Sophie Christmas
Sophie Christmas
My passion to be a Physiotherapist stems from being a keen runner and having an enthusiasm to help others reach their goals. I love meeting new people and building a trusting rapport with all patients is important to me and gives great job satisfaction.
My Physiotherapy career began in 2012 after graduating from the University of Hertfordshire and to date has been diverse with a combination of NHS and private experience. Rotating round the core areas was where I started and this is where I found my desire to specialise with the musculoskeletal field of Physiotherapy.
After working within MSK departments in the NHS for four years, I moved to Tignes, France for six months to do a ski season and work for private Physiotherapy company. I assessed and treated plenty of acute and acute on chronic MSK injuries and had the great bonus of being able to ski every day! Following this time, I moved to New Zealand and Australia where I worked in MSK private Physiotherapy practices and continued to travel but also develop as a clinician.
I love a challenge and progressing my skills and knowledge base, which is why I decided to embark on further study in 2020 at the University of Birmingham to complete my MSc in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy. This qualification also lead to me becoming a member of the Musculoskeletal Association of Chartered Physiotherapists.
The combination of working at both PhysioArt and the NHS as a Band 8 Advanced Physiotherapy practitioner at Sandwell General Hospital is something I really enjoy. The mix of NHS and private work allows me to utilise a wide set of skills, keeps me engaged as well as on my toes!
I am a big believer in treating patients holistically and providing a ‘treatment package’ of hands- on manual therapy skills, exercise prescription, education and advice to meet an individual’s needs and reach goals. I have completed my Acupuncture training and teach Pilates integrating each of these skills into my practice every day
Outside of work I have various hobbies I love doing to fill my time; with running and keeping fit being a key piece of this jigsaw. Having lived abroad in France,, New Zealand and Australia, I also love to travel with skiing being my favourite holiday! Outside of this, if you’ll find me anywhere it’ll be with a coffee or a cocktail in hand with my family or friends!
Sophie Christmas
My passion to be a Physiotherapist stems from being a keen runner and having an enthusiasm to help others reach their goals. I love meeting new people and building a trusting rapport with all patients is important to me and gives great job satisfaction.
My Physiotherapy career began in 2012 after graduating from the University of Hertfordshire and to date has been diverse with a combination of NHS and private experience. Rotating round the core areas was where I started and this is where I found my desire to specialise with the musculoskeletal field of Physiotherapy.
After working within MSK departments in the NHS for four years, I moved to Tignes, France for six months to do a ski season and work for private Physiotherapy company. I assessed and treated plenty of acute and acute on chronic MSK injuries and had the great bonus of being able to ski every day! Following this time, I moved to New Zealand and Australia where I worked in MSK private Physiotherapy practices and continued to travel but also develop as a clinician.
I love working at Physio Art now I’m back on UK soil and also work as a first contact practitioner within GP clinics for the NHS. I really enjoy this combination of my NHS and private work, as it allows me to utilise a wide set of skills and keeps me on my toes!
I am a big believer in treating patients holistically and providing a ‘treatment package’ of hands- on manual therapy skills, exercise prescription, education and advice to meet an individual’s needs and reach goals. I have completed my Acupuncture training and teach Pilates integrating each of these skills into my practice every day.
I’m currently doing my MSc at the University of Birmingham in order to advance my musculoskeletal skills but when I’m not working or studying I have a passion to keep fit and a love for running. I’m training for my sixth half marathon this year and completed my first half ironman triathlon race last year. Alongside this my favourite holiday and probably where I’m at my happiest is on the slopes skiing, but I also enjoy scuba diving, travelling and food!
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