Stuart Galise Bsc (Hons) Physiotherapy
CSP: 059645 HCPC: PH57448
Stuart is our Lead Bristol and Bath Physiotherapist. He trained at King’s College London and graduated in 1999, he worked within the NHS for 5 years before moving in to private practice. Stuart has worked with London Welsh RFC and with many elite and aspiring elite athletes and sportsmen and women over the last 18 years. Stuart is also our Biomechanics Specialist and undertakes our Gait Analysis for the provision of Orthotics / Inserts and undertakes our running analysis service for those looking to maximise their potential and reduce the chances of injury. He is also currently Clinical Lead for a GP consortium in Bristol providing local Physiotherapy, Chiropractic and Osteopathy services. Stuart is a lecturer on our Post Graduate Course programmes and works within all our Bath Physiotherapy clinics at selected times and at Lodgeside Surgery in Bristol.
Stuart is our Lead Bristol and Bath Physiotherapist. He trained at King’s College London and graduated in 1999, he worked within the NHS for 5 years before moving in to private practice. Stuart has worked with London Welsh RFC and with many elite and aspiring elite athletes and sportsmen and women over the last 18 years. Stuart is also our Biomechanics Specialist and undertakes our Gait Analysis for the provision of Orthotics / Inserts and undertakes our running analysis service for those looking to maximise their potential and reduce the chances of injury. He is also currently Clinical Lead for a GP consortium in Bristol providing local Physiotherapy, Chiropractic and Osteopathy services. Stuart is a lecturer on our Post Graduate Course programmes and works within all our Bath Physiotherapy clinics at selected times and at Lodgeside Surgery in Bristol.
Matthew Shepherd Bsc (Hons) Physiotherapy
CSP:068038 HCPC: PH63547
Matt is our Clinical Specialist Bath Physiotherapist. He graduated from Huddersfield University in 2002 and worked for 2 years within local NHS Hospitals before specialising into sports and private practice. Working at a number of professional sports clubs, private clinics and hospitals has provided him with 17 years of invaluable experience in treating a range of clients from elite athletes to the weekend golfer striving to recover from a knee operation. With extensive post graduate training in Manual therapy, acupuncture, taping and rehabilitation he has acquired the skills to manage even the most complex presentations with expertise. Matt has also completed a Diploma in Injection Therapy which enables him to carry out pain relieving joint injections. He currently divides his time between our busy Bath Physiotherapy clinics and working as an extended scope practitioner carrying out Orthopaedic Clinics with Consultants at a Local Private Hospital. Alongside Stuart he is also a lecturer on our Post Graduate Course programmes.
Matt is our Clinical Specialist Bath Physiotherapist. He graduated from Huddersfield University in 2002 and worked for 2 years within local NHS Hospitals before specialising into sports and private practice. Working at a number of professional sports clubs, private clinics and hospitals has provided him with 17 years of invaluable experience in treating a range of clients from elite athletes to the weekend golfer striving to recover from a knee operation. With extensive post graduate training in Manual therapy, acupuncture, taping and rehabilitation he has acquired the skills to manage even the most complex presentations with expertise. Matt has also completed a Diploma in Injection Therapy which enables him to carry out pain relieving joint injections. He currently divides his time between our busy Bath Physiotherapy clinics and working as an extended scope practitioner carrying out Orthopaedic Clinics with Consultants at a Local Private Hospital. Alongside Stuart he is also a lecturer on our Post Graduate Course programmes.
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Renu Khosla MSc, BSc
CSP: 076581 HCPC: PH 76162
Renu originally graduated from Leeds Metropolitan University with a BSc Hons Human Biology degree before going on to qualify from Northumbria University, Newcastle with an MSc Physiotherapy degree in 2006. She completed her junior rotations at Salisbury District Hospital before going on to work in the community setting with neurology patients in West Wiltshire. In 2009 she moved into the field of musculoskeletal physiotherapy at Chippenham Hospital and then went into private practice in 2012. Renu has a specialist interest in clinical pilates, soft tissue mobilisation including myofascial release, and acupuncture. Renu has also completed her pilates training with the Australian Physiotherapy and Pilates institute. Renu enjoys treating all musculoskeletal problems from neck pain to sporting injuries. She excels in the rehabilitation of people with long-standing back pain using a combination of manual therapies and Pilates; and believes in empowering people by having a greater understanding of their condition and how to take control of their symptoms.
