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Sinead Collins
Senior MSK Physiotherapist + Clinical Pilates
Sinéad has over ten years of experience in physiotherapy and Pilates and believes the two go hand in hand. She combines both to create the best long-term results for her clients. Before training in physiotherapy, Sinead worked in a strength and conditioning role with a rugby club in New Zealand, Counties Manakau Steelers. Her passion for rehabilitation developed there, and she continues to utilise these functional rehabilitation skills with her clients today. Sinéad has held previous roles as lead physiotherapist for local rugby clubs over a period of 8 years. She has a particular interest in sports rehabilitation, with a specific interest in back and lower limb rehab. She focuses on a mix of manual therapy, dry needling, Pilates rehab and functional exercises to rehabilitate her clients. Outside of work Sinéad is a keen runner. She took it up in lockdown and truly got the running bug, participating in a number of races from 10km to marathon distance. Her next goal is a sub 3-hour marathon for 2024! As a result of her keen interest in running, Sinéad has completed further training in running analysis and leads our Running Assessment Program. Sinéad will push you towards your goals with evidence-based rehab but make sure you have fun along the way!
Carrie Marshall
Physiotherapist & Clinical Pilates
Carrie's strong background in sports, has given her a specific interest in preventing, managing and rehabilitating sports injuries. Carrie has over ten years experience working as a musculoskeletal physiotherapist in private practice in Australia and the UK. She was trained in Clinical Pilates 2011 with Dance Medicine Australia during her position working in a renowned Melbourne sports clinic. She immediately started seeing the benefits of this while working with various elite sports teams including Melbourne Rebels and Carlton FC in injury prevention and sports conditioning. Ever since she has used Reformer Pilates as a rehabilitative and injury prevention tool for a variety of patients from post operative to post natal. Since moving back to the UK and having her son, Carrie has noticed a lack of specialised support for women returning to post-natal exercise and is passionate about developing the clinic into somewhere women feel they can come to be safely supported, receiving the gold standard treatment in care. She is currently undertaking further training in Womens Health. She has also completed training with PINC and STEEL allowing her to work with women following a cancer diagnosis supporting them through this difficult time. Carrie believes Clinical Pilates is an invaluable clinical resource which can support recovery from injury, prevent future injuries and most importantly enable clients to take control of their own health and ailments, reducing their need for hands on physio and empowering them to live a healthy pain free life.
Nora Murray
Pilates + Barre Instructor
Nora believes everyone can benefit from pilates. 'Pilates brings balance within the body, and movement is fundamental to health and wellbeing'. Nora believes Pilates should be fun and challenging at all levels and that increased body awareness and precision come with regular Pilates practise. Nora has been teaching Pilates since 2009 and has worked with a wide range of clients with a variety of goals, injuries, medical conditions of all ages and stages. She loves running, high intensity and strength training, but knows Pilates balances her body and is the reason she can do all of the things she loves injury free. Outside of work, she loves spending time with family and friends and being as active as possible! Favourite thing........going for a run, walk with my dog, a pilates session all followed by a glass of wine!
David Gibson
Senior MSK Physiotherapist
David is a specialist musculo-skeletal Physiotherapist with over 17 years experience in clinical, sports and rehabilitation settings. He treats all aspects of musculoskeletal injury and specialises in the treatment of running injuries, knee, ankle and foot injuries and post operative rehabilitation. He also has extensive post graduate training in the assessment and treatment of shoulder and spinal injuries. David is passionate about understanding the root cause of someones injury in the context of them as an individual. He undertakes in depth assessments including strength and mobility testing to allow him to provide a comprehensive management strategy for each patient. He is trained in acupuncture, manipulations, soft tissue techniques and strength and conditioning approaches. David is a lover of sport himself and a keen runner. Favourite thing…. A cold beer after a hard days skiing- looking back on the Mountain and regaling stories of speed, near misses and views along the way.
