Chartered Physiotherapists

Meet Our Team

At Vitalize Physiotherapy & Sports Injury Specialists our Chartered Physiotherapists are fully qualified, have advanced training, are well experienced and friendly!

Located in Ashby-de-la-Zouch and Swadlincote.

 

 

Simon Noad Lead Physio

Simon Noad

Lead Physiotherapist

Robyn Cassidy Physiotherapist

Robyn Cassidy

Senior Physiotherapist

Phaldie - Senior Physiotherapist Vitalize

Phaldie Gool

Senior Physiotherapist

Sports Rehab Therapist Ashby de la Zouch

Rosie Rushin

Sports Rehab & Massage Therapist

Robyn Cassidy Physiotherapist

George Ashby

Sports Therapist

Kerrie Noad Vitalize Physio

Kerrie Noad

Practice Manager

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Simon Noad

Senior Physiotherapist & Founder

Simon became a Physiotherapist because of his passion to help people to maximise their potential and reach their goals, no matter how big or small they may be. Since qualifying from Coventry University in 2007 he has gained extensive experience in a variety of fields including elite sport, private practice and in educational settings.

Simon has worked for the English Institute of Sport, leading Physiotherapy services for Olympic sports such as Great British Canoeing. Prior to this, he worked for West Bromwich Albion Football Club for many years, progressing to the role of Head of Academy Science and Medicine. Simon enjoys working with people and, as a result of his varied experience, is skilled in treating a broad array of conditions. Simon is also an Assistant Professor at Nottingham University, lecturing on the Sport & Exercise Medicine Masters Course, and leads training events for clinicians across the country. This ensures he is kept at the forefront of the latest evidence and treatment techniques.​

From a treatment perspective, Simon believes in using both his manual therapy and exercise prescription skills to deliver a full Physiotherapy experience to help reduce pain and optimise movement. His broad and varied career in Physiotherapy to-date has equipped him with the knowledge and skills to deliver multiple aspects of Physiotherapy to a high standard, and with great results.

Qualifications:

PGDip Manual Therapy
MSc Sport & Exercise Medicine
BSc (hons) Physiotherapy

Memberships:

  • Acupuncture Association of Chartered Physiotherapists (AACP) – The largest professional body for acupuncture in the UK with a membership of more than 6000 chartered Physiotherapists
  • Musculoskeletal Association of Chartered Physiotherapists (MMACP) – A group of over 1100 Physiotherapists with specialised post-graduate training
  • The Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) – UK-wide regulatory body responsible for setting and maintaining standards of professional training
  • The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) – The professional, educational and trade union body for the UK’s 57,000 chartered Physiotherapists

Personal interests:
Away from Physiotherapy, Simon is a keen badminton player and enjoys outdoor activities. He has a young family which he enjoys spending time with. When he gets the chance likes to relax by putting his feet up and diving into a good book.

Simon Noad Physio
Robyn Cassidy Physiotherapist

George Goodwin

Senior Physiotherapist

George is an accomplished Physiotherapist with a versatile skill set and extensive background. He has a profound passion for promoting health, delivering top-tier rehabilitation and assisting with enhancing performance. George firmly believes that building strong relationships is essential for successful intervention. Combining these interpersonal skills with his extensive clinical experience provides the foundation that ensures positive treatment outcomes and a high level of client satisfaction.

His diverse experiences have left him well equipped to assist with a wide array of physical issues. George has a strong background in sport, education and public health. Notably, he served as the Lead Physiotherapist at Burton Albion FC, where he managed the Physiotherapy provision for the Academy and First Team, overseeing assessments, treatment, and rehabilitation strategies. As well working for Vitalize, George continues work with professional organisations such as the Lawn Tennis Association, British Wheelchair Basketball and British Wheelchair Rugby. He also works with the Physiomatters Podcast, which ensures he keeps updated with the newest research and evidence. All of this experience is built on the foundation of having initially worked for the NHS for three years.

Qualifications:
MSc Sports Physiotherapy (pending)
BSc Physiotherapy
BSc Sports Rehabilitation

Memberships:
• The Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) – UK-wide regulatory body responsible for setting and maintaining standards of professional training
• The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) – The professional, educational and trade union body for the UK’s 57,000 chartered Physiotherapists

Personal Interests:
Much of George’s spare time is spent with his young family. He is a keen long-distance runner, often partaking in half marathons. His is a massive dog person and enjoys taking them for long walks no matter what the weather.

Robyn Cassidy

Senior Physiotherapist

Since qualifying as a Physiotherapist, Robyn has gained over 10 years of experience developing her skills in a wide array of settings including the military, multiple sporting environments and the NHS. Alongside her work at Vitalize, Robyn works as a Senior Research Physiotherapist at the Defence Medical Rehabilitation Centre (DMRC). Robyn is heavily involved in physiotherapy research having completed her MSc in Sports Physiotherapy at Bath University, she has now embarked on a PhD part time. Her current research focuses on optimising rehabilitation for injured military personnel. This work ensures that Robyn is constantly updating and expanding her knowledge and skills to the highest level, which benefits her clients greatly.

Robyn uses a combined approach of skilled exercise and manual therapy and believes in working alongside her patients supporting them to achieve their goals. On top of this she also qualified in Yoga and Acupuncture meaning her clients receive a truly comprehensive treatment experience.