CSP: 076581 HCPC: PH 76162
Renu originally graduated from Leeds Metropolitan University with a BSc Hons Human Biology degree before going on to qualify from Northumbria University, Newcastle with an MSc Physiotherapy degree in 2006. She completed her junior rotations at Salisbury District Hospital before going on to work in the community setting with neurology patients in West Wiltshire. In 2009 she moved into the field of musculoskeletal physiotherapy at Chippenham Hospital and then went into private practice in 2012. Renu has a specialist interest in clinical pilates, soft tissue mobilisation including myofascial release, and acupuncture. Renu has also completed her pilates training with the Australian Physiotherapy and Pilates institute. Renu enjoys treating all musculoskeletal problems from neck pain to sporting injuries. She excels in the rehabilitation of people with long-standing back pain using a combination of manual therapies and Pilates; and believes in empowering people by having a greater understanding of their condition and how to take control of their symptoms.
Bryan McCullough MSc Sports Med, BSc (Hons) Physio
CSP: 076640
HCPC: PH77888
Bryan qualified in 2006 from St George’s University of London and spent three years working at King’s College Hospital where he obtained the position of Senior Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist. During this time he had also been working in private practice. He then moved to Bermuda to fully immerse himself in a private sports medicine setting and during his time there worked with national cyclists, triathletes, and rugby players.
In 2011 Bryan came back to the UK to complete a Masters Degree in Sports Medicine where he obtained a distinction and completed research on injury patters in British amateur triathletes.
Since then Bryan has been working in one of London’s most highly regarded Sports Medicine clinics where he helped to develop their bike fitting service. He has lectured at Masters level on the lumbar spine, cycling injuries and bike fitting.
Bryan’s main clinical interests are in working with cyclists and triathletes, bike fitting, and lower limb injuries / sports surgery such ACL reconstruction. He leads our Bike Fit service in Bath at the Recreation Ground
CSP: 076640
HCPC: PH77888
Bryan qualified in 2006 from St George’s University of London and spent three years working at King’s College Hospital where he obtained the position of Senior Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist. During this time he had also been working in private practice. He then moved to Bermuda to fully immerse himself in a private sports medicine setting and during his time there worked with national cyclists, triathletes, and rugby players.
In 2011 Bryan came back to the UK to complete a Masters Degree in Sports Medicine where he obtained a distinction and completed research on injury patters in British amateur triathletes.
Since then Bryan has been working in one of London’s most highly regarded Sports Medicine clinics where he helped to develop their bike fitting service. He has lectured at Masters level on the lumbar spine, cycling injuries and bike fitting.
Bryan’s main clinical interests are in working with cyclists and triathletes, bike fitting, and lower limb injuries / sports surgery such ACL reconstruction. He leads our Bike Fit service in Bath at the Recreation Ground
Michael Jordan MChiro GCC:04325
Michael graduated from the Welsh Institute of Chiropractic with a Masters degree in Chiropractic. Through his passion for sport, he believes in getting people moving through a combination of chiropractic treatment and physical exercise. Michael has worked with elite athletes, researching neck range of motion with the London Broncos, as well as providing taping, dry needling and soft tissue techniques to rugby teams across the Bristol region.
Although well versed in managing sporting injuries, Michael is equally at home treating everyday back and neck pain arising from postural issues and long hours sitting at our desks!
In his spare time Michael competes in a local squash league and is always looking for the next mountain to ski down. Michael is registered with the General Chiropractic Council, Royal College of Chiropractors and the British Chiropractic Association.
Michael graduated from the Welsh Institute of Chiropractic with a Masters degree in Chiropractic. Through his passion for sport, he believes in getting people moving through a combination of chiropractic treatment and physical exercise. Michael has worked with elite athletes, researching neck range of motion with the London Broncos, as well as providing taping, dry needling and soft tissue techniques to rugby teams across the Bristol region.
Although well versed in managing sporting injuries, Michael is equally at home treating everyday back and neck pain arising from postural issues and long hours sitting at our desks!
In his spare time Michael competes in a local squash league and is always looking for the next mountain to ski down. Michael is registered with the General Chiropractic Council, Royal College of Chiropractors and the British Chiropractic Association.
Dele Bamisaye MChiro GCC 04330
Dele worked for 10 years in the National Health Service as a clinical radiographer before his interest moved into chiropractic having seen the benefits it had on his athletic training, recovery and performance when competing for his athletics club.
