Abi Bullingham

I am an immensely motivated and passionate recent MSc Strength & Conditioning graduate from Bournemouth University, with a concrete foundation in Sports Therapy BSc (Hons). I have a deep-rooted dedication towards rehabilitation and human performance, with a key interest surrounding women and youth in sport. I excel in supporting athletes to reach maximum potential.

With my academic background, combined with previous experience, it has provided me with necessary practical skills and knowledge to inspire and support individuals. I bring commitment, energy and a positive outlook into every environment I work in.

U14 Girls Sports Therapist - Tottenham Hotspur Women

(2026-01)

• Provide pitch-side first aid and injury assessment during training and matches
• Support rehabilitation and return-to-play processes
• Deliver taping, strapping and soft tissue therapy
• Maintain up to date medical record and communicate with staff
• Cover U16, U19 and Senior Women

Women's 1st Team Sports Therapist - Broadbridge Heath Women FC

(2025-10)

• Deliver matchday medical cover and injury management
• Conduct injury assessments and rehabiliation planning
• Provide soft tissue therapy and recovery support
• Apply taping and straping for injury prevention

Assistant FOH Manager - The Eight Bells, Bolney

(2025-09)

• Support the day-to-day management in a busy environment
• Supervise staff and assist with shift coordination
• Manage stock ordering, deliveries and inventory control
• Handle customer queries and resolve issues professionally
• Maintain cash handling, open/closing procedures and operational duties

Waitress and Duty Manager - TGI Fridays

(2023-08 - 2025-07)

Waitress: Aug 2023 - Sept 2024, Duty Manager: Sept 2024 - July 2025

• Supervised staff performance and customer service standards
• Managed daily shift operations and excellent customer service within a fast-paced environment
• Handled operational problem-solving and cash management
• Supported team organisation and workflow efficiency
• Worked Effectively within a large team under pressure

Strength and Conditioning Coach - Bournemouth Collegiate School

(2023-02 - 2025-05)

Short placement

• Delivered individual and group S&C sessions for academy athletes
• Designed warm-ups and supported PE-based athletic development
• Monitored athlete progress through testing and screening
• Applied LTAD priniciples within youth atheltic development

Women's 1st Team Sports Therapist - Steyning Town FC

(2023-08 - 2025-06)

• Provided matchday pitch-side medical cover and injury assessment
• Delivered rehabilitation and exercise-based recovery programmes
• Applied soft tissue therapy and manual therapy techniques
• Managed and prepared medical equipment for training and matches

Sports Therapy Observation - Christchurch Chiropractor Clinic

(2023-06 - 2023-07)

Short Placement

• Observed soft tissue therapy, manual therapy and rehabilitation sessions
• Developed understanding of assessment and treatment progression
• Gained insight into MDT communication and clincial practice

Pitch-side Sports Therapist - Bournemouth University

(2022-11 - 2022-06)

Short Placement

• Assisted with athlete prepartation and recovery during fixtures
• Delivered pre-match taping, strapping and massage
• Supported acute injury management and first aid provision
• Assessed and reviewed injuries within a supported clinic environment

Physiotherapy Observation - NHS Horsham Hospital

(2019-06 - 2019-06)

Work Experience

• Observed 1-to-1 and group rehabilitation sessions
• Gained exposure to hydrotherapy and physiotherapy practice
• Developed understanding of patient-centred rehabilitation approaches

MSc - Strength and Conditioning - Bournemouth University (2024-01 - 2025-12)

BSc (Hons) - Sports Therapy - Bournemouth University (2020-01 - 2023-12)