Life Stories

Radoslav (Brad) Georgiev is a sports therapist and online education developer originally from Bulgaria. He moved to the UK for university, attending Salford University where he switched from studying Business Management to Sports and Leisure Management, driven by his interest in sports and personal fitness.

Brad's professional journey began at a sports injury clinic in Manchester, starting out as a 'body' before quickly moving into more hands-on roles due to his proactive approach to learning and growth. He furthered his expertise by becoming a tutor and course developer, which allowed him to have a significant impact on both his students and the field.

Recognising the potential of online platforms to extend his reach, Brad created a digital platform dedicated to sports therapy education and client rehabilitation programs. His work aims to support both healthcare professionals seeking further education and individuals looking for guidance on injury prevention and recovery.

Brad is a proponent of maintaining physical health for professional efficacy and integrates this philosophy into his educational offerings. His straightforward and accessible approach to sports therapy has made him a respected voice in the health and wellness community.

Nicola Graham is a strategic advisor in human performance, who has transitioned from being the managing director of Tops Health, a physiotherapy business based in Oxfordshire. With an extensive background in medical healthcare and private healthcare markets spanning over 16 years, her expertise includes traditional physiotherapy, strength and conditioning, and wellness services like Pilates, yoga, sports massage, psychology, nutrition, and physiology.

Having completed an MBA, Nicola has re-evaluated her career path to focus on leveraging her comprehensive skillset across various sectors, emphasising human performance. She is passionate about enhancing personal branding and has worked with personal branding strategy advisors to redefine her professional image and expand her career opportunities.

Nicola is also an entrepreneur, having undergone a management buyout to become the owner of her business, which has been established since 1984. She continues to explore new ventures and invests in companies that align with her interests in fitness and health technology. Her dynamic career path showcases her commitment to continuous learning and adaptability in various business and health disciplines.

Adam Meakins a Specialist Physiotherapist, Sports Scientist, and Strength & Conditioning Coach working in the NHS and private practice in the UK.
Adam has worked in many roles throughout his career, including professional sport, and has been fortunate enough to work with, and learn from some of the worlds leading experts.
Adam has helped a wide and diverse range of people return to full function after an injury or episode of pain, and understands the importance of good honest robust rehab for all.
As a keen sportsman himself Adam fully understands the passion, dedication and desire all athletes of all abilities have for a speedy return back to performance.

Matt is a Chartered Physiotherapist with experience in both the private and NHS settings.

Matt launched Azzurro Physiotherapy in 2017 which has fast become a busy clinic with one of the best reputations in the area. He specialises in helping people improve their quality of life by reducing pain whilst building confidence and fitness.

Alongside his brother, Matt has created AFlex which is a product designed to help with rehabilitation and performance enhancement of the ankle.

Emily is a leadership coach, speaker, author, business mentor and founder of Active Step Healthcare Ltd.

Since starting her private podiatry practice in 2011 Emily has been a finalist in the Great British Entrepreneur Awards and has used her extensive experience and successful approach to support other practice owners around the world with business coaching, mentoring and leadership development.

Her coaching tends to focus on building practice resilience, developing multifaceted leadership capability and organisational culture.

She is known for her innate ability to help her clients gain clarity and certainty, thus building confidence in their own ability to achieve their personal and practice goals.

Alan qualified in Physiotherapy from Glasgow Caledonian University in 1995 and worked one year in the NHS before taking up a full-time post at Rangers Football Club where his primary remit was the Reserve and Youth team.

Being ambitious, Alan yearned for a Head of Department job which came in 1998 at Port Vale FC who at that time were playing in the English Championship. The year 2000 saw a new millennium and a new challenge for Alan when he was honoured to become part of the medical set-up at Premiership football team Charlton Athletic FC. His role at the Club was working with the First team squad and overseeing a larger Medical Department. It was at this period that Alan completed a Masters degree in Sport and Exercise Medicine and took up a part-time role as Head Physiotherapist for the Wales national football squad from 2003 – 2005.

The pull of his Scottish roots proved too much and in 2004, Alan returned to Scotland leaving full-time football behind when he took up a musculo-skeletal role at BMI Ross Hall Hospital. A role which provided him the opportunity to develop good working relationships with many of the leading surgeons in the West of Scotland. These relationships are still very strong and Alan uses them to assist his patients at PAR Physiotherapy which he now co-runs since 2010.

Alan maintains a strong interest working in sport. He has worked with various Scottish professional football clubs and the Glasgow Rocks professional basketball team. He was part of the medical staff for the British Olympic Association at the 2019 European Games in Minsk. He now divides his time at the clinic with also being part of the medical teams for Scottish Rugby, Scottish FA, British Gymnastics, British Athletics, British Skeleton and British Hockey.

Alan has also worked at various multi-sport games including the 2014 Glasgow Commonwealth Games, the 2015 Baku European Games, the 2017 London World Athletic Championships and the 2017 Turkmenistan Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games.