Dele spent 4 years completing the chiropractic masters degree at the University of South Wales and has treated a variety of patients developing an interest in treating patients with sporting injuries. Dele has taken further training in sports taping and dry needling and both of these treatments compliment chiropractic care.
Having competed at national level in athletics, he can appreciate the drive in wanting to compete at your best and chiropractic treatments can help achieve your potential. By tailoring individual treatments and rehabilitation exercises Dele is passionate about helping you achieve your goals. Dele is registered with the General Chiropractic Council
Dele worked for 10 years in the National Health Service as a clinical radiographer before his interest moved into chiropractic having seen the benefits it had on his athletic training, recovery and performance when competing for his athletics club.
Dele spent 4 years completing the chiropractic masters degree at the University of South Wales and has treated a variety of patients developing an interest in treating patients with sporting injuries. Dele has taken further training in sports taping and dry needling and both of these treatments compliment chiropractic care.
Having competed at national level in athletics, he can appreciate the drive in wanting to compete at your best and chiropractic treatments can help achieve your potential. By tailoring individual treatments and rehabilitation exercises Dele is passionate about helping you achieve your goals. Dele is registered with the General Chiropractic Council
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Nigel Farrelly MSc, BSc
CSP: 49814
HCPC: PH107611
Nigel trained in Physiology and Health Science at Carlow Institute of Technology before studying Physiotherapy at The University of the West of England. He has a background in both Athletics and Gaelic Football (which he continues to play), is a Level 2 exercise and fitness instructor and has trained with the Australian Physiotherapy and Pilates Institute. Nigel is also a Silver Level Sports and Exercise First Aider with LUBAS medical and currently works alongside Whitehall Rugby Football Club in Bristol. Nigel works most days at our Bath clinics and is also available at Lodgeside Surgery Bristol on Thursday afternoon/evenings and a Friday morning.
CSP: 49814
HCPC: PH107611
Nigel trained in Physiology and Health Science at Carlow Institute of Technology before studying Physiotherapy at The University of the West of England. He has a background in both Athletics and Gaelic Football (which he continues to play), is a Level 2 exercise and fitness instructor and has trained with the Australian Physiotherapy and Pilates Institute. Nigel is also a Silver Level Sports and Exercise First Aider with LUBAS medical and currently works alongside Whitehall Rugby Football Club in Bristol. Nigel works most days at our Bath clinics and is also available at Lodgeside Surgery Bristol on Thursday afternoon/evenings and a Friday morning.
Katie Young MSc BSc
CSP: 088382
HCPC: PH96088
Katie is an experienced physiotherapist specialising in Neurological physiotherapy and Cancer rehabilitation. She also has a strong interest in musculoskeletal physiotherapy and sports injuries. Katie gained a Masters physiotherapy degree from Manchester Metropolitan University in 2010 after completing an undergraduate degree in Sports Science at Leeds University. Katie has also spent a year as a live-in carer for clients with spinal cord injuries. She completed her NHS rotations in Manchester before specialising in neurological physiotherapy and moving down to the South West. Katie strongly believes in individualised treatment and helping empower patients to achieve their goals. Katie’s enjoys playing football and running in her spare time.
CSP: 088382
HCPC: PH96088
Katie is an experienced physiotherapist specialising in Neurological physiotherapy and Cancer rehabilitation. She also has a strong interest in musculoskeletal physiotherapy and sports injuries. Katie gained a Masters physiotherapy degree from Manchester Metropolitan University in 2010 after completing an undergraduate degree in Sports Science at Leeds University. Katie has also spent a year as a live-in carer for clients with spinal cord injuries. She completed her NHS rotations in Manchester before specialising in neurological physiotherapy and moving down to the South West. Katie strongly believes in individualised treatment and helping empower patients to achieve their goals. Katie’s enjoys playing football and running in her spare time.
Caroline Escande Bsc Hons
HCPC : PH117919
CSP :106288
Caroline obtained her physiotherapy degree in Toulouse (France) in June 2012. After working in all areas of Physiotherapy, she found her passion lay in Musculoskeletal (MSK) and Womens Health Physiotherapy . Womens health is a relatively new area of physiotherapy treatment in the UK, however Caroline has amassed a wealth of experience in this field in France where every mother is provided with post natal physiotherapy care, often with great results. Caroline is also very proficient in MSK treatments and enjoys massage therapy and will be carrying out all of these disciplines at our Bath and Bristol Clinics.
