Tara Marwaha
Chiropractic
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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, Wednesday, and Thursday including early mornings and evenings. She also offers a Saturday clinic once a month.
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.
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.
Alexandra SYSUM
Reception and HR Manager
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Alex is our Reception and HR Manager at The Lansdown Clinic and joined in August 2021. Alex manages the daily running of the clinic, including HR and marketing and supports Tara and the Clinical team with all they need. Outside of the clinic Alex is busy looking after her two little girls, loves running and keeping fit and spending time with her husband and friends.
Michelle Norman
Business Support Lead
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Michelle is our Business Support Lead
at the Lansdown Clinic. Her role is to meet and greet patients on arrival ensuring they are welcomed with a smile and feeling relaxed before their appointment. Michelle also ensures the Clinic runs smoothly during her shift. Michelle lives locally in Stroud and has worked in PA/Clerical roles most of her working life. Family is a massive part of her life and she loves spending time with her two grandchildren, socialising with friends, entertaining, cooking/baking, yoga and walking their two Spanish rescue dogs – Harvey and Reggie.
Clair Dumbrill
Clinic Assistant
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Sarah Tarr
Foot Health PRactitioner
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Sarah is a fully qualified Foot Health Practitioner, completing her professional training with The SMAE Institute in 2023 with the Open College of Foot Health Professionals, obtaining a diploma in Foot Health. She is a registered member of The British Association of Foot Health Professionals and has experience of working in domiciliary as a mobile foot health practitioner.
Sarah specialises in all aspects of foot health, from basic nail care, removal of corns, verruca treatment, calluses, cracked heels, fungal and thickened nails, Ingrowing nails, Diabetic footcare and advice, tailored treatment plans.
Beyond Sarah’s professional commitments she enjoys spending time with her family and her little dog, enjoying walks in the Quantock hills and exploring the coastal paths and beaches. Sarah also enjoys cooking and entertaining her family and friends.
Anna Booth
Massage therapist
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Anna trained at Bristol college of massage and Bodywork in 2012. Since she graduated she has worked for a number of well established clinics across Bristol. She’s also worked for the Lido Bristol as well as running her own clinic.
Throughout her career Anna has gained a wealth of experience with all types of musculoskeletal issues but has always had a real passion for posture correction and chronic pain and dysfunction. She has always been fascinated by the body and loves to help people achieve their goals and help them get to their optimum physical health.
Anna also has a real passion in pre and post natal care. This has grown even more since having her own children. Its not just from the moment of being pregnant that Anna’s passionate about, its the joureny towards getting pregnant too as it can throw up a lot of emotions which can carry through into the tissues of the body.
She also understands the physical and emotional demands on the body during pregnancy and motherhood, and loves helping woman find their strength and calm in this period of their lives.
Ashleigh Phelps
Sports Therapist
Sports
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Ashleigh graduated from Cardiff Metropolitan University in 2018 in Sports Conditioning, Rehabilitation and Massage, developing a keen interest in fundamental biomechanics, muscle physiology, and anatomy, with an emphasis in rehabilitation and recovery. This culminated Ashleigh’s desire to further develop a knowledge base and skill set in specific musculoskeletal therapies, which led to her to successfully attaining her Master of Science degree in Sports Therapy at the University of Gloucestershire in 2021.
During this time, Ashleigh further continued her professional development while working part-time as a self-employed massage therapist, working in both professional and grass root rugby and football, assessing, and treating sport specific injuries. This further developed Ashleigh’s understanding and knowledge within this field.
Ashleigh also enjoys playing netball in her spare time, playing for two netball fun leagues during the week, recreational running and working out at the Gym. The natural synthesis between Ashleigh’s keen passion for sport therapy, participation in sport and living an active healthy lifestyle, allows her to provide a high level of sport specific underpinning knowledge when working within a team or individual setting.
Ashleigh can apply her skills across more general populations, whether this is providing provision of support to a recreational runner, or back care for an office worker.
During the summer of 2022 Ashleigh spent 2 weeks working with elite athletes from across the globe at the Birmingham Commonwealth games. This experience gave Ashleigh the opportunity to work with highly skilled practitioners in a multidisciplinary team to enhance the care and support given to these athletes at one of the biggest platforms in their sporting career.
Ashleigh’s passion for sports therapy coupled with her keen interest in continued professional development, ensures she is commitment to both applied and educational settings, within sport rehabilitation.
Emma Oliver
Women’s Health Physiotherapist
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I am a physiotherapist specialising in the assessment and treatment of health issues specific to or common in women. I have nearly 2 decades of full time experience treating the full range of patients within this area.
I have trained many others in the discipline, and received an award for this. work from the University of West of England. Recognised in an NHS Foundation Trust hospital audit for delivering “Great Care”.
I pride myself in my communication skills and ability to develop rapport with my patients, which is a significant factor in the success of their treatment.
Emma Jones
Massage Therapist
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Emma qualified in sports therapy and massage in 2008 and has since continued to expand her expertise through additional training in various holistic massage techniques including Indian head, hot stones, pregnancy and acupressure massage. She works intuitively, meeting people where they are and often combines various massage techniques to ensure a tailored approach for each session.
Emma has worked in various multi-disciplinary clinics, at events, in workspaces and from her home, all of which have supported in expanding her knowledge and experience. She is known for creating nurturing and supportive spaces which invite a sense of relaxation aiming to help people feel at ease and connect with their body
Also a qualified yoga & meditation teacher Emma believes in the interconnectedness of body and mind and has a passion for helping people to move well and feel as good as they can in their body.
Alfie Betts
Sports Therapist
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In July 2024, Alfie graduated from UWE after studying a BSc in Sports Rehabilitation. Since then he has worked with a multidisciplinary team at Bristol City FC in their Academy set up. Alfie has a keen interest in all sports having played numerous when he was younger, but his all time favourite is football and he is a big Arsenal fan! He also enjoys going to concerts, cooking, eating out and spending time with his family and friends.
One of Alfie’s biggest passions in life is to help people however he can, and one of the biggest driving factors for this was seeing his younger brother experiencing an injury that he never fully recovered from. Seeing the physiological and psychological impacts his brother went through inspired Alfie to be the best Sports Therapist he could be. Alfie’s strengths lie within sports massage and exercise prescription for muscle and ligament injuries. Alfie has the philosophy of constantly learning and developing his skills to make sure he is the best practitioner possible.
Hayley Green
Chiropractor
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Before joining the Lansdown Clinic, Hayley practiced at a busy clinic in South London, where she treated a diverse range of patients with varying health concerns. She particularly values the opportunity to support women through different stages of life.
To tailor her care to each individual’s needs, Hayley employs a variety of techniques, including chiropractic adjustments, medical acupuncture and functional muscle testing, complemented by rehabilitation exercises.
Outside of her practice, Hayley enjoys sports like netball, skiing, open-water swimming, and bouldering. After personally undergoing ACL surgery and recovery, she has developed a strong interest in rehabilitation and helping patients return to the activities they love.