Rick Fenoglio has over twenty years experience working in professional football as an adjunct to his primary position as a sport and exercise researcher at Manchester Metropolitan University. He has produced major reports for Manchester United FC, The Football Association of Wales and The Professional Footballer’s Association / Football in the Community. He is an active researcher in the field and recognised leader in the areas of youth football development, skill acquisition and small-sided games both in the professional and grassroots areas, via his work with Give Us Back Our Game.

Andrew Lemon's journey into health and fitness technology began with studying osteopathy and a simple passion for living well. Founding Strength by Numbers, he aimed to democratise fitness through accessible technology. Andrew prioritised practical solutions over grandiose ideas, facing challenges with resilience and humility. Collaboration was key, as he sought partnerships to drive innovation. His focus on empowering professionals and bridging the gap between technology and practice left an enduring impact on the industry. With a vision for practical innovation, Andrew continues to make incremental improvements, inspiring others with his journey of purpose-driven entrepreneurship.

Benn Digweed is a seasoned sports medicine professional renowned for his dedication and experience from academic and sporting environments. With a background in sports science and physiotherapy, Benn's journey began with a fascination for sports and the human body. He honed his skills during his time at Chelsea Football Club and Solent University, gaining invaluable experience in high-performance environments. Transitioning to academia, Benn joined Keele University as a clinical lead and teaching fellow, where he mentored aspiring practitioners and delved into the theoretical aspects of sports medicine. Currently, Benn works as a multi-sport physiotherapist at the UK Sport Institute, supporting athletes across various Olympic and paralympic sports with his grounded approach and focus on tangible solutions. He has also recently returned from the Winter Youth Olympic Games in South Korea working as a HQ physiotherapist for Team GB. Throughout his career, Benn has amassed a variety of insights, emphasising the importance of continuous learning and staying attuned to athletes' needs.

Dr Biswas qualified at Nottingham University in 1993, working in Accident and Emergency and paediatrics before completing a master’s degree in Sports Medicine. She qualified as a GP, worked at Headley Court (Military Rehabilitation Centre) and then completed a Clinical Fellowship in Sports Medicine at Queen Medical Centre in Nottingham.

For 20 years, she has worked with national and international sports teams (including football, cycling, athletics, sailing, canoeing, hockey, tennis) working at the Olympic Medical Institute, The British Olympic Association Intensive Rehabilitation Unit and the English Institute of Sport. She currently works at the English Institute of Sport at Bisham Abbey with part of her role responsible for optimising athlete health.

She has worked at three Summer and one Winter Paralympic Games (two as Chief Medical Officer), The Commonwealth Games in Manchester, and Olympic Games in London and Rio. She is a tournament doctor for Queen’s and Wimbledon tennis tournaments.

She is passionate about keeping athletes playing their sports, keeping active people active, regardless of their age, and helping inactive people become active. She has a holistic approach, treating not only the injury but also addressing the underlying causes, working closely with allied professionals e.g. physiotherapists and osteopaths to optimise care.

Rob has worked with a variety of professional athletes from Boxing, Golf, Formula 1, Rugby & Football.

As well as working with athletes, he has supported many general clients with their health, fitness and wellbeing with 1:1 coaching.

He has had the honour of supporting Anthony Joshua with his Physiotherapy / performance support (as part of a professional team) since 2013 shortly after he went professional.

In addition, he has experience working with Olympic athletes from; Snowboarding, Skiing, Canoeing & Bob Skeleton. He was involved with athlete support up to both Vancouver 2010 (British Snowboarding) and Sochi 2014 (Canada Snowboard) Winter Olympic Games as well as the London 2012 Olympics (British Canoeing).

He has an active interest in Strength & Conditioning and its role in performance & rehabilitation. He has been fortunate to work with a number of talented S&C coaches all around the world. His work values are solidly around teamwork & preparation in supporting individual athletes achieve excellence whilst remaining healthy. He has completed his NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist certification (CSCS).

Having finished 7 years working at Hintsa in formula 1, Rob is now working privately in London as a physiotherapist and strength coach.

Over the last 16 years, Mike Paton has helped thousands of leaders around the globe run better businesses and live better lives. An EOS Implementer and sought-after speaker, Paton succeeded Gino Wickman and spent five years as EOS Worldwide’s Visionary, is the host of the top-rated podcast The EOS Leader, and co-authored two books in the Traction Library – Get A Grip and Process!

​Ritchie graduated from Salford University with a first class honours degree in Physiotherapy. His experiences have led his developing an insight into managing performance in swimmers and disabled athletes. Ritchie competed at the highest levels in the pool at World Championships and Paralympic games culminating at Sydney 2000 where he was narrowly beaten into the silver medal position.

He is also a lecturer on the Physiotherapy course at The University of Salford.

