Sam graduated from the University of Winchester. He has been able to gain a wide scope of knowledge in both private and NHS outpatient clinics. During this time, Sam has been able to treat all types of musculoskeletal injuries and conditions from sports or work related injuries further aiding into his knowledge and skills when it comes to the best rehabilitation approaches.

Sam has a wide variety of sports background from football, swimming, basketball, golf and Crossfit. This has allowed him to witness a wide variety of injuries, aiding in his clinical judgement. Because of this, he uses a variety of treatment methods including dry needling, shockwave therapy, soft tissue massage, spinal mobilisations and rehabilitation to achieve the best results in patients recovery.

Mike has gained experience in professional sport and private practice. Most recently, he has been working with post-operative patients and those suffering with repetitive strain injuries to aspiring athletes looking to improve performance. Mike has also achieved TPI status and is working with golf enthusiasts, professionals and colleges.

Through his own experience of playing international Rugby with the England lambs and his work within a Championship rugby club, he has got a strong understanding of working within a multi-disciplinary setting and thrives working as a part of a team.

Mike emphasises the importance of identifying and eliminating the root cause of pain and explaining this to his patients. He builds comprehensive injury preventative plans to ensure patients don’t have to spend too much time away from their sport. He has a strong belief in a hands-on approach, and regularly utilises sports massage, joint mobilisation, shockwave therapy as well as acupuncture and dry needling.

However, this year his golfing focus lies within expanding his network within the golfing community and helping improve the game of golfers of all abilities!

Nicola qualified from the University of Hertfordshire in 2010 with First Class Honours degree in Physiotherapy, and has since gained extensive experience working across both NHS and private healthcare settings. Nicola’s clinical experience spans musculoskeletal practice as well as neurological and stroke rehabilitation, supporting patients with a wide range of rehabilitation goals.

Nicola is an empathetic and patient-centred practitioner who takes the time to understand each individual and tailor treatment to their specific circumstances. Nicola is passionate about helping people improve their function, confidence and quality of life.

Outside of work, Nicola is enjoying getting to grips with functional training along with supporting her two children competing at football and netball.

Amanda started her career as an Appointments Officer in an Orthopaedic Hospital.

She has also been a karate instructor for over 20 years and is a 5th Dan Black Belt.

When she is not at work, she loves taking short trips away with her wife and taking their dog on adventures now that their children are all grown up.

Charlie holds first-class degrees in both MSc Physiotherapy and BSc Sports Therapy, with experience working within elite football environments. Alongside this, he has spent the last three years in private practice, helping a wide range of patients recover from sporting injuries and musculoskeletal conditions.

With a strong passion for fitness and performance, Charlie understands the demands of training and rehabilitation first-hand through his own involvement in endurance sports, strength training and HYROX competitions.

Charlie enjoys building strong relationships with his patients and takes pride in helping people return to the activities and sports they love — feeling stronger, more resilient and more confident than before their injury.

Megan is a physiotherapist specialising in musculoskeletal rehabilitation, functional recovery, and return-to-play strategies. With extensive private practice experience, she supports clients across a wide spectrum of needs—from acute injuries to post-operative care—helping them restore strength, mobility, and confidence.

She has a particular passion for adult and paediatric sports rehabilitation, applying a hands-on, evidence-based approach tailored to each person’s goals. Whether guiding athletes back to sport or helping individuals move more comfortably in daily life, Megan’s treatment style is both holistic and performance-driven.

A former competitive diver and Pilates enthusiast, she brings a strong appreciation for the value of movement. Her therapeutic toolkit includes manual therapy, dry needling, acupuncture, taping, and exercise-based rehabilitation.

Beyond the clinic, Megan enjoys gym training, hiking, and reformer Pilates.

Tiago is a Physiotherapist at 5Physio. Prior to joining 5Physio, he gained experience both in the NHS and the private sector. He has treated athletes, work related injuries and those suffering from chronic pain. The wide variety of injuries and medical conditions he has treated allows Tiago to create bespoke plans for each individual patient.

To ensure optimal treatment, Tiago also keeps up to date with the latest research. This approach allows several different techniques to be applied to reach the best outcome.

Tiago is a keen football player and has had enough unique injuries to inform his therapy skills, aiding in solving the real issue. He uses treatments such as soft tissue massage, joint manipulation, dry needling and shockwave therapy to help aid his patients recovery.

Tiago, unlike the others, has no idea what to do on a golf course.

Niamh is our resident Hyrox champion, recently winning in Madrid. She competes in CrossFit competitions and as a professional dancer, was in the Dance World Cup and England finals.

This keen interest in elite sport has led her to develop a specific interest in functional training and sports rehab.

Niamh graduated from the University of Birmingham with a first-class honours in Physiotherapy. She is also qualified in acupuncture and likes a mixed approach to treatment consisting of manual treatment and rehab therapy to provide long term outcomes. She has worked in both the private sector and the NHS and has treated a wide variety of patients including athletes, people with chronic pain and many other musculoskeletal conditions.

She is also qualified in APPI Pilates which has been shown to be of great benefit for lower back pain, neck injuries and post-partum diastasis recti as it focuses on core strength, control and muscle activation. The principles of Pilates are also very beneficial for most athletes when working on movement pattern control and stability and she is excited to promote this within 5Physio and all its affiliates