Tom has always had a keen interest in sports, particularly high level football. However, he always had issues with injuries that prevented him from playing throughout the season. As a result of this, while studying his BSc degree in Applied Sport Science Tom became increasingly interested in the injury rehabilitation / prevention side of the sports therapy course.

Over the last 3 years, Tom have worked in very successful private clinics back home in Northern Ireland and in Edinburgh. Tom has treated professional footballers, cyclists and many other athletes as well as the general population. Tom decided to take his passion further and has recently moved to Bournemouth to study his MSc in Sports Rehabilitation and Therapy.

For Tom, it is very rewarding that he gets to help every client to promote their health. Within his treatments, he enjoys providing the client with an education about their current complaint, so that they can have a better understanding of the human anatomy involved and how they can better manage themselves to avoid suffering from these injuries in the future.

Skills:

• Injury Assessment / Testing

• Prevention & Rehabilitation Programs

• Strength & Conditioning

• Deep Tissue Massage

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QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

I graduated from Bournemouth University in 2020 with a BSc in Sports Therapy. Having enjoyed my undergraduate degree so much I wanted to further my knowledge in sports rehabilitation and strength training. This lead me to completing my masters degree in Strength, Conditioning and Rehabilitation in the September of 2021. I have worked at Eastleigh F.C and was also given the opportunity to spend a week in Norway treating in a sports injury clinic (Nr1 Fitness).

Skills:

Sports massage

MET stretching

Trigger Point Therapy

Myofacial release

Sports injury rehabilitation

Strength Training

Passions:

I believe that any type of exercise and sport is incredibily important for not only an individuals physical well-being but their mental health as well. As a sports therapist my aim for my clients is to be able to get them back into playing their sport or to the gym and keep releasing those endorphins!

WHY DID YOU BECOME A SPORTS THERAPIST?

From a young age I was a keen netball player and loved all types of sport. Having sustained a few injuries myself, I know how disappointing an injury can be for an athlete. I wanted to make the healing, treatment and rehabilitation process a more positive place for athletes/keen sports people.

WHERE WOULD WE FIND YOU IN YOUR SPARE TIME?

I love the beach whether that would be swimming in the sea, long walks or running! I got into running during lockdown and its turned into a real passion of mine. I also love spending time with my family and friends (not forgetting my cats Piggy and Monkey and my little dog Wilbur).

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE: I graduated from Bournemouth University in 2020 with a BSc in Spo... Read More

Qualifications and experience:

Ed qualified from Oxford Brookes University in 2017 with an MSc in Physiotherapy. He has since gained a wide variety of experience in musculoskeletal physiotherapy and elite sport.

Ed is trained in manual therapy techniques such as joint mobilisations and soft tissue massage which he adds to his treatment plans in conjunction with strength and conditioning to allow a patient to return to their favourite hobbies and activities. Ed has a particular interest in lower limb injuries including Knee and ankle pathologies as well as sporting injuries.

Passions:

Outside of Physio, Edward enjoys a variety of outdoor pursuits including making the most out of the New Forest. Ed particularly enjoys sports including golf, hockey, cricket and rock climbing.

Why did Edward become a Physiotherapist?

Through playing sport from a young age, Edward became a first hand expert in the many injuries that accompany competition. He developed an appreciation for the human body and the many ways injury can be overcome.

Where would you find Edward in his spare time?

Edward is a keen musician in addition to being a sports enthusiast. Ed has an eclectic taste in performing and listening to music.

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QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCES:

Amelie has been qualified since February 2022 with a sports massage therapist level 3 diploma. She is also currently studying a masters in chiropractic which gives her a deeper understanding about the body.

SKILLS:

Postural assessment

Deep tissue massage

Myofascial release

Soft tissue and trigger point release

Pre & post event massage

PASSIONS:

Amelie likes dancing, listening to music and going for coffees with her friends. As your therapist she will be very passionate about helping you enjoy what you find happiness in without pain.

WHERE WOULD WE FIND AMELIE IN HER SPARE TIME:

If Amelie isn’t studying you will probably find her in the dance studio or the swimming pool.

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Having qualified in 1999 as a Personal Trainer & Sports Therapist Kev’s career followed his passion in Sports Therapy. Kev started working in semi-professional football with Christchurch FC and then after a season he moved to Bashley FC.

