Practitioners
We all get aches and pains from time to time, and even though we will do the best we can to fit you out with the most injury repellent shoes, if you find yourself in need of some medical help these people have been checked out by us and are ace at getting you back pounding the streets again. Rest assured, we list the practitioners here because they are at the top of their field, not because of some dodgy back hander!
Barry, who works from Body Architecture in Battersea, graduated from Glasgow Caledonian University with first class honours degree in physiotherapy and research. He is not only highly qualified and experienced, but also really, really nice. You can meet him at our monthly Clinic nights.
Andrew is closely involved in the local athletic scene and as well as being a chartered physio specialising in sports injury, he is a team manager at local club Cardiff AAC. Andrew practises in Whitchurch where he has an expanding practise involving a number of practitioners - clients range from WRU members, not to mention Run and Become staff.
Andy Paul BSc Pod, MChS, HPC Reg from Edinburgh Podiatry Clinic will be available to offer advice on feet and lower limb problems and work with the experienced Run and Become staff to offer advice on suitable footwear, on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month, at 1.30pm for about an hour.
Joseph is the only full body certified Active Release Technique (A.R.T.) practitioner in Wales. Active Release Technique is a patented, state of the art soft tissue system/movement based therapy that treats problems with muscles, tendons, ligaments, fascia and nerves. A.R.T. is also the sole soft tissue provider for the Ironman race series.
Benedetta’s experience as a marathon runner and massage therapist have made her popular with local runners looking to ‘iron out’ any aches and pains. Based in Morningside.
Based in Chiswick, you can also meet Nathan at our Clinic nights. Nathan is a really good and knowledgable physio, and they can be hard to find! An avid sportsman who has completed a number of Marathons, plus the dessert multi day ultra Marathon Des Sables, he knows and understands the challenges our bodies face when working towards new fitness goals.
Karen has worked as a sports physiotherapist at the highest level, with international teams at both Olympics and Commonwealth Games. A runner herself, Karen has achieved fantastic results in treating all kinds of running injuries, helping runners of all abilities with diagnosis, hands-on treatment and rehabilitation programs tailored to each individual. She comes highly recommended by a number of Run and Become staff.
Andy provides podiatry services to people with biomechanical problems which may be contributing to injury. This includes recreational athletes, non-sports and sports people at all levels. He also works with elite athletes from the Scottish Rugby Union, Scottish Institute of Sport and the Borders Athlete Support Program.
Martha is quite simply brilliant! We first met her when she started up Carbon PT, she impressed us with her passion for helping people to get the most out of their exercise, her practical and highly effective approach to injury rehabilitation, and her easy and friendly nature.
Loretta is a fully qualified physio and specialises in massage for runners, coming recommended by numerous local club runners including former Commonwealth 10,000m and Marathon runner Bernie Plane. Loretta is a former track athlete and has also run over 30 marathons and numerous ultradistance events, so she knows a thing or two about running! Loretta offers concessions for veterans over 60 and young athletes still in full time education.
At the Uni’s Pleasance sports centre.
Still an active and competitive runner who has also lectured in physiotherapy. Has worked with Scottish and UK athletics teams at major meetings, and looks after numerous top local runners at his clinic at Meadowbank Stadium as well as helping many recreational runners.
Notting Hill based, Andrew is a very experienced osteopath. We learnt of Andrew from a customer who raved about how brilliant he was, and a number of us here at Run and Become couldn’t agree more!
Mathew practises alongside Andrew Seary in Whitchurch, and through Penarth Natural Health Services. As a triathlete, he "knows what it feels like" to run, ride and swim comptetitively and our staff can attest that he gives a really effective sports massage.
Physiotherapy, Massage Therapy, Podiatrist and Sport Doctor
Based in Victoria, George has been helping our customers for decades. He is used to helping runners with all sorts of injury woes, and his magic hands are also very good for keeping you ticking over and injury free in the run up (excuse the pun) to a challenging event – better than any sports massage you’ll find.
Mathew Vaughan (BSc Hons D.Pod. MChS) is a state registered Podiatrist offering sophisticated biomechanical assessment including gait analysis from front, side and rear. For anyone needing a more advanced procedure than the shoe-fitting service offered by Run and Become, Mathew offers a scale of different biomechanical assessments with prices starting at only £75.
