HCPC: PH123735

Chris began his journey to become a physiotherapist in his hometown of St. John’s, Newfoundland. He completed his BSc in Kinesiology in 2018, and in 2019 he moved to Scotland to complete his MSc in Physiotherapy. Since graduating Chris has been working with the NHS in MSK out-patients. This has allowed him to develop his clinical skills and broaden his knowledge on different pathologies, their management and self-management strategies. Chris takes a particular interest in orthopaedics, osteoarthritis, sports injuries, shoulders and lower back pain.

If you have Chris as your Physiotherapist you will find he is very attentive to detail and really listens to his patients to treat their individual needs. It will be as though you are working as a team to determine your personals goals and set expectations on your condition and its management.

In his spare time Chris fulfils his passion for cheerleading. He has previously competed at the Cheerleading Worlds three times. As well, Chris used to be a competitive diver, having competed at two Canada Games. However, he spends most of his time with his Husband and their dog, Ayra. They enjoy going to the gym, being outdoors and travelling.

Maddy joined the clinic in 2020 after completing a degree in Strength and Conditioning. She has been a certified massage therapist for 5 years, working with hundreds of different clients. She enjoys working with a variety of conditions, but treating lower backs is a personal favourite (her regulars will know there’s nothing like an elbow into the deep lower back muscles!)

She is a qualified personal trainer and weightlifting coach. As you can imagine, she strongly promotes strength training as a means of overcoming pain and maintaining a longer quality of life. She is understanding and holistic when it comes to pain management - pain is much more than just muscle tightness or injury! Maddy has been a competitive heptathlete, weightlifter and more recently involved in CrossFit. She’s also currently training for the Edinburgh marathon. This has come with various niggles along the way including rotator cuff impingements and a hamstring tear so she is always emphatic with her clients. Maddy is a bubbly person who will put you at ease and listen carefully to exactly what you want from the treatment

Qualifications: BSc (Hons) Sports Science, MSc Strength & Conditioning, Manual Therapy Certification (6 years experience) 

Skills: Sports Massage, Deep Tissue, Rehabilitation, Biomechanics, Strength & Conditioning.

HCPC: 123808

Piro completed his BSc in Physiotherapy at the University of Western Attica in Athens, Greece in 2020. He then moved to Scotland later that year and gained his CSP and HCPC registration. Since 2021 he has worked for the NHS in both inpatient and outpatient settings which has helped him develop the clinical skills necessary to assess and treat acute and chronic conditions.

Piro enjoys listening to his patients to gain an understanding of their issues, developing and implementing individualised rehabilitation plans for patients, providing manual therapy and setting out goals together with his patients. Piro’s main passion however is to educate patients on their conditions as he believes this is the best approach to optimise injury management and prevention.

In his spare time Piro enjoys working out, watching football and basketball and watching movies.

Qualifications: BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy, Blood Flow Restriction Cert.

Clinical skills: Injury assessment & diagnosis, Manual Therapy, Sport Rehabilitation Programs, Kinesiotaping, Pain treatment

Fraser is an experienced Sports Therapist and has worked in both clinical and sporting

environments. He has a keen interest in soft tissue therapy and sports injury rehabilitation and

utilises an evidence-based, holistic and patient-centred approach to his treatments. Fraser is

passionate about educating people to understand their injuries to help improve their outcomes

and prevent re-occurrence.

Fraser is continuing to advance through his third year of BSc (Hons) Sports Injury Rehabilitation at Queen Margaret University and is accredited through the British Association of Sports

Rehabilitators and Trainers (BASRaT).

With a keen passion for sports, Fraser played rugby to a national academy level before

suffering a career ending injury, as unfortunate as it was, it has instilled a deep sense of

empathy and understanding when it comes to the sports injuries that he treats. He has worked

with semi-professional, professional and international rugby teams providing soft tissue

therapy and injury rehabilitation, which has helped him develop a good understanding of

many common collision-sport injuries.