In 2003 Kev started working at AFC Bournemouth as Sports Therapist for the under 18’s. Over the following 10 years, Kev developed his skills and knowledge in injury rehabilitation, injury assessment, and injury prevention. Kev’s role also included cover for the reserve team and first team for pitch-side duties. In 2012 Kev moved into workplace massage therapy, further developing his skills in back pain, desk ergonomics and posture.

Skills

Injury rehabilitation & Prevention

Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilisation (IASTM)

Myofascial release

Pregnancy Massage

Trigger Point Therapy

Desk Ergonomics

Posture correction

Pre event injury prevention & therapy support

Kinesio Taping

MET,s

Where would you find Kev in his spare time?

You will find Kev in the gym, or on a trail run, if he has time he’ll be out on my bike. When he is not training or working, Kev’s down time is spent walking his dog Chewie.

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Having qualified in 1999, Peter has spent the last 24 years working with a wide variety of patients across a breadth of clinical and sporting environments.

Qualifications and experience: Peter spent the early part of his career working in the NHS in Birmingham before moving into private practice in 2001. He relocated to Bournemouth in 2003, working at the Nuffield Hospital as an orthopaedic rehabilitation physiotherapist, prior to working for 2 years for the British Army. During this time Peter was working on a part time basis for the England Golf, overseeing physical screening and athletic development programmes for the countries elite amateur golfers.

He also started Total Therapy on a part time basis, alongside managing the physiotherapy service at the BMI Sarum Road hospital in Winchester. Total Therapy then grew, alongside their flagship location Lilliput Health in Poole which opened in 2009. Since then all his energies have gone into providing the best possible musculoskeletal care for all of the patients attending Total Therapy’s Bournemouth, Poole, Ringwood and now Christchurch’s clinics.

Skills: Sports & Orthopaedic Rehabilitation, Athletic Screening & Functional Profiling, Return to sport programmes and the management of chronic sports injury.

Passions: Peter particularly enjoys advanced sports injury rehabilitation and the management of chronic sports injuries which have failed to improve with other treatments. Outside of work, Peter’s main passion is golf, which he took up only after ceasing work within the sport! Otherwise he is interested in ALL sports.

Get to know Peter! Q&A…

Why did you become a Physiotherapist? Because I wanted to do something useful for a living, and not sit behind a desk all day. I wanted to try and add some value and be helpful to people when they are struggling.

Where would we find you in your spare time? Well, probably playing golf if the weather is decent. If not I will probably be cooking up some scheme to improve what we do!

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Qualifications and Experience:

Cara completed her Physiotherapy degree at the University of South Australia, before moving to England in 2017. Since then she has spent time close to family in Somerset while enjoying work in private practice. Cara has completed post graduate study in acupuncture and dry needling to complement her other manual therapies.

Passions:

Cara has a love of the great outdoors, and values the importance of physical and mental well being. Outside of physio, she enjoys exploring her more creative side including her passion for music.

Why did Cara decide to become a Physiotherapist?

Cara loves spending every day getting to know each person individually and offering guidance to support them in returning to those activities most important to them. Having a background in dance and gymnastics, she experienced physiotherapy care in her early teens which first sparked her fascination of the human body. With a focus on hands-on treatment, she values keeping people actively involved in their own recovery and providing tools to manage ongoing symptoms.

Where would we find Cara in her spare time:

Getting back to running along the beach after missing the water and fresh sea air since moving away from Australia will be a welcome change! She loves getting outside in nature and staying active with rock climbing and yoga. At home, there’s a good chance you might find her having a strum on her guitar and writing a song or two!

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QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

Rebecca graduated with Merit from the world renown Anglo European Chiropractic College (AECC) with a Masters Level Degree in 2013. Since graduating she has gained qualifications to accompany her degree in Kensio-taping and Dry Needling as well as attending many seminars to broaden her knowledge and continually develop her chiropractic skills. There is nothing she takes more pride and passion in than helping people get back to their lives relieved from pain and functioning optimally.

PASSIONS:

Rebecca is passionate about providing treatment with a wellness approach to care. She considers musculoskeletal function as well as other aspects of health such as exercise habits, work routine or diet to ensure optimal results. She tailors treatment plans for every individual patient ensuring to listen to their goals and outcomes, weather it be getting rid of aches and pains affecting day to day living or alleviating niggles to improve sports performance.

