Cowan House Health, Consulting & Lifestyle Centre

Jason specialises in the knee and lower body, especially ACL and ligament injuries, as well as anterior knee pain. Further interests include sports injuries and sports specific conditioning.

Qualifications:

Jason qualified in 1995 with a degree in Physiotherapy and went on to do a diploma in Sports medicine. 

Experience:

Since then Jason has worked in the NHS and with various sports teams including Weston Rugby Club, South West Women’s Hockey League and British Gymnastics as the main Physiotherapist for the Great Britain Sports Acrobatic Team. He provided medical cover for them at various World Championships including the World games in Japan, where he also looked after the Great Britain Tumbling and Trampoline Teams.

Jason is a full member of the Charted Society of Physiotherapy as well as completed his Society of Orthopaedic Medicine qualification. More recently Jason has gained his Masters level qualification in Injection Therapy.

Jason continues to work full time in the NHS as an extended scope practitioner and part time in the Private sector.

 He developed an interest in Knees after injuring his own knee back in 1999 which required surgery. After returning back to international competition, Jason started to develop his assessment and treatment skills around the knee. This consequently led to Jason working along Mr Michael Radford, Orthopaedic Consultant knee specialist. Jason has since developed the knee service at Weston General Hospital alongside Mr Radford especially around ligament reconstruction.

Gavin specialises in shoulder injuries, and also treats neck and whiplash injuries. Additional interests include sports injuries and sports specific conditioning.

Qualifications

Gavin qualified as a chartered physiotherapist in 2002 and works within the NHS and private sector, specialising in the assessment, treatment and management of shoulder pathologies. He is an injection therapist, leading the WAHT physiotherapy upper limb team and works closely with the trust's orthopaedic consultants. He is also a member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy, and the British Elbow and Shoulder Society (BESS). 

His experience has enabled him to teach locally with GPs and medics while also presenting nationally at the Royal Society of Medicine’s (RSM) annual sports medicine conference in 2013 where he’s been invited back to deliver further training this year. 

Experience 

Gavin is a former judo player competing at both County and National level, where he received an invitation to join the National Judo Squad. He has also worked with Bristol City Football Academy and as a Senior Physiotherapist with ten years experience working in both Orthopaedic and Outpatient settings.

Gavin continues to work full time in the NHS as an extended scope practitioners, and part time in the private sector.

Interests

Gavin regulary competes in all distances of triathlon, focusing on long distance events - completing both Ironman 70.3 and Ironman UK. He is also a keen cyclist and enjoys competing in international cyclosportive events, finishing both La Marmotte (France) and Maratona dles Dolomites (Italy). He enjoys XC mountain biking  and spending time with his two children.

Jane is a Traditional Acupuncturist and member of The British Acupuncture Council who graduated with a degree level Licentiate from The Acupuncture Academy, Leamington Spa.

She achieved a Distinction in her Licentiate where she undertook a final year project, looking at the efficacy of acupuncture in supporting patients with Osteoarthritis.

She also undertook a specialist short course in Chinese Dietary and Herbal Theory at The

College of Integrated Chinese Medicine, Reading. She has completed and continues to

undertake various postgraduate courses in areas as varied as Cancer Care, Menopause,

Muscular-skeletal problems and supporting Neurodiversity.

Prior to joining Cowan House, Jane worked in her own clinic in Portishead. She is currently

also the Acupuncturist in an Osteopathic-led Clinic in Bristol.

Alex attended the college of Foot Health Practitioners in Blackheath and qualified as a Foot Health Practitioner on the 24th November 2023. His qualification enables him to be registered with The Alliance Register of Foot Health Practitioners.

Following this, Alex started his business AB forever foot care offering home visits to clients across North Somerset.

Alex has recently joined the team of health professionals at Cowan House and is looking forward to providing his services here and serving the surrounding community. His services include- 

Treatment of verruca, Providing treatment for fungal nail infections, Cutting and thinning toenails, Removing corns and providing dressing where necessary, Removing callus, Athletes foot, Cracked heels, Ingrown toenails, Diabetic foot care

ABOUT SOPHIE

Sophie qualified in 2004 from South East Essex College after 2 years of training. She achieved a triple grade pass level 3. BTEC National Diploma in Beauty Therapy Sciences. The course covered Holistic Therapies including Body Massage, Aromatherapy Massage, Indian Head Massage, Nutrition and Sports massage.

Sophie set up her own treatment room in 2005 and has spent 7 years building a successful full time business. During this time she achieved further qualifications in Hot Stone Massage, Hydrotherm Massage and Hopi Ear Candling. After recently starting a family she now practices on a part time basis.

I graduated from the British School of Homeopathy in 2008 after completing the four year course. As registered members of the Society of Homeopaths, I provide comprehensive treatment at a competitive price and work in accordance with the Society’s Code of Ethics. I trained as a Bowen Therapist with the European College of Bowen Studies and was awarded my Certificate of Proficiency in May 2010 before becoming a Member of the Federation of Holistic Therapists. 

My own introduction to homeopathy came after a sports injury prevented me playing competitive squash for three years in the mid 90’s. Following treatment, I returned to playing squash within 5 weeks. As well as using Homeopathy for general health complaints, I also have a special interest in using Homeopathy to support recovery from sports injuries. I am a keen runner and sailor and am often asked for health advice by my fellow club members at Portishead Running Club and Portishead Sailing Club.

I have a degree in Psychology and Mathematics. My working career started as a secondary Mathematics teacher and I still do some occasional teaching cover and tutoring. I also spent many years in corporate IT project management and certainly understand the pressures and stresses that these occupations can put on you.