Qualifications and experience:

Ed qualified from Oxford Brookes University in 2017 with an MSc in Physiotherapy. He has since gained a wide variety of experience in musculoskeletal physiotherapy and elite sport.

Ed is trained in manual therapy techniques such as joint mobilisations and soft tissue massage which he adds to his treatment plans in conjunction with strength and conditioning to allow a patient to return to their favourite hobbies and activities. Ed has a particular interest in lower limb injuries including Knee and ankle pathologies as well as sporting injuries.

Passions:

Outside of Physio, Edward enjoys a variety of outdoor pursuits including making the most out of the New Forest. Ed particularly enjoys sports including golf, hockey, cricket and rock climbing.

Why did Edward become a Physiotherapist?

Through playing sport from a young age, Edward became a first hand expert in the many injuries that accompany competition. He developed an appreciation for the human body and the many ways injury can be overcome.

Where would you find Edward in his spare time?

Edward is a keen musician in addition to being a sports enthusiast. Ed has an eclectic taste in performing and listening to music.

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QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCES:

Amelie has been qualified since February 2022 with a sports massage therapist level 3 diploma. She is also currently studying a masters in chiropractic which gives her a deeper understanding about the body.

SKILLS:

Postural assessment

Deep tissue massage

Myofascial release

Soft tissue and trigger point release

Pre & post event massage

PASSIONS:

Amelie likes dancing, listening to music and going for coffees with her friends. As your therapist she will be very passionate about helping you enjoy what you find happiness in without pain.

WHERE WOULD WE FIND AMELIE IN HER SPARE TIME:

If Amelie isn’t studying you will probably find her in the dance studio or the swimming pool.

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Having qualified in 1999 as a Personal Trainer & Sports Therapist Kev’s career followed his passion in Sports Therapy. Kev started working in semi-professional football with Christchurch FC and then after a season he moved to Bashley FC.

In 2003 Kev started working at AFC Bournemouth as Sports Therapist for the under 18’s. Over the following 10 years, Kev developed his skills and knowledge in injury rehabilitation, injury assessment, and injury prevention. Kev’s role also included cover for the reserve team and first team for pitch-side duties. In 2012 Kev moved into workplace massage therapy, further developing his skills in back pain, desk ergonomics and posture.

Skills

Injury rehabilitation & Prevention

Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilisation (IASTM)

Myofascial release

Pregnancy Massage

Trigger Point Therapy

Desk Ergonomics

Posture correction

Pre event injury prevention & therapy support

Kinesio Taping

MET,s

Where would you find Kev in his spare time?

You will find Kev in the gym, or on a trail run, if he has time he’ll be out on my bike. When he is not training or working, Kev’s down time is spent walking his dog Chewie.

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QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCES

Lucy is a Masters Graduate Physiotherapist and achieved the highest academic grade in her cohort, earning an award from the Chartered Society of Physiotherapists in the process. Since graduating Lucy has worked in the NHS as a rotational physiotherapist and has a range of experiences from helping people take their first steps in intensive care to rehabbing sporting injuries. Prior to her Masters, Lucy studied a degree in Sports and Exercise Science and went on work for UK Sport. She has attended major competitions and knows the true demands of elite sport and competition. Lucy is a trained sports massage therapist and is also a Pilates matwork instructor and Yoga teacher. Lucy also offers dry needling (medical acupuncture) within her appointments. Lucy has a particular interest in lower limb injuries and clinical Pilates. PASSIONS: Outside of Physio, Lucy enjoys being outdoors and active. Lucy particularly enjoys horse riding, running, paddleboarding and Pilates.

WHY DID LUCY BECOME A PHYSIOTHERAPIST? Lucy truly values movement, activity and all the amazing things the human body can do. She is passionate about getting to know each person individually and supporting them to return to the activities that are most important to them.

