Professional Overview

Maddie is a qualified Sports Therapist with a strong academic background and 4 years of clinical experience in musculoskeletal assessment, injury rehabilitation, and manual therapy. Their approach is evidence-informed and patient centred, focusing on helping individuals recover from injury, reduce pain, and return to confident, functional movement.

While her training is rooted in sport, Maddie works with a wide range of clients, from active individuals to members of the general population. Emphasising that sports therapy is not limited to athletes. Treatment is tailored to the individual, and approached holistically addressing injury presentation, movement patterns, lifestyle factors, and long term physical function. Education & Professional Development

Maddie graduated from Bournemouth University in 2020 with a degree in Sports Therapy. With a strong commitment to continued professional development, she went on to complete a Master’s degree in Strength, Conditioning and Rehabilitation. This postgraduate training enhanced their clinical reasoning, rehabilitation planning, and understanding of progressive load management and return-to-activity principles.

Clinical Experience

Maddie has been working at Total Therapy for four years, delivering sports massage, injury assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation to clients of all ages and activity levels. In this private practice setting, she has gained experience in treating a broad range of musculoskeletal conditions, from acute injuries to chronic pain. In addition to clinic-based work, Maddie has experience working with Dorset FA, supporting a Girls’ Emerging Talent Centre. In this role, they were responsible for injury assessment, rehabilitation planning, and ongoing physical support, gaining valuable experience in youth sport and developing athletic populations. Clinical and Technical Skills

Injury assessment and clinical reasoning: Thorough subjective and objective assessment to identify contributing factors, guide diagnosis, and inform appropriate management strategies.

Exercise prescription and rehabilitation planning: Design and progression of individualised exercise programmes to restore strength, mobility, control, and functional capacity.

Activity and load management: Structured guidance on training, activity modification, and graded return to movement to optimise recovery and reduce re-injury risk.

Lifestyle education and self-management: Patient education, movement habits, recovery strategies, and daily activity demands to support long-term outcomes.

Communication and patient centred care: Empathetic, clear communication that builds trust, supports shared decision making, and empowers individuals throughout their rehabilitation journey.

Hands on Techniques

● Sports massage

● Trigger point therapy

● MET and PNF stretching techniques

● Joint mobilisations

● Sports taping

● Shockwave therapy

These techniques are integrated alongside active rehabilitation to assist pain modulation, improve tissue quality, and facilitate movement restoration where appropriate.

Outside the Clinic

Outside of the clinic, Maddie maintains an active lifestyle and has a strong appreciation for the role of exercise in long term physical health. She values and understands the importance of strength training, regularly incorporating gym based training into her routine to support performance, injury prevention, and overall wellbeing. Maddie also plays competitive netball, which enhances her practical understanding of the physical demands placed on the body during sport and informs her approach to injury management and rehabilitation. Alongside structured training, she enjoys walking as a way to stay active and support recovery. Away from exercise, Maddie enjoys, relaxing holidays, and spending time socialising with friends, particularly going out for food and drink, maintaining a healthy balance between performance, recovery, and lifestyle.

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Professional Overview

Becca is a qualified Sports Massage Therapist in Poole, specialising in helping people move better, recover faster, and perform at their best. She provides professional sports massage treatments for athletes and active individuals across Poole and the surrounding Dorset area.

Her approach combines hands on sports massage techniques with a strong understanding of muscle function, biomechanics, and injury management. Whether supporting competitive athletes, gym goers, runners, or individuals managing everyday muscular pain, Becca tailors every session to support recovery, injury prevention, and long-term physical health.

Becca offers a professional, results driven, and client focused service, focusing not only on immediate pain relief but also on improving movement quality and preventing future injury. She believes effective sports massage is about understanding how the body moves and supporting it to function at its best.