Qualifications:

MSc Sports Physiotherapy (Distinction)
BSc Physiotherapy (1st class honours)
AACP Acupuncture Certification

Memberships:

  • The Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) – UK-wide regulatory body responsible for setting and maintaining standards of professional training
  • The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) – The professional, educational and trade union body for the UK’s 57,000 chartered Physiotherapists
  • Acupuncture Association of Chartered Physiotherapists (AACP) – The largest professional body for acupuncture in the UK with a membership of more than 6000 chartered Physiotherapists

Personal interests:

Robyn is a passionate trail, mountain and ultra-runner. She values and understands the benefits of leading an active and outdoor lifestyle. When not in the gym during the week, at weekends will disappear in her van to enjoy trail running, road and mountain bike riding, outdoor water swimming and anything else in between.

Phaldie Gool Senior Physiotherapist
Phaldie Gool Senior Physiotherapist

Phaldie Gool

Senior Physiotherapist

Phaldie has 22 years’ experience effectively diagnosing and treating a variety of musculoskeletal, postural and sporting conditions. He firmly believes his clients should leave his care with a full understanding of their concerns and takes pride in explaining the condition prior to commencing treatment. Phaldie has worked for, and alongside, some of the most well-known brands in the world where the focus has always been on quality instead of quantity. He applies this to his treatment ethos making every session count towards your recovery.

In his care you can expect a level of service which has become synonymous with the Vitalize brand. We all lead busy lives and sometimes injury and pain can prevent us from enjoying the activities that enrich us. With his lived experience he fully understands that sometimes even rehabilitation exercises can fall by the wayside, and therefore he will work with you to tailor your treatment and therapy, so it becomes a part of your daily routine.

Qualifications

BSc (hons) Physiotherapy

Memberships

  • The Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) – UK-wide regulatory body responsible for setting and maintaining standards of professional training
  • The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) – The professional, educational and trade union body for the UK’s 57,000 chartered Physiotherapists

Personal interests 

Phaldie enjoys DIY and working on cars. In his free time, he might be busy making pastry or doing his own upholstery. He enjoys travelling and adventure holidays but also appreciates the peacefulness of laying on an isolated beach.

Rosie Rushin

Sports Rehab & Massage Therapist

Rosie graduated in 2016 from Cardiff Metropolitan University gaining her BSc (Hons) in Sports Conditioning, Rehabilitation and Massage. With this she gained her Level 4 Sports Massage and since then has been a member of the soft tissue therapist association (SMA). Her passion is helping people live a happy and healthy life. She provides a different approach to her clients seeing the body as a whole system and not just the point of pain. Being sporty growing up and taking part in professional football Rosie always had a keen eye on how people got injured and what needed to be done to help them reach their goals. Her favourite system is the muscular system hence specialising in soft tissue therapy, she is all about educating the client and then providing that further care through exercise rehabilitation.

Qualifications:

  • BSc (hons) Sports Conditioning, Rehabilitation and Massage
  • Level 4 Sports Massage (SMA) & Advanced Soft Tissue Techniques
  • Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing CYQ

Personal interests:

Basically anything that involves dogs and adventure! Rosie has two spaniels and every weekend is training for agility and flyball competitions. She also loves to travel to new places to scuba dive and trek. Spending time with her family and working on strength and conditioning in the gym.

Sports Rehab Therapist Ashby de la Zouch
Richard Hayne - Sports Massage Therapist

George Ashby

Sports Therapist

George completed his degree in Sports Therapy at the University of Worcester and is now a registered member of the Society of Sports Therapists. Since graduating he has worked in a mixture of sporting environments, including semi-professional rugby, professional women’s cricket and academy sides. For the past years George has worked in private clinics, using his Sports Therapy and Massage skills to treat and rehabilitate physical issues and sporting injuries. George likes to take a client first approach, taking time to understand what the clients aims and goals are in order to help work towards them in the best way possible. This ensures the client remains informed and has a clear understanding of their treatment plan. Due to his sporting upbringing, he has spent his fair share of time in a Physiotherapy room being treated for various injuries meaning he understands how it feels to be on the other side of treatments or sports massages. Alongside his work with Vitalize George is currently studying to become a Physiotherapist. 

Qualifications:

  • MSc Physiotherapy (Currently Undertaking)
  • BSc (hons) Sports Therapy
  • Trauma level 3 injury management

Memberships:

  • Society of Sports Therapists (SST)
  • Student Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP)

Personal interests:

In his spare time George enjoys playing golf and following most sports from F1 to cricket. He enjoys keeping fit through walking the family dog in and around the local walking trails.

Kerrie Noad

Practice Manager

Behind every good team is someone pulling the strings and keeping the cogs turning. For Vitalize Physiotherapy this person is Kerrie. As practice manager Kerrie organises the diary, takes bookings and performs key administrative tasks. She’ll often man the phone and has built up a reputation for her excellent customer service. As well as working for Vitalize, Kerrie is a registered Health Care Professional. This means she can offer excellent advice over the phone regarding managing conditions prior to your Physiotherapy appointment.

Personal interests:
Kerrie is heavily into arts and crafts. She is constantly making and creating things for family and friends. She likes to run and finds it is an excellent way to unwind. Above all she enjoys spending time with her family.

 

Kerrie Noad Vitalize Physio

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