Director and Chartered Physiotherapist (BSc Physio, MCSP, AACP , HCPC registered) PgCert MGT Former Travelling Team Physio McLaren F1 Elite Athlete Injury Consultant  International Trainer and Mentor Advanced Trainer Compex  Head of UK Winback Academy ​ Angela knew from the age of 12 that she wanted to be a physio. Coming from a medical family in which her father practiced as a GP, she trained in South Africa, qualifying top of her class in 1998. ​ Her passion for helping people through physiotherapy has seen her work in both the NHS, in independent hospital as a physiotherapy manager and in Elite sports teams. It was while in these multi-disciplinary environments that Angela wanted to take the extensive experience she had gained in a new direction by opening her own business which has physio at its core but is innovative and considers the whole body healing. Physiolistic therefore has close ties with numerous experts in their fields.  A business based on a simple model of recruiting and investing in excellent staff whilst making the patient the centre of everything it does. It is the commitment to  this ethos which has continued to make Physiolistic the success that it is. Her commitment to her profession and diagnositic and clinical skills has seen her reputation being held in high regard by both clinicians and patients alike and has helped to forge close links with GPs and Consultants in the locally and further a field to help ensure excellent continuity of care. Angela works with an array of patients from Elite athletes to your weekend warriors and patients just wanting to be able to walk better. This offers Angela the unique experience of having a vast pool of knowledge and expertise to call upon and has made her a very adaptable clinician to suit the treatment and approach to the individuals needs Angela is also acupuncture trained (AACP), a modified pilates instructor and speed, agility and quickness (SAQ) trainer. She is also one of the few physiotherapists in the country that is accredited to teach the use of Compex (computerised exercise) for rehabilitation and is an advanced trainer . Angela is a Winback tecartherapy expert and head of the UK Winback Academy and one of 6 trainers in the UK. She is also a trainer in radiofrequency for physioaesthetics. Angela is also diagnostic ultrasound trained and this has enabled her to implement this into her clinical practice and improve her outcomes and has a special interest in the treatment of TMJ (jaw) dysfunction and pain and also enjoys lower limb rehabilitation. She has designed a mentorship programme at Physiolistic and works as a Mentor and international trainer. She has also spoken at a number of conferences and webinars in her various expertise and innovation in physiotherapy.

Clint joins his wife, Angela, and the rest of the Physiolistic team as business director. Clint comes from a pharmaceutical background where he has worked in the NHS as a clinical hospital pharmacist covering areas such as neonatal intensive care and care of the elderly. For the last few years he has worked as a Principal Pharmacist at the UK Department of Health having completed his Master’s degree in Health Policy at Imperial College London. In his role as business director, Clint brings his wealth of experience and understanding of the healthcare environment to drive forward a business whose ethos is based on a commercially successful model which makes the patient the centre of all its activity. When time allows, Clint enjoys cycling, running and trips down to the coast.

Specialist Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist Quality Assured Practitioner Former Part time Travelling McLaren F1 physio Winback Expert trainer BSc (Hons) Physio MCSP, HCPC registered Sports Massage Therapist Dry Needling Yoga YTTC Pilates Compex trainer and shockwave expert. Megan Kurzewski completed her studies at the University of Witwatersrand where she received her Bsc Physiotherapy. Since then she has been involved in a variety of areas of physiotherapy such as musculoskeletal, cardiorespiratory, neurology, and paediatrics. In 2021 Megan worked for the McLaren F1 team part-time alongside clinical director Angela Botha. Megan has a special interest in TMJ and sporting injuries and enjoys walking her patients through their journey to achieve their goals. Megan recently completed her Yoga Teacher Training course and has also completed her level 1 mat certification for pilates through APPI. In her spare time Megan enjoys spending time with family, doing yoga, exploring and travelling. # What do you enjoy most about being a physiotherapist? For as long as I can remember I have wanted to be a physiotherapist. Understanding the body and walking patients through a recovery journey to reach their goals is so fulfilling. # What is your approach to working with patients?  With my patients we have set goals we are working towards in order for them to feel empowered and motivated to get better # What do you like to do outside of physiotherapy?  Spending time with family, yoga, pilates, exploring and travelling # Do you have any hobbies or interests that relate to physiotherapy?  Yoga and pilates # Do you have a favourite quote or piece of advice for potential patients? Don’t let the perfect stand in the way of the good!

