QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

I graduated from Bournemouth University in 2020 with a BSc in Sports Therapy. Having enjoyed my undergraduate degree so much I wanted to further my knowledge in sports rehabilitation and strength training. This lead me to completing my masters degree in Strength, Conditioning and Rehabilitation in the September of 2021. Outside of Total Therapy I am sports therapist for Dorset FA’s “Girls Emerging Talent Centre”. I am proud to be involved in a project driving the importance of girls football development.

Why Did I Become a Sports Therapist?

From a young age I have been a keen netball player and loved all types of sport. Having sustained a few injuries myself, I know how disappointing an injury can be for an athlete. I wanted to make the recovery, treatment and rehabilitation process a more positive place for athletes/keen sports people.

Skills:

Sports massage

Deep Tissue massage

MET stretching

Trigger Point Therapy

Soft Tissue Release

Injury Assessment

Sports injury rehabilitation

Strength Training

In my spare time you will find me

In my spare time I enjoy all things health and fitness, such as playing netball and strength training in the gym! Fitness aside I also love spending quality time with family and friends and enjoy finding new places to eat and drink!

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Qualifications and experience:

Ed graduated from Oxford Brookes University in 2017 with an MSc in Physiotherapy. Since then, he has gained extensive experience in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy and Elite Sports Physiotherapy.

Ed is highly skilled in manual therapy techniques, such as joint mobilisations and soft tissue massage used alongside various taping methods which he integrates into his treatment plans to reduce pain levels whilst applying strength and conditioning exercises to provide a long-term improvement in symptoms. This comprehensive approach helps his patients return to their favourite hobbies and activities. He has a particular interest in spinal and all lower limb injuries involving the hip, knee, foot and ankle, as well managing sports-related injuries.

Why Did Ed Become a Physiotherapist?

From a young age, Ed played various sports including rugby, hockey and cricket so personally experienced many of the injuries that come with competition. This gave him a deep appreciation for the human body and its ability to recover from injury, ultimately inspiring him to pursue a career in physiotherapy.

Where Can You Find Ed in His Spare Time?

Outside of work, Ed is an avid musician and enjoys playing golf, hockey, cricket, and rock climbing.

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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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Having qualified in 1999, Peter has spent the last 24 years working with a wide variety of patients across a breadth of clinical and sporting environments.

Qualifications and experience: Peter spent the early part of his career working in the NHS in Birmingham before moving into private practice in 2001. He relocated to Bournemouth in 2003, working at the Nuffield Hospital as an orthopaedic rehabilitation physiotherapist, prior to working for 2 years for the British Army. During this time Peter was working on a part time basis for the England Golf, overseeing physical screening and athletic development programmes for the countries elite amateur golfers.

He also started Total Therapy on a part time basis, alongside managing the physiotherapy service at the BMI Sarum Road hospital in Winchester. Total Therapy then grew, alongside their flagship location Lilliput Health in Poole which opened in 2009. Since then all his energies have gone into providing the best possible musculoskeletal care for all of the patients attending Total Therapy’s Bournemouth, Poole, Ringwood and now Christchurch’s clinics.

Skills: Sports & Orthopaedic Rehabilitation, Athletic Screening & Functional Profiling, Return to sport programmes and the management of chronic sports injury.

Passions: Peter particularly enjoys advanced sports injury rehabilitation and the management of chronic sports injuries which have failed to improve with other treatments. Outside of work, Peter’s main passion is golf, which he took up only after ceasing work within the sport! Otherwise he is interested in ALL sports.

Get to know Peter! Q&A…

Why did you become a Physiotherapist? Because I wanted to do something useful for a living, and not sit behind a desk all day. I wanted to try and add some value and be helpful to people when they are struggling.

Where would we find you in your spare time? Well, probably playing golf if the weather is decent. If not I will probably be cooking up some scheme to improve what we do!

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Qualifications and Experience

Sophie graduated Winchester University with a Bachelor’s degree in Physiotherapy. In addition, Sophie started a sports massage business while pursuing her degree. She has helped high profile athletes, such as GB Wheelchair Rugby players to British Olympic trampolinists in managing and improving a variety of conditions as well as musculoskeletal injuries.

