Meet The Experts

Director

Charlie Stone

Qualified from:

Southampton University 2003

Working Background:

I have been a physio for almost 20 years including 9 years serving in the British Army. Retiring in 2014 my last posting was at the Defence Medical Rehab Centre managing the team for lower limb rehabilitation.

Also a qualified yoga and pilates instructor I’m passionate about helping people achieving their goals in particular women and runners. With a can do attitude, I take a holistic approach to injury from assessment to treatment, rehabilitation and beyond.

Specialist interest:

Runners, female athletes.

Bridging a gap between a women’s health physio and musculoskeletal physio I love working with women on their pre and post natal journey empowering women to exercise safely and confidently.

When not at the clinic…

I can be found running after her two young boys and a dog. A runner turned cyclist, I’m also never far from my two wheels or trainers. Over the years I have completed everything from Park run to London marathons, Ride London and UCI World Champs Sportives. I have developed a liking for Alpine Cols and daydream of one day completing the Haute Route.

Meet the team questions….

Most outstanding achievement / interesting fact:

Meeting the Queen!

What would you cook if I came round for dinner?

It would be plant based, either a curry or middle Eastern

What country is on your bucket list to visit?

Probably a big road trip in America

Best coffee in Sheffield?

Whirlow Hall farm – super strong and hot

Fav season and why?

100% Summer– sunshine, camping, long days and flip flops

Senior Physiotherapist

Sean Latimer

Position:

Senior Physiotherapist

Qualified from:

University of Cape Town 1999 and MSc from Sheffield Hallam 2017

Working background:

Predominantly private and NHS musculoskeletal and orthopaedics in South Africa and England. I’ve also worked with rugby teams, cycle races and at Iron Man events.

Areas of interest:

Cricket and rugby injuries (mixture of past experience and previous studies!)

When not at the clinic….

Taxiing kids and walking a pleasantly crazy dog

Meet the team questions….

Most outstanding achievement or interesting fact:

Very proud of my MSc and seeing mountain gorillas in Rwanda

What would you cook if I came round for dinner?

Probably anything on a braai (BBQ)

What country is on your bucket list to visit?

Canada, Thailand, New Zealand. Oh and (not a country)- but the Masai Mara Reserve

Best coffee in Sheffield?

Anything from a flask watching my boys.

Favourite season and why?

Summer- simple clothing choices and sunshine

Sports Massage Therapist

Clare Cryan

Qualified from:

Itec Level 3 Sports Massage 2018 Portobello College, Dublin.

Working background:

I have experience with elite athletes in diving and swimming and I have recently been involved with the Rugby League World Cup treating the Greek team and the Welsh Wheelchair team.

When not at the clinic….

I’m most often in the diving pool, training and competing representing Ireland on the international circuit.

I am also studying at Sheffield Hallam University on the MSc Physiotherapy Pre-registration course.

Meet the team questions….

Most outstanding achievement / interesting fact:

Winning Irelands first ever international diving medal.

I worked on one of the world’s largest cruise ships doing Aqua Shows.

What would you cook if I came round for dinner?

Mexican night – enchiladas and guacamole

What country is on your bucket list to visit?

Argentina

Best coffee in Sheffield?

North town

Fav season and why?

Autumn (when its dry!) – I love wrapping up and seeing all the pretty colours in the woods.

Physiotherapist

Stef Pullinger

Hi! I’m Stef! I’m a qualified physiotherapist currently offering sports massage on Saturday mornings. For my ‘proper’ job, I am a physio lecturer at Hallam University. Having a clinic at the weekend enables me to still work with clients face to face, which I love. I have a long history of participating and working within sport, and I try to remain active to this day, despite spending most of my time running around after my 2 year old!

Qualified from:

BSc Sports Science – Loughborough University
BSc Physiotherapy – Hertfordshire University
MSc Manual Therapy – Sheffield Hallam University

Working background:

NHS Rotations as a junior physiotherapist 18 months
London sports physio practice – 12 months
Verbier ski resort as a physiotherapist and sports massage therapist – 5 years
Performance sport physiotherapist @ SHU – 2 years
Physiotherapy Lecturer – 5 years
Areas of interest:
Sports and a growing interest in woman’s health

When not at the clinic….

I’m working at SHU! When not working at SHU…. I’ll be at the gym, playing netball, going to toddler classes with my small, walking the doggy in the peak district or sitting down wishing I did more of this!

Meet the team questions….

Most outstanding achievement / interesting fact:

Representing Great Britain for sprint hurdles!

What would you cook if I came round for dinner?

Something homely – I can make a great spag bowl/cottage pie!

What country is on your bucket list to visit?

Skiing in Japan

Best coffee in Sheffield?

I don’t know, I don’t drink coffee!

Fav season and why?

Tough one – used to be Winter for the skiing. For the last couple of years, I haven’t been (having a small person), so now I would choose spring – its my birthday and I like all the colourful flowers popping up. Also, it gets me excited for the longer Summer days!

Sports Massage Therapist

Will Rigby

Qualified from:

University of Liverpool BSc Physiotherapy and Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sports Massage.

Working background:

Recently qualified as Physiotherapist with a first class degree using my clinical knowledge alongside sports massage diploma to offer sports massage appointments at Fit4-Physio.

Areas of interest:

• Paediatrics
• Sports injuries

When not at the clinic….

Playing football, watching the Blades, running with/without the dog, hiking, going charity shopping and recently I’ve enjoyed playing Padel.

Meet the team questions….

Most outstanding achievement / interesting fact:

I have played volleyball for Yorkshire in the past.

What would you cook if I came round for dinner?

Creamy chicken & chorizo pasta.

What country is on your bucket list to visit?

Brazil.

Best coffee in Sheffield?

I’m not actually a fan of coffee! But the best for hot chocolate is Lisboa in Crookes.

Fav season and why?

Summer – I love travelling to new places but also relaxing next to a swimming pool or on the beach.