Sports Massage Services in Poole Clinical and Technical Skills

Becca provides a full range of sports massage and soft tissue treatments in Poole, including:

Sports massage therapy for injury prevention, recovery, and performance support

Deep tissue massage for chronic muscle tension and pain relief

Soft tissue mobilisation to improve flexibility and range of motion

Post-event and post-training recovery massage in Poole

Assessment of muscular imbalances and movement restrictions

Treatment of common sports-related injuries, including strains, sprains, and overuse injuries

Myofascial release techniques

Trigger point therapy

Rehabilitation support and return-to-activity care

Personalised treatment plans based on assessment findings and individual goals

Professional consultation, aftercare advice, and self-management strategies

Specialist Areas of Sports Massage in Poole

Becca specialises in treating:

Everyday muscle pain and stiffness

Work-related and postural tension

Stress-related muscular tightness

Supporting movement for an active lifestyle

Pre- and post-event sports massage

Rehabilitation support for active individuals

Mobility and flexibility improvement

Her treatments are suitable for anyone looking for a sports massage therapist in Poole, whether recovering from injury, managing ongoing muscular issues, or aiming to improve performance and movement.

Clinical Expertise & Treatment Approach

Becca delivers tailored sports massage treatments in Poole designed to reduce pain, restore movement, support recovery, and enhance physical performance using evidence-based techniques. Her clinical approach combines skilled hands-on therapy with in-depth knowledge of anatomy and biomechanics.

Clear communication is central to every appointment, with practical aftercare advice and self-management strategies provided to help clients maintain progress and support recovery outside the treatment room.

Professional Interests & Background

Becca is passionate about helping people stay active, move comfortably, and recover effectively. Her clinical interests include injury prevention, soft tissue health, and supporting the body’s natural recovery processes through targeted sports massage therapy.

As a former county level athlete, Becca understands first-hand the physical and mental challenges that injury can bring, particularly when it leads to time away from sport. This personal experience strongly shapes her approach to treatment and client care.

Becca is committed to continuous professional development and regularly undertakes further training to refine her skills, expand her knowledge, and remain up to date with best practice in sports massage therapy and soft tissue treatment.

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Qualifications & Experience

Amelie is a qualified chiropractor with a strong foundation in hands on, movement focused care. During the completion of her chiropractic degree, she spent three years working as a sports massage therapist, developing a deep understanding of soft tissue work, rehabilitation, and patient-centered treatment.

Amelie has completed a paediatric internship, giving her valuable experience in caring for babies and children. Supporting families during those early stages of growth remains one of her greatest passions. Since graduating, she has been practicing as a chiropractor in Bournemouth, where she has continued to refine her integrated approach to improving movement, reducing tension, and supporting both acute and long-term recovery.

Passions

Amelie is passionate about movement in all its forms. With a background in dance and an enthusiasm for staying active, she brings a dynamic appreciation for physical wellbeing into her clinical work. She also enjoys golf and other activities that challenge coordination, strength, and balance, interests that further deepen her understanding of the body in motion. Whether in the clinic or in everyday life, she values helping people feel stronger, freer, and more confident in how they move.

Why Amelie Became a Chiropractor

Amelie’s journey into chiropractic care began early. Having seen a chiropractor herself as a baby and throughout her life, she experienced firsthand the impact that gentle, well-applied care can have on comfort, function, and overall wellbeing. Those experiences shaped her appreciation for proactive, holistic health support and ultimately inspired her to pursue a career where she could offer that same positive influence to others. Becoming a chiropractor felt like a natural extension of her desire to help people feel and function at their best.

Where You’ll Find Amelie in Her Spare Time

Outside the clinic, Amelie loves staying active most often through dance, golf, or at the gym. She also enjoys spending meaningful time with friends, whether that’s a relaxed evening together or exploring new places and activities. Her love for movement, connection, and enjoying life carries through both her personal time and her approach to patient care.

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Professional Overview

  Kayne is a Chartered Physiotherapist who graduated from the University of Winchester in 2021 with a BSc (Hons) in Physiotherapy. He has since developed a strong and well-rounded clinical background through extensive experience within both NHS and private practice settings.

Following graduation, Kayne spent three years working as a Rotational Physiotherapist within the NHS, completing seven clinical rotations. These rotations provided him with broad exposure to acute, post-operative, and long-term musculoskeletal conditions, forming a solid foundation for safe, effective, and evidence-based practice. Kayne treats a diverse patient population ranging from the general public to competitive athletes. His approach to care is patient-centred, collaborative, and goal-focused, ensuring treatment plans are tailored to each individual’s needs, lifestyle, and expectations. Kayne places strong emphasis on education, self-management, and empowering patients to take an active role in their recovery.

