Tara Marwaha
Chiropractic
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Tara joined The Lansdown Clinic in 2013 before becoming Clinic Director in 2014. She trained at the Welsh Institute of Chiropractic at the University of Glamorgan (now the University of South Wales) obtaining a Masters in Chiropractic. Tara also obtained a Post-Graduate Certificate in Professional Development and Patient Management (PgCert). Tara is registered with the General Chiropractic Council and a member of the British Chiropractic Association. She is also a Licentiate at the Royal College of Chiropractors.
Tara has a particular interest in arthritic based pain syndromes and low back pain, in particular disc and nerve injuries. She is currently part of the medical team at FGRFC working with the players to help with injury prevention and optimum functionality. Tara also has a keen interest in pregnancy, post-natal care.
Tara utilises a range of techniques to treat spinal and joint conditions, which include Chiropractic manipulations, medical acupuncture, home exercises and stretches. Tara believes in co-management of complex pain syndromes and works alongside other health care providers in the Gloucestershire area.
Tara offers appointments on Monday, Tuesday and Thursdays including early mornings and evenings.
Chris Jones
Physiotherapy
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He started his physiotherapy career in professional rugby, football and athletics before deciding to move into primary care in the military. Chris now works in the private physio sector where he treats a range of musculoskeletal conditions but has developed a specialist interest in persistent pain conditions and recurrent injuries. He has a vast amount of experience in managing chronic, non-resolving symptoms and helping patients achiever their functional goals. Chris is also very experienced in injury rehabilitation, where he aims to make recovery interesting and engaging for his patients. He believes that a key component to recovery is empowering patients to move with confidence and without fear or anticipation and always encourages his patients to live active, healthy lives.
You will always find Chris caring, positive, outgoing and he always endeavours to do everything he can to help you understand your condition and together work out the optimal way to manage it.
Outside work Chris is really into his fitness and raises money for charity. He has recently completed a 140 mile kayak from Lechlade-on-Thames to Central London and likes to run and cycle in various events. You will not find any sports that Chris isn’t interested in and he also loves a good adventurous holiday.
Olivia Page
Podiatrist
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Oliva specialises in nail surgery.
“Our feet will last a lifetime if taken care of!”
Brenda Waite
PILATES
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Brenda has a strong interest in women’s health and has led a movement based programme in Bristol that addresses the specific challenges women encounter through the menopause transition. She is continuing her studies with a focus on bone health, nutrition and exercise.
Brenda offers a well-rounded, varied and enjoyable Pilates programme integrating methods for finding freedom and ease of movement in the body. As a teacher she has a warm and empathetic approach encouraging participants though their personal experience of Pilates.
Having relocated from Bristol a few months ago, Brenda is enjoying exploring, meeting people and getting involved in life in Stroud.
Brenda teaches Monday classes at 11.30am & 12.30pm
Amanda Hyde
PILATES
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Amanda is also qualified to teach Pilates for both ante-natal and post-natal pregnancy.
Whatever your reasons for choosing Pilates, Amanda’s friendly and relaxed character, coupled with her experience and motivation, promises to make your course both highly effective and enjoyable. Exercises are mat-based and can sometimes include the use of gym balls for back strengthening and rocker boards to improve balance and proprioception.
Amanda is also an ITEC Remedial Massage Therapist.
When not entertaining her two daughters, Amanda enjoys competitive badminton, wakeboarding, running and is a qualified water-ski instructor on the River Severn.