Physiotherapy Team

Director, Specialist Paediatric, MSK & Sports Physiotherapist, Pilates Teacher

MSK Physiotherapy, Sports, Youth & Young People, Post Operative, Rugby, Pilates, Acupuncture & Dry Needling

Lisa is the founder of Prime Sports Physiotherapy, with many years of experience in elite
sport, paediatrics, and orthopaedic rehabilitation, as well as in the NHS. She has worked
with children throughout her career - in Royal Hospital for Sick Children in Edinburgh, where
she developed a strong foundation as a paediatric Clinical Specialist, as well as working in
local rugby club academies and independent schools, and national and regional teams for
Scottish Rugby.

In addition to her clinical work, Lisa is a certified Pilates instructor, integrating core stability
and movement control into rehabilitation and injury prevention programmes.
Lisa leads the Prime team, offering expert care in sports injury management, post-operative
rehab, and physiotherapy for all ages.

MSK & Sports Physiotherapist, Massage Therapist

MSK Physiotherapy, Sports, Orthopaedic Rehab, Post-Operative & Shockwave

Sarah is a musculoskeletal physiotherapist at Prime Sports Physiotherapy, offering expert
care in back, neck and joint pain, orthopaedic rehabilitation, sports physiotherapy and
physiotherapy for older adults. Based at our Balerno and Dalmahoy clinics, she also
provides home visits for clients needing physiotherapy at home.

Sarah specialises in sports physiotherapy, helping active individuals recover from injury and
return to peak performance. As a passionate runner and bouldering enthusiast herself, she
brings personal insight and empathy to her work with athletes of all levels.
Sarah’s calm, professional approach and evidence-based, hands-on care help clients
recover, move confidently, and reach their goals.

MSK & Sports Physiotherapist, Strength & Conditioning Coach

MSK Physiotherapy, Orthopaedic, Sports, Manual Therapy, S&C, Performance Testing & Shockwave Therapy

Claragh is a dynamic sports and musculoskeletal physiotherapist at Prime Sports
Physiotherapy, with expertise in sports injuries, back, neck and joint pain, strength and
conditioning, orthopaedic rehabilitation, and hands-on treatment techniques. She supports
patients across all levels of performance.

Claragh also holds a master’s degree in Strength & Conditioning and specialises in bridging
the gap between injury recovery and peak performance. When not at Prime, she works in
professional football, providing physiotherapy and rehab support to elite athletes.

A keen runner, footballer and Gaelic footballer, Claragh has represented Northern Ireland
and played for Hearts Women’s Football Club, as well as being part of the British
Championship winning Gaelic Football Team. Her personal experience in high-level sport
gives her unique insight into the demands of training, competition, and recovery.

MSK & Sports Physiotherapist

General Physiotherapy, Sports, Youth & Young People, Post Operative, Rugby, Manual Therapy, Acupuncture & Dry Needling

Courtney is a musculoskeletal and sports physiotherapist at Prime Sports Physiotherapy,
with specialist expertise in back, neck and joint pain, acupuncture, sports injuries and
orthopaedic rehabilitation. She consults from our Balerno clinic and works as an Advanced
Practice Physiotherapist within the NHS.

Courtney is also trained in acupuncture for pain relief and muscle release, integrating this into her physiotherapy practice. Courtney has years of experience as a team physiotherapist in rugby, providing pitch-side
care, injury assessment, and rehabilitation for players.

Her deep understanding of the challenges of sport, as well as being a marathon runner herself, makes her especially effective in guiding athletes through their recovery journey.

Specialist Women's Health & MSK Physiotherapist

Women's Health, Antenatal & Pregnancy, Post Natal Recovery, MSK Physiotherapy

Nikki is a highly skilled physiotherapist specialising in women’s health, pelvic floor
dysfunction, and musculoskeletal physiotherapy.

With advanced training in pelvic health, Nikki supports women through all life stages - from
pregnancy, postnatal recovery to menopause.

She also treats men and women with a wide range of musculoskeletal issues including injuries, pain and rehabilitation after surgery. Nikki combines clinical expertise, evidence-based techniques, and a hands-on approach to empower her clients to recover and achieve their goals.

Specialist Respiratory Physiotherapist

Respiratory Physiotherapy, BradCliff Breathing, Bronchiectasis, Asthma & Pulmonary Rehab & Long Covid

Wendy is a highly experienced respiratory physiotherapist at Prime Sports
Physiotherapy. She specialises in breathing pattern disorders, hyperventilation
syndrome, and pulmonary rehabilitation, helping clients manage chronic and acute
respiratory conditions with expert care.

