AJT Sports Therapy and Pilates Clinic

AJT Sports Therapy and Pilates Clinic Proactive healthcare clinic. Pain and injury management. Specialist in the rehabilitation of musculoskeletal complaints & injuries. APPI Pilates instructor.

Clinic in the Whitby Club, supporting patients with both sporting and non-sporting injuries, joint conditions, muscular aches and pains. APPI Modified Pilates. Exercise Prescription. Advanced Sports Kinesiology, Running Assessments and Gait Re-education, Massage, Functional Movement correction. Orthopaedic Dry Needling

Anniversaries seriously make you reflect and what a busy 19 years I’ve had since opening my clinic!19 years ago I qualif...
19/03/2026

Anniversaries seriously make you reflect and what a busy 19 years I’ve had since opening my clinic!

19 years ago I qualified initially as a Remedial Massage Therapist, training at the Northern Institute of Massage, training alongside full time work, knowing that my life had to change and boy has it! Studying hard, developing my skills and knowledge and fast forward 19 years and I’m so proud of my business. I have worked my ass off!!

I had a patient say many years ago “you’re a bit like a socialist” and it took me a while to understand that it was meant as a compliment! I was offered work in premiership football, I was offered some amazing opportunities that would’ve meant travel and huge salaries but I wanted to offer local affordable care to my community, be close to my family, offer accessible classes, a no BS approach for knowledge sharing and health care and I feel in my heart that I have succeeded in that endeavour….that’s what he meant with his socialist comment!

So is it time to hang up my hat at 55?! My job still makes my soul smile so whilst it’s still doing that I’ll be banging the healthcare support drum but maybe taking a bit more time off! Today is one of those days.

Thank you to all of my patients, family and friends who have supported my journey and make my dreams come true. Daily.
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The girls done gooooooood! We walked from Hadlow to Parkgate yesterday in the glorious sunshine (this is last month’s pi...
15/03/2026

The girls done gooooooood! We walked from Hadlow to Parkgate yesterday in the glorious sunshine (this is last month’s pic, I was too busy chatting to take one this month!) sampling the wonderful coffee at both and the Elephant Collective at Parkgate before heading back. 7.3 miles in total (with a few cutting it short at 4 miles) and it was so lovely seeing the friendships made and a few new faces too!

This monthly walk is a real highlight in the diary for everyone and what a blessing it’s been!

Thank you ladies 😘
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As the mornings become a bit lighter training appears a bit easier! I am a morning trainer, get it done and dusted and f...
10/03/2026

As the mornings become a bit lighter training appears a bit easier!

I am a morning trainer, get it done and dusted and feel epic afterwards - and how gorgeously lucky were we watching the sun rise whilst doing our Power Pilates this morning! What a stunning morning and the crew worked incredibly hard using the ova balls and bands.

Power Pilates is not for the faint of heart and the class has become undeniably harder 7 weeks in - it was good to add some jump training in today too.

Running intervals followed on after the class for me, working with my amazing coach Pete who is getting me ready for my marathon in June. You find your coach, your PT, your trainer, your clinician, the one that works for you to get the best out of you….there are few people on this planet that can tell me to shut up and get away with it! Pete is highly knowledgeable and as a clinician I totally trust him and his gym community mirrors my Pilates community vibe.

What a great start to a gorgeous day!
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So how perfectly did International Women’s Day end with our month end Teams Call following up on the successes of our Me...
08/03/2026

So how perfectly did International Women’s Day end with our month end Teams Call following up on the successes of our Menopause Health Training Group.

Month 1 has been a rollercoaster of understanding about training during the menopausal years, polarising training, Zone 2 walking, hydration, sleep and putting down the “girlie pink” weights. Changing mindsets has been the key driver and the success stories have been wonderful to hear.

As we head into month 2 we’re now into a new programme which includes jump training and adding more load. All great fun stuff!!!

This group of 20 women are trusting the science of “strong not skinny” and are embracing huge changes to their lives - supporting one another along the way.

I started this group to share the science and we’re all together now for month 2 with weekly check ins, some healthy competition and seriously good belly laughs!

WOMEN SUPPORTING WOMEN, AS IT SHOJLD BE. ALWAYS
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Some things change your life for the better and Pilates has done that for me. After a skating accident many years ago I ...
06/03/2026

Some things change your life for the better and Pilates has done that for me. After a skating accident many years ago I was advised by my osteopath to “give it a go” and I have certainly done that! I now teach 9 classes a week and it has changed my life for the better.