Specialist Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist BSc Physio HCPC and MCSP Sports massage therapist Winback, Compex and shockwave expert Pilates Emilie graduated with a BSc (Hons) in Physiotherapy from Oxford Brookes University. As an international athlete herself playing lacrosse, Emilie has a passion for treating sporting injuries and rehabilitation, as well as also having a keen interest in paediatric and adolescent physiotherapy. Emilie has specialist post graduate training in children and adolescent injuries. She is a Winback, Shockwave and Compex expert . She is also accredited in RS footscan, Vald foredecks and posture scan. Apart from lacrosse, in her free time she enjoys the gym, running and skiing.

Specialist Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist Quality Assured Physiotherapist Sub specialities: Horse riding and hockey injuries. Concussion and endurance athlete rehab BSc(Hons)Physiotherapy, MCSP HCPC registered Sports Massage Therapist Compex Shockwave and Winback expert Pilates Nardus graduated with a Bachelors(Hon) in Physiotherapy. Nardus has worked in hospitals and sports teams, where he gained experience with musculoskeletal, neurological and respiratory patients from all ages and diverse cultures. He has completed post graduate courses in dry needling and injury prevention. Nardus has performed physiotherapy at a high performance centre as well as multiple sporting events in South Africa. He was also the physiotherapist of a competitive school’s rugby, netball and hockey teams. He is also a competitive horse rider, especially in endurance riding and enjoys playing club hockey and action netball. Nardus’s passion for physiotherapy lies in endurance and adventure sports and musculoskeletal rehabilitation. Nardus’s interests outside of work include rock climbing, hiking, long boarding and exploring new places. # What do you enjoy most about being a physiotherapist? I live for the journey that I go through with every single patient. Being there as a team member for the good and the bad moments. # What is your approach to working with patients?  Holistic, patient-centered, results-driven and enjoyable. Being in pain is already miserable enough… rehab shouldn’t be. # How do you help patients achieve their goals? Tailoring everyone’s journey to suit them to get the max results. Adjusting styles of treatment when needed and celebrating the small victories to get to the finish line. Setting realistic expectations from the beginning and sticking to them! # What do you like to do outside of physiotherapy?  Being active, play netball or hockey, get involved in some horse event, travel and explore. # Do you have any hobbies or interests that relate to physiotherapy?  Netball, hockey, horse riding, running, endurance training programs # Do you have a favourite quote or piece of advice for potential patients? Doing your exercises ACTUALLY makes you better! Most rehabs go through good and bad moments. You have to have the highs and the lows in order to get stronger and get to the other side. Favourite quote: “Believe me, the reward is not so great without the struggle” – Wilma Rudolph “The harder you work, the luckier you get” – Gary Player # What's one surprising fact about the human body that most people don't know? When you run, 3x your body weight goes through your legs, when you walk, only a third goes through a leg. # What's the most creative excuse you've heard from a patient to avoid doing their exercises?  My dog ate my exercises – followed by a picture of a dog eating an exercise sheet # If you could give one piece of advice to a household item to prevent injury, what would it be?  I tell a lot of my patients that they are as stiff as a broom/plank. For a stiff back, doing a roll down like a human Swiss-roll cake works to relief tension in the back.

Specialist Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist BSc Physio, MCSP, HCPC registered Sports Massage Therapist Compex trainer Winback and shockwave expert Samantha graduated with a BSc in Physiotherapy in South Africa. She has worked in hospitals, out-patient clinics and community outreach, where she gained experience in musculoskeletal, respiratory, neurological and orthopaedic conditions. She has completed post-graduate courses in dry needling. Samantha has also treated sports injuries in elite athletes and competitive school-level rugby, hockey, tennis and cricket. Samantha's passion in physiotherapy lies in the desire to help clients regain improved quality of life, whether that means pain-free everyday activity, or returning to elite sports. She was previously a ballet dancer for 15 years, so understands the demand of disciplined sports whilst creating work-life balance. Outside of work, Samantha enjoys cooking, exploring new places, connecting with family and friends, and movement, whether it be Pilates, hiking or Park Run. Your best advice for a patient: Motion is lotion! If you don't use it, you'll lose it.