Additionally, Fraser holds a REPS Level 2 Gym Instructor qualification and used to coach

Muay Thai back down in the Scottish Borders before moving up to Edinburgh. He also aims

to become a Personal Trainer and Strength and Conditioning Coach to enhance his holistic

approach in the clinic.

Qualifications: HNC, HND Sports Therapy, BSc (Hons) Sports Therapy* 

Clinical skills: Sports Massage, Deep Tissue, Electrotherapy, Joint Mobilisations, Injury Diagnosis, Dry-Needling, Pain Diagnosis, Neural Pain Treatment, Biomechanics, Evidence-based Practice.

Specialised interests.
Providing coaching and sports therapy to a wide range of clients, from elite athletes like three-time Olympians and former professional boxers to everyday office workers or elderly patients. 

Qualifications & skills.
Murray hold's a BSc (Hons) in Sports Therapy and certifications in Manual Therapy, Dry-Needling, and Joint Manipulation. Their clinical skills include Sports Massage, Deep Tissue Massage, Electrotherapy, Joint Mobilisations, Injury and Pain Diagnosis, Neural Pain Treatment, Biomechanics, and Evidence-Based Practice. Murray pursues and MSc in anatomy in future. 

Personal touch.
Murray has a deep, introspective interest in Anatomy and Physiology and an obsession with everything related to Da Vinci and Italian culture. He produces music and DJ's for friends and family solely for fun. He aims to register his two rescue dogs as therapy dogs. 

Alanna Gonsalves is an Athletic Therapist and Pilates Instructor with years of experience, specializing in helping clients improve their physical performance and prevent injury. She's known for her ability to identify the root cause of physical challenges and creating personalized plans to help clients achieve their goals. With her keen eye for detail, Alanna helps clients reach their full potential while ensuring their safety and comfort.

Since opening the clinic in 2014, Murray has expanded it into a comprehensive sports therapy, physiotherapy, and injury rehabilitation center. He specializes in treating sports injuries, lower back pain, knee pain, achilles tendon pain, upper body tightness, and more. Murray has a passion for staying fit through strength training and following various sports, such as football, martial arts, boxing, and weightlifting. He believes in making patients feel comfortable and happy during their sessions by sharing a laugh with them.

Although Murray has worked with professional athletes, world record breakers, and even an Olympic diver, he enjoys working with patients from all walks of life and understanding how their lifestyle affects their discomfort. He strives to keep his patients' goals at the forefront of his sessions, regardless of who they are.

Additionally, Murray has a keen interest in working with dedicated weightlifters and strength athletes. He not only manages their symptoms but also programs accessory strength exercises to maintain or improve their strength post-injury.

Murray's qualifications include a BSc (Hons) in Sports Therapy, as well as certifications in Manual Therapy, Dry-Needling, and Joint Manipulation.

In terms of clinical skills, Murray is well-versed in various techniques, including Sports Massage, Deep Tissue, Electrotherapy, Joint Mobilisations, Injury Diagnosis, Dry-Needling, Pain Diagnosis, Neural Pain Treatment, Biomechanics, and Evidence-based Practice.

Arron is a Certified Athletic Therapist specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal injuries and disorders. He adopts a hands-on approach to therapy, integrating education and strength & conditioning (S&C) to optimize recovery and performance.

With over three years of experience in private healthcare, Aarron progressed to become the clinical director of his own clinic. He managed the rehabilitation of numerous clients, built a substantial client base, and simultaneously oversaw the care of multiple sports teams, including Connacht Rugby, intercounty and local GAA teams, and League of Ireland teams.

Additionally, he handled the clinic's administrative and marketing responsibilities. Aarron holds a BSc in Athletic and Rehabilitation Therapy and has furthered his expertise through various advanced physiotherapy courses. His passion for sports runs deep, stemming from personal experience as a high-level athlete to now working closely with elite athletes to help them achieve their best.