Est. 2010
Poppy Wilson
Senior Sports Massage Therapist
Poppy is a Level 4 qualified Sports Massage Therapist and is currently in her final year
studying BSc Physiotherapy in pursuit of becoming a Physiotherapist in 2026.
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Poppy’s passion for helping people spurred from her career as a professional footballer.
Poppy currently plays for Watford FC Women, gaining over 50 appearances for the club and
has played in the highest three tiers of women’s football in England across the past 10 years
of her professional career. She has previously played for Bristol City Women FC, London City
Lionesses FC alongside England youth teams at U18, U19, U21 levels and has played with or
against most of the lioness’s stars on your television! She has a wealth of experience
receiving elite care and rehabilitation for many injuries that she has sustained and knows
exactly the standards of care clients should expect.
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Alongside playing professionally Poppy has acquired many qualifications in pursuit of
becoming a trusted, professional therapist. She has obtained a Level 4 Higher Education
Diploma in Sports Sciences at the University of Gloucestershire in 2019 and an Allied Health
Professions Access Aiploma, gaining A Levels in Chemistry, Biology and Psychology in 2022.
Alongside her current level of study and obtaining her Level 4 Sports Massage award, she
has also undertaken Level 4 CPD courses in strapping and kinesiology taping.
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With a strong background in professional football, Poppy is passionate and committed to
helping individuals get back to feeling and performing at their best, whether that may be in
sport or in day-to-day life.
Q&A with Poppy
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What is the best thing about being a Sports Massage Therapist?​
Meeting the wonderful clients and helping them to achieve their goals.
What sports are you interested in?
I love all sports, whether that be football (obviously!), tennis, golf, netball, hockey and many
more!
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What is your favourite muscle and why?
I would say the Gastrocnemius (calf) because it is known as a biarticulate muscle that spans
across two joints - the ankle and the knee, which plays a crucial role in walking, jumping and
running as well as lower limb stability which is vital in preventing injuries. I am also biased
because I have had many ankle injuries across my football career, and I have to consistently
work on the important muscles crossing my ankle including my calves in order to allow me
to keep doing what I love!
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What is your favourite joint and why?
I would say the ankle joint. I have always had a keen interest in ankles after sustaining many
ankle injuries over my football career! Ankles are so important in our ability to balance and
move, by absorbing forces and providing support.
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What is your favourite stretch for the body?
I think child’s pose is a really great stretch because it allows you to gently stretch your hips,
ankles, and back whilst encouraging relaxation and a sense of calm.
Who is your favourite sportsperson at the moment and why?
I think at the moment my favourite sportsperson has to be Declan Rice. Although I’m not an
Arsenal Fan, I think he is a brilliant professional, a great person and an incredible athlete. His
playing attributes align with a lot of what I value, work rate, passion and leadership!
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What are your sporting goals?
To get promoted to WSL 2 with Watford FC Women and be successful in the cup
competitions, as well as achieve 100 appearances for Watford FC Women. I want to
continue playing professional football for as long as I can!
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You are stranded on a desert island and are only allowed to have three things with you - what are they?
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Water
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Medical kit
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My pillow!