Prof. John Dickinson is an Exercise Respiratory Physiologist with a specialism in assessing exercise respiratory symptoms in athletes. He has tested over 1,000 elite athletes from a range of sports including all Olympic and many professional sports, such as rugby and Premier League football. John was awarded a First Class BSc in Sports Science from the University of Wales, Bangor in 2002. In 2006, John was awarded his PhD from Brunel University and, has been a BASES accredited Sport and Exercise Physiologist since 2006.

In January 2003, he began working as a research assistant at the Olympic Medical Institute, Northwick Park Hospital, where he started his PhD research into the prevalence, diagnosis and treatment of exercise induced asthma in elite athletes.

In May 2004, John was appointed as a Research Physiologist for the English Institute of Sport, where he continued to investigate respiratory problems in elite athletes. During this time John was the first researcher to screen the entire Team GB squad for exercise induced asthma, prior to the 2004 Athens Summer Olympic Games, 2006 Vancouver and Winter Olympic Games and the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympic Games.

His clinical passion lies within breathing training for both professional and amateur athletes.

With over 30 years of experience, Dr Ian Beasley is one of the UK’s foremost specialists in sports and exercise medicine. Dr Beasley’s outstanding career includes eight years as Head of Medical Services for The Football Association (FA) and the Team Doctor to the England Men’s Elite Player Team, ten years as the Governing Body Medical officer for Hockey, and roles at Manchester City, Arsenal, and Bournemouth. Since 2007 Dr Beasley has held the position of medical advisor to the Royal Ballet Company, where he treats performers from many disciplines, as well as ballet dancers of all ages and abilities.

Dr Beasley was awarded a Smith & Nephew scholarship to study sports medicine at the Royal London Hospital, and took his diploma with merit in 1987. He was a foundation Fellow of the Faculty of Sport and Exercise Medicine and has served on the UEFA Medical Committee. Dr Beasley is now is Senior Lecturer in sports and exercise medicine at the Centre for Sports and Exercise Medicine, Queen Mary College, and Clinical Lead in sports and exercise medicine at Bart’s Health NHS Trust.

Geoff is a Cardiff-born Consultant Sports Physician with over 20-years experience in professional rugby union.

He was formerly Sports Physician to Cardiff Blues & Wales U18 prior to his appointment to the WRU National Squad in 2012.

He is a Fellow of the Faculty of Sports & Exercise Medicine both in the UK and Ireland, and is a Member of the Royal College of General Practitioners. He has a master’s degree in Sports Medicine from the University of Bath and a Postgraduate certificate in diagnostic Musculoskeletal Ultrasound.

He had previously spent 16 years as a GP partner in Barry before pursuing a full time career in Sports Medicine.

Away from his WRU duties he is also a consultant Sports Physician in private practice at various locations, including Cardiff, Newport & Bristol.

He is an Honorary Senior Lecturer at Cardiff Metropolitan University and is a college examiner for the Faculty of Sports & Exercise Medicine UK. He is also a tutor & examiner for the Bath University MSc course in Sports Medicine.

He regularly presents on various aspects of his Sports Physician role at both local and national medical meetings to a wide variety of audiences.

Dr. Thomas Robinson has had a successful career in sports medicine, showcasing adaptability and a commitment to holistic athlete care. Starting with a solid foundation in general practice, he took a reflective year before pursuing a graduate degree. Driven by genuine interest and early experiences in rugby, he faced diverse challenges in trauma, orthopaedics, and A&E. His journey extended to football, and after 3 years at Stoke City, he eventually took on a significant role at Fulham Football Club. Dr. Robinson emphasizes the importance of a supportive team culture and recognises the interconnectedness of mental and physical well-being. His career serves as a practical example for aspiring sports medicine professionals, highlighting resilience and dedication to comprehensive athlete care.

After studying physiotherapy at the University of Nottingham, Chris's first major role was at Norwich City FC Academy. He spent nearly 10 years at the club, rising to Head of Academy Medicine. He then moved to IPRS for a year before joining Pure Physio. He is now Southern Lead Clinician for Pure Physio Sports with big plans to grow this area. Chris still lectures at Bucks New University as well as mentoring at his local church.

Dr. Claire Minshull, a highly respected figure in the UK's rehabilitation and conditioning sphere, brings over 20 years of expertise in sports medicine. Her roles as a Senior Lecturer, Researcher, Consultant, and Practitioner showcase her multifaceted contributions.

With a focus on dynamic joint stability and neuromuscular performance, Claire has led significant clinical trials, supervised PhD students, and authored 30+ papers in esteemed sports medicine journals. As a sought-after speaker and expert reviewer, she maintains high standards in academia.

Claire's unique strength lies in bridging physiological conditioning and physiotherapeutic rehabilitation. Founder of Get Back To Sport, she translates research into practical applications, impacting global clinical practices through her internationally recognised teaching portfolio.

Colin qualified as a Chartered Physiotherapist from the University of Brighton in 1995, before joining Arsenal Football Club later that year as assistant physiotherapist. In 2008, he became Head of Medical Services at Arsenal Football Club and remained in that role until May 2018.