Specialist Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist Quality Assured Sports Massage Therapist (BSc (Hons) Physio MCSP, HCPC registered Dry Needling Pilates International Advanced Compex trainer Winback and shockwave expert Justine obtained her BSc Physiotherapy degree from South Africa. After her studies, she worked in hospitals and gained extensive experience in a chronic back and neck pain clinic. She completed her post graduate qualifications in dry needling, pilates, shockwave and TECAR therapy Justine has a passion for treating musculoskeletal conditions, chronic pain and giving pilates classes. In her free time, she loves going on adventures with friends and family, exploring, running and being physically active. # What do you enjoy most about being a physiotherapist? As a Physio, my favourite thing is assisting a patient back to full mobility and health so that they can do the things that they’ve always loved doing like playing their favourite sport or being able to play with their Kids again. # What is your approach to working with patients?  My approach does adapt to each patients needs however my main approach is to work on relieving the pain first, then look at a exercise plans that strengthen that specific area and reduce the chances of it happening again # How do you help patients achieve their goals? As a Physio there are 2 ways we can help patients reach their goal. 1 is within the session where we can utilise a range of techniques and equipment and 2 is providing a detailed plan as to what you can do at home. # What do you like to do outside of physiotherapy?  Running, Paddle board, Go karting, F1, drinking wine # Do you have any hobbies or interests that relate to physiotherapy? Running, Drinking Wine , F1, go karting, Paddleboarding # Do you have a favourite quote or piece of advice for potential patients? Tough times never last only tough people last

Specialist Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist Sports Massage Therapist (BSc (Hons) Physio MCSP, HCPC registered Dry Needling Pilates International Advanced Compex trainer Winback and shockwave expert Danielle is a dedicated and passionate physiotherapist who strives to provide her patients with the best care. She graduated with a BSc (Hons) in physiotherapy from the University of the Western Cape in 2022 and has since worked in both hospital and outpatient settings where she worked with musculoskeletal, orthopaedic, neurological, community and paediatric cases. Danielle has further completed her Dry needling and taping course and is trained in Winback Tecar therapy, Compex and Shockwave. Her passion for physiotherapy lies in building meaningful connections with patients while walking the road to recovery with them. In her spare time Danielle enjoys spending time with friends and family, baking and time outdoors. She aims to travel more exploring different countries and cultures. One of her favourite quotes to assist with pain relief is “motion is lotion”. # What do you enjoy most about being a physiotherapist? – I enjoy getting to know patients and walking the road to recovery with them seeing how it impacts their daily lives and how it allows them to return to activities they enjoy. # What is your approach to working with patients?  I encourage a collaborative and holistic approach. We’ll look at the full picture and work together to achieve the goals they set no matter how big or small. # How do you help patients achieve their goals? Through education and awareness of what it will take to get there, a set plan with steps and loads of encouragement and support. I want them to feel I’m their number one fan when it comes to their goals. # What do you like to do outside of physiotherapy?  I love spending my time with friends and family, being outdoors and baking! # Do you have any hobbies or interests that relate to physiotherapy?  I enjoy hiking, gym and trying new things like cycling. # Do you have a favourite quote or piece of advice for potential patients? Motion is lotion # What's one surprising fact about the human body that most people don't know? The gluteus maximus is the body’s largest muscle. # If you could give one piece of advice to a household item to prevent injury, what would it be?  Doing median nerve glides like a ballerina.

Specialist Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist BSc Physio HCPC and MCSP Quality Assured Sub speciality: Chronic lower back and neck pain Sports massage therapist Winback, compex and shockwave expert Dry needling Pilates Ryan graduated B Sc (Hons) in Physiotherapy and worked in Hospitals, ICU's and Sub-acute rehabilitation, where he gained experience in musculoskeletal, neurological, cardiac and respiratory care. He has completed post graduate courses in chronic pain management and dry needling. Ryan has worked in a specialist rehab clinic for chronic neck and back pain with the focus on active spinal rehabilitation and function. He is an avid runner and enjoys the outdoors with his young family. Ryan's passion in physiotherapy lies in chronic pain management and musculoskeletal rehabilitation. Ryan's interests outside of work include - hiking, swimming, yoga and exploring new places. # What do you enjoy most about being a physiotherapist? Helping people reach their goals # What is your approach to working with patients?  Patient centred with a functional focus # How do you help patients achieve their goals? Through education, guidance, and self-empowerment # What do you like to do outside of physiotherapy?  Web Development/ Coding, anything to do with coffee # Do you have any hobbies or interests that relate to physiotherapy?  Running, Yoga, High intensity training # Do you have a favourite quote or piece of advice for potential patients? Movement is medicine # What is one surprising fact about the human body that most people do not know? - The skin is an organ and the biggest one in the body # What's the most creative excuse you have heard from a patient to avoid doing their exercises?  They cannot lay on the floor to do exercise as their dog thinks it is play time

