Our Story
I started out as a gym instructor and personal trainer in 2002. I then completed additional qualifications in coaching, Boxercise, sports injuries, sports massage, clinical personal fitness training, and achieved a 1st class Sports Science and Human Biology degree (incl. nutrition and obesity). I went into leisure management, and lectured in sports and exercise, but soon missed helping clients achieve their goals. This led me to further study at the University of East Anglia on their highly competitive Masters degree course in Physiotherapy, which included over 1000 hours clinical placement at Ipswich Hospital.
Since qualifying as a Physiotherapist in 2012, I have specialised in the assessment, treatment and prevention of musculoskeletal conditions and been able to help thousands of people in occupational health, NHS and private environments. I have completed significant evidence based post graduate training in running and sports injuries, strength and conditioning, manual therapy, biomechanics, and psychology courses from world leading and local physiotherapists and consultants. I am currently employed part time as a Senior Physiotherapist, seeing a varied caseload, liaising with specialists, and supporting student physios and junior colleagues.
I set up Fitness 4 Life Physio to allow me to further pursue my clinical interests, utilise all my skills, and offer a professional service for my clients physio and fitness needs. I also deliver local stroke rehabilitation classes linked to the Stroke Association, and have an evidence based interest in nutrition (no fads).
I play for Felixstowe Rugby Union Football Club, run with my dog and parkruns, train in the gym, and snowboard. I have run a half marathon in 1hr 38mins at 95kg, rowed a marathon, played most sports and trained at a Muay Thai Boxing camp in Thailand. I have also suffered and overcome a range of injuries, chronic pain and surgery. I truly understand the effects that exercise, pain and dysfunction have on the mind and body, from both a professional and patient perspective.
