Cardiff 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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.