Meet The Experts

Director

Richard Follett

Qualified from:

Coventry University, 2005

Working background:

I worked part time for the English Institute of Sport for many years across a wide variety of sports and was the British Triathlon Team Physio up to and at the Rio Olympic Games in 2016.

Whilst working in elite sport, I set up Fit4-Physio and continue to apply my expertise gained from working with World Champions and Olympic medallists in elite sport in helping everyone from weekend warriors to the World’s best to be Fit4 their sports and activities.

I am also a passionate Retul certified bike fitter and head up our sister brand Fit4-Velo helping to optimise the riding experience and performance of cyclists and triathletes.

Areas of interest:

Having assisted lots of elite athletes through complex rehabilitation programmes, I enjoy helping people go through their unique rehab journey and seeing the complexities each individual brings to this process. I am a passionate cyclist and love bike fitting at our Fit4-Velo bike fitting studio in Kelham Island.

When not at the clinic….

You’re likely to find me out on a bike somewhere – mountain-bike or road bike. Or running round after a small child!

Meet the team questions….

Most outstanding achievement / interesting fact:

After playing professional football (Nottingham Forest), I gained 33 international Futsal (5-a-side) caps for England and am still the only England Futsal player to have scored a goal against Argentina (we lost 10-1)!

What would you cook if I came round for dinner?

Anything from Rukmini Iyer’s Green Roasting Tin book. Current favourite is her middle eastern bulgar wheat and kale recipe with pomegranate seeds!

What country is on your bucket list to visit?

I’d love to explore South America (on a mountain bike) for the scenery and culture

Best coffee in Sheffield?

Gaard, it’s just around the corner from our bike fit unit Fit4-Velo in Kelham Island

Fave season and why?

Can’t beat early Autumn in the alps when the sun is still warm, the trails running amazingly and the colours are spectacular

Director

Charlie Stone

Qualified from:

Southampton University 2003

Working Background:

I have been a physio for almost 20 years including 9 years serving in the British Army. Retiring in 2014 my last posting was at the Defence Medical Rehab Centre managing the team for lower limb rehabilitation.

Also a qualified yoga and pilates instructor I’m passionate about helping people achieving their goals in particular women and runners. With a can do attitude, I take a holistic approach to injury from assessment to treatment, rehabilitation and beyond.

Specialist interest:

Runners, female athletes.

Bridging a gap between a women’s health physio and musculoskeletal physio I love working with women on their pre and post natal journey empowering women to exercise safely and confidently.

When not at the clinic…

I can be found running after her two young boys and a dog. A runner turned cyclist, I’m also never far from my two wheels or trainers. Over the years I have completed everything from Park run to London marathons, Ride London and UCI World Champs Sportives. I have developed a liking for Alpine Cols and daydream of one day completing the Haute Route.

Most outstanding achievement / interesting fact:

Meeting the Queen!

What would you cook if I came round for dinner?

It would be plant based, either a curry or middle Eastern

What country is on your bucket list to visit?

Probably a big road trip in America

Best coffee in Sheffield?

Whirlow Hall farm – super strong and hot

Fav season and why?

100 % Summer– sunshine, camping, long days and flip flops

Senior Physiotherapist

Sean Latimer

Position:

Senior Physiotherapist

Qualified from:

University of Cape Town 1999 and MSc from Sheffield Hallam 2017

Working background:

Predominantly private and NHS musculoskeletal and orthopaedics in South Africa and England. I’ve also worked with rugby teams, cycle races and at Iron Man events.

Areas of interest:

Cricket and rugby injuries (mixture of past experience and previous studies!)

When not at the clinic….

Taxiing kids and walking a pleasantly crazy dog

Meet the team questions….

Most outstanding achievement or interesting fact:

Very proud of my MSc and seeing mountain gorillas in Rwanda

What would you cook if I came round for dinner?

Probably anything on a braai (BBQ)

What country is on your bucket list to visit?

Canada, Thailand, New Zealand. Oh and (not a country)- but the Masai Mara Reserve

Best coffee in Sheffield?