WHERE WOULD WE FIND LUCY IN HER SPARE TIME? Lucy is most likely to be at the Yard (with the horses) or at the Beach

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Bertille is a student at the AECC Chiropractic College in year 2, Bertille graduated as a Sports Massage Therapist Level 3 in February 2022 and as a Sports Coach in September 2022. She is currently training as a sophrologist and psychotherapist to enable her to establish a better balance between body and mind

Passions:

Bertille is passionate about how the body works, its anatomy, its uniqueness and its relationship with the mind. She is fascinated by helping her patient achieving their potential, reaching their goals and increase the quality of their life. In other areas, Bertille likes to dance, walk, swim and do yoga. She enjoyed travelling, hiking and enjoying beautiful panorama.

Skills:

Myofacial release

Deep tissue massage

Lengthening and mobilisation muscles/ joints/ nerves.

Postural assessment

Where would you find Bertille in her spare time?

Probably walking down the beach, or relaxing with her families and friends.

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QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCES

Nikola is a highly experienced level 5 massage therapist having trained extensively in some of the most highly rated massage and physiotherapy colleges in Europe. Nikola has been qualified since May 2008. He fell in love with massage when he trained Water Polo and realised that massage helped him a lot in recovering from hard training.

SKILLS

Injury prevention Sports and remedial injury assessment Soft tissue release and trigger point Increasing muscular recovery Deep tissue massage Remedial massage Swedish massage Relax massage Myofascial release Lengthening and mobilisation of muscles/joints

PASSIONS

Traveling abroad, meeting new people and new cultures. Helping people and help them recover from pain because pain is not a natural state.

WHERE WOULD WE FIND NIKOLA IN HIS SPARE TIME

Riding a bike, at the beach with his family and on a barbecue with friends in the garden.

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Joonas Savolainen graduated from AECC in 2019 with 1st class honours. He also has a diploma in Sports Science and has practiced as a Massage Therapist.

Joonas joins Total Therapy after relocating from Telford where he worked within another private health clinic as a successful Chiropractor.

Prior to his arrival in the UK, Joonas had his own practice in Helsinki, Finland.

Joonas has a passion in treating both amateur and professional athletes to help them improve their athletic performance, and has had the pleasure of working with multiple high level athletes from a variety of sports including weightlifting, football, wrestling, and dancing. In order to get the best results with his patients Joonas prefers to use a combination of chiropractic, soft tissue therapies and therapeutic home exercises.

Joonas enjoys being active, spending time outside with his wife and two dogs. He has a long history playing competitive Ice Hockey and Martial Arts.

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Qualifications and experience: Sports and remedial massage therapist level 4 Swedish massage therapist level 3 Athletic taping. Has been qualified since September 2013- worked for the body clinic up until September 2015 then Lilliput Health. Debbie has also worked and trained with Lytchett minister rugby club worked on athletes and runners and football players and a world champion powerlifter to name a few.

Skills: Postural assessment – Sports/ remedial injury assessment / Athletic taping/ Deep tissue massage / myofascial release / lengthening and mobilisation of muscles/ joints.

Passions: Debbie’s passions are her family, 2 children and her strength training. Within Debbie’s role she is passionate about enabling her clients to do the sports and activities and work that they love without pain… or rehabilitating them so they can go back to doing the things they need to and love to do.

Get to know Debbie! Q&A…

Why did you become a Sports Massage Therapist? Throughout my life I have always enjoyed various sports from Tennis and Volleyball to skiing and the Gym and I wanted to be able to help people to do the activities and sports that they love without pain…and to improve their performance, as well as helping people to sometimes just be able to sleep without discomfort.

Where would we find you in your spare time? In the gym or with my partner and my children or with friends and family.

``Did you know…. I Have Greek Cypriot heritage on my father’s side and lived in Cyprus for over 6 years in my thirties.”

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Emily graduated as a Physiotherapist from Brighton University in 2019 and has since gained experience in the NHS across a variety of settings including Musculoskeletal Outpatients, Orthopedics and Womens Health.

Emily is a trained Sports massage therapist and is also a Pilates matwork instructor which also includes the antenatal and postnatal cohorts.

Emily is passionate about Women’s Health and wellbeing through yoga and pilates. She also works for a local rugby team and is has an interest in acute sporting injuries.

Outside of Physiotherapy, Emily enjoys all things outdoors from sea swims, paddle boarding, diving and running.

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