In that ten year period, Colin oversaw the evolution and development of the medical team supervising a staff that grew from seven to twelve. He was also a member of the planning group that designed a purpose-built medical building in 2012 and a new £17 million player performance centre in 2017.

Colin implemented the Research & Development arm to the medical team in 2015. This resulted in the co-publishing of articles, editorials and podcasts in various journals including BJSM, Tendon, and Aspetar journal. Along with Dr. Gary O’Driscoll, Colin was the founder of the annual Arsenal FC SEMS conference.

Colin has visited many sporting environments including a number of NBA, NHL, NFL, Major League Baseball teams and major universities to broaden his knowledge of other facilities and methods utilised in managing sports injuries. Colin speaks regularly at sports medicine conferences at home and abroad and also guest lectures at universities in the UK.

David is the Clinical Director and CEO of Roche Injury Clinic, a staff of Chartered Physiotherapists, Athletics Therapists and Coaches based is award winning clinics known for working with high performance athletes. David works with professional footballers, NFL players and Olympic athletes at his clinics for advanced Injury Rehabilitation and High-Performance training sessions.

David is multi-disciplined therapist holding numerous academic degrees, most notably a Masters in Sports Medicine, while currently undertaking his PhD in University of Limerick.

David is a guest lecture in the UK at the University of Hull and in Ireland. David has worked in professional sports for the majority of his career and regularly has international athletes from many sports travel to Kilkenny for Treatment & Advanced Injury Rehabilitation, traveling from as far as America to avail of the clinics state of the art facility & Treatments.  

David has a keen interest in Athletic Development and Injury Prevention where he has published research at his High Performance Gym in Kilkenny& Waterford. David has worked on International Athletics camps around the world in the past, most recently David has worked with the FAI at the levels of Under 21s & Under 17s and is the current lead the International U16 men's team.

Dr Kerss is Sports Medicine Lead at the UK Sports Institute, based in Manchester. He has provided medical care and support to British athletes through multiple Olympic, Paralympic and Commonwealth Games – including working at the Rio Paralympics in 2016, and Commonwealth Games in 2014 and 2022. He is a Team Sports Physician for EF Education First-EasyPost professional cycling team; providing medical care overseas at UCI World tour races, including the Tour de France (2021, 2023), Giro d’Italia (2020, 2021 and 2022) and Vuelta a Espana (2023). 

Jim's previous positions include the Chief Medical Officer role at England Netball from 2016-2022, British Para-Swimming and England Squash. He has also worked as a team doctor in Premiership football and professional rugby league.

Mentorship is a significant aspect of Dr. Kerss's career. He has played a crucial role in guiding and mentoring the upcoming generation of sports medicine professionals. Dr. Kerss firmly believes in the importance of effective communication, ensuring that athletes and their support teams share a common understanding, which has been a cornerstone of his approach to patient care.

Dr. Jamie Kearns is originally from Dublin. He qualified from UCD in 2006 with an honours degree as well as a BMedSci. He went on to complete basic specialist training in medicine in Galway and completed an MRCPI in 2009. As part of his BST he undertook a six month visiting rotation in the Mayo Clinic, Rochester. He subsequently completed a Masters in Sports and Exercise Medicine from NUI Galway in 2011, graduating with a 1st Class Honours.

Dr. Kearns proceeded to vocational training in general practice and was awarded MICGP in 2013. Having worked in full time General Practice with a specialist interest in sports and orthopaedic medicine, Dr. Kearns began specialist training in Sports and Exercise Medicine in 2021 and completed his training in 2023. During his specialist training he undertook post graduate training in Medical Ultrasound in AECC University College, Bournemouth. He has also been awarded membership to the Faculty of Sports & Exercise Medicine UK.

Since 2018, Dr. Kearns has been the Head of Medical for Munster Rugby. He has worked as team doctor for Connacht Rugby and the Ireland Men’s senior rugby team as well as the independent match day doctor for senior internationals, including the upcoming 6 nations. Dr. Kearns also has experience working with the FAI joining the Ireland Women’s senior team in 2012 and working with the U19's Mens team thereafter.

He was awarded FFSEM (Irl) in 2017 and was elected to the Board of the FSEM in 2018. He was PCS manager until his entry onto the Specialist Training Scheme and still sits on the subcommittee for Fellowship and Membership. He is also undertaking research in collaboration with University of Limerick into blood biomarkers in concussion within elite level rugby. He has a number of publications in this area and neurology.

Andrea is the managing director at Isokinetic Medical Group UK, FIFA Centre of Excellence specialised in Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Rehabilitation.

