The THERAPIST

Lara is a Physiotherapy Advanced Practitioner and Acupuncturist with over 20 years experience across diverse settings, including the NHS, professional sport, cancer care, specialist pain services and teaching at higher education level. She holds Masters and Bachelor degrees in Physiotherapy and a Bachelor in Psychology, supporting her expertise in complex and persistent condition assessment and treatment. Supporting the whole person and the relationship between body and mind is at the foundation of her work.

She has extensive experience with the following:

 - Musculoskeletal and orthopaedic issues

 - Chronic pain

 - Complex condition and rehabilitation management (inc neurological and respiratory conditions)

 - Oncology

 - Palliative care 

 - Menopause/hormonal health impact on pain

She is the palliative specialist at St Wilfrid’s Hospice and currently training to become accredited with the British Menopause Society. Alongside her clinical work, she has over 20 years experience teaching strength and conditioning, informing the rehabilitation approach. As a busy mother of two, she understands the importance of balance and quality of life and works with her patients to find how this is best achieved.

She brings a dedicated, practical and compassionate approach, helping patients manage recovery and long-term health needs effectively.