Jane Cottrell - Sam Champion - Nikki Lloyd - Jenny Fowles
Physical Balance is a group of specialist practitioners dedicated to the treatment and relief of musculo-skeletal pain, joint stiffness and bio-mechanical problems. We have been helping people of all ages from unsettled babies with colic to the very elderly with arthritis in the Basingstoke area since 1996. Scroll down to meet the team.
Ian HarrisonDAIR. DO, MSc
Osteopath - Acupuncturist & Radiographer - Registered with the General Osteopathic Council and the British Medical Acupuncture Society
Ian was born in New Zealand. After qualifying as a Medical Radiographer he moved to Australia for further post-graduate experience. Radilogy uses medical imaging (X-ray, Ultrasound, CT, MRI, Nuclear Medicine, Angiography etc....) to help in the diagnosis of disease and injury. His particular interest was in trauma radiology found in accident and emergency departments.
In 1988 he moved to the UK (and is still not used to the weather!) and worked in both the NHS and private health services in England and briefly in Ireland specialising in neuro-radiology and cardiology. In 1992 he shifted to Hampshire to work as the Radiology Manager of the Hampshire Clinic private hospital.
Ian completed his 5-year Osteopathic training, qualifying with 1st class Honours and the ‘Students of the Year' prize. As an undergraduate he worked for 4 years with the British Olympic Osteopath. He is also trained as a Western Medical Acupuncturist which he uses in combination with his Osteopathic skills. The
use of Acupuncture has made treating even the most acutely painful
conditions more comfortable and effective. He finds patients benefit
greatly from the addition of this to conventional Osteopathic treatment
and have their symptoms significantly reduced in a far shorter time
frame (visit the research section of the website for up-to-date studies
in acupuncture).
Ian believes that postgraduate education is a vital part of everyone's development and helps ensure that patients receive the best possible treatment and advice. Some of the other postgraduate courses Ian has completed are in Podiatry and Foot Biomechanics, Ergonomics and Manual Handling, Equine and Canine Osteopathy, Osteoporosis - Diagnosis and Management......... as well a regular attendance to seminars, conferences and study days.
Ian has a structural and traditional approach and strongly believes that giving the right advice and teaching patients to understand the cause and mechanism if their pain, is as important as the specific treatment they may receive.
Additionally, Ian is also responsible for reporting of Bone Densitometry scans (DEXA) for Osteoporosis assessment on behalf of the NHS at the Basingstoke and North Hampshire Foundation Trust.
Academically, Ian has been lecturing at the London School of Osteopathy since 1997 and is responsible for the 3rd year professional studies cirriculum on the Masters program. He speaks at numerous seminars, helps organise local post graduate education and mentors students in his practice. Ian has just finished a 3 year Masters degree (MSc) in Evidence Based Health Care at the University of Oxford.
Ian has 3 sons a lovely wife, a dog and 2 ferrets. He is a lover of out door activities and country sports (particularly anything to do with mountains & rugby).
Caroline GovettBOst
Osteopath (Structural and Cranial) - Acupuncturist . Registered with the General Osteopathic Council
Caroline
graduated from the British School of Osteopathy in 2005 with the
Bachelor of Osteopathy degree. She returned to full time education in
2001 as a mature student following a successful 12 year career in the
television industry. Her decision to change her career path came
following an interest in sports massage which led to her assisting the
massage team at the Finchley Rugby Club in London.
Caroline's
approach to musculo-skeletal ailments such as repetitive strain
injuries, mechanical low back pain, sports injuries and neck pain is
primarily through the traditional structural approach. Not only does
she address the problem with hands on soft tissue and joint
manipulation, she also strongly believes in postural education and the
prescription of exercises which allow the individual to better
understand and manage their own health and wellbeing. She also has a
keen interest in Cranial Osteopathy, a more subtle form of massage and manipulation
appropriate for individuals such as expectant mothers with low back
pain and symphysis pubis dysfunction SPD due to carrying her baby and their infant who might suffer
with colic, colds and congestion and sleeplessness.
Outside
normal clinic hours, Caroline continues her professional development by
attending post graduate course and seminars; these have included
Medical Acupuncture and Osteopathy in the Cranial Field. She is also a
keen skier, an avid follower of Rugby Union and enjoys worldwide
travel. She has been particularly fortunate in being able to take a
number of extended breaks from work to explore Australia, New Zealand,
Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam.
Michael Boyd BOst
Osteopath (Structural and Cranial)
Registered with the General Osteopathic Council, British
Medical Acupuncture Society, Shiatsu Society and Zero Balancing Association
Michael
started studying therapeutic bodywork techniques in Australia and New Zealand in 1995. Michael completed an ITEC diploma in anatomy, physiology and massage in
1999 and followed this in 2003 with a diploma in shiatsu theory and practice,
covering Eastern and Western approaches to energy healing.
In
2003 Michael set up practice in Somerset and worked in two clinics over the
next four years before moving to Hampshire and recently setting up practice in
the Alton area.
In
2004 Michael completed a certification in Zero Balancing,
a structural bodywork technique that helps to integrate the physical and
energetic aspects of the human body. Michael received a diploma in health
studies from the McTimoney College of Chiropractic in 2005 and went on to
complete a BSc (Hons) degree in osteopathy in 2008.
For a
number of years Michael also worked for a medical charity that provided local
and national campaigning and support services to people with Chronic Fatigue/
M.E.
Michael
has a particular interest in traumatic injury, cranial osteopathy and subtle
approaches to treatment. He has an active interest in leading-edge research
into energy medicine.
Michael
has a young son, and is a keen salsa dancer and tennis player.
