Life Stories

Andrew Lemon's journey into health and fitness technology began with studying osteopathy and a simple passion for living well. Founding Strength by Numbers, he aimed to democratise fitness through accessible technology. Andrew prioritised practical solutions over grandiose ideas, facing challenges with resilience and humility. Collaboration was key, as he sought partnerships to drive innovatio...

Benn Digweed is a seasoned sports medicine professional renowned for his dedication and experience from academic and sporting environments. With a background in sports science and physiotherapy, Benn's journey began with a fascination for sports and the human body. He honed his skills during his time at Chelsea Football Club and Solent University, gaining invaluable experience in high-performa...

Dr Biswas qualified at Nottingham University in 1993, working in Accident and Emergency and paediatrics before completing a master’s degree in Sports Medicine. She qualified as a GP, worked at Headley Court (Military Rehabilitation Centre) and then completed a Clinical Fellowship in Sports Medicine at Queen Medical Centre in Nottingham. For 20 years, she has worked with national and international...

Rob has worked with a variety of professional athletes from Boxing, Golf, Formula 1, Rugby & Football. As well as working with athletes, he has supported many general clients with their health, fitness and wellbeing with 1:1 coaching. He has had the honour of supporting Anthony Joshua with his Physiotherapy / performance support (as part of a professional team) since 2013 shortly after he went...

Over the last 16 years, Mike Paton has helped thousands of leaders around the globe run better businesses and live better lives. An EOS Implementer and sought-after speaker, Paton succeeded Gino Wickman and spent five years as EOS Worldwide’s Visionary, is the host of the top-rated podcast The EOS Leader, and co-authored two books in the Traction Library –  Get A Grip  and  Process!

​Ritchie graduated from Salford University with a first class honours degree in Physiotherapy. His experiences have led his developing an insight into managing performance in swimmers and disabled athletes. Ritchie competed at the highest levels in the pool at World Championships and Paralympic games culminating at Sydney 2000 where he was narrowly beaten into the silver medal position. He is also...

Prof. John Dickinson is an Exercise Respiratory Physiologist with a specialism in assessing exercise respiratory symptoms in athletes. He has tested over 1,000 elite athletes from a range of sports including all Olympic and many professional sports, such as rugby and Premier League football. John was awarded a First Class BSc in Sports Science from the University of Wales, Bangor in 2002. In 2006,...

With over 30 years of experience, Dr Ian Beasley is one of the UK’s foremost specialists in sports and exercise medicine. Dr Beasley’s outstanding career includes eight years as Head of Medical Services for The Football Association (FA) and the Team Doctor to the England Men’s Elite Player Team, ten years as the Governing Body Medical officer for Hockey, and roles at Manchester City, Arsenal, and...

Geoff is a Cardiff-born Consultant Sports Physician with over 20-years experience in professional rugby union. He was formerly Sports Physician to Cardiff Blues & Wales U18 prior to his appointment to the WRU National Squad in 2012. He is a Fellow of the Faculty of Sports & Exercise Medicine both in the UK and Ireland, and is a Member of the Royal College of General Practitioners. He has a...

Dr. Thomas Robinson has had a successful career in sports medicine, showcasing adaptability and a commitment to holistic athlete care. Starting with a solid foundation in general practice, he took a reflective year before pursuing a graduate degree. Driven by genuine interest and early experiences in rugby, he faced diverse challenges in trauma, orthopaedics, and A&E. His journey extended to f...

After studying physiotherapy at the University of Nottingham, Chris's first major role was at Norwich City FC Academy. He spent nearly 10 years at the club, rising to Head of Academy Medicine. He then moved to IPRS for a year before joining Pure Physio. He is now Southern Lead Clinician for Pure Physio Sports with big plans to grow this area. Chris still lectures at Bucks New University as wel...

Dr. Claire Minshull, a highly respected figure in the UK's rehabilitation and conditioning sphere, brings over 20 years of expertise in sports medicine. Her roles as a Senior Lecturer, Researcher, Consultant, and Practitioner showcase her multifaceted contributions. With a focus on dynamic joint stability and neuromuscular performance, Claire has led significant clinical trials, supervised PhD...

Colin qualified as a Chartered Physiotherapist from the University of Brighton in 1995, before joining Arsenal Football Club later that year as assistant physiotherapist. In 2008, he became Head of Medical Services at Arsenal Football Club and remained in that role until May 2018. In that ten year period, Colin oversaw the evolution and development of the medical team supervising a staff that grew...

