My Approach

Real movement. Nervous system support. A way forward. 

When you’ve been through an injury, illness, or life altering health experience, recovery isn’t just physical. It’s mental, emotional, and nervous system deep. 

You may feel stuck. Worn down. Ready to move forward, but unsure how. 

That’s where I come in, not just as a physiotherapist, but as a specialist in whole person (real human!) rehabilitation. 

How I Work 

With over 30 years of clinical experience, I bring together: 

• Specialist in musculoskeletal, orthopaedic and pain conditions - spinal (necks, backs, pelvis and sacroiliac joints), shoulders, hips, knees, ankles, and multiple sites of injury or pain AND taking a whole person approach - so I don't just look at one body part at a time, I look at how it all goes together (or not as the case may be)
• Movement rehabilitation grounded in the JEMS® Movement System  (www.jemsmovement.com) and Cognitive Functional Therapy approach (www.evolvepaincare.academy)
• My own Designed2Move® functional rehab framework, based on over 12 yrs working with people with serious multiple injury from major physical trauma
• Somatic and trauma informed coaching for nervous system support 
• Firstbeat® heart rate variability assessment and lifestyle coaching 
• Expertise in return to work and cancer rehabilitation 

Together, we explore what your body has been holding physically and emotionally and rebuild movement, trust, and confidence from the inside out. 

The Pillars of My Approach 

💠 Movement Re-education 

Using JEMS®, Cognitive Functional Therapy and my own Designed2Move® framework, we rebuild movement as a skill, not a checklist. We focus on: 

• Real life adaptability 
• Functional return to activity 
• Confidence, ease, and variety, not compensation and fear 

💠 Nervous System Integration 

I combine movement with somatic coaching to address: 

• Residual fear, tension, or shutdown post-injury or illness 
• Overwhelm in the recovery process 
• Developing emotional and physical safety in movement again 

💠 Firstbeat® HRV Lifestyle Coaching 

This offers data-driven insight into: 

• Recovery vs stress 
• Nervous system load 
• Sleep and energy use 
• And how daily life is really affecting your capacity 

It complements your recovery by showing us what your body may already be trying to tell you. 

💠 Return to Work Rehabilitation 

I provide clinical support for: 

• Strategic, phased return to physical or cognitive demands 
• Emotional readiness to re-enter work 
• Complex rehabilitation (including personal injury cases or home visits) 

You can also explore my Return to Work Mentor™ platform
👉 www.returntoworkmentor.co.uk
where I distil over 30 years of experience into training, frameworks and resources that support sustainable, humane return to work practices.

💠 Cancer Recovery 

As a CANREHAB trained clinician, I help people: 

• Reconnect with their bodies after cancer treatment  - surgery, chemo, radiotherapy, long-term condition management
• Rebuild movement and energy without pressure 
• Navigate post-treatment challenges that aren’t always visible 

Who I Work With 

I support people who are: 

• Local and active, managing pain, movement restrictions or long-term conditions 
• Rebuilding life post-surgery, injury, cancer, or trauma 
• Experiencing a physical and emotional system overload 
• Ready to explore both body and nervous system in their recovery 
• Referred for complex rehab or post-accident support by case managers, solicitors and insurers

Sessions may take place in clinic, online or via home visits.

You Can Expect 

• Deep clinical listening and assessment 
• A grounded, realistic plan based on how your body actually feels 
• Support that includes nervous system regulation, not just exercises 
• Tools to help you move forward in life

You don’t need to go back.
You’re allowed to move, live and rise differently, wisely, with real support. 

Let’s Begin 

Whether you’re looking to move again, return to work, or simply feel like yourself, I’m here to help.