ABOUT US
Watford Physiotherapy & Sports Injury Clinic is a professional physiotherapy, sports massage and deep tissue massage clinic based in Pump Gyms, Watford.
We specialise in musculoskeletal physiotherapy (joints, muscles and bones) and complimentary treatments. This includes one to one advice on pain management, injury prevention, exercise prescription and returning to activities that matter to you.
By the end of our treatments, you will know the tools and strategies available to be able to self manage your condition, giving you back control of your injury.
Reviews:
Daniel Leers (mCSP, HCPC, BSc Hons)
Lead Physiotherapist
I setup the Watford Physiotherapy & Sports Injury Clinic clinic in 2019 as I wanted to deliver the best possible service in a way I truly believe in.
I gained experience in the NHS at West Herts NHS Trust and also other private practices before establishing this clinic and have specialised primarily in musculoskeletal, sports injuries and orthopaedic injuries.
I studied at the University of Hertfordshire and gained further qualifications in sports massage, acupuncture, pain management and functional strength training.
I am focussed on evidenced based practice and love returning clients to meaningful activities with self management strategies to achieve this.
I am a member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) and registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
Please feel free to book online below or contact us.
Samantha Parsons (mCSP, HCPC, BSc Hons)
Senior Physiotherapist
Samantha qualified as a Physiotherapy with 1st class honours at the University of Hertfordshire in 2020.
She completed junior and senior rotations in the NHS and has experience in assessing and treating a wide range of musculoskeletal, orthopaedics and chronic conditions in a variety of age groups.
Samantha is qualified to provide physiotherapy assessment and treatments, sports and deep tissue massages.
Samantha is currently providing private care to patients at this clinic while also working at Watford General Hospital.
Samantha is am a member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) and registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
Vincent Yam (mCSP, HCPC, MSc)
Senior Physiotherapist
Vincent graduated from Brunel University London with a Master Degree in Physiotherapy.
He specialised in musculoskeletal physiotherapy from graduation, knowing this was his passion and has been working in this role at the Watford General Hospital Physiotherapy department.
Vincent has had extensive experience treating patients of all age groups with various musculoskeletal conditions, ranging from acute injuries to chronic pain. He is dedicated to provide the best treatment that suits the needs of the patient with an evidence-based focus.
He is qualified to provide physiotherapy assessment and treatments, as well as sports and deep tissue massages.
Additionally, he is fluent in Cantonese and Mandarin and can offer appointments in these languages if needed.
Vincent is a member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) and registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
Shaye Murrell-Smith (mSST, BSc Hons)
Sports Therapist & Sports Injury Specialist
Shaye graduated with 1st class honours at the University of Essex (BSc Hons) as well as being presented the Dean’s list award for academic excellence. She has since been working in semi-professional football where she has had excellent experience of sports and deep tissue massage treatments as well as assessing and treating sports and musculoskeletal injuries.
Furthermore, Shaye also teaches fitness and rehabilitation at a local college to impart her knowledge to the new generation of fitness, leisure and rehabilitation.
Shaye has a parallel approach to the clinic in that she is strongly evidence based and functional with regards to treatment approach. Shaye is particularly interested in the relationship between rehabilitation, injury prevention and strength and conditioning.
Shaye is a registered member of the Society of Sports Therapists.
Tom Jenkins (BSc Hons, PGDip., ASCC, ITEC)
Sports & Deep Tissue Therapist / Sports Injury Specialist
Tom is a qualified Strength & Conditioning Coach with further qualifications in sports massage and deep tissue massage treatments.
Tom started his Health & Fitness Career with a degree in Sport Science and has further developed his knowledge with further qualifications in Strength & Conditioning, Sports Medicine, Exercise and Health as well as Sports Massage and Deep Tissue Massage qualifications.
He has had roles with elite rugby organisations as a Strength & Conditioning coach and over 10 years personal training experience including injury rehabilitation, prevention and recovery from the general public and exercise enthusiasts to elite performers.
Tom has a parallel approach to the clinic in that he is strongly evidence based and functional with regards to treatment approach. Tom has a great understanding of Strength and Conditioning, functional rehabilitation and the relationship between musculoskeletal injury and exercise.
He holds ITEC qualifications for sports and deep tissue massage and is registered as a Strength & Conditioning Coach with the UKSCA (and CIMSPA for personal training).
PAYMENT AND INSURANCE
Please note we have an online booking and payments system and we currently accept cash and card payments in the clinic.
We accept the below insurance companies for certain practitioners and any which require a receipt from a qualified physiotherapist:
AXA, WPA, Simply Health, Aviva and Healix Health.
Please confirm any authorisations, membership numbers and details with us before booking through private health insurance as it may need to be booked with a specific practitioner or appointment type for the claim.
Vitality patients will need to pay for the session and claim back a proportion of the fee via receipt. We do not accept BUPA patients.
Please phone us to confirm the details including authorisations before booking.
