Name: Lake to Summit Physio
Telephone: 07565 770556

Physiotherapist

Graduated from Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen with a 1st class degree in Physiotherapy
NHS rotational physiotherapist at York Hospital. Gained experience in a wide range of clinical areas including stroke rehabilitation, care of the elderly, respiratory and the intensive care unit
Worked collaboratively with consultants, surgeons, occupational and speech and language therapists, community care and therapy teams
Working in a busy musculoskeletal outpatient department allowed me to hone and develop my skills in this clinical area of interest
As the lead physio of the osteoarthritis services for York and the surrounding area, I lead education sessions, gym rehabilitation classes and referred on for further medical input as required
I was responsible for leading additional gym rehabilitation classes including lower limb injuries, ACL rehabilitation and the management of back pain which involved working with the pain management team

Six years ago I moved to work full time at a private sports injury clinic which has allowed me to enhance and develop my knowledge, assessment and treatment skills of MSK injuries and conditions
I continued to work closely with other therapists and professionals including consultants, GPs, clinical exercise physiologists, personal trainers and coaches
I have helped to organise regular in-service training sessions for my colleagues and created links with other medical professionals, such as doctors specialising in the menopause, to provide a holistic approach to care

Personal Background

I am an elite mountain runner, and have represented Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Scotland for over 15 years
As a junior I was also a competitive swimmer and qualified swimming coach and competed in a variety of sports including triathlon
I take the personal knowledge and skills that I have learned from my own training and racing into my physiotherapy practice, helping my clients achieve their own personal goals - whether its to walk 100m pain free or compete at World class level
Learning from my own training mistakes and injuries helps me guide clients on their own rehabilitation journey.
I understand the importance of achieving your goals – however big or small you may think they are – taking a collaborative approach to the rehabilitation process
I am as happy talking about anything sports related as I am about arts, crafts and baking (my de-stress relaxing hobbies!)