Football has been part of my life for as long as I can remember, and it was watching friends and teammates battle back from injury – and seeing the confidence physiotherapy gave them back – that first drew me to this profession. Watching that transformation, from frustration on the sidelines to getting back to doing what they loved, made me want to be part of that process myself.
I graduated with a Master’s degree in Physiotherapy from the University of Birmingham. My training took me across a genuinely wide range of settings – musculoskeletal outpatients, trauma & orthopaedics, neurological rehabilitation, community paediatrics, intensive care, respiratory medicine and frailty – and taught me early on that good physiotherapy is never one-size-fits-all; every person needs an assessment and a plan built around them.
It was my community placements that really stood out. There’s something special about rehabilitation that happens in someone’s own environment – helping them move confidently around their home, rebuild strength and independence after illness or injury, or get back to a hobby they love, whether that’s gardening or, for some of my patients, the football pitch. Seeing recovery unfold in real, everyday settings taught me how much progress means when it’s measured against the things that actually matter to someone’s life.
My main clinical interest is musculoskeletal physiotherapy, shaped naturally by my own sporting background, though I’ve also found real reward in neurological rehabilitation and frailty work – seeing first-hand the difference physiotherapy makes to people’s confidence, independence and quality of life. I’m excited to keep building on that range as I develop within community rehabilitation.
I take a patient-first approach – getting to know the person behind the diagnosis, not just their symptoms. Taking time to listen to someone’s story, understand what matters to them, and collaborate on a plan that fits their goals and lifestyle is at the heart of how I work. I want everyone I treat to feel comfortable, understood and genuinely involved in their own recovery, with a clear sense of what progress looks like and how we’re going to get there together.
Outside of work, you’ll usually find me doing something active – football is still my biggest passion, but I also enjoy running, the gym and padel tennis. I try to bring that same energy and positivity into every session.
Amie’s areas of clinical interest include:
- Musculoskeletal conditions
- Neurological rehabilitation
- Falls & frailty
- Injury prevention & return to activity