Back Into Action Physiotherapy

Qualified as a physiotherapist from Birmingham University in 1995 and specialised in musculoskeletal pain and injuries, working within the NHS and private practise. She started working with Gloucester Rugby in 1996 taking a full time post in 1999 and then moving to become Head Physio at Worcester Rugby in 2001 until 2006. She was part of the team that led to Worcester being promoted to the Premiership in 2004. This unique experience enabled Clare to work out what it takes to keep elite athletes at the top of their game. It is this experience that she endeavours to bring to her current practice. In 2006 Clare set up Back into Action Physiotherapy near Tewkesbury with the aim of providing accurate diagnosis and high quality treatment to sporting and non sporting people alike. Since then the business has gone from strength to strength. The Clinic has strong links with local sports clubs including Gloucester City Swimming Club, Gloucestershire Lawn Tennis Association, Tewkesbury Athletics Club, Moseley Rugby Club, Old Pats Rugby Club as well as many other local running, triathlon and rugby clubs. Since 2002 Clare has lectured extensively on pelvic pain in pregnancy and postnatally. She is now a specialist in this area and has patients visiting the clinic from all over the country. Clare works closely with the Pelvic Partnership, the support group for women with this condition. In her spare time Clare events her horse, runs the odd half marathon, enjoys mountain biking and has a passion for skiing.

Natalie Gonsalves qualified as a physiotherapist from King's College London in 2005 and specialised in musculoskeletal pain and injuries, working within the NHS and private practice. She has worked within Gloucestershire Hospitals gaining experience in the core areas of physiotherapy and has since specialised in musculoskeletal outpatients and sports injuries as her main area of interest. Natalie started working with Old Patesians Rugby Club, Cheltenham in 2010 in order to gain more knowledge of sports injuries and their treatment. Her responsibilities included pitch side diagnosis and treatment and advanced functional rehabilitation. Natalie is a registered Pilates Instructor and runs Pilates classes to improve postural control and treat lower back pain. She also practises the Sarah Key's method for treatment of lower back pain and uses acupuncture in her practice. In her spare time Natalie enjoys skiing, runs the odd triathlon and keeps fit with tennis, iyengar yoga and pilates.