Physiotherapist / Health & Wellbeing Coach-Advisor
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Roger qualified as a physiotherapist (MCSP) in 2003 having gained clinical experience within the NHS, MOD Rehabilitation Unit, private hospitals as well as professional sport. He has previously worked for the Fire Fighters Charity for fifteen months as a physiotherapist prior to undertaking his current role with the charity as a Wellness & Behaviour Change Coach in 2020. He also works part-time for Shropshire Council as a Health Advisor / Social Prescriber.
Having developed an interest in complex pain presentations this enabled him to work as a senior therapist over a three-year period within residential and community-based settings offering specialist chronic pain management through behavioural change approaches encompassing CBT and mindfulness models. This varied clinical experience has enabled him to provide therapeutic support for both individuals and groups of people living with a range of modern-day health conditions and lifestyle needs whilst giving him a clear understanding of the importance of addressing health holistically to build confidence & resilience to maximise individual potential.
He is accredited to lead Breathworks Mindfulness for health and stress courses and is qualified in the foundations of eco-psychology and nature-based practice. With a passion for the therapeutic benefits of the natural world, having grown up on a farm, he works as a nature-based facilitator delivering training and wellbeing workshops for people wanting to connect with nature on a deeper level.
In his youngers days he has previously enjoyed playing team sports but now enjoys keeping healthy through cycling, swimming and walking.
Sixteen years clinical experience working as a Physiotherapist across a range of organisations including the NHS, MOD, private hospitals and sports clinics as well as professional sport in addition to the Charitable sector. Having developed an interest in complex pain presentations this enabled me to work as a senior therapist over a three-year period within residential and community-based settings offering specialist chronic pain management through behavioural change approaches encompassing CBT and mindfulness models. This varied clinical experience has enabled me to provide therapeutic support for both individuals and groups of people living with a range of modern-day health conditions and lifestyle needs whilst giving me a clear understanding of the importance of addressing health holistically to build confidence & resilience to maximise individual potential.
I also continue to facilitate groups wanting to connect to nature on a deeper level for health and wellbeing purposes.
BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy - 2003
Accredited to Lead Breathworks Mindfulness for health and stress courses - 2014
Foundations in Ecopsychology & Nature Based Practice - 2019
