Keith graduated with an MSc in physiotherapy from Northumbria University in 2009 and also holds BSc and PhD qualifications. Whilst studying Keith worked part-time as a physiotherapy assistant and was involved in stroke and acquired brain injury rehabilitation and in the long term care of people with multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy and motor neuron disease. As well as practicing as a physiotherapist Keith is also actively involved in research into the effectiveness of physiotherapy for people with Parkinson’s disease and for those recovering from stroke. He is the author of a number of publications in these areas.

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A keen runner, rower and cyclist, Keith has an interest in sports injuries of all types. The management of low back and neck pain is an area of specific interest.

Tracy graduated from Northumbria University in 2006 with a Bachelor of Science (Honours) degree in Physiotherapy.

Immediately following graduation she was employed at South Tyneside Foundation Trust where she completed her junior rotations.

Tracy has been at Lombard Physiotherapy Clinic since January 2010. Now senior clinician, she specializes in assessment and

Treatment of musculoskeletal conditions such as whiplash, lower back pain, repetitive strain injuries and sporting injuries.

She treats using a variety of modalities including, but not limited to, medical acupuncture, trigger point therapy, myofascial and

Spinal joint mobilisations, electrotherapy and deep tissue massage.

David graduated with a BSc Hons degree in Sports and Exercise Development and a Sports Massage Therapy Diploma, from Sunderland University in 2004. To gain experience after qualifying, David spent six months working in a sporting holiday resort in Greece as a Sports Massage Practitioner.

On his return he found work in the private physiotherapy sector working along-side chartered physiotherapists. This gave him the opportunity to develop his knowledge further, by working with a caseload of clients which covered a broad spectrum of musculoskeletal conditions. He has also worked for various health and sport clubs, including local rugby and football teams. He regularly attends various sporting events to offer post-event sports massage. A large proportion of David’s clients are “non-athletes” who simply benefit from deep tissue massage to relieve postural stresses of the working day.

David is currently working as an associate lecturer at Gateshead College as well as working as a Sports Massage Practitioner. Massage sessions with David last an hour and techniques are tailored to meet the individual needs of the client.

Martin has a wealth of knowledge and experience within the Fitness Industry; he has worked for over the past 8 years in the Industry.

Martin has worked in Europe as a fitness coach working with elite athletes and his qualifications range from Australian Institute Qualified (Level 4) to CHEK Institute and National Strength & Conditioning Certified.

He was also one of the first qualified Metabolic Typing (Nutrition) Advisors in the country and is also a NRPT recognized Corrective Exercise and Flexibility Specialist.

Martin has worked with a variety of clientele on a Personal training and a group/ team basis. He has worked with many organizations like Professional Sports Team ( Hartlepool United, Gateshead Thunder, Newcastle Falcons Academy), Firefit UK, working with the National Fire brigade service (I helped develop the national strength program).

Martin has a vast experience in personal training working with top personal training companies in the North East and has worked with a variety of clients and conditions like Injury Rehabilitation (physio/GP/Chiropractor referrals), Mental Health & Pre-op Patients, General Fat loss & General Health Improvement, Sports Specific, Nutritional Testing & Counseling.

Martin is also currently working for Gateshead College Academy for Sport as the Academy Fitness & Conditioning Coach In this role I work with some of the following Levels of talented athletes;- Great Britain Judo, England Women’s Football players, Great Britain/ Welsh Rugby League Players, ECFA College Men & Women’s Football.

As well as the Fitness Coaching Martin also Lectures on most Sport & Fitness courses including everything up to Level Personal Training courses and Foundation degree.
Alongside the Lecturing Martin is also an internationally recognized Fitness Industry Assessor and currently assess on all fitness qualifications at the college.

Graham S .Smith is a Chartered Physiotherapist who specialises in Fascial Therapy. This includes Myofascial and Viscerofascial techniques. This holistic approach is very gentle but extremely profound in its results, as it deals with the specific cause of the problem .Although Fascial Therapy can be used for all musculoskeletal problems it is particularly useful for chronic symptoms eg old whiplash injuries that have failed to respond to other treatments. Graham has lectured both nationally and internationally on Fascial Therapy and is involved in continued research on the subject.

Lissa Foley is an experienced level 2 Instructor of Pilates and Yoga, who teaches both classes and private one to one sessions. As well as being a fully qualified Personal Trainer with London Central YMCA Lissa also holds qualifications with EFI Sports Medicine in Gravity Personal Training and Gravity Group.

Lissa has a true passion in teaching and is continually adding to her repertoire of qualifications, at present Lissa is studying Level 3 Pilates and expanding on her Yoga studies with The British Wheel of Yoga.