About Us
Rosie
Lead Sports Therapist & Owner
STA# 3657
Hello there!
"Most practitioners can pin point their career-defining moment to a life changing injury experience – not in my case!
"I realised through working with others how fascinated I was by the human body. Having the ability to improve lives felt incredibly rewarding. That's how I knew Sports Therapy was right for me. After completing my Masters whilst working for professional and amateur sports teams, I launched Shield."
My next available session is:
Vickie
Vestibular & MSK Physiotherapist
HCPC# PH48940
"I qualified in 1995 from UCL. I've worked in the NHS, specialising in MSK Physiotherapy. I treat a variety of conditions and use manual therapy, acupuncture, and exercises to rehabilitate patients. I've taught pilates classes for over a decade and now have a special interest in Vestibular Physiotherapy. rehabilitation"
My next available session is:
My next available session is:
Tom
Sports Therapist
SST# 27929
"I graduated in 2024 with a degree from Leeds Beckett. I love having the opportunity to help people recover from injuries, improve their performance, and increase their potential. I'm also the Sports Therapist for Melksham Town Football Club and play 6-a-side football in my free time."
Lewis
Digital & Operations Manager
"I support Shield with my knowledge of clinical systems and digital technologies that enable healthcare organisations to thrive. I bring knowledge from the NHS and marketing agencies. I love being part of a small team that delivers a fantastic patient experience."
Want to work with us?
Are you a skilled, motivated and enthusiastic Sports Therapist, Physiotherapist, Osteopath, Acupuncturist or Clinical Massage Therapist looking for your next opportunity? Working mornings, afternoons, evenings, weekdays or weekends are all possible.
We provide our team with modern facilities and access to systems that make clinical life easier. We offer a generous split of income and the opportunity to onboard your existing patients.
Interested? Send your CV to recruitment@shieldsportstherapy.co.uk with a few words about why you want to join our team.
Frome RFC
On top of a full day of appointments, we also work with the top teams from Frome Rugby Club.
During a game we’re constantly looking out for any collisions and nasty tackles that might impact a player. We're there to provide acute treatment on the pitch and long-term rehabilitation to the players that need it.
Case Studies
The history of us...
Grassroots sport
2021 onwards
Rosie worked hard with a few clubs before the clinic opened:
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University of Chichester Hockey Team
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Havant RFC and the Ealing Trailfinders
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Stedham United Football Club
Bournemouth 7s Sports Festivals
June 2021
Rosie worked as a Sports Therapist for PhysioFitness Clinic providing acute care for the athletes competing.
Ospreys Rugby '21-'22 Season
September 2021
Rosie completed an incredible placement with Ospreys Rugby in Swansea as part of her final year of her master's degree.
Throughout the season, she worked closely with the team, shadowing and planning the rehabilitation of some of the highest achieving Rugby players.
Warblington Clinic opens!
June 2022
Shield Sports Therapy is born! Our first clinic opens in Havant, Hampshire.
Working with WOW
August 2022
Rosie started working with The Westbourne Osteopathy and Wellness Centre (WOW Clinic) while building up her own client base at Shield.
Trudoxhill Clinic opens!
September 2023
Our second clinic in Trudoxhill, near Frome in Somerset opens.
Frome Rugby Club gets a new Lead Therapist!
June 2024
Rosie had missed working pitch-side, so when the local Rugby team approached her she had to take the opportunity!
To infinity and beyond!