WHY DID REBECCA DECIDE TO BECOME A CHIROPRACTOR:

After receiving Chiropractic treatment from a young age and seeing the benefits from treatment Rebecca always wanted to work in the Chiropractic profession. Seeing the difference that can be made to patients wellbeing from Chiropractic care is what inspired her to become a Chiropractor.

WHERE WOULD WE FIND REBECCA IN HER SPARE TIME:

Rebecca fell in love with the South Coast after moving to Bournemouth from Bath to Study Chiropractic in 2008. She loves breezy walks along the seafront and working out in the gym. She also has a love of good food and enjoys eating out at weekends with her friends and family.

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GHP award winning Nutritionist of the Year 2018 Carolyn Leigh, South England is a fully qualified Registered Harley St Nutritionist & Functional Medicine Specialist providing unique healthcare and nutritional services for people of all age groups with chronic health and medical conditions.  

Carolyn’s combined experience as an acknowledged specialist in Dietary/Nutritional problems, ME, CFS, Chronic Fatigue, Fibromyalgia, Candida, Thyroid conditions, Adrenal Testing, Allergy & Blood Testing, and Women’s Health, offers not only the qualifications but also the capability and background to help you.

Carolyn is a recognised UK authority in the complex relationship between health and disease including the science of nutrients and a specialist in Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/ ME management and methods of treatment.  She graduated from the University of West London with a BSc degree in Nutritional Medicine incorporating medical science, names diseases, patho-physiology, optimum nutrition and diet.  She has built a strong reputation for success among specialists, local GP’s and health workers with frequent referral to her practice.

Carolyn also contributes to Men’s Health magazine, the London Metro and for 2013 Channel 5 – 50 Shocking Facts about Diet and Exercise.  Carolyn has also featured on BBC Radio Solent as an expert in Vitamin D deficiency and more recently on child nutrition and obesity.

Being at the forefront of private health care Carolyn provides comprehensive specialist diagnostic testing, medical condition management, holistic treatment methods, professional knowledge and an unrelenting drive to reach the root cause of your illness by pinpointing underlying metabolic disturbances and nutritional imbalances in the body which are contributing to your illness.

Carolyn is a member of the British Association of Applied Nutrition and Nutritional Therapy (B.A.N.T.). The Complementary Therapists Association (CThA) is a registered practitioner with the Nutritional Therapy Council (NTC).  Carolyn is also a registered member of the Professional Standards Authority.

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Qualifications and Experience

Zoe graduated with a Masters degree in Chiropractic in 2013. Zoe went on to be the lead Chiropractor for an award winning team in Reading for the following 9 years. Her passion is helping everyone achieve their goals no matter how big or small. From gardening to ultra endurance racing.

Why did you become a Chiropractor?

Zoe has always loved science and found medicine and the body fascinating. When she was 11 her mother took her to see her chiropractor after a minor car accident. Zoe was amazed at how they made me feel so much better without invasive treatment. Since then her drive has been to make everyone feel as good as they possibly can.

Where would we find Zoe in her spare time?

A huge part of Zoe’s time is spent looking after and riding her horses Atlas and Zeus. When not at the stables or work you can find Zoe with friends and family in the great outdoors! When Zoe gets a chance to sit down, she enjoys cuddles with her three cats.

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Jamie is a HCPC registered Podiatrist, qualifying from the University of East London in 2015 with a BSC (Hons) degree in Podiatry Medicine. Further to this, he has a degree in Sports and Exercise Science and has a keen interest in biomechanics. Further to this Jamie has a level 3 diploma as a sports massage therapist and volunteered at the Bournemouth 7s Festival in 2016.

Jamie believes that patients benefit from a multi-disciplinary approach to recovery and rehabilitation and finds that the insight from a podiatrist with regards to the individuals walking pattern and foot biomechanics is essential for the patients full recovery.

Jamie’s hobbies range from playing golf in his spare time to middle and long distance running, He also enjoys regularly taking part in local park runs and is due to take part in his first London marathon this April with a key interest in raising money and awareness to prostate cancer UK.

An autonomous practitioner, Jamie however has frequently worked closely with physiotherapists, diabetic nurses and osteopaths.

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Qualifications and experience:

Harvey graduated from the AECC in Bournemouth in 2019 and soon after found himself working in a busy, successful practice just outside of Bristol in the south west, helping people of all ages reach their goals through chiropractic! Harvey is inspired everyday by Chiropractic through the results that he sees in practice, and his goal is to reach more people and change more lives on the south coast through his Chiropractic care!