Clinical and technical Skill Set

• Comprehensive Assessment and Clinical Reasoning Kayne conducts detailed subjective and objective assessments, using strong clinical reasoning to accurately diagnose musculoskeletal conditions and identify contributing biomechanical, functional, and lifestyle factors.
• Musculoskeletal Diagnosis and Management He is experienced in assessing and treating a wide range of acute and chronic musculoskeletal conditions, applying evidence based frameworks to guide effective and individualised care.
• Manual Therapy Techniques Kayne utilises appropriate manual therapy techniques, including joint mobilisation and soft tissue techniques, to reduce pain and restore movement where indicated, while integrating these with active rehabilitation.
• Exercise Prescription and Rehabilitation Programming He designs tailored, progressive exercise programmes that address strength, mobility, motor control, and functional capacity, ensuring rehabilitation aligns with each patient’s goals and daily demands.
• Post-Operative and Orthopaedic Rehabilitation Kayne has extensive experience guiding patients through post-operative and post-traumatic rehabilitation, supporting safe recovery following orthopaedic surgery and injury from early stage care to full function.
• Acute Injury Assessment and Management He is confident in the assessment and management of acute musculoskeletal injuries, including decision making around immediate care, referral, and appropriate progression of rehabilitation.
• Sports Injury Rehabilitation and Return-to-Play Kayne applies structured return-to-sport principles, ensuring athletes are physically and psychologically prepared to safely return to training and competition.
• Patient Education and Self-Management Kayne prioritises patient education, empowering individuals with the knowledge and strategies needed to manage symptoms, prevent recurrence, and maintain long-term physical health.
• Load Management and Injury Prevention He integrates load management principles and injury prevention strategies into rehabilitation programmes to promote sustainable recovery and reduce future injury risk.
• Evidence Based Practice Kayne’s clinical decisions are guided by current research and best practice, ensuring treatments are effective, safe, and aligned with contemporary physiotherapy standards.

Specialist areas

  Kayne specialises in musculoskeletal physiotherapy, with a particular focus on the assessment and treatment of acute and chronic joint, muscle, and soft tissue conditions. His experience in trauma and elective orthopaedics has enabled him to develop specialist skills in post-surgical rehabilitation, fracture management, and recovery following complex orthopaedic procedures. He has a strong interest and growing expertise in sports physiotherapy, working with athletes of varying levels to manage injuries, optimise recovery, and support safe return to sport. Kayne regularly applies exercise based and functional rehabilitation approaches, ensuring treatment aligns with the physical demands of work, daily life, or athletic performance.

Clinical Expertise

Kayne has developed clinical expertise across a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions through both hospital and private practice work. His core competencies include: - Assessment and management of acute and chronic musculoskeletal pain - Rehabilitation following orthopaedic surgery and trauma - Treatment of sports-related injuries across multiple body regions - Management of soft tissue, joint, and overuse injuries - Functional rehabilitation focused on real-world and sporting demands

His treatment approach integrates: - Manual therapy where appropriate - Progressive, exercise based rehabilitation - Movement retraining and load management - Education and reassurance to improve confidence and long term outcomes

Kayne prioritises interventions that are supported by current evidence, while also adapting care to the individual needs and goals of each patient.

Professional Experience

• Rotational Physiotherapist – NHS Completed seven rotations over two and a half years, including: Trauma Orthopaedics Elective Orthopaedics Musculoskeletal Outpatients
• Private Practice Physiotherapist – Jersey Providing individualised musculoskeletal and sports rehabilitation to a broad patient population.
• Sports Physiotherapist Worthing Football Club Jersey Bulls Football Club Responsibilities included acute injury management, pitchside assessment, and rehabilitation support.
• Medical Team Physiotherapist – Team Jersey Orkney Island Games Supported athletes with injury management, recovery, and performance throughout the competition. Athletes competing in a range of sports including Football, athletics and Cycling.

Research and Evidence based practice 

  Kayne is committed to quality improvement and has completed a project developing a comprehensive handbook for junior physiotherapy staff to support the safe and effective management of post-operative orthopaedic patients during weekend services. He is motivated to further apply his skills and actively engage in future quality improvement projects and clinical audits to enhance service productivity, patient safety, and overall quality of care.