Shannon Macgregor
Senior MSK Physiotherapist + Clinical Pilates
Shannon joins us with over 10 years of experience as a physiotherapist. She has recently returned to Scotland after practicing in both Australia and New Zealand during her travels. She began her career at NHS Scotland and later moved to private practice, specialising in treating sports and musculoskeletal injuries. She believes in educating her clients on how to improve their strength, mobility, and prevent injuries. Shannon works with her patients to provide rehabilitation programs that combine manual therapy with exercise to help her clients achieve optimal results. She also has experience teaching both mat and reformer Pilates. Shannon has an interest in working with hypermobility, gymnasts, and dancers. In the past, she has provided coverage for Gymnastics New Zealand's national events and has experience carrying out dance-specific assessments/rehabilitation. Currently, she is pursuing her master's degree in Advancing Practice in Physiotherapy at Queen Margaret University. Outside of work, Shannon can often be found in the outdoors, running, hiking or at the gym and looks forward to joining our Pilates classes at Body Smart.
Lynnsay Gammie
Neuro Physiotherapist + Pilates Instructor
Lynnsay is a chartered Senior Physiotherapist with over 25 years experience and who specialises in neurological rehabilitation.She has a passion for all things brain based and as such uses her understanding of neurology and neuroplasticity to influence her class design and teaching technique. Her diverse Pilates Training includes Neuropilates, Pilates for pre-post natal, Hypermobility, Menopause, Stretch Therapy and for those with Osteoporosis. Lynnsay believes Pilates is for everyone and as such provides an 'assisted' Pilates class for those who find exercise challenging. Here the Pilates contact is modified to ensure it is accessible to all no matter what unique difficulties the client may be facing. Lynnsay is a busy mum of two sports mad boys and enjoys travel, music, singing with her choir buddies and the great outdoors. She has a strong passion for all things movement and rehabilitation and enjoys including many techniques that encourage neuroplasticity within her class. Little brain hacks are thrown in to help you achieve a movement or tweak your technique. There is a strong emphasis on brain/body connection that I believe makes our classes fun, varied, interesting and just a little bit unique!
Zoe Carruthers
MSK Physiotherapist + Sports Massage
Zoe began her career as an Athletic Therapist working pitch side with sports teams in Ireland, gaining valuable skills in acute injury management and various manual therapy techniques. She has since graduated as a Physiotherapist and enjoys working within the NHS and private practice. Zoe values treating a wide variety of physiotherapy problems including chronic pain, balance issues and sporting injuries. Her holistic approach involves understanding each client through a comprehensive assessment and tailoring treatment and rehabilitation to alleviate pain and regain function. She has a particular interest in running injuries. Zoe has a background of competitive middle distance track running and still competes in 800m and 1500m. Recently she has enjoyed trying distances a little longer and testing herself with a triathlon. She is also an Athletics Coach and uses her knowledge to fully rehab you back to the things you love!
Emily Mcdonald
Pilates and Sports and Remedial Massage Therapist
Emily's background in sport was the main driver behind her midlife change of career. Having worked in investment until the age of 40 she decided to make her passion her career. Having qualified as a Sports and Remedial massage therapist over a decade before her love of anatomy had stuck with her despite still working in investment. When life changes happened she decided to go back to this in addition to qualifying as a Personal Trainer and Pilates Teacher . Having been introduced to Pilates after the difficult birth of her first child she never turned back and Pilates has always been the 'glue' that held her body together! Over the years she has been qualified she has added other strings to her bow in both massage and Pilates. Such as cupping, acupuncture and dry needling plus becoming a comprehensively qualified Pilates teacher and Clinical Pilates. When not teaching pilates and massaging you can find Emily ferrying her 3 boys to and from their activities having swapped her own rugby playing days for standing on the side of the pitch spectating and cheering on, walking or running with/without Toby the labradoodle, doing Pilates on the reformer, lifting weights in the gym , doing Crossfit.
Agi Falenta
Pilates Instructor
As a former show-jumper and horse-riding instructor, Pilates teacher Agi developed her unique way to share her knowledge and passion for both Pilates and horse-riding. Throughout her career, she has created her own brand of Functional Pilates with small props and has presented and taught these at may events including Pilates Teacher Training in Turkey and Poland, Pilates Festival Scotland, The Pilates Gathering and Pilates Academy Dubai. She has also created many interactive manuals and Pilates e-books for her own company. A few years ago Agi had a total hip replacement surgery and has since used her training and Pilates to get her body back to full function in no time. This experience has given her the passion to share her experience and new goal to help others who are struggling with hip, knee & back problems. Agi also certified in KCR - Kinetic Chain Release and CTR - Connective Tissue Release to offer clients a holistic approach to getting their body back to full health.