Wendy is a certified BradCliff Breathing practitioner, using this internationally
recognised method to assess and treat dysfunctional breathing. She works with
clients experiencing symptoms such as breathlessness, chest tightness, fatigue, and
anxiety linked to their breathing. Her clinical expertise includes managing long-term
respiratory conditions, supporting clients with tailored breathing retraining, symptom
control, and functional recovery.

Wendy also helps individuals recover from post-viral respiratory symptoms and improve overall breathing efficiency.

Massage Therapist

Sports Massage & Therapeutic Massage Therapy

Isla is a massage therapist at Prime Physiotherapy Clinic, specialising in both sports
massage and therapeutic massage.

She enjoys helping clients relax and release everyday tension through her soothing
massage techniques to improve wellbeing.

Isla’s background in competitive sports, including diving and bodybuilding, gives her a
unique understanding of the body’s demands, allowing her to deliver treatments that
combine performance support with deep relaxation. With a strong passion for helping
athletes and active individuals, she also provides tailored treatments that support training,
enhance recovery, and improve overall performance.

MSK & Sports Physiotherapist

Sports, Post Operative Rehab, Pain Management & Return To Sport

Barry is a musculoskeletal physiotherapist specialising in low back, neck, shoulder, and knee pain, post-surgical rehab, and sports injuries. He helps everyday and active patients recover confidently through hands-on treatment, clear assessment, and tailored exercise programmes.

He holds an MSc in Physiotherapy from Robert Gordon University and a BSc (Hons) in Sports Rehabilitation and Athletic Therapy from SETU, Ireland. Barry has experience in NHS wards, private MSK clinics, and high-performance sport, focusing on strength-based rehab and objective testing to support safe return to activity.

As an active Gaelic football player with a passion for strength training and sport, Barry brings a practical, hands-on approach that helps patients reduce pain and move confidently.

Sports Massage Therapist

Sports Massage, Relaxing & Restorative Massage

Nina Webster is a sports massage therapist with a background in sport rehabilitation and is currently completing her master’s in physiotherapy. She offers hands-on, tailored treatments to help ease pain, improve movement, and support recovery, whether you’re an athlete or simply dealing with everyday aches and niggles.

Nina has experience working in post-surgical rehabilitation within cardiothoracic and respiratory settings, as well as in sport. She has been the sports therapist for the Dunbar Football Team, providing pitchside care, injury management, and pre-match taping. This allows her to confidently support both sporting and non-sporting clients.

Passionate about using manual therapy to make a real difference, Nina takes a calm, friendly approach to help clients feel more comfortable, move better, and feel more like themselves again.

Sports Therapist & Fitness Coach

Sports & Therapeutic Massage, Soft Tissue & fitness Coaching

Filip is a sports therapist and fitness coach at Prime Sports Physiotherapy, providing hands-on sports massage therapy alongside coached fitness and strength-based sessions to support recovery, movement quality, and performance. He works with a wide range of active individuals, from recreational gym-goers to competitive athletes.

Filip has extensive experience delivering sports and therapeutic massage, with hands-on work across rugby, American football, hockey, and endurance events, including national-level rugby and post-event marathon recovery. His clinical background includes hands-on soft tissue therapy and experience supporting injury recovery gained through college injury clinics, sports team placements, and private practice.

Alongside his massage therapy work, Filip coaches strength and fitness classes with a strong focus on technique, progressive loading, and safe movement. His combined experience in sports therapy and gym-based coaching allows him to bridge the gap between treatment and return to training effectively.

Filip is currently completing a BSc (Hons) in Sports Rehabilitation and is committed to ongoing professional development within a multidisciplinary clinical environment.

MSK & Sports Physiotherapist. S&C Coach

MSK Physiotherapy, Sports, Football Injuries, S&C & Sports Massage

Matthew is a musculoskeletal physiotherapist with extensive experience working in strength and conditioning. Having worked with Scottish Hockey, cricket Scotland and Scottish lacrosse he has experience with international level athletes from both Junior to Senior level. Matthew also has experience working with those who are just finding their way in the world of fitness.

Prior to physiotherapy Matthew has also worked as a cardiorespiratory rehabilitation coach and has been a qualified sports masseur for 6+ years and has worked pitch-side with Aberdeen Football Club.