  Professional Interests and Passions

Kayne is passionate about movement, rehabilitation, and helping people reach their full potential. With a strong sporting background, he has a particular interest in injury prevention, return to sport rehabilitation, and performance focused physiotherapy. Outside of clinical practice, Kayne maintains an active lifestyle and enjoys playing football, training in the gym, travelling, and sea swimming year round.

Professional  Memberships

HCPC

CSP

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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

Sophie graduated Winchester University with a Bachelor’s degree in Physiotherapy. In addition, Sophie started a sports massage business while pursuing her degree. She has helped high profile athletes, such as GB Wheelchair Rugby players to British Olympic trampolinists in managing and improving a variety of conditions as well as musculoskeletal injuries.

Why did I become a physiotherapist

Physiotherapy has always been my dream occupation. Throughout my adolescence I have seeked guidance from physiotherapists after sustaining injuries from competing at a high level in multiple sports (trampolining and powerlifting for Britain and now competing in Brazilian jiu jitsu). I have always wanted to ‘pay back’ by giving guidance and helping others. I view each client as an individual and enjoy working to help treat people who have any injury to see them progress and become pain free by treating the underlying issue rather than just the symptoms.

What are my passions?

I have a strong desire to help anyone with any injury, disease, or problem that affecting their muscles, bones, joints, or peripheral nerves. Each client is treated individually with a personalised plan specific for their requirements and needs. The focus is on long term recovery by restoring function to the injured body parts by focusing on a detailed biomechanical assessment, strengthening, balance, co-ordination, manipulations and soft tissue massage. I am an advocate for ensuring all clients succeed in their rehabilitation ensuring the highest level of attention during sessions.

Where would you find me in my spare time?

When I am not at work you will find me in the gym either training Brazilian jiu jitsu or strength training. I also love any form of food and short break holidays!

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Qualifications and Experience:

Lauren graduated with a Master’s degree from the AECC . Lauren has her level 3 in sports massage which she received during her studies. Over the course of her placement year, she gained experience treating a wide range of conditions, including sports-related injuries through her time in their sports clinic.

Why did Lauren become a Chiropractor?

I have seen first-hand how chiropractic treatment can improve people’s lives, and I love helping individuals return to the activities they enjoy- whether it’s every day movement or getting back to their sport. Supporting people to move well and feel confident in their bodies is what motivates me.

Passions:

I am passionate about helping people feel good in their bodies again. Whether you want to get back to walking with your friends or aim for a personal best in your sport. I focus on both treatment and tailored rehabilitation to support long-lasting recovery.

Where would you find Lauren in her spare time:

Outside of work, you’ll probably find me at the beach- swimming, running or walking my dogs. When I’m not outdoors, I like to cook and experiment with new recipes at home!

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Qualifications and Experience

Vicky studied Sports Therapy and following this qualified as a physiotherapist at Bournemouth University. She moved to London for training in various specialties and found her passion in musculoskeletal physiotherapy. Vicky is currently studying Advanced Clinical Practice at Masters level and she is very keen to continue improving her physiotherapy practice and outcomes for people she works with.

Vicky has worked with sports teams in football, American football, she has supported long distance runners, gymnasts, weightlifters, and has experience working with many individual athletes in sports ranging from dancing to karate.

Why did Vicky become a Physiotherapist:

From young age Vicky knew she wanted to work in an environment where she can make a positive difference to others’ lives. This motivation, combined with her personal passion for movement and joy she experiences from empowering others to achieve their goals and independence has led her to becoming a physiotherapist.

She believes that each individual needs a tailored and specialised rehabilitation programme. She is passionate about working with you to find out what the impact of your injury has been and what your goals are and support you to get back to things you value.

What are Vicky’s passions?

She is a sports and fitness enthusiast and believes movement is good for the soul too. She has competed in martial arts, has a background in dance and enjoys pole fitness and weight training.

Where would you find Vicky in her spare time?

She would most likely be found outdoors walking and training her dog, spending quality time with her friends and family and learning new things.

