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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.

In 1997, Jane qualified as a Physiotherapist, during which time she was involved in clinical trials for knee pathology resulting in the publication of several research papers in the Physiotherapy Journal. Jane is also a keen sportswoman and was able to put her interests in sport, psychology and physiotherapy together, in working with elite athletes at the Commonwealth Games in Manchester, 2002 and for the next two years for The Great Britain Cycling Team travelling world wide. She went onto work at the Olympic Games in Athens, in 2004, based in the main athletes medical village covering various sports from athletes around the world. The following year she worked as a GB Team Physiotherapist at the Youth Olympic Games in Italy in 2005. She then became a business partner in the largest Physiotherapy clinic in Cheltenham until 2011. This involved treating a wide variety of neuromusculo-skeletal problems as well as a local equestrian para-olympic rider who went onto to obtain two gold medals at the Bejjing Olympics in 2008. Jane now brings her experience to Five Valley's to compliment her business partner, Geoff Twinning, making this the only clinic in the county to offer such a high level of expertise for all sportsman from recreational level to the elite athlete.

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.

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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.

In 1997, Jane qualified as a Physiotherapist, during which time she was involved in clinical trials for knee pathology resulting in the publication of several research papers in the Physiotherapy Journal. Jane is also a keen sportswoman and was able to put her interests in sport, psychology and physiotherapy together, in working with elite athletes at the Commonwealth Games in Manchester, 2002 and for the next two years for The Great Britain Cycling Team travelling world wide. She went onto work at the Olympic Games in Athens, in 2004, based in the main athletes medical village covering various sports from athletes around the world. The following year she worked as a GB Team Physiotherapist at the Youth Olympic Games in Italy in 2005. She then became a business partner in the largest Physiotherapy clinic in Cheltenham until 2011. This involved treating a wide variety of neuromusculo-skeletal problems as well as a local equestrian para-olympic rider who went onto to obtain two gold medals at the Bejjing Olympics in 2008. Jane now brings her experience to Five Valley's to compliment her business partner, Geoff Twinning, making this the only clinic in the county to offer such a high level of expertise for all sportsman from recreational level to the elite athlete.

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