Great rapport and trust from the PhysioElite team
Biographies
Please click on the links below to read about our team members:
James Tomkies Grad Dip Phys
James is PhysioElite’s Managing Director and Chartered Physiotherapist
James originally qualified at the Bath School of Physiotherapy before joining Torbay Hospital in 1991. Two years later James moved to Milwaukee, Wisconsin where he worked as a rehabilitation specialist until 1995. Returning to the UK he spent 5 years as a physiotherapist in Redland, Bristol before forming PhysioElite in 2001. James is a member of the OCPPP (Occupation of Chartered Physiotherapists in Private Practice).
James specialises in the following disciplines:
James says,
“I take a holistic approach and I am as interested in the psychological motivations and drivers of the patient as I am in providing them an injury solution. This could be considered a mind-body approach.“
He participates in Canix, a sport where the participant runs with a dog with a specially modified harness. James loves to do this along the coastline in South Devon with his chocolate Labrador, Lucy.
To make an appointment with James please call 0117 979 1511 or email admin@physioelite.co.uk
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Biographies
Please click on the links below to read about our team members:
James Tomkies Grad Dip Phys
James is PhysioElite’s Managing Director and Chartered Physiotherapist
James originally qualified at the Bath School of Physiotherapy before joining Torbay Hospital in 1991. Two years later James moved to Milwaukee, Wisconsin where he worked as a rehabilitation specialist until 1995. Returning to the UK he spent 5 years as a physiotherapist in Redland, Bristol before forming PhysioElite in 2001. James is a member of the OCPPP (Occupation of Chartered Physiotherapists in Private Practice).
James specialises in the following disciplines:
- Post surgical rehabilitation
- Biomechanics of low back care
- Hydrotherapy in the care of stroke patients and post surgical care
- Rehabilitation of joint, muscle injury in a gym setting
James says,
“I take a holistic approach and I am as interested in the psychological motivations and drivers of the patient as I am in providing them an injury solution. This could be considered a mind-body approach.“
He participates in Canix, a sport where the participant runs with a dog with a specially modified harness. James loves to do this along the coastline in South Devon with his chocolate Labrador, Lucy.
To make an appointment with James please call 0117 979 1511 or email admin@physioelite.co.uk
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Kate Stuart PTS (Dip), IHM
Kate is PhysioElite’s Sports & Remedial Massage Therapist
When treating clients Kate uses a combination of different massage and energy techniques, including:
- Sports Massage
- Deep Tissue Massage
- Trigger Point Therapy
- Soft Tissue Release
- Muscle Energy Techniques
- Postural assessment
Kate originally qualified at the Oxford School of Sports Massage (formerly Pulse Training Solutions) and is a Member of the ISRM - Institute of Sports & Remedial Massage and the Indian Head Massage Association.
Kate says that treatment does not end when the client leaves the couch. Aftercare in the form of post treatment stretches and advice are given to assist the client in improving/maintaining their wellbeing. One of Kate’s greatest achievements was helping a 50+ lady with Multiple Sclerosis gain sufficient mobility and confidence to walk outside the house unaided for the first time in 3 years, through use of massage and mobilisation work.
Kate also played Fastpitch Softball for Great Britain Ladies 1999-2001, competing in the Olympic qualifiers and European Championships.
To make an appointment with Kate please call 0117 979 1511 or email admin@phsyioelite.co.uk
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Caroline Sweetnam MSc MCSP SRP
Caroline is PhysioElite’s Chartered Physiotherapist
Caroline qualified as a chartered physiotherapist at the Middlesex hospital in London in 1989. She has since practiced in a wide variety of settings both privately and within the NHS, covering outpatient care and pain management.
Caroline went on to complete a Masters Degree in Health Psychology at Southampton University in 1998 leading on to research in treating people with back pain.
Caroline's particular interest lies in treating those with long term, chronic conditions and strives to take a holistic approach in order to bring about optimum health and fitness.
To make an appointment with Caroline please call 0117 979 1511 or email admin@physioelite.co..uk
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Keith Cherrington Cert ECBS, DipA&P, Cert Ed, Advanced Practitioner and Licensed Trainer AMT
Keith is PhysioElite’s Bowen Therapist and Emotional Freedom Technique specialist, and specialises in chronic (long-term) pain relief.
Keith is a MBTER (Member Bowen Therapist European Register) and is a National Committee Member in charge of Education. He qualified at the European College of Bowen Studies and the AMT (Association of Meridian Therapies)
Keith works sympathetically with the body encouraging it to function in a balanced fashion rather than trying to impose his will on the body with ‘hard’ manipulation. Bowen is suitable for all ages from the very young to the very old.
In using Emotional Freedom Techniques the client is taught how to self-administer the method so that they have a tool to take away with them for continued use to relieve stress, depression, PTSD etc.
Here’s a typical client testimonial:
“I am 86 and was diagnosed by my GP with frozen shoulder and given an injection that had no effect. I was given the impression that it was ‘something I had to live with’. I had very limited movement in my right shoulder and restricted movement in my left, along with an ache in my lower back. My niece suggested Bowen therapy and by a roundabout route I found Keith, by the fourth session, I had complete movement in both shoulders, the ache in my back had disappeared and as a bonus, a long standing pelvic problem had been resolved.
I would recommend Keith and Bowen to anyone who is experiencing pain or discomfort of any kind.”
Ray Dunn
To make an appointment with Keith please call 0117 979 1511 or email admin@physioelite.co.uk
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