About Me

Physio training equips you for a fantastic career. Mine is still continuing, and evolving.

Some 30 years post grad, I run a handful of succesful businesses, train others, present at conferences, write, and explore.
Mostly I explore, and wake up every morning with an aching face..... because I often wake up smiling
Maybe the secret of my success lies in my history.

Mine was an intensive private school education, filled from age 4, with self determined competitive sport, singing in choirs, performing on the stage. Always pushed gently forward, while being supported by parents who always said "you can do anything you set your mind too"

Brought up a strong Roman Catholic, surrounded by a loving family (I have 3 brothers) I have no fears :-)

It my priviledge to be blessed, with a highly creative dyslexic mind. Hmm, who cares about spelling anyway.
My whole life is blended with determination, discipline, and a somewhat lateral sense of humour and thinking.

Filled with self confidence and curiousity, maybe it comes as no surprise that I was swiftly offered a job at The Royal London after graduation.
One of only 5 students offered a job, it really didn't occut to me that it was because I had talents, I just thought they were taking a chance.
Even then some Physio students had trouble getting a placement.

NOW, it is estimated that within just a few years thousands of Physios wont be able to work in the NHS. 74% are unemployed, so the chances are that many will turn to the independent sector.

BUT, what will be gained within the same number of years.... are Physios missing the thousands, and thousands of hours of solid hands on practical and clinical experience gained through working with the avalanche of NHS referred clients that most experienced Physios such as myself honed their skills with.

It's only through actually practicing hands on therapy skills that therapists become really proficient, and capable of treating and clearing injury, pain, and distress. Its only by being aware of difference that awareness grows.

Some data:
One year of NHS full time Physio work provides a therapist with about 1200 hours of hands on clinical experience.

That is around 500 seperate people treated in an outpatient department.

Two years NHS clinical work relates to around 1000 people treated, or around 2400 clinical hours practice.

Now many new graduate Physiotherapists are out of work at the critical time that they need to practice, practice, practice their therapy skills to become good clinicians.

Time for me to put something back !!
Hey cool I like a challenge......

First I set up a network called Physio Buddy.
To help Physio Graduates to gain experience, get mentoring, and network with others. Not meant to take the place of NHS experience, it will help new junior graduates to work a little more safely

NOW I have set up training courses to help Physio undergraduates and recent post graduates actually be able to work... and earn money.

What do I do when I dont Physio?
Well
There is Canen Etoile my border collie, my two kids, my house I renovate, skips I steal things from for my allottment, occasional painting, walking the hills, popping off to my space in Lymington, then there is skiing.....
aaaah skiiing
and more