Sheffield Physiotherapy

John is the Clinical Director of Sheffield Physiotherapy. He has over 20 years experience working as a physio and has trained to a high level in both manipulative therapy and acupuncture. He came to Sheffield after qualifying to work at the Northern General Hospital, after five years he went on to work at BMI Thornbury Hospital.

Whilst at Thornbury part of his work was with premier league footballers working with players both at their club and within the hospital. He started working privately in Sheffield in 1998 and in June 2006 moved his practice from Wilkinson Street to its new premises on Ecclesall Road, establishing Sheffield Physiotherapy.

He has a keen interest in the treatment of chronic spinal problems as well as longstanding sports injuries. John is a recognised tutor for the Acupuncture Association of Chartered Physiotherapists and has been involved in teaching acupuncture courses for physiotherapists throughout Britain. He has also been involved in teaching on postgraduate courses in manipulative therapy at Sheffield Hallam University (SHU). He is currently involved in a research project with this SHU Centre for Sports Engineering Science developing a three dimensional movement analysis system for physiotherapists. 

Physiotherapy is an ever developing profession and John enjoys learning about innovative concepts and treatments and is keen to incorporate new ways of helping people recover from injury into his practice. He was presented with the 2016 Excellence in Innovation Award by the Acupuncture Association of Chartered Physiotherapists for his integration of new understandings of the bodies structure into both his physiotherapy and teaching practice. 

Lewis graduated in 2013 with a First Class degree in Physiotherapy from The University of Nottingham. He is now a HCPC registered Physiotherapist who is keenly interested in musculoskeletal conditions, and has undertaken training in spinal rehabilitation and sports injuries, as well as mentoring from musculoskeletal guru Shirley Sahrmann.

Since leaving university Lewis has been working as a Physiotherapist at Sheffield Physiotherapy. He has additional training in the use of acupuncture for the treatment of painful spinal and sports injuries, and is a Masters Certified Niel-Asher Technique (NAT) Frozen Shoulder practitioner.

Lewis also works alongside professional footballers as a first team Physiotherapist, providing treatment and pitch side assistance for Sheffield F.C.

Lewis is an avid road/touring cyclist, and has recently completed the Lands End to John O’Groats challenge.