Health, Wellbeing & Performance for women and girls
I am a CHARTERED PHYSIOTHERAPIST with 25+ years of experience, and specialse in female health, wellbeing and performance. I bring a unique understanding of women’s needs, aches, pains, stiffness and the common changes and challenges they go through. My female specific, holistic and practical approach helps women to move well, gain confidence and strength and stay resilient through midlife and beyond. I help women manage their energy levels and optimise performance.
I work with women in group settings in person and online. This is in the form of Masterclasses to workplace groups, sports groups and women’s groups. I do keynote speaking and workshops at events and festivals, and provide professional education as part of continuous professional development for health and fitness professionals.
I am available for clinical 1:1 consultations by arrangement.
I regularly lead workplace events providing companies with the essential tools to support women’s physical health and wellbeing in the workplace.
Physiotherapist. Speaker. Writer.
Workplaces and organisations I have worked with include
Public Service Organisations
Metropolitan Police, Avon and Somerset, Warwickshire, Devon and Cornwall Police
North Bristol NHS Trust, Cornwall Council
Academic Institutions
University College London
University of Bristol, University of the West of England
Charitable Organisations
Royal Horticultural Society, Canal and River Trust
Training and Employee Assistance Providers
Making Menopause Work
Legal, Financial Services, Insurance
Osborne Clarke, Burges Salmon Legal
Somerset Bridge Group
RBC Brewin Dolphin, Aberdeen Group PLC
Food and Beverage
Dr. Schär, Wiltshire Farm Foods
In my speaking engagements and clinical practice I work with women of all ages and physical abilities, from those with disabilities to international athletes across various sports. This allows me to tailor my female centred approach to your group and the level of activity. I also present to local women in smaller groups, such as WI groups and women’s only fitness groups such as This Woman Runs, Real Good Fitness and Bristol and West Athletic Club.
I have a background in academic teaching at University of Bristol on their Masters programme in Physical Activity, Nutrition and Public Health and post graduate Anatomy programmes for health and exercise professionals. I love sharing the latest research on women’s physical health, common pathologies and performance with the public and fellow professionals, and adapt my style according to my audience.
Physiotherapist. Speaker. Writer.
Sporting organisations, events, and health and professional organisations I have worked with include
Sporting Organisations
England Hockey, England Athletics
Cricket Wales Women and Girls Cricket
University of Bristol Performance Sport, including Olympic level female athletes and gold medal winners
Events
Everywoman Festival
The National Running Show, Bristol Running Show
Professional Organisations and teaching
British Chiropractic Association
Physios in Sport (ACPSEM)
I speaks on podcasts and regularly contribute to magazines and blogs. I like to focus on practical, realistic ways that women can support their physical health, manage pain and stiffness, stay active and achieve their goals. My writing particularly focuses on helping women be informed about their physical health in midlife, empowering them with the tools they need to thrive.
Physiotherapist. Speaker. Writer.
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Leading women’s health and exercise MASTERCLASSES to empower women to follow their own journey to wellbeing.
Online masterclasses provide helpful information and insights into a range of topics associated with women's physical health, wellbeing and performance.
Claire presents regular online Masterclasses, usually on a Friday at 1pm. Masterclasses are recorded and available for purchase. They are for women who want to be active and/or remain active, as well as those who may be suffering from injuries or physical health conditions. Health care and exercise professionals are very welcome. In person Masterclasses are in Bristol, Bath and London.
Autumn Masterclasses and Workshops
This series includes online masterclasses for active women on hip pain and in person women’s workshops: moving well through menopause, strengthening for perimenopause and women’s running.
See Masterclass details here
I’m doing an in person series of Women’s Running Workshops in partnership with Bristol Running Show and Kinisi Run Hub. The final workshop on Perimenopause and Running is on Friday 14th Nov, 6pm.
