Active Aims

Angie Robinson, along with her highly experienced and fully qualified team of physiotherapists, perform a wide range of physiotherapy treatments for her patients here in Loughborough. Having qualified in 1984, Angie Robinson then proceeded to develop her own experience rotating through many hospitals in the UK and abroad; experiencing and learning different specialities along the way. Since opening her own physiotherapy practice in 1993 she now offers a range of physiotherapy and sports injury treatments for both NHS and private patients at our Loughborough clinic. All of the staff are committed to continuous professional development and regularly attend courses to keep up to date. Home visits available Member of PhysioFirst Over 50 years’ combined experience Personal treatments tailored to meet individual needs Health Professions Council (HPC) registered Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy Recognised by all major health companies including BUPA, Member of the Leicester Musculo-Skeletal Group As a member of the Leicester Musculo-Skeletal Group, which is associated with The British Association of Sports Medicine, Angela Robinson regularly attends lectures, discussions and meetings organised by professional sports doctors, consultants and other physiotherapists. This group ensures that she is educated in the latest development in Sports Injury treatment, providing an efficient, up-to-date service.

Chris Mears graduated from the University of Wales Institute Cardiff with a BSc (Hons) in Sport and Physical Education. Following his degree Chris decided to specialist in improving the lives of others by undertaking the YMCA Personal Trainer Award. Quickly following this Chris achieved the Exercise Referral Award allowing him to work with special populations. Chris’s development as a trainer is greatly enhanced by his continued professional development and wanting to give the best possible service with close attention to detail. Currently Chris is working in conjunction with Sport 981 providing Strength and Conditioning Training for the Loughborough University Tennis Team and also the MY Tennis Academy, which has some of the brightest young tennis players in the country. With Sport 981 Chris has attained the NASM Certified Personal Trainer Award and NASM Performance Exercise Specialist Award. Chris is currently working towards his Corrective Exercise Award and UKSCA accreditation.Qualifications BSc (Hons) Sport and Physical Education NASM Certified Personal Trainer NASM Performance Exercise Specialist NASM Corrective Exercise Specialist (as of June) CYQ Level 3 Personal Trainer Award GP Exercise Referral Award LTA Licensed Club Coach Registered bodies REPS LTA

Diane Fisher - Exercise Physiologist

Diane’s career in health and wellbeing began in 1983 and has been extensive and varied. She started as a PE teacher, only to find that curiosity of wellbeing and physical function was far more interesting and challenging. Diane studied with the American College of Sports Medicine, as an exercise physiologist.                                                                                                                             

Di managed health clubs for Serco leisure and was given the chance to do some research for Serco Group. Her research was based on health clubs trends within the UK.

In 1996 Diane set up ‘Dynamics’ a personal training company, providing exercise prescription for rehab, older adults, weight loss, general and elite fitness. During this time she also delivered sports science modules at Loughborough College, which included delivery of the YMCA’s gym instructor and personal trainer award.

To day Di focuses mainly on exercise prescription for those with medically controlled diseases, obesity, general weight loss, injury rehabilitation, golf fitness and older adults.

Continuing professional development

In 2005 after many years of personal training Di concluded that mindset was the main contributing factor to achieving health goals. In 2006 Di started a postgraduate in psychological coaching and completed it 4 years later. Today she delivers, lifestyle analysis, health checks, programme prescription, mindset and behaviour change.

Qualifications

• Certified Exercise Physiologist ACSM EP-C
• Corrective Exercise Specialist NASM
• Postgraduate Diploma in Psychological Coaching (Middlesex University)
• Golf fitness specialist NASM
• Diploma Physical Education
• Teaching and Assessors qualifications

Professional Memberships

• American college of sports medicine
• Association of Coaching
• Institute of leadership and management