I am a highly skilled BSc Sports Therapy graduate from the University of Chichester, with extensive expertise in manual therapy techniques such as sports massage and spinal mobilisations. My academic journey has equipped me with comprehensive knowledge in rehabilitation and the significance of achieving optimal performance in sports and lifestyle activities.

Currently, I serve as the lead therapist for the men’s first team in rugby, enabling me to conduct thorough injury assessments, administer on and off-field treatments, and develop tailored rehabilitation plans for the players. This involvement in rugby has afforded me an in-depth understanding of the specific needs of athletes and the effective methods to prepare their bodies for optimal performance.

I adopt a personalised approach with each client, ensuring that their individual needs are met during each session. Whether it involves sports massage, injury assessment, or the development of a rehabilitation plan, I am committed to providing exceptional service and imparting knowledge that empowers clients to understand and improve their condition.

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My journey into physiotherapy began when I qualified from the University of Herfordshire with a first class honours degree. Since then, I have worked as a rotational physiotherapist at Medway Hospital and even worked as an acute respiratory physiotherapist in intensive care during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Although this experience gave me great insight into acute illnesses, different neurological conditions and orthopaedic injuries; I knew my clinical skills could be pushed further. Thus I made the move to outpatient physiotherapy, where i have solidified and become experienced in diagnosis, treatments and rehabilitation for those with musculoskeletal issues and joint pain.

I have a keen interest in the body’s biomechanics and skeletal system and love educating and empowering clients to in understanding their diagnosis.

I have a passion for strength and conditioning fitness, so you may have seen me in a few SISU classes!… I believe this enhances my understanding of how musculoskeletal issues can impact on your whole lifestyle and not just movement in isolation. I enjoy using strength and conditioning techniques as a means of treatment to empower clients and enhance overall health.

Outside of physio (and the gym!), I enjoy snow sports, spending time with family and friends … plus the occasional bottomless brunch or two !

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Meet Mike

After first qualifying as a Sports Massage Therapist in 2004, Michael continued his professional development with a qualification in Kinanthropometry, as well as a BSc(Hons) degree in Sport Science, specialising in Biomechanics.

Since 2008 Michael has worked as a Senior Orthopaedic Practitioner in the NHS, and has studied and worked in a number of hospitals including Stanmore National Orthopaedic Hospital and Great Ormond Street.

In 2014, Michael graduated as an Advanced Clinical Massage Therapist. and is now one of the highest 100 UK qualified Clinical therapists and has a wealth of experience of treating chronic pain and medical and orthopaedic conditions. His passion has seen him complete clinical research in the NHS on the treatment of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome as well as becoming part of the teaching team at the UK’s most advanced clinical and sports massage institute, the Jing School of Advanced Massage and Training.

Mike is known for his ability to treat chronic pain that others can’t – His knowledge, research, experience and passion bring a new level of expertise to chronic / longterm pain treatment.

n.b. ‘Kinanthropometry’ is defined as the study of human size, shape, proportion, composition, maturation, and gross function, in order to understand growth, exercise, performance, and nutrition.

In his spare time, Mike loves spending time with his family and friends, and when he’s not DIYing, he loves to relax on the golf course.

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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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Jo loves aiding people to live their life to the full, whether that’s for the competitive or recreational athlete, avid gardener or family person. Her passion lies in helping people reach their goals. After qualifying as a Physiotherapist from Brunel University in 2016, she volunteered as a Physiotherapist in a Health Clinic in Cape Town, South Africa. From this experience, she discovered her love for assessing, diagnosing and rehabilitating those with musculoskeletal injuries. On returning to the UK she started working as a Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist in GP surgeries and Sports Centres in and around Kent.

Jo has a particular skill set in taking a holistic approach to rehabilitation. She spent a year in a split role as a Physiotherapist and a Functional assessor for The Centre of Health and Disability Assessments. This provided a wealth of insight into the impact of mental health upon physical health and vice versa. Since then, she has qualified as a Mindfulness teacher through Mindfulness UK and prides herself on ensuring people feel well listened to throughout.

She loves to create individualised physiotherapy sessions through combining her knowledge of injuries with skilled manual therapy, education, empowerment, and tailored exercises. She also enjoys sharing her expertise as a qualified Pilates instructor through the Australian Physiotherapy and Pilates Institute.

Alongside treating injuries, Jo has a keen interest in the often under spoken areas of bladder and bowel incontinence and women’s health, which, can be just as limiting to sports and daily life. She is currently taking further training in these areas and is excited to bring this into her practice.

Outside of Physiotherapy, you can find her exploring new trails, outdoor swimming, running, heading to the beach, spending time with family and friends and detouring to tasteful coffee shops.

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