Hayley West (Founder + Sports Therapist)
I gained my Sports Therapist degree from the University of Hertfordshire in 2015 whilst on a Football scholarship, as well as playing in the formally known Womens Premier League. I have my FA Level 1 and 2 Football Coaching Badges and my Level 2 in Fitness Instructing.
I am currently taking a Masters degree in Physiotherapy, graduating in 2020. I work with Old Cooperians RFC based in Upminster whilst working Bank shifts as a health care assistant in respiratory diseases.
Alongside my work I continue to play football in the Womens Championship.
Membership
- The Society of Sports Therapists
- Chartered Society of Physiotherapists (Student)
Qualifications
- BSc (Hons) Sports Therapy
- Medical Acupuncture
- Level 1 + 2 Fitness Instructor
- Level 1 + 2 Football Coaching
- Level 2 Adult Basic Life Support with Automated External Defibrillator
- Level 2 Moving & Handling Training
Tom Birch (Co-owner + Sports Therapist)
I graduated from the University of Kent in 2018 with a First Class with Honours Degree in Sports Therapy. During my degree I completed 2 years of placement working for Charlton Athletic Women’s Football Club, during which time we were promoted from the Women’s Premier League to the Women’s Championship.
Upon graduation from university, I was offered the role of Lead First Team Sports Therapist at Charlton Athletic Women’s FC, a role I still hold today. I am also the lead member of the medical team for the Regional Talent Club at Charlton (Women’s Academy) and work as a Sports Therapist within Charlton Athletic’s Mens’ Academy. I am now in my fourth season working in elite football.
In my spare time I also play football for a team called Old Sedcopians Football Club, and I am in my second season of captaining the side.
Membership
- The Society of Sports Therapists
- Football Medicine and Performance Association
Qualifications
- BSc (Hons) Sports Therapy
- FA Level 4 Trauma and Medical Management in Football
- FA Safeguarding Children
- FIFA Diploma in Football Medicine