Why did Harvey become a Chiropractor?

Harvey suffered a bad surfing injury to his lower back at the age of 17, and he was recommended to go see a family friend Chiropractor to help him get back to his feet. It was right then and there that Harvey got to experience first-hand the power that Chiropractic has on enhancing the body’s ability to heal, and it has fascinated him since! Harvey has had regular Chiropractic adjustments since, to keep his body working at it’s very best.

Where would you find Harvey in his spare time?

Harvey loves making the most of the outdoors, especially through surfing and spearfishing, having the sea on his doorstep. If he isn’t water based, he can be found on camping trips in Devon and Cornwall and beyond, with family and friends. Harvey loves travelling and exploring new regions of the UK and beyond!

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QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCES

Lucy is a Masters Graduate Physiotherapist and achieved the highest academic grade in her cohort, earning an award from the Chartered Society of Physiotherapists in the process. Since graduating Lucy has worked in the NHS as a rotational physiotherapist and has a range of experiences from helping people take their first steps in intensive care to rehabbing sporting injuries. Prior to her Masters, Lucy studied a degree in Sports and Exercise Science and went on work for UK Sport. She has attended major competitions and knows the true demands of elite sport and competition. Lucy is a trained sports massage therapist and is also a Pilates matwork instructor and Yoga teacher. Lucy also offers dry needling (medical acupuncture) within her appointments. Lucy has a particular interest in lower limb injuries and clinical Pilates. PASSIONS: Outside of Physio, Lucy enjoys being outdoors and active. Lucy particularly enjoys horse riding, running, paddleboarding and Pilates.

WHY DID LUCY BECOME A PHYSIOTHERAPIST? Lucy truly values movement, activity and all the amazing things the human body can do. She is passionate about getting to know each person individually and supporting them to return to the activities that are most important to them.

WHERE WOULD WE FIND LUCY IN HER SPARE TIME? Lucy is most likely to be at the Yard (with the horses) or at the Beach

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Robyn has been with Lilliput Health since it opened in 2008. She has an honest and dedicated approach to therapy which reflects her own approach to her lifestyle and health.

Qualifications and experience: Robyn graduated as a Colon Hydrotherapist with distinction from the nationally renowned Chi Centre in Maidenhead. As soon as she qualified she set up her first clinic at Lilliput Health when it opened in 2008. Robyn is a registered member of RICTACT. Being a member of RICTAT requires members to adhere to strict international standards, including the exclusive use of fully disposable kits to assure utmost hygiene and negating the need for the chemicals and sanitising agents associated with some colonic treatments.

Skills: Also trained in abdominal massage which is an alternative and complementary treatment for patients unwilling or contra-indicated to colonic irrigation.

Passions: Robyn is passionate about practising what she preaches through having regular cleanses, a balanced alkaline diet and daily exercise.

Get to know Robyn! Q&A…

Why did you become a colon hydrotherapist? I previously suffered with digestive problems during my nursing degree at Bournemouth university. Colon hydrotherapy helped alleviate my symptoms and encouraged me to actively look after my body and feed it what IT truly needs rather than what I may want!

Where would we find you in your spare time? Normally at my local crossfit gym or running on the beach. I also love spending time with my furbaby Madi my crazy cockerpoo, I am a dab hand at DIY these days too!

“Did you know…. Approximately the average digestion transit time in the U.K. is roughly 72 hours from eating to passing!! I take my bin in my kitchen out daily… when do you empty yours ;) ”

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Fiona grew up surrounded by sport with her father being an international race and rally driver which lead to starting to study sports therapy in 2006. Since graduate with a Bachelor of Science (Honours) Fiona has gained a vast array of experience working pitch-side at sporting events to the supporting elderly patients suffering with degenerative joint problems.

Fiona has travelled to events with national sports athletes, national inline roller hockey teams and as lead therapist within Rugby Union squads for ten seasons.

Alongside this Fiona worked in private clinics and became part of the physiotherapy team at Warwick and Leamington hospitals aiding inpatients recovery on neurological, surgical and medical wards.

Fiona’s passion to continue to learn and help people improve their lives has led to studying a four year BOst (hons) in Osteopathy which completes in 2025.

Skills

• Anatomy in Motion (assessment and rehab of posture and movement)

• Injury rehabilitation

• Pre-op prehabilitation

• Treatment of complex conditions such as arthritis, fibromyalgia

• Sports taping

• Sports Massage

• Joint articulation

• Myofascial release

• Instrument-assisted soft tissue release (IASTM)

• Re-education of functional movement.