Anna Smyth
Sports Massage Therapist
Anna loves all things sports and outdoors, growing up a keen volleyball player, runner and surfer. She graduates this summer 2024 with a BSc in Physical Activity and Health, having studied a BTEC in Sport and Exercise Science prior. Her degree has grounded her knowledge in anatomy, physiology, and exercise prescription propelling her passion for rehabilitation and inspiring her to qualify as a sport massage therapist. Anna’s approach to sports massage is tailored to target her client’s tension and discomfort. Anna believes the health and therapeutic benefits from sport massage are important for injury prevention and recovery, as well as the wellbeing of individuals. The combination of techniques she utilizes including soft tissue release, trigger pointing, and myofascial release are geared to helping clients achieve their goals.
Fiona Boynton
Sports & Remedial Massage
Fiona is an Advanced Clinical Remedial Massage Therapist L.C.S.P (Phys) with over twenty-five years of invaluable experience gained from working with clients who have muscular discomfort or who just want to maintain optimum muscular skeletal health. Fiona has worked with professional football clubs, tennis professionals and triathletes. Soft tissue work, benefits everybody. With a results-based approach, Fiona tailors each treatment to address the specific concerns of her clients. Combining a combination of modalities and techniques, such as myofascial release, trigger point therapy, deep and soft tissue techniques depending on the requirements of each person. Fiona has a results based approach that aims to achieve effective pain management for every one of her clients. With a wealth of knowledge and expertise, Fiona is dedicated to providing exceptional and personalised care to help clients achieve their health and wellness goals.
Vicki Jeffrey
Scaravelli Yoga Instructor
Vicki has been working within the holistic wellness industry for over 15 years and a qualified yoga practitioner for over 10 years. Specifically following the very subtle and restorative practice of the teachings of Vanda Scaravelli. Principally, Vicki explores the body by deepening release and relaxation by undoing the held tension within the body. Once the ‘postures’ stop being something to achieve then you can work on removing conflict within yourself…making the postures from the inside out and not the outside in! This style of yoga movement can help you let go of years of held tensions and habits, allowing the release helps you grow taller, become more centered and stronger. Exploring with the breath you can achieve wellbeing and peace of mind. All levels are welcome “…Yoga should not be about training for body control, on the contrary it must bring freedom to the body – all the freedom it needs” Vanda Scaravelli
Abby Warrilow
Barre + Pilates Instructor
Abby Warrilow is an enthusiastic Pilates Instructor who seamlessly integrates her extensive experience and background in dance and choreography into her practice. With many years of expertise, Abby brings a deep understanding of movement mechanics to her sessions, guiding clients of all abilities towards fluidity, alignment, and precision. Abby's focus on personalised instruction ensures that each session is tailored to meet the unique needs of every client. Her genuine passion for teaching shines through in every class, leaving a lasting impression on those she guides. Beyond the physical benefits, Abby's commitment to her clients encourages them to explore their movement potential and embrace the transformative power of Pilates. Pilates Barre Fusion Class Using the principles of Ballet dance technique combined with Pilates this is a system which transfers dance exercises to the floor. The fusion class utilises barre, floor barre and mat techniques promoting movement and strength through a variety of methods. Working the body without strain while strengthening the core muscles this gentle and effective method releases tension from the neck and joints and promotes correct alignment. Enhancing your Pilates training and also works those turnout muscles a little deeper.
running clinic
Regardless of your level of running, our comprehensive running assessment can be beneficial whether you are currently injured or simply want to improve your performance.
womens health clinic
Following the demands of pregnancy and birth, it is important to regain deep abdominal and pelvic floor strength to help support your lower back, particularly due to the demands of managing a newborn. Our post – natal clinic ensures a thorough assessment and screening to ensure a safe and effective return to function and sport.