Before joining Isokinetic, Andrea had a long career in Media and Entertainment. Most recently he held the position of VP & MD Franchise Management EMEA at The Walt Disney Company. In this role he was responsible for developing and implementing the cross-company commercial and marketing strategies for Disney key franchises/brands in the EMEA region. Before this, Andrea held the position of VP, Franchise Marketing Europe and Emerging Markets at Disney Consumer Products. Previously, Andrea held the position of VP Global Retail Development and of VP & GM Global Licensing at Disney Publishing Worldwide. Andrea also worked at Universal Pictures International, where he held the position of Managing Director Universal Pictures Iberia and VP International Marketing Universal Pictures International. Before this, he held a variety of positions with Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment, in Italy and at the Regional office in London, and started his career in the Account Management team at Leo Burnett Italy.

Andrea is very keen runner and can be found racing triathlons around the country.

John was the Director of Defence Rehabilitation for the UK Armed Forces for 10 years, responsible for the planning and delivery of rehabilitation services including musculoskeletal, neurological and trauma rehabilitation. He has been an active member of the FSEM (UK) Council and held the position of Vice President of the Faculty. He is currently working as a Medical Director at Pure Sports Medicine London. His clinical interests include bone health, sport and exercise medicine, exercise-based rehabilitation, rheumatology, and sero-negative arthritis.
He has developed a complex trauma rehabilitation service for the battle casualties from Iraq and Afghanistan, that achieved a world-class reputation. Dr Etherington is the President of the Faculty of Sport and Exercise Medicine UK and was awarded the CBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours 2018.
In his spare time, he enjoys playing cricket, reading particularly military and English history, theatre, music and family life.

Frank Benedetto is a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) and a seasoned entrepreneur with a mission to revolutionise healthcare. His journey in physical therapy began after a life-altering injury in high school, inspiring him to pursue a career in the field.

With a bachelor's degree in psychology and a DPT, Frank possesses a unique understanding of the mind-body connection in healthcare. He is the founder of the Honey Badger Project, where he leverages technology and psychology to improve patient care.

Frank is a passionate advocate for incorporating positive and behavioural psychology into healthcare, prioritizing patient-centred, holistic approaches. His vision is reshaping the industry, and his impact is felt through his innovative ventures and dedication to improving patient outcomes.

Andy played professional rugby for 15 years, including stints with Harlequins, Bristol and England U21’s.

Alongside playing rugby, Andy was a Personal trainer and completed his degree and accreditation to become an accredited Strength and Conditioning coach. Following his rugby career he ran the Strength and Conditioning department at a semi-professional rugby club, leading him to become the Head of Strength and Conditioning at London's premier physio clinic, Pure Sports Medicine. During his time at Pure Sports Medicine, he focused on injury rehabilitation and prevention, alongside helping athletes and clients improve their performance. 
Through his experience in the fitness industry, Andy has been there, done it and seen it all. He now has a deep understanding of what works, what doesn’t, and what is just industry ‘noise’.
Andy now specialises in helping clients cut through the (mis)information when it comes to strength training, race preparation and injury rehabilitation. He allows clients to perform at their absolute peak using precise preparation and planning, and optimising training around their busy schedules. 

Tony Gavin is a podiatrist who graduated from The University of Huddersfield. He has spent all of his podiatry career in private practice and is passionate about using business to assist in the development of the profession and raise the profile of foot health in the UK.

Tony founded a successful multi-disciplinary practice in Stalybridge in 2008, which employs podiatrists and physiotherapists. In 2015 he founded Osgo, a membership organisation that helps podiatrists in private practice. The membership is now in its thousands and has seen huge changes in how podiatry is being promoted and delivered in the private sector. His vision for a large and inclusive conference in the industry has been realised through the formation of The Foot and Ankle Show.

Tony has additional roles with the distribution of medical products and acts as a non exec director to various projects in the health technology sector.

Amit Pannu joined Derby County's medical department in the summer of 2017 from Blackburn Rovers to take up the position of Club Doctor.

Dr Pannu, a graduate of the University of Leeds in Medicine, previously worked as the England First Team Physician at The Rugby Football League before becoming the Chief Medical Officer at Huddersfield Giants RLFC.
He joined Blackburn Rovers in 2014 as Club Doctor before becoming their Head of Sports Medicine prior to linking up with Derby.

Following a undergraduate degree in Sport and Exercise Science with first class honours, Woody spent time working in the field of strength and conditioning before undertaking a Masters degree in Physiotherapy in 2012. Since graduating, Woody has worked full time in professional sport, including lead positions in Super League rugby. Woody regularly rehabilitates and conditions professional athletes and world champions from sports including MMA, football, rugby, muay thai, motorsports, basketball, taekwondo, sprinting, triathlon, squash.

In 2017 Woody enrolled in and completed a Masters in Sport and Exercise Medicine with distinction. During this time, he added the practice of injection therapy to his skillset. 

Dr Jonathan Hanson is a Sports Medicine Consultant with a background in emergency medicine. He worked as an emergency care advisor to the FA and worked on head injury systems and immediate care to the Mens team at the 2018 FIFA World Cup. Jonathan wrote the FA Area course which preceded the current ATMIF course.Jonathan is currently team doctor at Glasgow Warriors Rugby and has extensive experience of working at the Beijing olympics and with the Scottish Rugby Union.