Expansion plans for 2026 also include a request for a session for men only, another beginners and my clinical yoga with mindfulness…I just need to find somewhere to teach them and enough hours in the day….that’s work in progress!

This photo of home teaching will also be my favourite with my girl Izzy, I was younger and thinner then too 🤣

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO ME AND A HUGE THANK YOU TO MY CREWS! 🧘 Let’s drink gin tonight to celebrate wherever you are!
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The wonderful  has it’s amazing Chester 50 this weekend! This is a phenomenal race filled with exceptionally talented at...
27/02/2026

The wonderful has it’s amazing Chester 50 this weekend! This is a phenomenal race filled with exceptionally talented athletes all testing their training over the gruelling 50 miles, starting at 6am tomorrow in Ellesmere Port.

The amazing , Dave K and are on the start line and will nail this beast of a challenge. I am thrilled that training has gone well and they’re ready.

Ultras are not for the faint of heart, especially those covering 50 miles through mud, up hills and along canals! Good luck everyone!

“Your body will argue that there is no justifiable reason to continue. Your only recourse is to call on your spirit, which fortunately functions independently of logic.” Tim Noakes

These guys running tomorrow have the spirit of legends.
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What a fabulous Valentine’s Day turnout on the WOMEN’S HEALTH HIKE this morning! 22 gorgeous gals together power walking...
14/02/2026

What a fabulous Valentine’s Day turnout on the WOMEN’S HEALTH HIKE this morning! 22 gorgeous gals together power walking 5 miles, it was so so lovely! Thank you ladies (and the stunning Bailey dog!)

Thank you also to my gorgeous running girls for the 10 miler beforehand, I’m surprised they still love me on Valentine’s Day getting them lost, I was even more logistically challenged than normal today and I’d even written the route down! What a dope 🫣

33,000 steps done before lunch…..not a bad shift 😂
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2026 is a year of taking more regular breaks to prevent burnout! I don’t think I’ve ever taken February Half Term off in...
13/02/2026

2026 is a year of taking more regular breaks to prevent burnout! I don’t think I’ve ever taken February Half Term off in my life and Im looking forward to it. Clinic is closed and I’m doing my very best to have a break from work “stuff” except for a couple of pilates classes!

Appointments taken as normal via www.ajtsportstherapy.co.uk/appointments

Over and out!
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Talking fibre is so not sexy as all we think about are our bowel habits, but it’s not just that!Fibre forms a major part...
09/02/2026

Talking fibre is so not sexy as all we think about are our bowel habits, but it’s not just that!

Fibre forms a major part in maintaining gut health which, with reducing sugar, cutting out processes foods and drinking more water, has a massive bearing on all aspects of our health. It’s a big deal and we seriously underestimate its importance! Experts recommend we have 30g of it per day but only 4% of us women manage this.

Fibre can do a lot to support gut health; with the right amount of overall dietary fibre it’s reported to:

➡️ Control body weight
➡️ Control & possibly prevent hypertension
➡️ Helps balance blood cholesterol levels
➡️ Regulates bowel movements
➡️ Regulates sugar levels
➡️ Regulates the body’s satiation levels
➡️ Lowers risk of colon/breast cancer
➡️ Lowers the risk of diabetes

Did you know that there’s actually 2 types of fibre:

1️⃣ Soluble - draws water into your gut and softens your stool. It helps you feel fuller, lowers your cholesterol and blood sugar levels. Soluble fibre slows down the rate food leaves the stomach preventing spikes in our blood sugar. (Oats, nuts, seeds, apples & berries) We need about 1/4 of the daily 30g from this type - such as 40g porridge & an apple.

2️⃣ Insoluble - supports insulin sensitivity and may reduce the risk of diabetes. It attracts water into the bowel and helps promote regularity, adding bulk and moisture to waste to stop constipation. (Brown rice, wheat bran, fruits & veg) 3/4 of our 30g should come from this type of fibre - such as 40g wheat bran, 1 banana and 3 spears of broccoli.

So are you getting enough?!
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Whitby Sports And Social Club, Dunkirk Lane
Ellesmere Port
CH656QF

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 2:30pm
Tuesday 12pm - 6pm
Thursday 12pm - 6pm
6pm - 9:15pm
Friday 9am - 11:30am
11:45am - 6pm

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