Why did I become a physiotherapist

Physiotherapy has always been my dream occupation. Throughout my adolescence I have seeked guidance from physiotherapists after sustaining injuries from competing at a high level in multiple sports (trampolining and powerlifting for Britain and now competing in Brazilian jiu jitsu). I have always wanted to ‘pay back’ by giving guidance and helping others. I view each client as an individual and enjoy working to help treat people who have any injury to see them progress and become pain free by treating the underlying issue rather than just the symptoms.

What are my passions?

I have a strong desire to help anyone with any injury, disease, or problem that affecting their muscles, bones, joints, or peripheral nerves. Each client is treated individually with a personalised plan specific for their requirements and needs. The focus is on long term recovery by restoring function to the injured body parts by focusing on a detailed biomechanical assessment, strengthening, balance, co-ordination, manipulations and soft tissue massage. I am an advocate for ensuring all clients succeed in their rehabilitation ensuring the highest level of attention during sessions.

Where would you find me in my spare time?

When I am not at work you will find me in the gym either training Brazilian jiu jitsu or strength training. I also love any form of food and short break holidays!

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Qualifications and Experience:

Abi graduated with first-class honours In Physiotherapy (BSc) from Bournemouth University in 2023. Since then, she has been working in a rotational Physiotherapist role in the NHS, gaining vital skills and experience. She has a wide range of experience in different conditions, her favourite being lower limb. Abi also has a keen interest in sporting injuries and rehabilitation back into sports.

Why did Abi become a Physiotherapist?

I became a Physiotherapist due to my fascination with how the human body works and heals, combined with a passion for helping others. I strongly value having and maintaining a strong rapport with clients and working collaboratively with them to achieve their goals. Within physiotherapy, you have the opportunity to positively impact a client’s life in numerous ways- aiding recovery, improving mobility and reducing pain using a unique and tailored plan. This is one of my biggest motivations in my job.

What are Abi’s passions?

I am passionate about forming strong and trusting connections with clients to enable personalised care plans and the best results. I find uncovering the root cause of injuries very important to ensure clients’ understanding of their condition. I can complete thorough assessments using a multifactoral approach to truly determine the cause of the problem. This then means a tailor-made treatment plan can be used to address unique needs and goals. This includes manual therapy, exercise prescription and education to achieve optimal outcomes.

Where would you find Abi in her spare time?

Outside of work, Abi has an active lifestyle including strength training, Hyrox and tennis. You will also often find her walking on the beach or even having a sea dip!

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Qualifications and Experience:

Daniel Graduated in Media and Communication in Portugal but did a big turn over on his career in 2016 when he started to learn massage. Daniel has a teacher diploma in Thai massage and several other diplomas including his area of expertise, including Level 5 Sports massage and level 5 Soft Tissue and Remedial Massage Therapy diploma obtained in London at SNC. Daniel also has other diplomas in Pregnancy Massage, Deep Tissue, Kinesiology Taping and Cupping. Daniel is used to treating many kinds of conditions, blending his style to proportionate his clients with the best care. Over the years he has worked in clinics in London such as White Hart Clinic, Xu Clinic, Equinox Gym and recently started to work in Bournemouth! Daniel will incorporate all of his skills including cupping within his treatments if requested.

Why did Daniel become a Massage Therapist?

Daniel discovered his passion for massage unexpectedly during a trip to Thailand, where he was looking for a change in his career in communication, encouraged by a close friend. Daniel attended a massage school and that experience transformed his path, and since then Daniel has dedicated himself to continuous learning and helping people!

What are Daniel’s passions:

Nowadays Daniel strives on giving the best he can to your clients satisfaction, trying always to create a unique treatment, always blending eastern and western techniques, making his treatments unique to each person, his aim is to help people not only getting rid of their pains, but redirecting them to a better routine and lifestyle.

Where would you find Daniel in his spare time?

He is passionate about traveling and Nature and likes to keep an active lifestyle, going to the Gym, practicing yoga and with long walks 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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Qualification and Experience:

Beatrice graduated with a Master of Chiropractic degree from the esteemed AECC University in Bournemouth and soon after she found herself working for busy clinics in the New Forest and Bournemouth. Her expertise includes the treatment of a wide range of conditions, from sport-related injuries to common musculoskeletal complaints for individuals of all age groups. Beatrice also offers dry needling within her appointments.