BSc Physio Diploma in Sports Physio and Orthopaedic Manipulative Therapy HCPC and MCSP Sports massage therapist Winback, Compex and shockwave expert Pilates Sub specialties: Concussion, ACL rehab, complex injuries and TMJ, Children and Adolescents Simone graduated with a BSc(Hons) in Physiotherapy in 2013. She has completed post graduate courses in sports and orthopaedics physiotherapy as well as BASI pilates. Simone has worked with various sports teams from adolescents to adults in both amateur and professional settings. She was a physiotherapist in a professional rugby team for 2 years where she managed injuries in the 18 to 21 year old professional rugby players. Simone was also the resident physiotherapist for a prominent boys secondary school where she worked closely with various sports such as rugby, hockey, basketball, cricket and waterpolo. Outside of work, Simone is a mom to a toddler who keeps her on her toes. She also enjoys partaking in park-runs, hiking, pilates, yoga and reading novels. As a student Simone played high level football and continued with 5-a-side football and netball until the arrival of her daughter. # What do you enjoy most about being a physiotherapist? Seeing my patients through to being pain free and returning to doing the things they enjoy # What is your approach to working with patients?  Holistic approach to assessment and diagnosis, keeping the individual in mind and assessing the entire body as the root cause could be in an area far away from where the patient is feeling pain # How do you help patients achieve their goals? Always centre their treatment and exercises around what they want to return to doing and keeping them as active as possible throughout their treatment # What do you like to do outside of physiotherapy?  Reading novels, watching sports especially rugby and football, doing pilates and yoga # Do you have any hobbies or interests that relate to physiotherapy?  Pilates and yoga and new found enjoyment in alternative triathlons (Race the Sun) # Do you have a favourite quote or piece of advice for potential patients? Just keep moving, moving, moving… all you have to do is move # What's one surprising fact about the human body that most people don't know? The last growth plate in your body only closes around 25 years old… so until then your body isn’t fully matured

BSc Physio HCPC and MCSP Quality Assured Sports massage therapist Winback, Compex and shockwave expert Pilates Harry graduated with a BSc (Hons) in Physiotherapy from the University of Salford. Harry specialises in musculoskeletal complaints from injuries during sport to full post operative rehabilitation for return to work or general activity. Before studying Physio, Harry spent two years as a full time professional foootballer at Cheltenham Town. Due to this Harry has keen interest in sport specific rehabilitation for any level of athlete or sport. #What do you enjoy most about being a physiotherapist? Helping people get back doing what they enjoy and live a happy life. # What is your approach to working with patients?  We’ll work together to get you to a realistic goal we set and create a plan to work towards. # How do you help patients achieve their goals? Workout and decide what is needed and how we can break down these tasks to make every step relevant to the final goal. # What do you like to do outside of physiotherapy?  Gym, Running, Football, Golf, catching up with friends. # Do you have any hobbies or interests that relate to physiotherapy?  Gym, Football, Golf. So very aware of the skills, strengths and endurance needed for the body to take part in these. # Do you have a favourite quote or piece of advice for potential patients? Movement first, volume second, load third

BSc Physio HCPC and MCSP Sports massage therapist Winback, Compex and shockwave expert Pilates Zelie graduated with a Bachelors of science Honours in Physiotherapy at Oxford Brookes University. Zelie has gained experience working across hospital wards and private care settings, delivering services to neurological and respiratory patients. Her experience at Flint house police rehabilitation centre helped to develop her specialty musculoskeletal skills. She has completed a post graduate course in sports massage and is an expert user at winback and shockwave. She also has experience with using ultrasound, 3D posture analysis and RS footscan. Zelie’s passion lies in patient tailored treatment during the rehabilitation of musculoskeletal injuries. Outside of work, Zelie enjoys running, boxing and travelling to new places. Best advice for a patient? “Motion is lotion” – remember it is good to keep your body moving as much as you can!