Before Anthony became an osteopath he worked as a Sports Massage therapist working with Premier league football players at Crystal Palace and West Ham United. He also has experience working within private hospitals with patients that were pre and post hip or knee surgery.

Since graduating as an osteopath from the UCO in London, Anthony has worked in private practice and is also Head of the Medical team for a National League rugby club – Hornets RFC. As an Osteopath he has a lot of experience working with sports related injuries, particularly enjoying working with lower extremities injuries.

Anthony likes to ensure that his patients can continue to live active and healthy lives. He likes to complement his manual therapy with movement and exercise whilst ensuring that all of his patients are supported, listened to and empowered during their recovery.

Anthony is always keen to learn and stay up to date with the latest research. He is currently studying to become a strength and conditioning coach.

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Robyn graduated from the European School of Osteopathy with a Masters degree in osteopathy. She is also qualified in dry needling which she use’s alongside a wide range of techniques including joint mobilisation, manipulations, soft tissue massage and exercise rehabilitation.

Robyn has recently moved back to Somerset from Kent, with her partner who is also an osteopath, to be closer to her family and friends. She enjoys getting outside whether walking, running or cycling.

Robyn graduated from the European School of Osteopathy with a Masters degree in osteopathy. She i... Read More

Rebecca has been an holistic therapist for nearly 20 years.

Mind, body & spirit is very important to her after suffering with severe anxiety and agoraphobia in her 20’s. She got into holistic therapies after the treatment that she received and since then it’s always been her passion in life to help people with their mind, body & spirit and guide them on their journey of living the life they desire.

The services she offers are Massage including hot stone massage, Reflexology, Reiki and Crystal Healing. She also runs guided meditation classes & workshops to guide you if you’re feeling stuck.

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Emelia was born in Portishead and has always had a massive passion for sports. Any sports she could play such as table tennis, karate, football, hockey, netball. She suffered a ligament injury in netball whilst playing for the academy at Hartpury College. Since then, she went on to pursue a degree in BSc Sports Massage, Rehabilitation and Conditioning at Cardiff Metropolitan University.

She has gained experience working with elite athletes such as the Cardiff Devils Ice Hockey team and will soon be doing pitch-side work for the Nailsea and Backwell rugby clubs. She is proficient in techniques such as myofascial release, muscle energy techniques, trigger points and many more.

Her interests are in muscle energy techniques used to lengthen tissues, increase flexibility, and improve range of movement. She is also interested in not only the physical benefits of massage but also the mental benefits, with her university dissertation being on the effects injury has on an athlete’s mental health.

Emelia was born in Portishead and has always had a massive passion for sports. Any sports she cou... Read More

As a teenager Kathryn suffered from upper back problems and was treated by an osteopath with great results. This inspired Kathryn so much she qualified at the British School of Osteopathy in 2002. Since training she has studied dry needling (western acupuncture) and Pilates training at the Australian Physiotherapy & Pilates institute often using both with treatment plans. Kathryn has a special interest in pre and post natal patients. Many women are led to believe that low back and pelvic pain is an inevitable side effect of pregnancy and are not aware how much treatment and the correct advice can help them. Kathryn is also a registered practitioner for the Arthritis Action Charity. Kathryn is married to Steve and they have 2 children and Rufus the spaniel.

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Steve grew up in Nailsea and as a youngster developed a keen interest in sports, playing for Avon County Basketball Team and gaining a black belt in Tae-kwon-Do, which he taught for two years. Following school he went on to achieve a degree in Physiology and Biochemistry from Reading University. Still keen on sports he picked up the inevitable injury which lead to an interest in sports medicine and osteopathy particularly. Steve qualified from The British School of Osteopathy in 2003. Steven treats using both structural and cranial osteopathic approaches and also uses dry needling (western acupuncture). Since 2010 Steve has worked for Nailsea and Backwell rugby club and has also looked after the first team players at Bristol city football club.

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Ruth qualified with a Master’s degree from the British School of Osteopathy in 2016, relocating to Bristol after several years practising in London & Suffolk. Ruth worked initially in education and the charity sector, and then retrained to pursue her long held interest in the moving body and health care. This originated in teenage years spent training and competing nationally in Tae Kwon Do, where Osteopathy greatly aided her performance and injury recovery.