James’ clinical passion lies within complex Hip and Groin injuries, where he developed and founded the Sporting Hip & Groin course. Through this specialist area, he has consulted for a number of Premier league & championship football clubs, Premiership Rugby Clubs & with many elite athletes.

James graduated with an honours degree on physiotherapy from Kings College London in 1996. Following a period working in the NHS James moved to the USA, where he worked in a spinal & sports specialist Centre in Chicago. During his time in the USA James qualified as a Strength and Conditioning Specialist and Pilates instructor and, worked with professional athletes from NFL, MLB, power lifting and bodybuilding.

In 2000 James moved to Australia and completed his Masters in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy, specialising in spinal problems, at The University of Queensland. Upon return to the UK in 2001, James set up and managed his own private practice and worked predominantly in professional cricket and Athletics.

In 2003 James studied for his second MSc in Applied Biomechanics and In 2005 he took up the post of Clinical Lead Physiotherapist to the English Institute of Sport, with a special affiliation to UK Athletics. Alongside his private work, James has continued to lecture internationally and is a leading expert in Hip and Groin injuries and rehabilitation.

James also spent a period of time working as Head of Medicine for Saracens RFC before moving on to manage the intensive Rehabilitation Unit (IRU) at Bisham Abbey and was Head of Performance Services for the British Olympic Association and Deputy Chef de Mission for the Rio 2016 Olympics. James now regularly consults across all professional sports.

When he’s not in clinic, James can often be found developing new education material and spending time with his wife & two young daughters.

Chris is a highly-experienced Sports and Musculoskeletal Specialist Physiotherapist, who has spent the last 20+ years working in Elite Sport, International Rugby, Private Practice, Military Rehabilitation and the NHS. He has a post-graduate Masters Degree in Advanced Physiotherapy from Kings College London 2009 , having completed my Undergraduate Physiotherapy degree at the University of Wales College of Medicine in Cardiff 2000.

Dr Scott Drawer became Director of Sport at Millfield School in September 2018, responsible for all matters relating to sport and its development within the school.

After 20 years’ experience of high performance sport in a variety of roles, most recently as Head of the Team Sky Performance Hub, where he brought together some of the elite thinkers in sport to look at new breakthroughs and explore human potential through sport and other creative domains.

Prior to this, Scott spent two years leading a team of technical staff across the player development pathway for England Rugby. Scott started his career within the Team GB Olympic and Paralympic system, working as Head of Research and Innovation at UK Sport (later English Institute of Sport). He developed and led the Research & Innovation programme across five Olympic and Paralympic Games, spanning all aspects of coaching, science, medicine and technology partnerships.

Scott holds a PhD in Injury Risk in Professional Football and an MSc in Sport Science from Loughborough University. Scott also has a PGCE in Further Education from Nottingham Trent University.

Jamie is a registered Osteopath and the director of OsteoEsprit. He is currently a consultant Osteopath at Tottenham Hotspur Football Club and Lords Cricket Ground, and as of June 2020 Jamie has taken a role as a consultant at the leading Sports Medicine clinic Isokinetic on Harley Street, London.  He has worked in various TV shows providing treatment to athletes including The Greatest Dancer and footballing legends on ITV's hit show, Harry’s Heroes. Jamie also leads a team at Seaford College working with sports teams providing treatment and rehabilitation from injuries, as well as emergency pitch side care for match days across the year. We have toured extensively with Seaford’s teams including trips to New Zealand, Australia, Scotland and Wales and look forward to joining them in South Africa for their rugby and netball tours in 2021.  

In the Chichester clinic he continues to see patients from all walks of life be it athletes or elderly. 

The statement of ‘move better, feel better, live better’ is something which Jamie integrates into his clinical practice with every patient.

Dr IK Ogbonmwan is dual certified as a Consultant in Sport and Exercise Medicine (SEM) and a General Practitioner (GP) based in Manchester. He completed his higher specialist training in Manchester – working in NHS trusts including Manchester Foundation Trust and Wrightington Orthopaedic Hospital. Elite sports experience was gained at the UK Sports Institute, British Cycling, GB Taekwondo, GB Para-Swimming, Manchester City Football Club and the Manchester Institute of Health & Performance.

His special interests in SEM include community MSK, ultrasound-guided interventions, physical activity promotion and medical education. He currently works as a consultant across the spectrum of SEM including community musculoskeletal clinics and elite sport as a Team Doctor for the England Football Association. He has a strong academic and research background and is a visiting lecturer at Manchester Metropolitan University and is also on the editorial board for BMJ Open Sport & Exercise Medicine journal.