Anything from a flask watching my boys’ sport

Favourite season and why?

Summer- simple clothing choices and sunshine

Sports Massage Therapist

Clare Cryan

Qualified from:

Itec Level 3 Sports Massage 2018 Portobello College, Dublin.

Working background:

I have experience with elite athletes in diving and swimming and I have recently been involved with the Rugby League World Cup treating the Greek team and the Welsh Wheelchair team.

When not at the clinic….

I’m most often in the diving pool, training and competing representing Ireland on the international circuit.

I am also studying at Sheffield Hallam University on the MSc Physiotherapy Pre-registration course.

Meet the team questions….

Most outstanding achievement / interesting fact:

Winning Irelands first ever international diving medal.

I worked on one of the world’s largest cruise ships doing Aqua Shows.

What would you cook if I came round for dinner?

Mexican night – enchiladas and guacamole

What country is on your bucket list to visit?

Argentina

Best coffee in Sheffield?

North town

Fav season and why?

Autumn (when its dry!) – I love wrapping up and seeing all the pretty colours in the woods.

Physiotherapist

Stef Pullinger

Hi! I’m Stef! I’m a qualified physiotherapist currently offering sports massage on Saturday mornings. For my ‘proper’ job, I am a physio lecturer at Hallam University. Having a clinic at the weekend enables me to still work with clients face to face, which I love. I have a long history of participating and working within sport, and I try to remain active to this day, despite spending most of my time running around after my 2 year old!

Qualified from:

BSc Sports Science – Loughborough University
BSc Physiotherapy – Hertfordshire University
MSc Manual Therapy – Sheffield Hallam University

Working background:

NHS Rotations as a junior physiotherapist 18 months
London sports physio practice – 12 months
Verbier ski resort as a physiotherapist and sports massage therapist – 5 years
Performance sport physiotherapist @ SHU – 2 years
Physiotherapy Lecturer – 5 years
Areas of interest:
Sports and a growing interest in woman’s health

When not at the clinic….

I’m working at SHU! When not working at SHU…. I’ll be at the gym, playing netball, going to toddler classes with my small, walking the doggy in the peak district or sitting down wishing I did more of this!

Meet the team questions….

Most outstanding achievement / interesting fact:

Representing Great Britain for sprint hurdles!

What would you cook if I came round for dinner?

Something homely – I can make a great spag bowl/cottage pie!

What country is on your bucket list to visit?

Skiing in Japan

Best coffee in Sheffield?

I don’t know, I don’t drink coffee!

Fav season and why?

Tough one – used to be Winter for the skiing. For the last couple of years, I haven’t been (having a small person), so now I would choose spring – its my birthday and I like all the colourful flowers popping up. Also, it gets me excited for the longer Summer days!

Sports Massage Therapist

Samantha Timbrell

Qualified from:

Sports Massage: ITEC International Level 3 2020
Physiotherapy: Brunel University London 2022

Working Background:

I am currently working part-time as a physiotherapist at Sheffield Children’s Hospital. I have also had the opportunity to work at some incredible sporting events such as Birmingham Commonwealth Games, London Marathon and British para-swimming. Whilst completing my masters I worked at private physiotherapy practice delivering sports massage.

Specialist interest:

Paediatrics and disability.

When not at the clinic…

I am always on the go and love being outdoors. You’ll find me playing squash, spinning or running most evenings – though I’m definitely a morning person. Growing up by the sea means that is where I’m happiest, failing that, a long walk on the Peaks followed by a pub lunch will do nicely!

Most outstanding achievement / interesting fact:

I can speak three and a half languages.

What would you cook if I came round for dinner?

Something that takes a long time but is easy, like a risotto. That way we can have a drink and play some board games at the same time!

What country is on your bucket list to visit?

So many! Africa, Canada and Japan are probably top three.

Best coffee in Sheffield?

Not a coffee drinker! But we love to support our local businesses, so anywhere on Sharrow Vale Road.

Fav season and why?

Summer – longer hours, more time outdoors and people are generally happier!