Senior MSK Physiotherapist

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Pearl is an experienced musculoskeletal physiotherapist, over the past few years she has worked in private practice, hospital and rehabilitation settings. She holds a bachelors degree in physiotherapy and a master’s degree in advanced physiotherapy from Manchester Metropolitan University. Her wider experience includes musculoskeletal, sports and neurological rehabilitation.

Pearl is warm and supportive and combines clear education, hands-on treatment and progressive exercise rehabilitation. This combination allows Pearl to help patients recover from pain, restore movement and improve their understanding of their condition, the factors contributing to it and how to reduce the risk of symptoms returning.

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Clinical Experience and Specialisms

Pearl has experience treating a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions including every day aches and pains, back and neck pain, shoulder and elbow conditions, sports and running injuries, gym-related injuries, ankle and foot injuries and post-operative rehabilitation.

She has a particular interest in exercise and gym-based rehabilitation and enjoys helping patients rebuild strength, confidence and function following injury. As someone who regularly trains herself, Pearl understands the importance of helping patients return safely to the activities, sports and exercise they enjoy.

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Treatment Skills and Techniques

Depending on clinical needs, Pearl may use a combination of manual therapy, soft tissue techniques, trigger point release, Maitland mobilisations, Mulligan techniques, McKenzie based approaches for spinal conditions and exercise based rehabilitation.

She has also completed additional training in Clinical Pilates for Back Pain and continues to develop her skills through ongoing professional development courses.

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Treatment Approach

Pearl has a friendly, reassuring and collaborative approach to treatment. She places particular importance on helping patients understand their diagnosis, expected recovery timeline and the underlying factors that may be contributing to their symptoms.

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Professional Registration

HCPC PH153426

CSP 126438

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Availability

Bexleyheath clinic: Monday evening: 4pm til late. Blackheath clinic: Wednesday evening: 4pm til late and Saturday Mornings 9am onwards.

Senior MSK Physiotherapist Pearl is an experienced musculoskeletal physiotherapist, over the pa... Read More

Clinical Director & Founder

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Michelle is the Founder and Clinical Director of Pro-Form Physio, with 14 years’ experience as a physiotherapist, including over 11 years specialising in musculoskeletal physiotherapy. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Physiotherapy and has built a broad and highly respected clinical skillset across both NHS and private practice.

She began her career within the NHS, working across large Trusts and alongside orthopaedic consultants, GP doctors and advanced physiotherapy services. Through these roles, Michelle gained extensive experience in complex case management, advanced assessment, and onward referral pathways. This includes imaging interpretation, detailed medical history screening, and referral for injections, specialist investigations and surgical opinion where appropriate.

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Clinical Experience and Specialisms

Michelle has a wide breadth of clinical expertise and advanced training, including:

• Shockwave therapy

• Manual therapy techniques including massage, acupuncture, joint mobilisations, articulations, assisted stretches and manipulations.

• Advanced musculoskeletal assessment and diagnosis including force plate analysis.

• Exercise-based rehabilitation and return-to-function planning.

She has particular clinical experience treating neck and shoulder conditions, as well as lower limb injuries, and is known for her thorough, analytical approach to complex and persistent presentations.

Alongside her physiotherapy background, Michelle is a qualified personal trainer with a strong personal interest in gym-based training and fitness. This allows her to deliver highly individualised exercise programmes, carefully tailored to each client’s ability, goals and lifestyle - whether returning to sport, work or everyday activity.

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Approach to Care & Clinical Philosophy

Michelle places strong emphasis on education and empowerment, ensuring clients fully understand their condition, treatment options and recovery pathway. She is deeply committed to guiding clients through their entire rehabilitation journey, often spending additional time discussing wider treatment planning - including what to do if physiotherapy alone is not sufficient.

She is known for providing ongoing support beyond appointments, remaining accessible via email and the clinic WhatsApp line wherever possible. This includes clear guidance on when further medical assessment is required. Most recently Michelle advised a client presenting with severe shin pain to attend urgent care due to concern for a stress fracture - imaging later confirmed multiple tibial stress fractures, allowing timely referral back to orthopaedics. This level of proactive, patient-centred care reflects the standard she strives to provide for every client.

Michelle is passionate about creating a safe, supportive and nurturing environment, recognising the strong link between psychological wellbeing and physical recovery. She regularly supports clients not only with injury rehabilitation, but also with confidence, reassurance and long-term health education to help clients move forward both physically and mentally.

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Professional Registration

Michelle is registered with the Chartered Society of Physiotherapists (CSP) – 093872

Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) – PH102791

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Availability

Michelle works Mondays – Wednesdays.

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