I grew up in Auckland, New Zealand, where I was regarded as a mediocre student and a talentless sportsman. At least nobody ever questioned my determination and commitment.

As a freshly qualified Physiotherapist I could not understand why none of my patients got better, so in the 1980's I took my postgraduate training in Australia. This was the turning point in my career. I spent valuable time in the company of Jenny McConnell, the famous Sydney Physiotherapist. Her functional approach to assessment and treatment underpin my clinical ethos today. For the last three decades I have helped in the management and treatment of some of the worlds top sportsmen and women (not to name drop, but my favourite has to be Tim Henman, on and off the court a class act). That level of experience takes a while to gain, and is never easy, but that's what helps me get results other clinicians dream about.

 

It was May 2nd 2007 that I underwent spinal surgery on a dodgy disc after spending the previous 2 months with severe low back pain and sciatica. This experience has given me a different level of understanding and has spurred on my desire for plain-speaking diagnosis while reinforcing my commitment to functional rehabilitation. I have lived and worked in London since 1991. That's 20 years!! The first 18 were spent as the Founder and Clinical Director of Fulham Physio - the group of clinics that is now Six Physio. When the company grew to a staff of 78, and I didn't know every single colleague personally, I realised that bespoke was more my style and it was time to stop. I took a break and have spent the last 2 winters working (and skiing) in the French Alps.Right now I am proud to be back in London as part of the team at Beyondhealth. At Swan Mews where it all began... 

 

 

 

An international sprinter from the age of 16, my interest in sports healthcare began after numerous injuries. I started by training at the London School of Sports Massage in 1989 while studying for a degree in law. For me, the writing was on the wall. I embarked on a second degree at the British College of Osteopathic Medicine graduating in 1997 and competing for England at the Commonwealth Games along the way.

I have a wealth of experience in the diagnosis of musculoskeletal problems and I am dedicated to providing high quality and innovative treatment. Colleagues frequently refer patients with complex musculoskeletal problems to me. My passion for learning and the desire to be at the cutting edge of my chosen field, as well as my special interest in elite sport, has led to me consulting for UK Athletics, West Ham FC, Saracens RFC as well as working on the ATP tennis tour and at the Paralympic Games. I regularly lecture to undergraduate and postgraduate students on a variety of subjects including, myofascial release, osteopathic manipulation and soft tissue techniques. I still train, compete and coach, evaluating new ideas and approaches, which inform my practice. 

 

I always enjoyed sport and was in every team at school and a great team player. I was naturally interested in how the body worked efficiently to create maximum effect, thus Physiotherapy it was.

 

I did the NHS thing for a couple of years but found it limiting and so moved over to private practice very quickly. Finding the work more interesting I went on every weekend course I possibly could, to learn as much as possible. During one particular course I was spotted and head hunted to run a sixphysio clinic in the city. Loving the dynamic nature that the city of London environment offered, I excelled at management and continued to refine my clinical skills. I then decided a change of scenery was needed and went from one extreme to the other. From the city to the slopes. I went on to own and run PhysioVal in Valdisere. Skiing and boarding by day, treating the snow warriors in the evening. I now specialise in rehabilitation, making you, the client do very specific exercises to improve how you move so that you are not over loading your body. I love making a difference and working in such a dynamic team at Beyondhealth we make a difference.

 

 

From day dot in the deep south of New Zealand Joe has been mad on sport and adventure, from the mountains to the beaches. So for Joe a career in Physiotherapy was a natural choice to fit in with his passion for general health and performance aspects of sport.

 

Joe's extensive experience as a Sports Physiotherapist consists of treating individual elite sporting athletes to those who just like to stay fit. Joe has worked for the last 5 years in Parsons Green seeing individuals having pregnancy issues to just the odd niggle that doesn’t feel right, relating to them with the same drive as he would an elite athlete, to ensure a maximum result.

 

when not at work its all about good coffee, food, music, mountain sports and trip planning.  game on!

 

In 2002 I graduated as a Physiotherapist from Otago University in New Zealand.

 

Initially I was given the opportunity to join a great private practice in Christchurch that looked after the provincial basketball team, rugby clubs and the New Zealand Cricket Academy. This allowed me to develop my hands on manual therapy and rehabilitation exercise protocols alongside some elite level athletes. It was here I was exposed to a lot of injuries and conditions that resulted in back pain. This stimulated an interest in back pain and I studied to become a credentialed McKenzie therapist in 2004.

 

In 2006 I moved to Auckland to work at the Auckland University. A brilliant place to work that allowed me to hang out with all the up and coming athletes that the University had to offer. Here I was exposed to a lot of acute and sporting injuries and studied orthopaedic manual therapy along side this at Curtin University in Perth, Australia.

 

In 2008 I decided to take a breath of refreshing mountain air and disappeared into the depths of Canada to enjoy the deep snow their ski resorts had to offer. And after this I arrived in London in 2009. I initially worked in London for a physiotherapy practice and became a clinic director of a central city clinic until 2011.

 

In 2011 I had the opportunity to join the Beyondhealth team in Parsons Green, Fulham. The concept of being in a team of such experienced clinicians from multiple disciplines in a modern clinic is something I enjoy to be a part of. We have an experienced team here in Swan Mews that helps people get back to their best after an injury and help people overcome their boundaries.