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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:

Daniel Graduated in Media and Communication in Portugal but did a big turn over on his career in 2016 when he started to learn massage. Daniel has a teacher diploma in Thai massage and several other diplomas including his area of expertise, including Level 5 Sports massage and level 5 Soft Tissue and Remedial Massage Therapy diploma obtained in London at SNC. Daniel also has other diplomas in Pregnancy Massage, Deep Tissue, Kinesiology Taping and Cupping. Daniel is used to treating many kinds of conditions, blending his style to proportionate his clients with the best care. Over the years he has worked in clinics in London such as White Hart Clinic, Xu Clinic, Equinox Gym and recently started to work in Bournemouth! Daniel will incorporate all of his skills including cupping within his treatments if requested.

Why did Daniel become a Massage Therapist?

Daniel discovered his passion for massage unexpectedly during a trip to Thailand, where he was looking for a change in his career in communication, encouraged by a close friend. Daniel attended a massage school and that experience transformed his path, and since then Daniel has dedicated himself to continuous learning and helping people!

What are Daniel’s passions:

Nowadays Daniel strives on giving the best he can to your clients satisfaction, trying always to create a unique treatment, always blending eastern and western techniques, making his treatments unique to each person, his aim is to help people not only getting rid of their pains, but redirecting them to a better routine and lifestyle.

Where would you find Daniel in his spare time?

He is passionate about traveling and Nature and likes to keep an active lifestyle, going to the Gym, practicing yoga and with long walks at the beach!

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Qualifications and experience:

Charlotte graduated from Marjon’s University in Plymouth in 2013. After University she worked abroad in France and Austria In the ski resorts, as a Sport Therapist. Charlotte has completed training in:

Sports Massage

Pregnancy Massage

Trigger Point Therapy

Kinesiology Taping

During university and after her seasons she worked at Oakmeadians Rugby club providing pre and post treatments.

Why did Charlotte become a Sport Therapist?

Charlotte has always had an interest in the human body and how it all works. Alongside enjoying a vary of sports - skiing, netball, sailing, running and touch rugby. Charlotte was able to find a career which she love - by helping people. Sports Therapy has allowed her to help patients to enjoy sports and their lifestyles.

Trained in Pregnancy massage. During both her pregnancies Chralotte had massages and found them very beneficial. Helps the mother to relax and also to help relieve tension and pain in pregnancy.

What are Charlotte passions:

Charlotte will always ensure her patients are comfortable and relaxed during the treatment. Creating a rapport with her patients so she can get a better understanding of their injury and lifestyle. Working in a range of settings has given her different skills and experiences. Knowing your patient is feeling better and the injury is not affecting them daily - its a good feeling to know you helped.

Where would you find Charlotte in her spare time?

Growing up by the seaside, Charlotte has a love for the sea. In the summer you can find her sailing and sup boarding with the family. In the winter, she will be skiing in the mountains. During the week Charlotte enjoy playing in a local netball league, a great way to keep fit. Charlotte has also just joined adult gymnastics group.

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Natalia, is a level 4 certified Foot Health Practitioner with extensive experience in treating a wide range of foot and nails conditions.

With a focus on evidence-based practices, Natalia provides expert care for issues such as ingrown toenails, fungal infections, verrucae, and other common foot ailments.

Natalia received her Level 3 RQF Diploma in Foot Health Care Practitioner from INTA the International Nail Training Academy, where she developed a strong foundation in medical foot care. Natalia now has her level 4 Foot Health Care practitioner qualification.

Her approach is centred on accurate diagnosis and targeted treatment plans designed to relieve pain, improve mobility, and prevent future foot problems.

Dedicated to delivering results, Natalia uses the latest techniques and tools to ensure her patients receive the highest standard of care.

She is known for her methodical and thorough approach, taking the time to understand each patient’s condition and offering clear, straightforward advice on managing and treating their foot health issues.

Beyond her practice, Natalia is committed to continuous professional development and stays up-to-date with advancements in podiatry.

Outside of work she is busy with her little family, young daughter and husband(no dog yet). She enjoys great food and a good coffee.

Natalia is excited to welcome new patients and help them step confidently into a healthier future.

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Professional Overview

Luke is a Musculoskeletal (MSK) Physiotherapist with a consistent background in NHS MSK clinics and private settings, with experience working with athletes. He currently works with athletes in local rugby and football academy teams, helping to assess and stage injuries, manage and reduce injury risk, and support return to pre-injury status and higher performance.