Amelia (Amy) Arundale, PT, PhD, DPT is a physiotherapist and researcher. She is currently a physiotherapist at the Red Bull Athlete Performance Center in Thalgau, Austria. Previous posts include being a physiotherapist and biomechanist at the Brooklyn Nets. Amy's research centers around knee injury prevention, optimised rehabilitation strategies, and return to performance. She frequently teaches and lectures on her research topics as well as developing rehabilitation for non-tradional/extreme sports and motor learning concepts within rehab. Outside of work, Amy plays Australian Rules Football for the US National Team and Munich Kangaroos. 

Joe is a physiotherapist at Everton football club working full time time with the senior squad. He qualified from the University of Teesside in 2003 and after 10 years in the NHS and working with Man U and Everton academy squads moved into full time professional football a few years ago.
Joe has a masters degree in football rehabilitation and has extensive experience in the diagnosis and management of hip and groin injuries.

Toby obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Biological and Biomedical Sciences from the University of Wales, Cardiff between 2003 and 2006. Toby then obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Physiotherapy from Oxford Brookes University between 2006 and 2009. Finally, he obtained a Master's Degree in Musculoskeletal Sciences from the University of Oxford between 2014 and 2015.

Toby joined as a Territory Sales Manager at Stryker, before moving to Biocomposites as a Market Development Manager in 2017, followed by a role as Marketing Manager at Recreational Systems International in 2019. In 2020, he became a Partner Manager at iPLATO, and most recently in 2021, he took on the role of Head Of Partnerships at Scan.com.

Dr Alastair Jones is a Sports Medicine and Musculoskeletal Physician as well as a Consultant in Emergency Medicine. Alastair qualified in Medicine from the University of Sheffield in 2003. He obtained Fellowship to the Royal College of Emergency Medicine in 2011 and Membership to the Faculty of Sports and Exercise Medicine in 2019. He also achieved a Post-Graduate Diploma in Sports and Exercise Medicine from the University of Bath in 2016 and a Post-Graduate Certification in Musculoskeletal Ultrasound for the University of East London in 2021. His areas of clinical interest include; Musculoskeletal Medicine, Musculoskeletal Ultrasound, Sports and Exercise Medicine and mild Traumatic Brain Injury (Concussion). The latter of which he is a key opinion leader for several global medical organisations. He also holds the role of Director of Medicine for ecovery and has a keen interest in Medical Education.

Alastair developed and leads the Bradford Royal Infirmary Minor Injury Unit and Musculoskeletal Service along with the Acute Musculoskeletal Clinic. A multidisciplinary clinic specifically designed for active patients who have suffered musculoskeletal injuries. The clinic comprises Sports/MSK physicians, physiotherapists, radiologists and orthopaedic surgeons. It takes the individual from injury right back to their work or chosen sport. He also leads a similar service at the Sports Injuries Clinic, Nuffield Hospital, Leeds.

Alastair is also heavily involved in the field of Sports and Exercise Medicine. He currently provides medical services to Leeds Rhinos Rugby League and has held the post of Head of Medical Services for Leeds Rugby, where he oversaw the medical departments of both Leeds Rhinos Rugby League and Yorkshire Carnegie Rugby Union. He currently provides medical services for the Rugby Football Union. He is a course director/instructor for the Rugby Football Unions Pre-Hospital Immediate Care in Sport Course and forms part of the Twickenham Stadium international match day medical team. He also works as a match day doctor for Premiership Rugby, specifically looking at concussion and blood incidents during matches. Alastair has previously worked for Tonga as their doctor during the 2013 Rugby League World Cup and has held the role of Immediate Care Doctor at the 2015 Rugby Union World Cup and 2016 Rugby Union Junior World Cup.

Gareth qualified in 1997 in his native Zimbabwe and established a successful practice there as well as working with a number of sports including Davis Cup Tennis, Cricket, Hockey and Athletics before moving to the UK in 2004.

He worked extensively in the elite sport sector most notably with British Diving since 2006 during which he was the Head Physiotherapist for 6 years. He also works with Energy Standard swimming Club, the first international swimming club with top swimmers from different countries. He has worked at the English Institute of Sport and has consulted for British Swimming

He has attended 4 Olympic Games (Athens, Beijing, London & Rio), 2 All-Africa Games, the Afro-Asia Games (as a physiotherapist for Africa Athletics in India) as well as 11 World Championships and numerous European Championships and World Series competitions with British Diving.

He has brought all of this experience in to his clinic; A2Z Elite Health & Performance, in central London.

Dave is currently Head of Medical at Bristol City FC. He spent over 20 years leading the medical department at Leicester City FC, including during the Premier League winning season. He initially studied sports science, before going on to do do physiotherapy, working in the NHS and private practice before moving in to elite sport. He gives a great insight in to the ups and downs of working in professional football in various divisions and on how medical departments have changed in the professional game.

Ben is a specialist musculoskeletal physiotherapist and founder of ACL Rehab Online. ACL Rehab Online focuses on delivering gold standard ACL care to athletes worldwide through a unique blend of virtual appointments, app based support and asynchronous feedback. Their mission is to continue helping athletes worldwide return to peak performance after ACL injury.

