Stretch Physiotherapy and Pilates

She is our principal Physiotherapist.

Eleanor graduated from the University of East Anglia with a First Class Honours Degree in Physiotherapy. Since then she has worked as a Specialist Spinal and Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist in both the NHS and Private Practice. Eleanor has extensive treatment skills and may offer Acupuncture, Manipulation, Joint Mobilisation or Ultrasound as part of your treatment. She is currently the only fully qualified Physiotherapist and Pilates Instructor in Chelmsford and uses her extensive  skills in this area to ensure that you maintain the progress made by visiting our clinic.

She continually updates her skills to ensure that you receive the best possible care and is currently studying for a Master’s Degree in Physiotherapy.

She is our senior Massage Therapist and Pilates Instructor.She range of skills and experience mean that you are in safe hands, whether you want a massage or a personal training session! She graduated with an honours degree in Psychology from the University of Lincoln in 2006, specialising in Sports and Health psychology. She went on to train at Premier International Sports Academy and became fully qualified in Personal Training, Nutritional Advice and Sports and Remedial Massage Therapy. She is registered as a Level 3 Exercise Specialist with the National Register of Exercise Professionals (REP’s). Since then she has furthered her studies, to gain qualifications in Exercise Referral for Long Term Conditions and Rehabilitation, with the NHS and British National Formulary accredited Wright Foundation. She also currently works within the NHS managing the GP Physical Activity Referral Scheme. In this role she works with health professionals and their patients to achieve rehabilitation and health improvement outcomes. She also has extensive experience working in private practice and is currently studying for a Masters in Obesity Management. At Stretch, she offers a wide variety of therapeutic massage treatments, working closely with our Physiotherapy team to ensure exceptional results. She offers restorative massage treatment to clients with specific injuries as well as sports massage, holistic and hot stone massage for stress relief and relaxation. Her diploma in hot stone massage, enables her to offer additional treatments, suitable for those that are looking for enhanced deep tissue massage and relaxation. She is also trained as a Pilates for Rehabilitation Instructor with the Australian Physiotherapy and Pilates Institute and now offers Pilates personal training. She is specialist knowledge and skills enable her to cater for elite athletes and those who just wish to improve their health and fitness, including clients with long term health conditions.

He is a keen sportsman! He loves rugby, tennis, swimming, long distance running and rowing. He has also recently developed a passion for Olympic weight lifting. Robert’s love of Sport led him to study Sport at Writtle College. He then went on to study at Kingston University, where he gained a BSc in Sport Science.After graduating from University, Robert went on to further his training, by obtaining a Level 4 Sport Massage qualification from St Mary’s University in Twickenham. Since qualifying as a massage therapist, he has worked with a wide range of clients from elite athletes to those with long-term health conditions. His training has enabled him to master an extensive range of massage therapy techniques, which he is able to utilise to help you to release muscular tension and associated pain. He will help you to achieve your goals, whether you need remedial sports massage, help to cope with the demands or your training regime or pre- or post-competition treatment. He will be able to recommend tailored exercises to supplement your massage treatment, helping you to maintain the benefits that you will feel after visiting him in clinic. He has an extensive knowledge of a range of sports and enjoys helping his clients to achieve personal best performances.