In addition to his clinical skills, Luke is a qualified Pilates instructor and integrates breathwork into his treatments to enhance outcomes and promote overall wellbeing. He focuses on both physical and mental wellbeing and uses a graded approach to rehabilitation to facilitate a return to improved overall function. This includes supporting individuals to manage chronic conditions, improve movement, and achieve personal goals.

Clinical and Technical Skills

Luke’s approach involves carefully listening to and treating each individual, recognising that every person experiences musculoskeletal problems differently. He combines thorough, hands-on, evidence-based assessment with tailored exercise programmes, education, manual therapy, and shock-wave therapy to support each patient’s recovery. Using a range of interpersonal skills, he explores each person’s goals and helps motivate them to work towards achieving them.

Specialist Areas

Qualified Pilates instructor

Experience working with athletes in football and rugby over several seasons across two amateur-level clubs

Professional Experience

Luke has over two years of musculoskeletal experience in both NHS and private settings. He also has a background in cardiorespiratory acute environments, including managing breathing pattern disorders, supporting recovery from critical illness, and delivering graded rehabilitation.

Research and Evidence Based Practice

Luke regularly conducts literature searches and applies current evidence to the assessment, treatment, and management of MSK conditions.

Professional Interests and Passions

Luke is committed to improving his knowledge in the assessment and treatment of a wide range of MSK-related conditions. He maintains up to date Continuing Professional Development through ongoing study, reflection, and completion of relevant courses.

Professional Memberships

HCPC registered

Personal

Outside of his professional life, Luke is a keen runner, an avid reader, and an enthusiastic climber.

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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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Qualifications and Experience:

Josie has always had a passion for health and wellbeing. This led her to complete a 250 hour Yoga Teacher Training course in Bristol in 2019 and subsequently Sports Massage Levels 3 and 4 at the Cotswold Academy.

Why did Josie become a Sports Massage Therapist?

After completing her yoga Teacher Training, Josie realised the hands-on side of teaching and working with people on an individual basis is what she enjoyed most. With an active lifestyle and love of sports, Sports Massage was the natural next step.

What are Josie’s passions?

Josie is passionate about creating a calming environment and collaborative approach to treatments, facilitating connection between the mind and body and therefore long lasting rehabilitation and healing.

Where would you find Josie in her spare time?

When not at work, you can find Josie at the beach or out running with her Bosnian rescue dog or finding the best coffee spots in town.

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Professional Overview

Beatrice Sasso is a Chiropractor based in Poole, providing evidence-based chiropractic care to the general population and young people aged 13 and above. Since graduating in 2022, she has gained experience in private practice across Bournemouth, the New Forest, and Poole, supporting patients with a wide range of musculoskeletal concerns.

Her approach combines detailed musculoskeletal assessment, hands-on treatment, and progressive rehabilitation. Each session is thorough and tailored, combining technical expertise with clear communication and patient education.

Beatrice’s philosophy centres on restoring confidence in movement, not simply reducing symptoms, but building long-term resilience, understanding of pain, and sustainable recovery. She empowers patients with practical strategies and structured self-management plans, ensuring they leave not only feeling improved, but equipped to maintain their progress.

Known for her calm, attentive demeanour, she creates a professional yet welcoming environment where patients feel heard, understood, and supported in achieving their individual goals, whether that is returning to sport, improving posture, or moving comfortably through daily life.

Clinical Skill Set

Beatrice provides comprehensive chiropractic care beyond spinal adjustments, including:

-Diversified technique, SOT, Thompson Drop-Table, —Activator, and cranial work -Joint manipulation and mobilisation -Soft tissue therapy, massage, and trigger point therapy -Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilisation (IASTM) -Stretching and progressive rehabilitation exercises -Dry needling -Shockwave Therapy -Postural and ergonomic advice -Education and structured self-management plans

She is trained in advanced clinical assessment and diagnostic reasoning, with proficiency in imaging interpretation. Where clinically indicated, she can facilitate referral for private diagnostic imaging to ensure patients receive comprehensive and appropriate care.

Collaborative & Responsible Care

Beatrice practices within a collaborative healthcare framework and values integrated, multidisciplinary care. She works closely with physiotherapists, sports therapists, massage therapists, and podiatrists where appropriate, ensuring patients benefit from coordinated and well rounded management.

