Chartered Physiotherapist
Massage Therapist
Claire joined Pyramid Health having previously worked as a schoolteacher and soft tissue therapist, before qualifying as a physiotherapist in 2021.
Claire’s sporting career has provided her with plenty of interactions with health professionals over the years; in the past she has performed in athletics, hockey and rugby, but these days sticks to equestrianism and yoga and Pilates to stay strong. Her time on the other side of the treatment bench started with a Level 5 BTEC in Sports & Remedial Massage from The School in 2015. From there she worked with Anna Maria Mazzieri at the Clinic in Exmouth, where she was soon called upon to put her classroom experience to good use and deliver some areas of the teaching course.
During her time at The Clinic, Claire oversaw the injury management programme provided by The School for both the senior and junior playing squads at Withycombe Rugby Club. As well as playing for Withycombe, Claire gained her RFU Level 2 Coaching Badge and provided pitchside injury cover in addition to coaching the junior girls’ team.
After four years of doing healthcare in her spare time, Claire decided it was time for a career change proper and started a physiotherapy degree. She ended up qualifying with a first in her BSc from Plymouth before starting work in the NHS, where she has worked with acute injuries and injury management, as well as long term conditions such as Parkinson’s and COPD.
“My time in the NHS has taught me that one size doesn’t fit all” says Claire. “When I’m performing an examination I make sure to assess the person and not just the condition they’ve come in for.” Using all the skills gained over her career, from the classroom to the massage table to the hospital bed, Claire helps people return to their best using a combination of manual therapy and exercise prescription.
Claire is a member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapists and HCPC registered.
You can book online to see Claire or if you have questions email claire@pyramidhealth.co.uk