The Team
Five valleys Physiotherapy & Sports Injury Clinic

Geoff has represented Great Britain in Modern Pentathlon and is now focussing on triathlon and swimming. In 2008 he won silver at the British Championships in the 1500m and is attending the European Open Water Championships in 2009. He graduated from Brunel University, London, in 2002 and has since worked extensively in the NHS and has now become established in private practice. In 2009 Geoff will be starting a Masters Degree in Sports Physiotherapy. He also is qualified in acupuncture and sports massage and is accredited with the Association of Acupuncture for Chartered Physiotherapists. Since 2005 Geoff has worked as Team Physiotherapist for both Stroud RFC and Gloucestershire RFU providing elite care both pitch side and in the medical room. He is now working towards progressing to being selected for the 2012 Olympics as part of the medical services.

After qualifying Cas worked in Orthopaedics in the NHS before moving to Kenya where she established a Physiotherapy Service and lectured nurses in a hospital. In 1994 she set up Five Valleys Physiotherapy with Libby Graesser and Ann Williams after some years in private practice, gaining experience and attending post graduate courses in musculo-skeletal injuries. In 1996 Cas undertook further studies in Back Care with Sarah Keys (author of ""The Back Sufferer’s Bible" and Royal Physiotherapist) to become a recognised practitioner in her treatment method. Today Cas continues to excel in Back Pain Management as well as treating patients suffering from dizziness.

She has an intuitive and holistic approach to physiotherapy, as well as using her considerable years of experience, she also has found answers backed by clinical reasoning for some conditions which may have been considered outside the brief of a physiotherapist

Sarah completed her physiotherapy training in London in 1986. Since then she has practised in the UK and Canada and in the last 16 years has been based in Stroud. Working as a physiotherapist for over 20 years Sarah has extensive experience in treating musculoskeletal problems and has a special interest in orthopaedics and hydrotherapy.

Caroline Thomson graduated from Manchester School of Physiotherapy in 2000. She is a member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy and registered with the Health Professions Council. She is also a member of the Organisation of Chartered Physiotherapists in Private Practice (trading name Physio First) and a member of the Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Occupational Health and Ergonomics. She worked in Bristol and London before joining Five Valleys Physiotherapy and Sports Injury Clinic in 2007 and specialises in general musculoskeletal assessment and treatment. Her interests include sport and travel.

Anne-Marie manages the day to day running of the practice and reception staff.  She has helped us to develop the clinic and had been a valued addition since 2007. In her spare time she is keen on running and swimming along with dog walking and supporting her very sporty children.

After qualifying with an honours degree in Physiotherapy from the University of the West of England, Keri spent several years developing a broad spectrum of clinical skills within the NHS. She then began work at the Royal National Hospital for Rheumatic Diseases in Bath. She has also been involved in the development of an intensive rehabilitation programme for those with complex regional pain syndrome as well as presenting and running workshops at annual conferences. Keri is a specialist in hydrotherapy and has more recently began practising acupuncture and completing several further courses in its application.

Geoff has attended many sporting events as part of the medical team providing his physiotherapy skills but also his sports massage background as pre, during and post event management. He has worked at the Home Nations Basketball championships, British University Championships and University Games and in May 2009 has been appointed to work at the UK Schools Games.

Anne-Marie manages the day to day running of the practice and reception staff.  She has helped us to develop the clinic and had been a valued addition since 2007. In her spare time she is keen on running and swimming along with dog walking and supporting her very sporty children.

Anne-Marie manages the day to day running of the practice and reception staff.  She has helped us to develop the clinic and had been a valued addition since 2007. In her spare time she is keen on running and swimming along with dog walking and supporting her very sporty children.