David is the Clinical Director and CEO of Roche Injury Clinic, a staff of Chartered Physiotherapists, Athletics Therapists and Coaches based is award winning clinics known for working with high performance athletes. David works with professional footballers, NFL players and Olympic athletes at his clinics for advanced Injury Rehabilitation and High-Performance training sessions.   David is multi-d...

Dr Kerss is Sports Medicine Lead at the UK Sports Institute, based in Manchester. He has provided medical care and support to British athletes through multiple Olympic, Paralympic and Commonwealth Games – including working at the Rio Paralympics in 2016, and Commonwealth Games in 2014 and 2022. He is a Team Sports Physician for EF Education First-EasyPost professional cycling team; providing medic...

Dr. Jamie Kearns is originally from Dublin. He qualified from UCD in 2006 with an honours degree as well as a BMedSci. He went on to complete basic specialist training in medicine in Galway and completed an MRCPI in 2009. As part of his BST he undertook a six month visiting rotation in the Mayo Clinic, Rochester. He subsequently completed a Masters in Sports and Exercise Medicine from NUI Galway i...

Andrea is the managing director at Isokinetic Medical Group UK, FIFA Centre of Excellence specialised in Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Rehabilitation. Before joining Isokinetic, Andrea had a long career in Media and Entertainment. Most recently he held the position of VP & MD Franchise Management EMEA at The Walt Disney Company. In this role he was responsible for developing and implementing...

John was the Director of Defence Rehabilitation for the UK Armed Forces for 10 years, responsible for the planning and delivery of rehabilitation services including musculoskeletal, neurological and trauma rehabilitation. He has been an active member of the FSEM (UK) Council and held the position of Vice President of the Faculty. He is currently working as a Medical Director at Pure Sports Medicin...

Frank Benedetto is a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) and a seasoned entrepreneur with a mission to revolutionise healthcare. His journey in physical therapy began after a life-altering injury in high school, inspiring him to pursue a career in the field. With a bachelor's degree in psychology and a DPT, Frank possesses a unique understanding of the mind-body connection in healthcare. He is th...

Andy played professional rugby for 15 years, including stints with Harlequins, Bristol and England U21’s. Alongside playing rugby, Andy was a Personal trainer and completed his degree and accreditation to become an accredited Strength and Conditioning coach. Following his rugby career he ran the Strength and Conditioning department at a semi-professional rugby club, leading him to become the Head...

Tony Gavin is a podiatrist who graduated from The University of Huddersfield. He has spent all of his podiatry career in private practice and is passionate about using business to assist in the development of the profession and raise the profile of foot health in the UK. Tony founded a successful multi-disciplinary practice in Stalybridge in 2008, which employs podiatrists and physiotherapists. In...

Amit Pannu joined Derby County's medical department in the summer of 2017 from Blackburn Rovers to take up the position of Club Doctor. Dr Pannu, a graduate of the University of Leeds in Medicine, previously worked as the England First Team Physician at The Rugby Football League before becoming the Chief Medical Officer at Huddersfield Giants RLFC. He joined Blackburn Rovers in 2014 as Club Do...

Following a undergraduate degree in Sport and Exercise Science with first class honours, Woody spent time working in the field of strength and conditioning before undertaking a Masters degree in Physiotherapy in 2012. Since graduating, Woody has worked full time in professional sport, including lead positions in Super League rugby. Woody regularly rehabilitates and conditions professional athletes...

Dr Jonathan Hanson is a Sports Medicine Consultant with a background in emergency medicine. He worked as an emergency care advisor to the FA and worked on head injury systems and immediate care to the Mens team at the 2018 FIFA World Cup. Jonathan wrote the FA Area course which preceded the current ATMIF course. Jonathan is currently team doctor at Glasgow Warriors Rugby and has extensive experien...

Chris is a highly-experienced Sports and Musculoskeletal Specialist Physiotherapist, who has spent the last 20+ years working in Elite Sport, International Rugby, Private Practice, Military Rehabilitation and the NHS. He has a post-graduate Masters Degree in Advanced Physiotherapy from Kings College London 2009 , having completed my Undergraduate Physiotherapy degree at the University of Wales Col...