Qualification and Experience:

Isabel holds a BSc degree in Strength, Conditioning, Rehabilitation, and Level 5 Sports Massage from Cardiff Met University. She has gained valuable experience working in clinical settings, with sports teams, and at endurance events across both the UK and New Zealand. Most recently, Isabel qualified as an APPI Pilates instructor and enjoys integrating Pilates principles into her treatments to enhance recovery and overall well-being. Isabel is also qualified in Cupping which she can offer within her appointments.

Why Isabel chose Sports massage therapy?

Isabel is passionate about helping people move better, stay active, and live pain-free through hands-on therapy. She is committed to promoting healthy, active lifestyles and supporting individuals in experiencing the physical and mental benefits of movement - whether through sport, activity, or everyday life.

Passions and Interests:

Isabel loves being outdoors and staying active. She’s a keen runner, enjoys hitting the gym, going for long walks, and spending time by the sea

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SILLS 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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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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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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