Jenny Johnson (Clinic Principle) MEd. Grad Dip Physiotherapy. MCSP. Dip MDT.
- Jenny qualified as a chartered physiotherapist in Sheffield and has since gone on to study in several areas to attain postgraduate physiotherapy qualifications nationally and internationally. She has also attained educational qualifications at the University of Aberdeen resulting in a Masters Degree in Education
- Jenny who was involved in opening the clinic in 1990 and is a highly qualified physiotherapist who specialises in back & neck pain utilising amongst other interventions, the Mckenzie method of Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy
- She has a wide range of experience with local, national and international clients of all levels. Assisting individuals in the management & treatment of pain and injury situations. Jenny has been a physiotherapist for both the Commonwealth & the Olympic Games athletes
- She has attained the highest level of post graduate education within the McKenzie method. Is a senior international faculty member of the McKenzie Institute International, travelling nationally & internationally lecturing/teaching post graduate courses to other qualified physiotherapists, chiropractors & medical doctors in the management of back, neck and joint problems
- Jenny develops post graduate courses at masters level for therapists within the University setting and mentors international physiotherapists clinically in Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy in the management of patients with back, neck and joint problems
- Jenny has also completed research into the assessment and management of back and joint pain
- Jenny has a particular sporting interest in equine sports & golf
Lindsay Ackers (Administrative Assistant)
- Lindsay as the practice administrator works to assist in all of the administrative duties for the clinic.
- Lindsay is currently undertaking a BSc(Hons) management and marketing degree at The Robert Gordon University and utilises her skills from both her degree level course and her experience to assist the clinic.
- As an internationally capped squash player and a national level hockey player, tennis player and swimmer she also understands the sports persons needs and physiotherapy for all patient groups.
- Lindsay will attempt to assist you in all areas of the physiotherapy service.
Tom Fitzgerald BSc (Hons) Sports and Exercise Science 2010. MSc Physiotherapy 2014. HCPC/MCSP.
- Since graduating he has gained a wealth of experience working within NHS acute injury and outpatient clinics. He divides my time between working with the NHS and Injurytime Physiotherapy.
- He has worked as a physiotherapist with many different sports including rugby, football and Gaelic football.
- He has worked with orthopaedic patients and those undergoing surgery for ligament injuries (ACL and PCL reconstructions), shoulder and hip stabilisations, spinal surgeries and various different type fractures (broken bones) amongst other injuries.
- With his unique blend of physiotherapy, sports science and strength and conditioning knowledge, he is able to provide specific treatment, advice and rehabilitation to return my clients to the highest physical condition necessary.
- Tom regularly takes part in physiotherapy courses around Britain to ensure that his patients are receiving the best possible treatment available in line with the latest evidence.
Donal Gallagher BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy
- Dónal graduated with a BSc (Hons) degree in Physiotherapy from the Robert Gordon University. He is a Chartered Physiotherapist and member of the Health Professions Council.
- Dónal also holds a BSc in Sports Development and Coaching which gives him a further appreciation into the importance of rehabilitation in the prevention of sports injuries and maintaining athletic performance.
- Since graduating he has gained experience working in a variety of NHS settings throughout the North East of Scotland, which has added to his knowledge base and skill set.
- Dónal works with a range of football teams. He is Senior Physiotherapist for Turriff United Football Club, works with Aberdeen FC Youth Academy and The Scottish Football Association youth development teams.
- Dónal has a special interest in a sport, sporting injuries and rehabilitation.
- He has gained experience in a wide variety of neurological condition while working in one of Scotland’s leading neuroscience units. This includes patients following Stroke and Brain injuries, and those with Parkinson’s and MS.
- Donal participates in a variety of sports mainly Gaelic Games; he has achieved British and International success during his time at University. As a result he appreciates the pressures of competing in sport and maintaining a good level of general fitness.
John Shanahan MSc Physiotherapy MCSP
- John is the physiotherapist that runs the clinic in Edinburgh. He qualified with an MSc in physiotherapy from Queen Margaret University in Edinburgh.
- He has gained valuable experience in the NHS where he completed different areas of speciality work before deciding that musculoskeletal physiotherapy was the area he wished to specialise.
- He has worked with orthopaedic patients and those undergoing surgery for ligament injuries (ACL and PCL reconstructions), shoulder and hip stabilisations, spinal surgeries and various different type fractures (broken bones) amongst other injuries.
- He is a member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapists and Health Care Professions Council.
- Before undertaking the MSc degree in physiotherapy, John gained a BSc in Sports and Leisure Studies.
- The strong focus within his first degree was strength and conditioning, plus health promotion personal training.
- John has gained sport specific experience with different sports teams in Fife and Lothian over the past number of years enhancing his knowledge on acute sporting injuries.
- John regularly takes part in physiotherapy courses around Britain to ensure that his patients are receiving the best possible treatment available in line with the latest evidence.
