The Active Physio Team
Our team is here to make the whole treatment process is as easy as possible, from booking your initial session, right up to final discharge. We’ll make sure you leave us feeling part of the family!

Richard Hulbert
Lead Physiotherapist
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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!.

Jane Roberts
Physiotherapist
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Jane Roberts, A dedicated and passionate Physiotherapist working in the Musculoskeletal field for over 10 years including Occupational Health and a Level 3 Personal Training Instructor (PTI).
Jane has a `hands on` approach to treating and also uses her PTI knowledge and skills along with my Physiotherapy experience to work with my patients to identify and maximise their ability to move and function. Functional movement is a key part of what it means to be healthy, and physiotherapy plays a key role in enabling people to improve their health, wellbeing and quality of life.
Also as member of The Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Occupational Health and Ergonomics (ACPOHE) Jane can provide Workstation Assessments reports for DSE and OH reports for employers to help facilitate a return to work, as well as treatment and rehabilitation for work-related injuries.

Dan Piggott
Senior Physiotherapist
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Dan qualified with a Bachelor of Health Science and Master of Physiotherapy, with Distinction, from the University of Western Sydney in 2013. His career started with one of the largest physiotherapy providers in Australia.
During this time, he was also lead physiotherapist for a semi-professional football club in Sydney. Both roles helped him to gain expertise in the treatment of athletes and weekend warriors with sports and running-related injuries. A future role in a busy clinic in the heart of Sydney, helped him to establish a wealth of experience in treating office workers with neck and back pain.
Most recently, Dan specialised as an exercise rehabilitation physiotherapist and Clinical Pilates instructor at one of the largest physiotherapy providers in London. Here, Dan developed a particular clinical interest in treating people with ongoing (chronic) pain through movement-based therapy. He also worked extensively with post-operative patients, developing their rehabilitation programs.
Outside of the clinic, Dan enjoys his role as a freelance writer. In particular, he’s passionate about travelling and hiking, which, he writes about for travel media companies and his own website.

Judith Smethurst
Practice Manager
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Judith joined Active Physiotherapy in February 2014 as Practice Manager when the Motor Vehicle Dealership she had worked for 10 years decided to close its door. She has assisted in the growth for Active Physiotherapy making our reception and office duties much more organised so we can concentrate on the physiotherapy of clients.

Cath Hulbert
Company Secretary
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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.
Why Choose Us...
We specialise in offering 'Physio for the whole family'
Experienced Physios
Our highly trained team have the skills to ensure a speedy recovery.
Advanced Treatment
Our treatment is more than just any treatment, its to benefit you now and for the future.
We Get Results
Your goals are our goals, we work with you to make sure you achieve them.