When clinical findings indicate the need for further medical investigation or specialist input, she facilitates timely referral to a GP or relevant consultant, prioritising patient safety and adherence to best practice standards at all times.

Specialist Areas

Lower back, neck and thoracic pain Headaches and TMJ dysfunction Postural strain Shoulder, Hip and knee conditions

Professional Interests & Passions

Outside of clinic, Beatrice enjoys strength training and aerial fitness, which deepens her understanding of movement mechanics, performance demands, and the principles of recovery.

Committed to ongoing professional development, she continually refines her clinical knowledge to ensure her care remains current, evidence-based, and aligned with best practice standards.

Personal Details

Professional Title: Chiropractor Registration Body & Number: General Chiropractic Council (GCC) – 05583 Professional Memberships: GCC & British Chiropractic Association (BCA) Qualifications: Master of Chiropractic (MChiro), Health Sciences University (HSU – formerly AECC) Year of Graduation: 2022 Current Clinics: Total Therapy – Lilliput Health Poole & Meyrick Park Bournemouth

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SKILLS AND PASSIONS

I have had a turbulent relationship with sport and injuries and I’m incredibly passionate about supporting people to feel their best. Whether this is educating athletes to train safely for performance, or helping individuals continue doing the activities they love, I work closely with people to ensure treatment is meaningful, realistic, and reflects their preferences.

I previously worked professionally with elite event horses and therefore have extensive knowledge of riding and the demands this puts on your body. I absolutely love trail running and hope to venture into the world of ultras in 2026, after spending my uni years racing triathlons (mediocre at best, very enthusiastic though!). I additionally work with Cardiff University Triathlon Team to deliver S+C and injury management, and work pitch-side for Swanage and Wareham RFC.

WHY I BECAME A PHYSIOTHERAPIST

I stepped into physiotherapy with the intention of specialising in veterinary physiotherapy, however during my undergraduate degree I found working with patients incredibly fulfilling and loved seeing their progression and enjoyment during therapy. I have firmly decided to stick with human patients where I can share my enthusiasm for physical activity. I believe that enjoying physical activity can be realistic and achievable for everybody, and want to be a part of individuals journeys. I love working with a diverse group of individuals and enjoy constantly learning.

WHERE YOU’LL FIND ME

I feel most at home trail running. Whether this is on a Dorset coast path, or sliding down a mountain in Wales, I’m normally covered in mud and thinking about the coffee and pastry I’m going to eat after.

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Qualifications and experience:

Chris graduated from AECC University College in 2022 with a master’s degree in chiropractic with first class honours. Chris has worked in busy Clinic in Eastbourne, Southampton and Alton. Chris is a determined and results-driven chiropractor, striving to provide the best possible patient experience. Chris has a keen interest in biomechanics, rehabilitation and exercise. This interest allows him to combine chiropractic treatment and rehabilitative medicine to improve the function of his patients

Why did Chris become a Chiropractor?

Chris’ chiropractic journey started in his early twenties when he sustained a lower back injury. Chiropractic helped to improve his back pain and inspired him to want to deepen his understanding in how the human body works. With knowledge and experience from personal training and boxing coaching, Chris took the leap and attend university as a mature student in 2022.

What are Chris passions:

His passion for learning continued after university as Chris has taken part in multiple post-graduate courses, such as the Royal College of Chiropractors PRT scheme and two mentorships in Human Function and Biomechanics. His other passion is boxing as Chris has been involved in amateur boxing for around 20 years, competing in the sport himself and also as a qualified amateur Boxing coach.

Where would you find Chris in his spare time?

When not in clinic you find Chris taking part in exercise, Chris enjoys running and going to the gym. He also enjoys spending time with his friend and family.

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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.”

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Debbie completed her physiotherapy degree at Brunel University in England in 2002, she then 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 women’s 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 for orthopaedics and women’s health within Fraser health.

She returned to the UK in 2018 and joined 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 specialises in treating women with pelvic health issues, including 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. She is also a qualified Mummy MOT Practitioner.

Debbie has two children, who keep her very busy. She enjoys doing regular Pilates and travelling the world with her family.

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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 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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