Claire Callaghan B.Pty MSc is a CHARTERED PHYSIOTHERAPIST specialising in women’s physical health and wellbeing. Australian born and British based, she brings over 25 years of expertise in clinical practice, joint, muscle and nerve pain, women’s health, hormonal health, research and elite sport. She is a full member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy, Health Professionals Council, Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Sport and Exercise Medicine, British Association of Sport and Exercise Medicine and Primary Care Women’s Health Forum.

Claire’s previous Physio roles include working in Brisbane, Sydney and London public and private hospitals, Eton College and the British Army. Claire spent many years working at the University of Bristol, leading the Sports Medicine Clinic, working with students, staff, the public, and elite female athletes. During this time she conduced research on women’s physical activity needs and barriers to exercise, led women’s health and workplace initiatives and taught on postgraduate anatomy and MSc courses. Claire has also had roles in pharmaceuticals and women’s workplace health. This gives her unique knowledge and insights into hormone health, medical conditions and lifestyle medicine.    

Claire supports a wide ranging clientele of women and girls, from the inactive and those suffering from health conditions, to Olympic champions and many in between. She contributes to media on the topics of women’s health, injury and exercise and leads regular women’s health and exercise Masterclasses and corporate health to help empower women with credible information and practical solutions. Claire regularly speaks at events and festivals. 

Claire is the married mum of 2 active teens, a keen runner, social tennis player, avid reader and beach lover. She volunteers for Avon Tennis on the Executive Committee and as Equity, Diversity and Inclusion lead.

Through her work and experience, she brings a unique understanding of the demands on women and girls and challenges they face, providing proven, achievable ways to help.