Rachel qualified in 1992 and started work as a Physiotherapist at the Nottingham City Hospital working in all areas before specialising in musculo-skeletal outpatients work. After a period working as a therapist in Romania and Australia she returned to Nottingham City Hospital to work on The Shoulder Unit before joining Lynda Daley at the clinic in Long Eaton. During this time Rachel was the first team Physiotherapist at Nottingham Rugby Football Club for five seasons.

In 2000, Rachel took over at the clinic and renamed it “Impact”
Rachel has continued her post graduate studies to include manual therapy techniques, sports medicine and acupuncture. Rachel also teaches Pilates with “Pilates Body” based at the Derby Road clinic.

“I enjoy a challenge, especially treating someone whose problems have proved hard to solve elsewhere. No one person or condition presented is ever the same, everyone is an individual and so I endeavour to tailor my treatments to the needs of each individual I see.”

“After feeling the benefit of Pilates for myself and the improvement it made in my own body after having children, I am so excited to be able to pass this knowledge on to women through “Fit Back and Bumps

The programme applies Pilates techniques specific to your changing body both before and after childbirth. So many women have later problems with incontinence and back pain following pregnancy and childbirth due to muscle weakness. To be able to apply my Pilates experience, along with my Physiotherapy knowledge to educate women to prevent this is fantastic!”

Philippa gained her BSc (Hons) in 1994 from Manchester University. She worked in the NHS for 8 years in both Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire.

Following a career break for family she returned to the NHS before moving to private practice in 2005. Phillippa has extensive knowledge in musculo-skeletal conditions.

“I like to temper up-to-date research findings with years of hands-on experience and a dose of good sense! I feel one of the most beneficial things I do is to explain a person’s condition to them in clear simple terms, and advise them how to help themselves.”

She worked in A&E triage clinics, led and developed the Chronic Back Pain programme and trained to work in the Upper Limb Orthopaedic Consultant clinics. During this time she ran groups for the Warwick University research Back Skills Trial (BeST).

She moved to private practice in 2007 and has continued postgraduate training in musculoskeletal techniques and acupuncture.  In addition she runs the ‘Fit Back & Bumps’ antenatal and postnatal classes.

“ I always take a holistic approach, combining relevant treatments with clear explanations and advice on self management, all tailored to suit the individual.”

Fiona qualified from Newcastle upon Tyne School of Physiotherapy in 1983 and then worked in Australia specialising in sports injuries and back and neck problems.

Fiona then worked at the Nottingham City Hospital as a senior before heading into private practice. Fiona has been working with Impact for 9 years.

Fiona is also a qualified Pilates Instructor at Pilates Body and performs acupuncture for pain relief.

“I enjoy updating my skills and relish a challenge”

Zena also has experience in treating patients in their own homes and care/nursing homes, developing exercise programmes to improve mobility and confidence, prevent falls, rehabilitation after operations/illness, review physical ability and provide exercises tailored to specific needs.

“I regularly swim and go to the gym which helps me understand patient goals when returning to activities during treatment.”

Phil graduated from Salford University in 2001 and following a short period working in Manchester relocated to Nottingham and has worked in private practice over the past 8 years.

Phil has always combined private practice with working in sport. This has included Rugby Union, Football and currently combines private practice with work for the British Canoe Union and England Women's Cricket team.

Becky graduated from Oxford Brookes University in 2004 gaining a BSc (hons) in Physiotherapy. She has since extended her qualifications with a Merit in MSc Advanced Physio in Sport & Performance.

Becky has spent her qualifying years focussing on amateur and elite sports and has recently joined us from Reading Football Club where she worked full time for 4 years. Here she gained a wide breadth of knowledge for treating difficult sporting injuries as well as end-stage rehabilitation.
Her other interests include Pilates and Becky has trained with the APPI (Australian Physiotherapy & Pilates Institute). She enjoys both 1-1 Pilates with sports enthusiasts as part of injury prevention as well as taking group sessions with a variety of abilities and needs.

''I enjoy taking clients through a journey of understanding their body and knowing how to take charge of their injuries. I have experience in end stage rehabilitation for sports enthusiasts who want that extra push to reach their goal, be it that 5k fun run, tennis with friends or ultra marathons!''

Physiotherapy

I have been a qualified physiotherapist since 1994, completing varied rotations at the Nottingham City Hospital before specialising in orthopaedics and rehabilitation. After travelling and working in Australia I have been involved in sports medicine for the past 6 years and through my own playing career developed a special interest in hockey. I have been fortunate enough to work with 2 hockey clubs who have competed in European Championships (indoor and outdoor.) I am the lead therapist for the Men and Women's Hockey Clubs at Loughborough University, providing ongoing treatment throughout the National League season and screening players at the start of the season to identify any problems that may lead to injury. I also work with a range of different sports and most recently worked with three track and field athletes who attended last year's World Championships. As well as elite level athletes, I work with clients from all walks of life, helping them to achieve their particular goals through assessment, treatment, rehabilitation and appropriate advice.

I use a wide variety of treatment modalities- joint and soft tissue mobilisation, myofascial release and acupuncture.

Yoga

I first experienced yoga some ten years ago at my local gym- I wanted to find something to help me stretch my aching limbs from my hockey playing and various other sports! Whilst it did that very successfully I began to find that yoga had so much more to offer than just a good stretch. It can be a fantastic way of unwinding and de-stressing and can provide some amazing tools to help you cope with life's ups and downs.

I have completed the British Wheel of Yoga year long foundation course with a very experienced yoga teacher which allowed me to gain further depth and understanding of yoga and its fascinating practices. It has inspired me to want to share these ... and to that end I have recently embarked on the BWY 3 year Teaching Diploma Course. Yoga and physiotherapy are so well suited to each other and I have been lucky enough to be able to integrate yoga into my clinical work. I currently teach yoga to a group of England hockey players to assist them in improving performance and flexibility.

"Whether it's improving athletic performance or simply taking some time out for you to stop and draw breath- yoga is for you."