Richard qualified as a physiotherapist from the University of Bradford in 2006. He then moved back home to Bury to work in a local physiotherapy practice part-time whilst continuing to study Masters level modules in chronic pain and therapeutic exercise at a university. He then began working for Bury Football Club where he worked with the first team, youth team and academy from 2007-2015 when his work with Active Physiotherapy took over all his time. Richard has been the lead physiotherapist at both our Whitefield ond Bolton since 2008 and has a wealth of experience treated all ages for a wide variety of conditions. He has specific clinical interest in cervicogenic headaches, low back pain, neck pain and sports injuries. He is also heavily involved in the trade association of private physiotherapists in the UK called Physio First where he is currently fulfilling the role of Honorary Membership Officer. In his spare time Richard enjoys spending time with his family and friends and travelling the world exploring new places and watching the odd bit of live sport!.

Stelios is an experienced Senior MSK Physiotherapist with a bachelors degree from the European University of Cyprus. He has worked in a variety of private settings including private clinics, community physiotherapy, working with the elderly out of care home and with a more active population in a gym setting.

Stelios is particularly interested in treating people with sporting injuries, shoulder conditions, ankle and knee pain.

He has extensive experience in working with people with lower back pain and chronic pain.

Stelios used to be a semi professional indoor football player and loves sports.

I graduated from the University of Salford in 2020. For three years after graduating I worked as a rotational physiotherapist within the NHS, giving me extensive experience in treating patients in all levels of care. Since 2022 I have worked as a specialist MSK physiotherapist and have continued to grow my skill set and knowledge through treating patients within this role.

I have an active interest in progressive and effective rehab that takes the patient from start to finish. I especially have an interest and experience in treating pre-and postnatal patients that struggle with pelvic girdle pain, diastasis recti, and carpal tunnel syndrome as well as pelvic floor weakness.

I believe in practising what I preach and have an active lifestyle. I especially love running, resistance training and Pilates. A professional goal of mine is to rehab patients back to a point post injury where they can return to sports and activities they enjoy.

Cath is the Company Secretary and Richard’s Mum. She has been involved in the running of Active Physiotherapy since 2008. Until 2007 Cath worked as a Head of Department in a local Secondary School and after retiring from teaching continued working as Examinations Officer in the same school until 2014.