Why did you become a chiropractor?

Chiropractic care holds a special place in my heart; it’s more than just a profession, it’s a lifelong passion, as I have experienced its transformative effects in my own life. Witnessing how chiropractic can improve lives has inspired me to become a chiropractor and share these benefits with others.

Passions

I am passionate about helping people and I believe that through chiropractic we can allow the body to perform to its fullest potential. During my treatments I like to use a whole-body approach which entails addressing the root of the problem rather than only treating the symptoms. I often incorporate rehabilitation and preventative measures to ensure long term recovery. My mission is to help you live an enjoyable, pain-free life!

Where would we find you in your spare time?

Beyond her professional commitments, Beatrice enjoys maintaining an active lifestyle, with a fondness for strength training, Pilates and Italian food

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Qualifications and experience:

Chris graduated from AECC University College in 2022 with a master’s degree in chiropractic with first class honours. Chris has worked in busy Clinic in Eastbourne, Southampton and Alton. Chris is a determined and results-driven chiropractor, striving to provide the best possible patient experience. Chris has a keen interest in biomechanics, rehabilitation and exercise. This interest allows him to combine chiropractic treatment and rehabilitative medicine to improve the function of his patients

Why did Chris become a Chiropractor?

Chris’ chiropractic journey started in his early twenties when he sustained a lower back injury. Chiropractic helped to improve his back pain and inspired him to want to deepen his understanding in how the human body works. With knowledge and experience from personal training and boxing coaching, Chris took the leap and attend university as a mature student in 2022.

What are Chris passions:

His passion for learning continued after university as Chris has taken part in multiple post-graduate courses, such as the Royal College of Chiropractors PRT scheme and two mentorships in Human Function and Biomechanics. His other passion is boxing as Chris has been involved in amateur boxing for around 20 years, competing in the sport himself and also as a qualified amateur Boxing coach.

Where would you find Chris in his spare time?

When not in clinic you find Chris taking part in exercise, Chris enjoys running and going to the gym. He also enjoys spending time with his friend and family.

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Qualifications and experience:

Nicole graduated from the AECC University College with a first-class Master of Chiropractic (MChiro) degree. Since graduating Nicole has worked in busy clinics in Wiltshire and London and has recently relocated back to the south coast. Nicole enjoys treating patients of all ages and abilities with musculoskeletal complaints however has a special interest in sport related injuries. Nicole will utilise a range of techniques during her treatments which include spinal and extremity joint manipulation and mobilisations, soft tissue work, kinesiotaping, dry needling as well as giving lifestyle and exercise rehabilitation advice.

Why did Nicole become a Chiropractor?

Having always had an interest in human anatomy and function, studying Chiropractic was a natural progression to pursue these interests. Recovering from a significant injury in her first year of Chiropractic studies, Nicole appreciates the important role conservative Chiropractic care had on her own personal rehabilitation and can empathise with people in similar situations. She is motivated to empower and educate individuals to achieve their own personal optimum levels of health and wellbeing.

What are Nicole’s passions?

Growing up in South Africa, Nicole values an active, healthy lifestyle and competed in lifesaving to a national level. In addition to being a Chiropractor, Nicole is a qualified swimming teacher with a passion to get young people active and involved in sport.

Where would you find Nicole in her spare time?

In her spare time, Nicole enjoys maintaining an active lifestyle swimming, running, and spending time with friends and family.

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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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Qualifications and Experience:

Holly qualified from the University of Plymouth in 2020 with a BSc (Hons) in Physiotherapy. She has since been working in Dorset Healthcare and has experience in a variety of settings including Musculoskeletal Outpatients, Intensive care and Orthopaedics. Holly has a particular interest in rehabilitating sporting injuries as well as supporting those suffering with back pain.

Passions:

Outside of Physiotherapy, Holly enjoys weightlifting in the gym, live music, eating good food and travel.

Why Did Holly Become a Physiotherapist:

Through both playing sports at a young and having family in the military, Holly saw first hand the benefits of Physiotherapy. Holly developed an appreciation for the complexities of the human body and the variety of tools physiotherapy utilises to overcome injury and improve pain.

Where will you find her in her spare time?

More than likely at the gym or eating out somewhere nice!

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