Claire has joined our reception team having previously worked the last 14 years for a financial consultancy firm managing their accounts payable and payroll team.

Outside of work she enjoys heading away for weekend breaks in her motorhome, long walks with her dog and socialising with her friends and family.

Freddie is a physiotherapist who graduated with First-Class Honours from the University of Hertfordshire. He has gained diverse experience across outpatient and private clinic settings, as well as providing pitch-side care and supporting local football clubs.

A former high-level footballer, Freddie’s own injury journey inspired his career in physiotherapy. This background gives him a unique insight into the physical and mental challenges of rehabilitation, along with the demands of returning to peak performance. He designs tailored rehabilitation plans that blend hands-on manual therapy with strength and conditioning principles, supporting clients to recover effectively, restore function, and achieve their goals.

Outside the clinic, Freddie enjoys playing football, refining his golf game, and training in the gym.

Alicia graduated in 2019 and has gained extensive knowledge in assessing and treating a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions and sports injuries. She has since completed her Masters (MSc) in 2021. She has experience working in private practice, the NHS, and with recognised sports clubs/teams.

Being an athlete herself since a young age, competing regularly at club and county level athletics, Alicia knows how frustrating it can be to have an injury and this is what sparked her interest to help others.

She uses a range of treatment, such as soft tissue massage, joint mobilisations, dry needling and shockwave, as well as providing rehabilitation exercises and programmes to help people return to full function, whether it be performance related or being able to go about their daily life pain free. 

In her free time, Alicia enjoys regularly training, competing and coaching for her athletics club, and going for dog walks.

At 5Physio, Lola is a dedicated physiotherapist with a deep passion for helping athletes achieve their best potential and perform pain-free. With a background as a professional netball player for London Mavericks, Lola brings invaluable insights into the unique physical and mental demands of competitive sports.

Currently pursuing a master’s degree in Sports Rehabilitation, Lola is committed to staying at the forefront of the latest rehabilitation techniques and strategies. This academic knowledge, combined with practical experience, allows Lola to craft personalised treatment plans that prioritise swift recovery and optimal performance.

Understanding the urgency athletes feel when returning to their sport, Lola places a strong emphasis on effective rehab and treatment, making it a crucial aspect of the recovery process. Whether you’re overcoming an injury or aiming to enhance your performance, Lola is dedicated to guiding you through every step of your journey, ensuring you not only return to play but do so at your very best.

Lorraine has joined our reception team having previously worked for 21 years in the Banking industry managing a credit card team.

Outside of work she enjoys long walks with her dog Freddie a naughty spaniel, socialising with her family and friends and going to the theatre.

Dan is the founder and director of 5Physio, he has mastered his craft in the NHS and Private sector for the last 10 years with a big ambition to provide elite Physiotherapy care to the local community. ‘Dan has a very diverse Physiotherapy background but specialises in chronic back and neck pain, always making sure the main focus is on diagnosing the root cause of someone’s pain rather than just symptom managing.

His unique experience working in many multi-disciplinary settings has allowed him to gain invaluable knowledge and has been able to tailor his treatments to provide successful outcomes for all his patients. He is a strong believer in combining a very hands on approach alongside other treatments such as joint manipulation, acupuncture, shockwave therapy, electrotherapy and rehabilitation to achieve fantastic results for everyone.

When he’s not in the clinic he’ll normally be found on the golf course sulking because his business partner Kane has beaten him over 18 holes.’

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.

Jo has joined our reception team as our Clinic Supervisor having previously worked in London as a PA for 15 years in Investment Banking.

Outside of work she enjoys going to the gym and socialising with family and friends.

With 8 years experience, Callum brings a wealth of knowledge to 5Physio. He has worked with athletes from his time at Sudbury Rugby club, Salford FC and England amputee football.

Recently he has expanded his reach by delivering high quality rehabilitation programmes whilst travelling South America for 2 years. Passionate about providing personalised care, Callum tailors each rehab plan to suit the individual needs of every one of his clients. He believes in empowering clients by equipping them with the knowledge and tools to manage their recovery and return to the activities they love.

When he’s not working, Callum enjoys strength training, competing in long distance triathlons and fishing.

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.

Kane is medical director at 5Physio. Prior to 5Physio, he was the Head of Department at one of the most established and respected Orthopaedic and Sports clinics in Dubai, UAE. There he treated athletes from many different sports, both professional/amateur and people from all around the world. He also covered large sporting events such as the Dubai Rugby 7s and assisted with professional football teams during their winter training breaks.

Before spending nearly 6 years as an expat, Kane worked in the UK for both the NHS and private sector. He has vast experience in treating sport injuries, tendinopathies(tendinitis), neck and shoulder pain. He has also had enough knee injuries playing football to keep his skills up to date.

Kane is a trained diagnostic ultrasonographer and feels that a thorough assessment and a clear diagnosis is essential in a successful outcome. He regularly uses treatments such as soft tissue massage, joint manipulation, dry needling and acupuncture to help aid his patients recovery.

When he is not spending time with the family, Kane enjoys playing golf and tennis, although both are more suited to the year round sunshine in Dubai. However, he is looking forward to showing Dan what the fairway looks like.