Poppy Angus runs her own business is Llanishen and is a fully qualified sports massage therapist who currently works part time for the GB Cycling Team providing treatments for Olympic level athletes such as Geraint Thomas, Ed Clancy and Rebecca Romero at major National and World events. Poppy offers a range of treatment packages and lengths starting at only £20.
Based in South Kensington, Reza is more than just a physio. He is patient and understanding, and will listen and then work with you to release the pain/injury and get you on the road to recovery. He has the gentlest hands in the business and a personality to match.
Herself a runner and triathlete so really can empathise with and sort out injured runners!
Based on Cleveland St. W1, Richard is a highly regarded Osteopath and Pilates tutor, teaching and lecturing in the UK and internationally. Richard has extensive experience working with the general public, amateur and professional sports people and theatre performers.
Vicki comes recommended by top level triathlete Andrea Whitcombe, as well as by staff members at Run and Become! She is a full member of the Sports Massage Association (SMA) and also works with the Welsh Institute of Sport in Sophia Gardens, seeing professional athletes on a regular basis.
Based at the heart of the central belt, the Life Fit Physiotherapy team is on hand to treat all running related and sports injuries. David and Arlene Bowmaker have been working with amateur and professional athletes for twenty years, from complete beginners to double Olympians. Their approach is to encourage patients to understand their injury and help them to manage it successfully.
These guys (and gals) have worked extensively with sports people of all abilities for years. Many have experience of working with top rugby players at the Scottish rugby union and putting them back together quickly! Physio, massage and podiatry all available.
Based in Hampstead, Simon is a very good physio with experience in sports, musculoskeletal physio, exercise rehabilitation, muscle energy techniques and acupuncture.
Based in Wimbledon Village and Hinchley Wood, the Joy Walter Clinic provides highly professional physiotherapy designed to return you to health as efficiently as possible. Joy’s team is very experienced, especially in sports related injury – they provide the physio for our 24 Hour Race each year – and Joy’s extremely focused and practical approach influences her staff.
Working out of Craiglockhart sports centre and The Club Gym Trevor gives regular massage to ease tired limbs of many local runners and triathletes. Trevor is a fully qualified professional therapist with extensive experience of a wide range of injuries and conditions, sport and non sport related, treating the full spectrum of athletes - international to amateur - and also non athletes. He has particular expertise with runners and triathletes.
Leslie is a brilliant physiotherapist based in the Baker Street area, with decades of experience. She started out as runner, and a very good one, she was one of our first great female marathon runners, and continues to be involved with the running scene, she has commentated at the London Marathon and been featured and written for numerous running publications.
Shiatsu is a Japanese pressure point massage and the most effective treatment for shin splints that we’ve come across. Shiatsu focuses on energy points in the body, releasing tension and increasing blood flow, helping to repair the muscles and tendons.
The Centre is in Lewisham, headed up by Ron McCulloch. We have been recommending customers to Ron and his Centre for years, and quite simply it’s the best! As their website states: The London Podiatry Centre provides the most clinically-advanced care to patients seeking conservative treatment or foot surgery for foot-related sports injuries, biomechanical problems, foot abnormalities and painful ailments such as bunions and hammer toes.
Located in the heart of St. James SW1, Nordic Balance is an independently owned gym of the highest standard. We stumbled across it when looking for local Pilates classes, and have been so impressed not only by the classes but by everyone who works at the gym.
Ian works in W1 and is an excellent Chiropodist; professional, understanding and very experienced. We’ve not had a podiatric consultation with him, but we’re confident he’s as good at this as he is at Chiropody.
Simon works at the Premier Foot and Ankle Centre in Harley Street. As a Musculoskeletal Podiatrist in Gait Analysis and Biomechanics, Simon is highly experienced, and as a keen marathon runner he understands the injuries that can flare up from overuse strain or incorrect biomechanics.
After completing the New York Marathon in 2007, Michael found he was hooked, he didn’t just want to run more, he wanted to learn more about heath and fitness, and after successfully qualifying as a CYQ Level 3 Personal Trainer he started to share his passion with others.
Cypren was one of the UK’s top sprinters in the 90s, just under international standard, and moved on to be a GB Sprints and Jumps Coach. He also works as a trainer for us lesser mortals! He’ll improve your speed, strength, core stability and flexibility, and most importantly he’s a very nice guy. You won’t be intimidated and you will get faster.
Heena Patel is a really good chiropodist.