Therapists

Nick originally trained as a Sports Masseur and later qualified as an Osteopath before completing a BSc (Hons) in Sports Therapy gaining a FIRST CLASS degree. Over the years Nick has worked as team masseur to the GB and England cycling teams, covering both domestic and overseas events. Nick has been a keen athlete, competing in running and cycling events at all levels, culminating in winning the National Cyclo-Cross Series. Nick is a part-time tutor at the Northern Institute of Massage (NIM). Specialist workshops include; i) Electrotherapy, ii) Lower limb biomechanics and orthotic prescription. Nick is a visiting lecturer at Teesside University and has carried out consultancy work for the University of Central Lancashire.

Nick and daughter Nicola hold BSc (Hons) Sports Therapy degrees and are members of The Society of Sports Therapists. Clinical learning is a life-long process. Thus, both therapists are fully committed to ongoing education and continued professional development (CPD). This ensures treatment protocols remain both current, and evidence-based. Nick is a member of the Executive Committee of the Society of Sports Therapists.

Nicola recently gained a BSc (Hons) degree in Sports Therapy from the University of Teesside. Since spending one month with a professional football club from the Coca Cola Championship Nicola has since been appointed Sports Therapist to Blackburn Rugby Club. Nicola specialises in massage and manual therapy techniques supplemented with personalised rehabilitation programmes, and recently trained in Acupuncture techniques for pain management of musculoskeletal and sports injuries.