Osteopathic treatment is tailored to the whole person, not just to symptoms. Ruth aims to give patients a clear understanding of their problem and recovery time, working collaboratively to find a plan for self-care, in addition to gentle hands on treatment. Ruth can also utilise medical Acupuncture as a part of her treatment.

Ruth’s particular interests include older adults & arthritis, pregnancy-related pain and chronic pain. However, Ruth has worked with a wide variety of people from HIV patients, to office workers, hospice residents and professional and amateur athletes. She has worked on endurance cycling and running events since 2012.

Ruth is registered with the General Osteopathic Council and a member of the Institute of Osteopathy.

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Tanya is a Chartered Physiotherapist and graduated from Cardiff in 1995, she also holds an MSc in Nutrition, Physical Activity and Public Health awarded from the University of Bristol in 2002. Her specialty includes treating musculoskeletal injuries and spinal pain using manual therapy, acupuncture and exercise prescription. She is a member of the Australian Physiotherapy and Pilates Institute (APPI) and runs rehab Pilates classes and seated Pilates classes here at Walnut Grove. Tanya has also worked with numerous sports teams and events, including Sussex County Cricket Club, Bristol Rovers and the London Marathon, and Academy of Gymnastics Portishead. She has competed at a high level in sporting events including triathlon and cycling, completing a stage of the Tour de France. Tanya lives in Portishead with her husband and 3 children.

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Linda is an experienced Chartered Physiotherapist, and works with both adults and teenagers, providing expert assessment and treatment. With over 20 years experience since qualifying, she has had an extensive and varied career in the NHS, Sports and Private sector.

Her approach involves assessing everyone, no matter what age, as an individual and encompasses their lifestyle and functional needs. Her combination of hands on treatment, alongside rehab and self management strategies plus home exercise programmes, all help clients to return to their preferred activity quickly and effectively

One of Linda’s specialist areas is providing Physiotherapy for sporting adolescents. This age group are between childhood and adulthood and have very individual anatomical changes going on, making them more predisposed to certain injuries and problems. She has had the privilege of working with elite team GB gymnastics athletes locally, and many other amateur elite athletes in the south west.

Linda is trained as a Pilates instructor and teaches rehab Pilates classes here at the clinic.

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As a Traditional Acupuncturist I help people to counter the problems and imbalances that our busy lives can create. Everyone handles stress differently; for some this may manifest as digestive issues or difficulty sleeping, for others it may be headaches, a sore back, high blood pressure or perhaps just that sense of feeling below par.

I believe health is more than the mere absence of disease and is also about the quality of life. I want to help you feel in greater control of your health goals and help you to make the best of your current circumstances.

My training and interests include a combination of TCM and 5-element styles of acupuncture which I can combine with Tui Na (remedial Chinese) massage. I also trained in a Japanese style of acupuncture called Toyohari – in this system very fine needles or sterling silver tools are used to make contact with the skin but are generally not inserted. Adjunct therapies including using small magnetic pellets, warming moxa and other tools are used.

I also volunteered for seven years as the resident acupuncturist at Terrence Higgins Trust in Bristol, treating patients with complex health issues.

I am a member of the British Acupuncture Council and adhere fully to its Code of Safe Practice and Professional Conduct. I am licensed and fully insured.

I am originally from San Francisco and am privileged to have an international background that includes languages and magazine publishing. My experience in these areas means I understand the pressures of working to a deadline, the ups and downs of working as part of a team and finding your feet in new surroundings.

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Tom graduated from The University of Salford with a degree in Sport Rehabilitation. During his time at university he was able to work with professional rugby league side Castleford Tigers providing massage and rehabilitation to the players. He has also done massage work at the London Marathon.

Tom enjoys sport, he plays squash and golf, but the sport he’s most passionate about is swimming. He swam for Clevedon Swimming Club for 10 years and was senior club captain for 2 years. He swam at county level representing Somerset in the Masters League. He was also junior team manager for 4 years. He now teaches swimming PT to children and adults at Parish wharf and the Strode centre. He also works in swimming rehabilitation with small groups post stroke and heart attack at parish wharf.

Tom lives in Bristol with his wife and dog.