Catherine Fletcher BSc (Hons) MChS
Podiatrist / Chiropodist
Catherine
has a Podiatry Honours Degree from Huddersfield School of Podiatry and
is registered with both the Society of Chiropodists and Podiatrists and
with the Health Professions Council.
She
originally developed her interest in Podiatry through her association
with sports (and injuries) with Basingstoke and Mid-Hampshire athletics
club, and this lead to a further interest in the working of lower limb
as a whole.
Throughout
her training Catherine worked in a busy NHC clinic and since graduation
has worked as a private practitioner in the commercial sector. Within
both these environments she has had experience with many different
patients including diabetics and children, two areas which are of
particular interest to her.
Catherine
is fully trained in general Chiropody such as nail care, corns, hard
skin and more advanced Podiatric treatments such as biomechanics for
foot, ankle and knee pain. Nail surgery for persistent nail problems is
also provided.
Long term, Catherine is keen to continue her studies and plans to explore a more multi-disciplinary approach to treatment.
Joe Allnutt BSc (Hons) DipST MSST
Sports Therapist
Joe
Allnutt is a sports therapist dedicated to giving a high quality
personalised treatment regime for a whole range of sports injuries. Joe
graduated from the University of Chichester in 2004 with a Bsc (Hons)
in Sports Therapy and is fully registered with the Society of Sports
Therapists.
As
a keen sports man Joe participates in a variety of different sports
including cricket, football and golf. As a complement to this and his
clinical work Joe also works as the principle sports therapist to the
Basingstoke Bison Ice Hockey team and lectures at Basingstoke College
of Technology in sports massage. He also worked for 1 year with the
Hampshire County Cricket 1st team squad, helping some of the
world's top sportsmen back to full fitness, an experience he frequently
draws upon within clinic.
Jane Cottrell ITEC VTCT MCThA
Massage Therapist
Jane
gained the ITEC Diploma in Holistic Body Massage with Distinction and
the VTCT Diploma in Indian Head Massage in 2006. She studied locally at
Basingstoke College of Technology and Newbury College. In 2007, Jane
achieved the ITEC Diploma in Aromatherapy with Credit after studying at
Newbury College. Jane is also a full member of the Complementary
Therapists Association.
Jane
had an interest in Complementary Therapies for some years before
deciding to undertake the necessary training to become a therapist. She
has a particular interest in how the benefits of massage and
aromatherapy can help reduce the negative effects of stress, reducing
muscle tension and promoting a feeling of general well being to the
mind and body.
Jane
also works as a Registered Veterinary Nurse in a busy Veterinary
Practice carrying out various nursing duties as well as training
Student Veterinary Nurses.
Jenny Fowles RGN. BSc(Hons). MAR
Reflexologist –
Registered with the Association of Reflexologists and Nursing Midwifery Council
Jenny completed
her Registered General Nurses Training at St.Thomas’ Hospital London in
1991.After spending some time gaining
general nursing experience at St. Thomas’ Jenny relocated to Salisbury where she worked on a General Surgical
Ward.
Jenny’s keen
interest in Nutrition led her to apply for a position within the clinical
department of Cow and Gate Nutricia
(based in Trowbridge). During this time
Jenny had numerous roles but was ultimately responsible for setting up the
Nursing Service for Nutricia’s Home delivery service - Homeward.Whilst with Nutricia Jenny completed her
honours degree in Nutrition support.
During Maternity
leave Jenny decided to have a change of career and became very interested in
Reflexology.She spent a year attending
the London School of Reflexology after which she was awarded a Diploma in
Reflexology and became a “Member of the Association of Reflexologists” -MAR.
Jenny lives in Overton with her husband and
young son and is a keen sailor.
Sam Champion ITEC MCThA
Sports Massage Therapist
Sam studies at the Basingstoke College of Technology, gaining the ITEC Holistic Massage Diploma. She continued studying and qualified as a Sports Masseur after gaining her ITEC Sports Massage Diploma. She is a member of the Complimentary Therapists Association.
In 2003 she gained a Premier qualification in personal training. This further inspired her interest in anatomy, physiology and a better understanding of the importance of maintaining the body as well as training it. Sam Recognises how Sports Massage can enable the body to carry out its day-to-day activities or return to training much more quickly.
Sports Massage does not have to be confined to to those in sports training, as it is also beneficial in improving posture, increasing flexibility, reducing back ache, calming tension headaches and over-coming those aches and pain due to stress, commuting, DIY, gardening ..........
Sam has lived in Basingstoke for over 20 years. She is
married with two young boys. She enjoys an active lifestyle involving walking,
gardening, cycling and has a passion for horses. She regularly rides and
competes in local dressage competitions.
Nikki Lloyd ITEC MCThA
Sports and Holistic Massage Therapist
Nikki completed her ITEC Diploma in
Sports Massage which was preceded by the ITEC Diploma in
Holistic Massage and other complementary therapies which include Thermal
Auricular Therapy and Baby/Infant Massage. Nikki has also completed her
training through St Johns Ambulance in Sports Injury First Aid.
Nikki represented Surrey as a member of
the Under 15's Cross Country Team until a knee injury caused her to retire. As
a result of this when planning to return to work after
having her 2 children, Nikki took the opportunity to embrace a career change
as she has long been interested in Anatomy & Physiology and
techniques in maintaining physical stability and assisting injury recovery.
As well as working for Physical Balance Nikki
works for Basingstoke Sports Therapy, Bumblebeez in Hook and is also the Sports
Massage Therapist for Hartley Wintney Football Club 1st Team.
