Fully qualified with a wealth of experience
Since his graduation Paul has worked exclusively in Musculoskeletal in various different settings such as; the NHS, private practise and elite sport. In addition to holding a BSc(hons) in Physiotherapy, Paul has attained a HND in sport and exercise science, is a qualified acupuncturist, a qualified 'Oldpain2go' practitioner, and has also completed the F.A’s first aid for sport (IFAS) course.
Paul has a keen interest in sporting injuries (particularly combat injuries) and this has led him to working alongside Hartlepool United F.C, Middlesbrough F.C and many elite athletes such as; Commonwealth, Olympic athletes, World champions and Professional fighters. Paul was also selected to work the 2018 'IAAF World Indoor Athletics competitions' in Birmingham, and the '2020 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham'. Paul has also been a guest lecturer at Teesside university.
In his spare time Paul is a professional mixed martial artist. In addition, Paul also loves spending time with his two children and two dogs.
Qualifying in 1987 Jackie is our most experienced therapist. Jackie has an extensive range of post graduate qualifications and has undertaken research. As a result, Jackie is a specialist in injection therapy, and complex musculoskeletal conditions. She has worked as an extended scope practitioner in CDDFT since 2003 where she is clinical lead for upper limb and works closely with the upper limb Consultants; she has a special interest in shoulder pain and dysfunction .Jackie has also worked in private practise for over 10 years.
When Fighting Fit Physiotherapy opened our Bishop Auckland practice, we were delighted that Jackie decided to join the team due to her extensive knowledge in musculoskeletal conditions.
In her spare time Jackie likes to run and walk.
Mike is a physiotherapist with vast experience in the NHS and private sector. Having qualified in 2000, a lot of his postgraduate education has been in developing his diagnostic and treatment skills in the management of musculoskeletal & orthopaedic conditions. Besides the Society of Orthopaedic Medicine (SOM) modules, he completed a Post-Graduate Certificate in Applied Clinical Anatomy back in 2009 at Keele University, an Assessment and Management of Shoulder Disorders module at Teesside University, a Joint and Soft Tissue Injections course at Keele University and did all British Society for Surgery of the Hand (BSSH) Courses except one and found them extremely informative and beneficial in hand therapy, one of his special interests. He also has experience in rehabilitation after Total Knee & Hip Replacements, ACL Reconstructions, MPFL stabilisations, micro-fracture of the knee & ankles, wrist, shoulder and hand operations.
Some of Mike's special interests include:
Musculoskeletal conditions
Orthopaedic and post-operative rehabilitation
Hand therapy
Working towards becoming:
Authorised Ossur OA brace fitter
Professional Memberships:
Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP)
Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
*** Mike does not currently do Sports Massage and only sees those 18 years or more old.
Coming soon.
John completed a BSc (hons) degree in Sports Therapy in 2005, followed by a master’s degree in Sports Injury & Medicine at Sheffield University and Sheffield Centre of Sports Medicine (SCSM) in 2006. He then relocated back to Teesside to work as a graduate Sports Therapist before attending Teesside University in January 2008 to complete a 2 year postgraduate diploma in physiotherapy.
He has gained a wealth of experience from working in different musculoskeletal environments which include occupational physiotherapy, NHS (GP surgeries & health centres), private practice and sport (semi-professional and professional football). John has over 10 years’ experience working in the fitness industry as a fitness consultant and personal trainer.
Since qualifying as a physiotherapist, he has completed further courses which include lower limb tendinopathy rehabilitation, functional assessment and treatments of the lumbar spine, sacroiliac joint and pelvis and a foundation degree in acupuncture. He has also had the opportunity to use Shockwave therapy at previous positions which he has a keen interest in. John enjoys treating a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions and carrying out sports & deep soft tissue massage.
John is registered with the Health & care Professions Council (HCPC) and a member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP).
Outside of work John enjoys general strength & conditioning and fitness, walking his dog and watching Hawaii 5-0, rugby league, NFL and Italian football.