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Lea Shrubshall – Bio

From a young age Lea has always been scientifically and medically minded and by nature, a caring and compassionate individual. In her early 20’s, Lea took a different path and set-up a successful estate agency with her husband in South Wales, a rather different field to healthcare but the aspiration to help improve one’s quality of life remained. Through a good friend, Lea was introduced to the world of foot healthcare and from that point on made it her mission to train and qualify with the prestigious College of Foot Healthcare Practitioners.

Lea is a highly qualified individual and works within the community and local sports clubs. Lea’s passion lies in improving the quality of life for every patient she meets, regardless of their age. Her practice is a safe and confidential space for all patients, somewhere embarrassment is not necessary and there will never be any judgement. You will only find the highest level of attention, care, compassion, and a friendly face in her clinic. No matter the difficulties experienced, Lea can help and where necessary, refer to a GP for assessment. Lea particularly loves it when she can remove pain for a patient. Her most frequently heard phrase is ‘I feel like I have new feet!’.

Lea loves a strong hot coffee, strength training and a good hike up a mountain with her dog, Fred. As a Mum of young, sporty, footballing boys, and the wife of a football coach, Lea has learnt to love football (it wasn’t an easy transition for a rugby loving Welsh girl). You can find her cuddling her travel coffee mug pitch-side most weekends, travelling all over for her son’s matches and various tournaments. As the

coaches’ wife, Lea likes to help where possible and has recently agreed to take on the post of the clubs official first aider and bib washer.

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Gemma graduated from Swansea University with a Master’s in Osteopathy in 2015. She has since gained a qualification in dry needling (acupuncture) which she uses alongside osteopathic techniques. Gemma has a keen interest in treating chronic pain conditions, this developed following her research thesis into lower back pain and depression. In the future she would like to continue this research and embark on courses to expand her knowledge in order to enhance treatment. Gemma is a local girl and lives in Portishead with her partner Jack and their baby girl.

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Dr Tong practices Chinese medicine which includes both acupuncture and herbal medicine. He also teaches Qi Gong. He is trained in both Western and Chinese medicine and has worked in a prominent Beijing hospital as a Medical doctor with special training in neurology. Dr Tong has carried out research into Neuroscience at the University of Reading, the University of Wales (Swansea) and the Institute of Neurology, Queens Square, London. He is able to help people who present with a variety of health problems. He has a particular interest in Parkinson’s disease, strokes and other neurological disorders. He also has great success in combating infertility. Dr Tong lives with his wife and son in Clevedon

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Lisa Williams works at Walnut Grove providing Flat Head Syndrome Treatment, Biomechanics Analysis, Orthotic / Insole Provision and Bracing and Support. Through evidence based practice we will provide each individual case with a firm diagnosis and a range of available treatment options. We pride ourselves in being able to spend time educating and advising all of our patients, answering all questions and therefore gaining positive long term results.

Cranial Head Remoulding is a non-invasive solution for Plagiocephaly and Brachycephaly, also known as Flat Head Syndrome. Lisa has a 100% success rate in diagnosing and treating babies with Flat Head Syndrome. We have treated hundreds of babies with this condition throughout the SW and the midlands.

Being a fully qualified and experienced Physiotherapist, Lisa is able to provide all solutions to the treatment of Flat Head Syndrome from Advice, repositioning techniques, tummy time techniques, physiotherapy stretches and manual treatment for Torticollis (Restriction of movement of the neck due to tight muscles) through to the Helmet or Band Treatment.

Biomechanical and Gait Analysis

Lisa provides the highest quality Biomechanical Assessments and allows individuals, athletes, teams and professionals to undertake a complete spinal and lower limb assessment and objective gait analysis using state of the art technologies; RS Scan Foot scan and Quintic Analysis.

Biomechanical Assessment and Gait Analysis can be used to diagnose injuries and secondary compensations, treat biomechanical abnormalities, improve posture, treat and prevent injuries, and to provide objective screening for the professional sporting teams and individuals.

From the results of the Biomechanical Assessment Custom made carbon fibre Orthotics can be presrcibed and manufactured. Lisa has successfully screened and treated players from Sunderland Football Club, British Badminton players, Gwent Dragons Rugby Team, GB Wrestling team, Welsh football players, Welsh Rugby Players and a number of Olympic Athletes.

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