Our therapists
Michael Boyd
Osteopath and Practice Manager
Michael Boyd
My interest in health and well being started in the early 90’s when I discovered I had a natural ability to feel where it hurt in someone’s body and that I could help them feel better.
I started my professional training, initially as a chiropractor in the early 2000’s, and qualified as an osteopath in 2008. Since then I have completed post graduate training in cranial osteopathy and western acupuncture.
I have also trained in shiatsu and zero balancing which have their origins in Chinese medicine. I will use these techniques when required or on request.
For a number of years I worked for a medical charity that provided support to people with Chronic Fatigue/M.E. so I have an understanding of the challenges faced by those suffering from chronic pain.
I believe there are two key element to my treatment approach that lead to the success I have with my patients. The first is my ability to feel where it hurts in your body and to be able to empathise with the pain that you are feeling. The second is that I am passionate about finding a way to make you feel better. My aim from a treatment is that you leave the appointment better than when you arrived.
I am registered with the General Osteopathic Council and a member of the Institute of Osteopathy, the Shiatsu Society, British Medical Acupuncture Society, and the Zero Balancing Association.
Alastair Jones
Chartered Physiotherapist
Alastair Jones
I have been a qualified physiotherapist for over 5 years now. I have been working in the NHS completing my junior rotations initially in Wales and then in Hampshire. I knew from the beginning of my student days that I wanted to specialize in musculoskeletal physiotherapy, and I have gone on to work within this as a senior in the NHS in Guildford and now at Medstead physiotherapy.
Recently I have also begun to work alongside GPs as a First Contact Practitioner to triage, treat, order investigations and refer musculoskeletal patients.
I aim to provide clarity on your condition, education and insight into your pain and how you can best manage it and treat using a mixture of exercise prescription, manual therapy and acupuncture.
Professional Timeline:
2011-2014: BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy – Cardiff University
2014-2016: Glangwili Hospital, Carmarthen and Prince Phillip Hospital, Llanelli – Junior Physiotherapy Rotations
2016-2017: Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital – Junior Physiotherapy Rotations
2017-Present: Royal Surrey County Hospital, Guildford – Senior Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist
2018-Present: Medstead Physiotherapy, Four Marks – Private Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist
2019-Present: Royal Surrey County Hospital, Cranleigh – First Contact Physiotherapist
Daisy Wilson
Chartered Physiotherapist
Daisy Wilson
Daisy is a Chartered Physiotherapist, initially specialising as a musculoskeletal physiotherapist at the Hammersmith Hospitals NHS Trust in London.
Daisy worked at a highly regarded private sports injuries clinic in Dubai with the team of physios, nurses, sports physicians and surgeons. She worked with the Porsche team during the “Le Mans 24 hour race” held annually in Dubai, at the Dubai Rugby 7s 2005-2016 as a tournament Physiotherapist, at all Dubai marathons from 2005-2016 offering roadside Physiotherapy, and at various music concerts including the Dubai leg of the Justin Bieber Tour in 2015.
Daisy’s post-graduate qualifications include acupuncture, dry needling, STOTT Pilates, hydrotherapy and manipulation. Daisy has a “hands on” approach to her treatment and enjoys assessing and treating all manner of injuries and ailments from the neck and jaw to the foot and ankle.
Andrew Cooper
Sports & Remedial Massage Therapist
Andrew Cooper, LSSM/BTEC Dip, BSC Hons, PGCE Secondary
I would like to take the opportunity to introduce myself, and a little bit about me and how I have been led to massage therapy.
My background
I started my career in the leisure industry, working as a lifeguard and swimming teacher. My love of sport and teaching took me to university where I obtained a BSC Honours degree in Sports Science and Leisure Management from Brunel University, followed by a PGCE in Secondary Physical Education at London Metropolitan University.
I have over 20 years’ teaching experience and have been recognised as ‘outstanding’ and ‘the driving force behind high-quality PE teaching’. I have also founded, and still run, a very successful swim school in Surrey and Hampshire. I am a long-term sports fanatic, and nowadays, you’ll find me playing competitive hockey for Alton Hockey Club, and when I’m not on the hockey field, I’m either outdoors riding my mountain bike, open water swimming or spending time with my family.
Massage Therapy
I trained at the highly-respected London School of Sports Massage (LSSM). This involved a year of intensive study of anatomy and physiology as well as massage and advanced soft tissue techniques, culminating in a Level 5 BTEC Professional Diploma in Soft Tissue Therapy – one of the highest levels of clinical massage therapy available in the UK.
I believe that sport and being physically active (no matter what shape or form that takes) is really important for our mental and physical well-being. I have seen from personal experience, and from friends and family, the huge impact massage therapy can have. Sports massage allows individuals to keep their body functioning at its optimal level, whether they are 25 or 85!
For years I had experienced severe pain in my groin and back. Pain which was sometimes so severe that it stopped me from doing the activities I love – which can be soul-destroying. This all changed when I met a talented and inspirational massage therapist who not only helped me with my pain in the long term, he also inspired me to make this my career.
I love seeing the positive changes that I can make to people’s lives by reducing their unnecessary pain and debilitation and take pride in helping people reach their full physical potential.
I am really looking forward to working within the clinic, and with yourselves.
Summarised timeline
Education
- 1996 – 1999: Brunel University BSc Honour – Sports Science/Leisure Management
- 2001 – 2002: University of North London – PGCE Secondary: Physical Education
- 2018 – 2019: London School of Sports Massage (LSSM) University of Southampton – BTEC: level 5 Professional Diploma in Soft Tissue Therapy
Employment
- May 2015 – To date: Founder/Director of Edge Sports and Activities Ltd
- May 2011 – To date: Water-ski Coach (part-time) – Oxford Wakeboard & Waterski Club
- July 2002 – July 2018: Teacher of PE/HoY/Sports Academies Director – Southborough High School, Surbiton, Surrey
- Autumn ’95 – July 2014: Swimming teacher (part-time) – Sea Lions Swim club
- Jan 2009 – Jan 2013: Swimming teacher (part-time) – Swim Excel
- Dec 1999 – Feb 2001: Water-ski Coach (Full/Part-time) – Lisa St John Waterski School (Florida, USA)
- 1996 – 2011: Water-ski Coach (Full/Part-time) – JB Ski – Wakeboard and Waterski
Affiliations
- ISRM: Member of the Institute of Sport & Remedial Massage
- IOS: Member of the Institute of Swimming
The aim of the practice is to:
Help people stay active, exercising and playing sport
- Help people understand what’s wrong with them through accurate diagnosis and enable them to get better without fear
- Not just fix the current injury but ensure that the cause is identified and a rehab plan is put into place to improve general biomechanics and wellbeing
Provide a quick response to treatment requests, within 24 hours for acute clients and 72 hours for non-acute clients
Provide relevant medical practitioners ie GPs and Consultants with accurate diagnoses and feedback on clients as required