Chris is a highly-experienced Sports and Musculoskeletal Specialist Physiotherapist, who has spent the last 20+ years working in Elite Sport, International Rugby, Private Practice, Military Rehabilitation and the NHS. He has a post-graduate Masters Degree in Advanced Physiotherapy from Kings College London 2009 , having completed my Undergraduate Physiotherapy degree at the University of Wales College of Medicine in Cardiff 2000.

For over 16 years,  Richard Husseiny worked as a performance coach in high performance sport, with some of the best organisations and athletes in the world – from Great Britain and China. This included supporting teams in preparation for two Summer Olympic Games – London 2012 and Rio 2016 – and the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang. In 2015 he gave end of life care to his mother. This experience changed his life and inspired him to pursue a new career. He now helps performance support staff who are burnt out from improving their athletes at the expense of themselves & constantly having to take on and achieve more to prove their worth because they are worried about losing their job. He helps them move to a place of calm, clarity and freedom to live authentically to their values of balancing their personal needs with the demands of their career, put themselves first and giving their time and energy to the people they love.

Ben is a dual qualified shoulder specialist who has over 20 years of experience working with athletes as a physio and strength coach in a wide range of performance environments. Ben helped to develop the shoulder assessment and research pathway at the Institute of Sport, Exercise and Health (London, UK), and is now delighted to join the team of specialists.
Ben has worked in elite rugby at London Wasps, across Olympic sports in the lead up to London 2012 and spent six years as first team physiotherapist at Arsenal football club, before his most recent role as Performance Director in European football. He now runs his own Athletic Shoulder business working with Major League Baseball teams, supporting an NFL shoulder injury taskforce. Additionally, he consults with teams and individuals worldwide, based on his original published research, and through experience in athletic shoulder testing and training. Ben is currently undertaking a PhD at Liverpool Hope University, looking at the key determinants of throwing performance and the use of a system to optimise athlete health and performance in sports with high shoulder demands.

Dr Iqbal is a Consultant in Sports and Exercise Medicine, who has been involved in a variety of Sports and Exercise Medicine settings in the NHS and private sector since 2005. His main work over the last 17 years has been in Professional Football having worked in various leagues in England and within the English FA setup. He also has been managing and advising International athletes from a variety of sports since 2015.

At present Dr Iqbal is working as the Head of Sports Medicine at Crystal Palace FC, a post that he has held since 2015.  He was in a similar position at Liverpool FC for the 5 seasons prior that and for 3 seasons as First Team doctor at Tottenham Hotspur FC.  Over the last 2 years Dr Iqbal has been a member of a DCMS Working group and alongside the Chief Medical Officers of the main Sports in the UK, helped devise National guidelines for the continued safe participation in Sports during Covid19.

Dr Iqbal was recently the Chairman of The Premier League Doctors Group and for the last 17 years Co-Chairman of the FA Medical Society. Combined with his position as a Senior Lecturer at Queen Mary University of London and lecturer with the Football Science Institute, he has been contributing in the education of the next generation of Sports Medicine Specialists and helping raise standards in the medical care of Premier League footballers. 

He has additional interest in promoting healthy lifestyles in the community, advising athletes on competing while fasting during Ramadan and also campaigning for people to learn CPR and the wide availability of AEDs.

A former UK National and Olympic Track & Field Coach, Kelvin spent 30 years in Australia’s high performance sport environment. He was Head T&F Coach at the Australian Institute of Sport in Canberra and Head of the Athletic Development department at the Queensland Academy of Sport in Brisbane. He spent 6 years at the helm of the Brisbane Broncos Rugby League team as Director of Performance and also led the Australian Rugby Union’s Elite Player Development section. He is a coach to 14 Olympic and World Championship athletes over a 40 year career. He is currently CEO of Movement Dynamics UK Ltd and currently consults across a range of National Governing Bodies and Federations and is the author of the Physical Competence Assessment resources.

Dr. Franklyn-Miller, a highly accomplished physician and with expertise in physiology, clinical design, and science communication. He has a Ph.D. in Biomechanics and served in the Royal Navy and Royal Marines for 16 years. Dr. Franklyn-Miller has extensive experience in working with high-profile sports teams and elite performers and has published more than 60 peer-reviewed papers. He is an editor of the British Journal of Sports Medicine and has authored a textbook and an IOC Handbook. With his expertise in machine learning, clinical trials, and end user analysis, he will oversee several departments at Nuritas, including software engineering, data curation, data science, proteomics, lab, and regulatory departments.

Pippa has worked in elite sport for 20 years; as Chief Medical Officer for England Women‘s Football, British Gymnastics and latterly with the British Equestrian Federation. She has supported athletes and staff at multiple Olympic, Commonwealth and World University Games and most recently with ParalympicsGB in Tokyo. She will continue her role with the Football Association as medical lead for women’s professional game and England Parafootball Teams.