Our Instructors

Daniel gained his BSc in Physiotherapy from Leeds Metropolitan University in 2006 and subsequently went on to gain a post graduate diploma in orthopedic medicine from Middlesex University and a  PGCE from the University of Plymouth. He has lectured at Truro College since 2006 and joined RockTape as their Education Director in 2012 where he has organised over 100 taping seminars and developed their education programme.

Originally from Chicago in the US, Robert has been in practice as a chiropractor for over 10 years. He completed his Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Science from the University of Illinois in Chicago and went on to The National University of Health Sciences in America to complete his Doctorate of Chiropractic degree. Robert practised in America for over 5 years, and has experience working in a multi-disciplinary setting alongside Physical Therapists and Medical Doctors. He has been practising in the UK for the past 6 years and he is registered with the General Chiropractic Council, is a member of the British Chiropractic Association and European Chiropractic Union, he currently works in private practice in Norwich. Robert is involved in Crossfit in his spare time both assisting Crossfit athletes and competing himself.

Paul studied Physiotherapy at Robert Gordon College in Aberdeen and graduated in 2002. Since then he has gained a wide and in depth experience of musculoskeletal conditions. A well-qualified Physiotherapist with a broad range of clinical skills Paul specialises in hydrotherapy and works in private practice in Aberdeen. Paul has passed the membership exam for the Society of Musculoskeletal Medicine and is also an Acupuncture and Pilates practitioner.   Paul takes care of Scotland for RockTape and is based in Inverurie in Aberdeenshire.

Angus graduated from Oxford Brookes University with a BSc Hons. in Osteopathy. Prior to qualifying his background and qualifications were in Sports Therapy and he worked as a Personal Trainer whilst living in Oxfordshire. Angus now works within clinics across Cheshire treating a wide variety of musculoskeletal disorders.

He is a qualified ski instructor and has taught skiing throughout Europe for over 15 years. In addition to snow sports he is also interested in running and triathlon events and the associated injuries.

Nic Perrem MSc BSc is a Graduate Sports Therapist and Lecturer at St Mary’s University, Twickenham. Nic completed his MSc in Sports Injury Management and is now completing his PhD examining predictors of post-traumatic knee osteoarthritis in young active adults.

Nic holds full membership of the Society of Sports Therapists and the British Association of Sport and Exercise Medicine (BASeM) alongside professional membership of the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES).

Gemma qualified as a Physiotherapist (BSC Hons) from the University of Bradford in 2003. She began her career in the NHS at East Sussex NHS Trust and later Brighton and Sussex University Hospitals. Alongside this, she worked pitch side for rugby teams holding weekly clinics and also had the pleasure of treating athletes at Club La Santa, a sports resort in the Canary Islands during a summer season.

Gemma is a qualified Pilates instructor and is trained to use the reformer and Pilates chair. She enjoys 1:1 sessions and taking classes where she can tailor the session to suit each individual using various pieces of equipment to achieve better results and make each class new and exciting.

Susannah is a human and equine osteopath. She graduated from the British School of Osteopathy in 2009 and went on to study at the Osteopathic Centre for Animals in Wantage. She has also completed her fitness instructor level 2 and her CrossFit Level 1 coaching certificate.
After working in a multidisciplinary practice for six years she has her own practice at CrossFit Iceni in Colchester where she also coaches on a regular basis.

Susannah started working with Rocktape in 2011 after completing her FMT Basics and 2.
Her animal business – SJMS Animal Osteopathy – is based in Essex and Suffolk where she lives but she regularly travels with clients to events across the country. Her equine clients range from Wally the miniature Shetland, to top end eventers.
She has two horses of her own – Ted, an ex racehorse with Equine Motor Neurone Disease who she hacks for pleasure and keeps ticking along, and Molly, a 7 month old foal!

When she’s not working or riding she’s training or visiting her military husband in Swindon with her beloved dogs that tend to go with her everywhere.

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Ba (Hons), BSc (Hons) & MSc 

Jade holds degrees in both Sports Therapy & Rehabilitation and Strength and Conditioning and recently fulfilled her dream of becoming an Osteopath gaining her MSc from the University College of Osteopathy in London. 

Jade spent 7 years as a Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation practitioner in private practise in Cornwall before relocating to Cardiff to set up her own Sports Therapy clinic.

Alongside her clinic work Jade is the lead therapist for the Cardiff Devils, a professional Ice Hockey Team, her work with the team takes her around the UK and Europe.

Jade is also a qualified Level 1 CrossFit instructor and Level 1 weightlifting Coach and Level 5 Sports masseuse. She has also worked for RockTape’s Athlete services supporting numerous events including the CrossFit Regionals and the London Marathon.