HCPC : PH117919
CSP :106288
Caroline obtained her physiotherapy degree in Toulouse (France) in June 2012. After working in all areas of Physiotherapy, she found her passion lay in Musculoskeletal (MSK) and Womens Health Physiotherapy . Womens health is a relatively new area of physiotherapy treatment in the UK, however Caroline has amassed a wealth of experience in this field in France where every mother is provided with post natal physiotherapy care, often with great results. Caroline is also very proficient in MSK treatments and enjoys massage therapy and will be carrying out all of these disciplines at our Bath and Bristol Clinics.
Calum Burnstone Diploma in Sports Massage Therapy
Calum Burnstone is completing a BSC in Strength, Conditioning, Rehabilitation and Massage at Cardiff Metropolitan University. Throughout his time studying he’s undergone extensive testing and training leaving him well set to work in the field of soft tissue therapy. Throughout his studies he’s attained sports massage qualifications, and is currently on a placement working within an Olympic sport environment delivering the highest quality treatment to elite athletes. Calum has experience playing in elite Cricket and also holds a LUBAS First aid qualification for sport & exercise. He will be delivering sports massage at our Miles Buildings Clinic every Saturday morning.
Calum Burnstone is completing a BSC in Strength, Conditioning, Rehabilitation and Massage at Cardiff Metropolitan University. Throughout his time studying he’s undergone extensive testing and training leaving him well set to work in the field of soft tissue therapy. Throughout his studies he’s attained sports massage qualifications, and is currently on a placement working within an Olympic sport environment delivering the highest quality treatment to elite athletes. Calum has experience playing in elite Cricket and also holds a LUBAS First aid qualification for sport & exercise. He will be delivering sports massage at our Miles Buildings Clinic every Saturday morning.
Giacomo Sandri BSc Dip
Giacomo graduated in Herbal Medicine at the University of Lincoln in 2017 and then moved Bristol to
attain a diploma in Holistic massage at the Bristol College of Massage and Bodywork in 2018.
Giacomo is currently undertaking a diploma course in Sport and Remedial massage at the Bristol
College of Massage and Bodywork. He has experience in basketball and kick boxing and among
his other qualifications he holds a certificate in Facial Acupressure, Complete Manual Therapy and
FREC3 First aid . Giacomo is member of the Massage Training Institute (MTI) and is delivering sport
massages at the Miles Building clinic every Friday evening
Giacomo graduated in Herbal Medicine at the University of Lincoln in 2017 and then moved Bristol to
attain a diploma in Holistic massage at the Bristol College of Massage and Bodywork in 2018.
Giacomo is currently undertaking a diploma course in Sport and Remedial massage at the Bristol
College of Massage and Bodywork. He has experience in basketball and kick boxing and among
his other qualifications he holds a certificate in Facial Acupressure, Complete Manual Therapy and
FREC3 First aid . Giacomo is member of the Massage Training Institute (MTI) and is delivering sport
massages at the Miles Building clinic every Friday evening
Jo Galise BA (Hons)
Practice and Communications Manager and Post Graduate Course Coordinator
Jo has a background in the Media Industry where she worked within the Publishing sector at a senior level for many years. Jo has been Practice and Communications Manager since 2008. She is very active and enjoys cross training and running on a regular basis.
Jo is also the point of contact for our Post Graduate Education Programme.
We work closely with local GPs and Surgeons to provide you with specialist on-going care should you not respond to Physiotherapy.
For knee conditions we would highly recommend Mr Neil Bradbury.
Visit www.neiltheknee.co.uk for more information on Neil Bradbury specialist knee surgeon Bath and London
Practice and Communications Manager and Post Graduate Course Coordinator
Jo has a background in the Media Industry where she worked within the Publishing sector at a senior level for many years. Jo has been Practice and Communications Manager since 2008. She is very active and enjoys cross training and running on a regular basis.
Jo is also the point of contact for our Post Graduate Education Programme.
We work closely with local GPs and Surgeons to provide you with specialist on-going care should you not respond to Physiotherapy.
For knee conditions we would highly recommend Mr Neil Bradbury.
Visit www.neiltheknee.co.uk for more information on Neil Bradbury specialist knee surgeon Bath and London