• Pitch side trauma

Passions

Fiona enjoys spending her spare time walking, running, paddle boarding but mostly spending time with her partner and two little boys. Fiona enjoys fundraising especially when is involves sport. Previously having trekked to Everest Base Camp to raise money for children with cancer and having trained for a 100 mile cycle in aid of injured Rugby players and their families.

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Qualification and Experience:

Beatrice graduated with a Master of Chiropractic degree from the esteemed AECC University in Bournemouth and soon after she found herself working for busy clinics in the New Forest and Bournemouth. Her expertise includes the treatment of a wide range of conditions, from sport-related injuries to common musculoskeletal complaints for individuals of all age groups.

Why did you become a chiropractor?

Chiropractic care holds a special place in my heart; it’s more than just a profession, it’s a lifelong passion, as I have experienced its transformative effects in my own life. Witnessing how chiropractic can improve lives has inspired me to become a chiropractor and share these benefits with others.

Passions

I am passionate about helping people and I believe that through chiropractic we can allow the body to perform to its fullest potential. During my treatments I like to use a whole-body approach which entails addressing the root of the problem rather than only treating the symptoms. I often incorporate rehabilitation and preventative measures to ensure long term recovery. My mission is to help you live an enjoyable, pain-free life!

Where would we find you in your spare time?

Beyond her professional commitments, Beatrice enjoys maintaining an active lifestyle, with a fondness for strength training, Pilates and Italian food

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Joonas Savolainen graduated from AECC in 2019 with 1st class honours. He also has a diploma in Sports Science and has practiced as a Massage Therapist.

Joonas joins Total Therapy after relocating from Telford where he worked within another private health clinic as a successful Chiropractor.

Prior to his arrival in the UK, Joonas had his own practice in Helsinki, Finland.

Joonas has a passion in treating both amateur and professional athletes to help them improve their athletic performance, and has had the pleasure of working with multiple high level athletes from a variety of sports including weightlifting, football, wrestling, and dancing. In order to get the best results with his patients Joonas prefers to use a combination of chiropractic, soft tissue therapies and therapeutic home exercises.

Joonas enjoys being active, spending time outside with his wife and two dogs. He has a long history playing competitive Ice Hockey and Martial Arts.

Joonas Savolainen graduated from AECC in 2019 with 1st class honours. He also has a diploma in Sp... Read More

Qualifications and experience: Sports and remedial massage therapist level 4 Swedish massage therapist level 3 Athletic taping. Has been qualified since September 2013- worked for the body clinic up until September 2015 then Lilliput Health. Debbie has also worked and trained with Lytchett minister rugby club worked on athletes and runners and football players and a world champion powerlifter to name a few.

Skills: Postural assessment – Sports/ remedial injury assessment / Athletic taping/ Deep tissue massage / myofascial release / lengthening and mobilisation of muscles/ joints.

Passions: Debbie’s passions are her family, 2 children and her strength training. Within Debbie’s role she is passionate about enabling her clients to do the sports and activities and work that they love without pain… or rehabilitating them so they can go back to doing the things they need to and love to do.

Get to know Debbie! Q&A…

Why did you become a Sports Massage Therapist? Throughout my life I have always enjoyed various sports from Tennis and Volleyball to skiing and the Gym and I wanted to be able to help people to do the activities and sports that they love without pain…and to improve their performance, as well as helping people to sometimes just be able to sleep without discomfort.

Where would we find you in your spare time? In the gym or with my partner and my children or with friends and family.

``Did you know…. I Have Greek Cypriot heritage on my father’s side and lived in Cyprus for over 6 years in my thirties.”

Qualifications and experience: Sports and remedial massage therapist level 4 Swedish massage the... Read More

Debbie completed her physiotherapy degree at Brunel University in England in 2002, here she worked in London in a large public hospital . Here she gained a wide range of physiotherapy skills, treating musculoskeletal and orthopedic conditions before specialising in womens health. Debbie completed post graduate courses in a range of orthopedic conditions and advanced treatment methods. She went on to work within a National sports Centre in the UK treating high level athletes and worked alongside the British Amateur Gymnastics association at various events across Europe.

She moved to Vancouver, Canada in 2009 where she worked in the public health service as the Clinical Practice Leader within Fraser health.

