With a Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Physiotherapy from Brunel University, Gary is a dedicated and highly skilled Chartered Physiotherapist, actively engaged with both the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy and the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). His comprehensive qualifications encompass all facets of physiotherapy and rehabilitation, including advanced techniques like dry needling, shockwave therapy, and sports massage, as well as suturing and stitching. He also holds a Level 3 certification in Strength and Conditioning for athletic performance.

Currently serving as a Consultant Physiotherapist for the England National Amputee Football Team, Gary has an impressive background in professional sports. He previously excelled as the Head Physiotherapist at Gillingham FC in the English Football League (EFL) and has extensive experience as a first-team physiotherapist with both Charlton Athletic FC and West Ham United FC.

With over 15 years of experience in the NHS as a Senior Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist, Gary has specialized in various areas, including pediatrics, hydrotherapy, and amputee rehabilitation. His rich career spans working with youth academies (ages 9-16) through to first teams, allowing him to develop a well-rounded perspective on athletic care.

In addition to his sports affiliations, Gary has provided private physiotherapy services on film and fashion sets for prestigious clients such as Nike, Zara, ITV, and BT Sports, ensuring medical support for cast and crew alike. His presence at high-profile sporting events, including the Amputee World Cup and UEFA Euro 2024, further underscores his expertise and commitment to excellence in physiotherapy.

Gary’s clinical interests lie in human biomechanics, athletic performance enhancement, and the formulation of individualized rehabilitation plans. He is a strong advocate for client collaboration, believing that partnership is key to achieving optimal outcomes. He is especially passionate about empowering parents to create a strong foundation for young athletes and guiding the general public on their health journeys.

Outside of his professional pursuits, Gary is an avid gym enthusiast who loves exploring the world. He enjoys balancing life with beach outings, fresh air, paddleboarding, and experimenting with new recipes in the kitchen.

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Meet John

Founder, Sports Therapist, Movement specialist, PT, Rehab guru and Run Lab technician.

John has a huge passion for movement correction and performance optimisation. After qualifying from university with a BSc(hons) in Sports Therapy, he moved to the USA to further his education and knowledge. On returning a few years later he launched 8th Element with the sight to create an ‘all under one roof’ hub, where expert assessments, advice, treatments and education can be provided to everyone of all abilities at an affordable cost.

Alongside the management of the hub and his continued thirst for knowledge, John assesses Injuries, provides treatments and rehab using a wide range of modalities, including soft tissue and imbalance correction. He loves identifying postural weakness, imbalances and restrictions that are the contributing factors to injuries and performance deficits. Once identified, the rehab, release and education begins.

Over the years, he’s helped a huge range of workers and athletes from those who have been told they can’t be helped to those looking to shave off tenths of a second from their PBs.

As well as Injury assessments and rehab, John is proud to be able to offer and run the rare markerless 3D run lab. One of only a handful in the UK, its abilities are pushing technology to the edge, allowing for injury prediction, prevention and understanding while also allowing for performance enhancement.

Outside of the hub John loves all things adventurous, from track days on his motorbike to surfing, skydiving, kite surfing, obstacle course racing, running, and anything that’ll spike his adrenaline.

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