enjoy treating people of all ages. I always like to focus on people's own goals whether that's returning to high level sport or simply being pain free doing the hoovering. I find my job very rewarding when I get patients back to the activities they enjoy and getting them better!

I have undertaken many postgraduate training courses to enable me to continually develop my manual skills. I am a fully qualified Sports Massage Therapist (ITEC) and I treated runners at the Great North Run for the NSPCC for 3 years when I was living and training in Newcastle. I am trained in Acupuncture which can have amazing results and it's always fascinating me. I also have a keen interest in Pilates, having undertaken APPI Pilates training to Intermediate Level and I run Pilates Classes at the Nottingham Sports Injury Clinic.

I enjoy riding and I represented England in 2006-2008, competing in Ireland for the British Young Riders dressage squad on my pony Billy. After university, and a spot of travelling, I have returned to competing but I now do British Eventing on my horse Hugo. With my knowledge of equestrianism I am part of PhysioNeeds Equestrian which looks at a riders posture/position and how this may be effecting your riding or your horses way of going. Please see the section on PhysioNeeds Equestrian for more information.

I studied Physiotherapy at Sheffield Hallam University, qualifying in 2010. After qualifying I spent some time working for the NHS in Cambridgeshire. Since 2012 I have chosen to work in a variety of different private healthcare settings, including providing occupational physiotherapy for DHL aviation. I have worked for PhysioNeeds since 2019.

I have completed post graduate training in the Mulligan Concept of Manual Therapy levels 1-4, which fits in well with my approach of helping facilitate better movement in my patients day to day lives. I am also AACP Acupuncture qualified. I have written a number of physiotherapy blogs over the years which I have really enjoyed, giving an opportunity to express my creative side!

I have a personal interest in psychology, nutrition and strength and conditioning, which also dovetail nicely into my physiotherapy practice. I always find particular satisfaction in helping people return to exercise or get more active when they thought it wouldn’t be possible for them. In my free time I enjoy swimming, cycling, running, reading, and the occasional bit of drawing and painting.

I believe that everyone should be treated uniquely and that a one-size-fits-all approach is not optimal – I feel effective listening and communication is essential to solving and treating each presenting condition.

I’m also a fully qualified Sports Massage Therapist and a qualified Gym Instructor. With this mix of qualifications, I aim to be able to provide a holistic approach to everyone to achieve the best possible results.

Away from work and studies, I’ve competed at high levels in a variety of sports including football, cricket, duathlons and cycling, with track cycling now being my big passion outside of work. I also am a big dog lover, and you will often find me walking or looking after dogs in my local area!

I am a warm, caring person and practitioner and I'm extremely committed to working together to improve people’s pain and health. I believe in creating bespoke, goal-related treatment plans which focus on the individual holistically, including exercise-based and manual therapy.

As well as a Physiotherapist, I am a professional dancer and have been actively participating in freelance professional dance projects and tours for the last few years. I have been dancing since I was 2 years old but took things more professionally after my success in BBC Young Dancer in 2019. I am particularly passionate about health in sports and dance, but am always keen to help people with a variety of ailments.

I am also a qualified Sports Massage therapist and gym instructor, which has equipped me to treat a wide range of patients, from university rugby players to elite ultra-marathon runners.

All these experiences have fuelled my passion for physiotherapy, helping me support patients in achieving their goals. My approach combines evidence-based practice with personalised treatment plans, whether for injury recovery or enhancing physical performance. I use functional outcome measures to ensure patients are progressing in the right direction.

Outside of work, I’m an avid triathlete and especially enjoy cycling and trail running—nothing beats a run through the mud!

With plenty of experience in musculoskeletal physiotherapy, I've had the opportunity to work in various specialties during my NHS hospital rotations, which has really sharpened my clinical skills and care for clients.

I believe in using research-backed techniques to support recovery and enjoy creating personalised treatment plans that empower individuals to regain their functionality. In my spare time I enjoy working out at the gym,playing tennis and training for Triathlons. I also have an interest in diet and recovery to support performance.

With over 10 years of gym-based experience and a background as a junior elite athlete, I understand both the physical and mental challenges that come with injury and rehabilitation. Whether you're an athlete returning to sport or simply looking to regain confidence in your body after an injury, I’m here to help you get moving safely and effectively.

I combine my hands-on clinical knowledge with real-world experience to create tailored rehab programmes that not only support recovery but also promote long-term resilience and performance. If you’re looking for a therapist who understands your journey and knows how to guide you through it—I'm the one for you.