She has just returned the UK and joins the Total therapy team to continue her work in musculoskeletal physiotherapy and explore her passion for helping people and to bring women’s health to the forefront in Dorset. She works mainly with pre and post-partum women, helping them gain functional independence and improve their quality of life. She believes women should not have to suffer the side effects of child birth or ageing, and wants to give women their independence through education and hands on treatment.

Debbie returned to her home country to be closer to family now that she has two young children. She cant wait to join a netball team in Bournemouth and explore all that the south coast has to offer with her family.

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My name is Emma and I’m a fully qualified evidence based Level 5 Soft Tissue Therapy and Rehabilitation therapist, qualifying through the prestigious London School of Sports Massage.

I am passionate about helping people deal with often debilitating and tiring pain. Your pain may be from a recent sports injury, chronic and persistent or maybe you’re just feeling a bit tight and would like tired muscles eased.

There are different modalities I may use for example, massage, cupping, assisted stretching and more.

When I’m not working I can usually be found in the pool or on a horse. I’m also qualified as both an open water and aquatic coach alongside an Equestrian coach and a bit of an expert at injuries caused by both!!

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Qualifications and Experience:

Holly qualified from the University of Plymouth in 2020 with a BSc (Hons) in Physiotherapy. She has since been working in Dorset Healthcare and has experience in a variety of settings including Musculoskeletal Outpatients, Intensive care and Orthopaedics. Holly has a particular interest in rehabilitating sporting injuries as well as supporting those suffering with back pain.

Passions:

Outside of Physiotherapy, Holly enjoys weightlifting in the gym, live music, eating good food and travel.

Why Did Holly Become a Physiotherapist:

Through both playing sports at a young and having family in the military, Holly saw first hand the benefits of Physiotherapy. Holly developed an appreciation for the complexities of the human body and the variety of tools physiotherapy utilises to overcome injury and improve pain.

Where will you find her in her spare time?

More than likely at the gym or eating out somewhere nice!

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Victoria graduated from the AECC in 2005 and worked in private practice in Yorkshire, eventually owning her own clinics in Scarborough & Whitby. She returned to the south in 2013 and became a senior clinical lecturer at AECC, with responsibilities for supervising & teaching final year chiropractic students during their clinical placement.

She now works at Lilliput on Monday and Wednesday and in Ringwood on Tuesday, Thursday & Friday. She has a particularly patient-focused approach and enjoys helping people out of their pain and to return to their normal lives, pain free, using a combination of appropriate chiropractic and soft tissue therapies, including dry needling, with relevant exercises to prevent a relapse.

As a horse rider herself, she has a particular interest in treating riders and helping them improve their riding performance. She can assess your riding position and movement patterns and offer advice and exercises to improve your seat and position.

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Qualifications and Experiences: BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy, studied at the University of The West of England, Bristol. Laura has been qualified since 2008 and has worked for the NHS up until January 2024. Laura was the lead clinical physiotherapist in Orthopaedics at the Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester but has worked in several hospital trusts across different specialities giving her a wide range of experience.

Passions: Laura enjoys being a busy mother to three young children and a lively dalmatian. Outside of Physiotherapy Laura enjoys fitness including weight training and cardio including running half marathon distances.

Why did Laura become a Physiotherapist? Lauras passion for physical education and science from an early school age led her to a career in physiotherapy. Working as a physiotherapist provides Laura with the opportunity to enable people to live the life they wish to live by overcoming pain and disability. Laura has always enjoyed designing treatment plans and supporting her patients to fulfil their goals.

Where would we find Laura in her spare time? Outdoors whether it be on a dog walk down the beach, in the park with my children, on the netball court or off on an adventure.

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QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCES:

Candice is a level 3 Sports massage therapist and is in her final year studying for a Masters in Chiropractic. Candice has been qualified since May 2022 and has worked as a sports massage therapist since. Candice has worked with Swanage and Wareham rugby club as a club physio for injury assessment and pitch side assistant.

SKILLS

Postural assessment Sports injury assessment Athletic taping Deep tissue massage Myofascial release

PASSIONS

Candice has a fervent passion for sports and a genuine enthusiasm for helping others. Candice’s ultimate goal is to become a well-rounded practitioner, making a lasting impact on the lives of her patients. She believes that fostering strong patient relationships is key to understanding their unique needs and tailoring effective treatment plans.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCES: Candice is a level 3 Sports massage therapist and is in her fina... Read More