Sophie is the founder and Director of SV Sports Therapy, a Chartered Physiotherapist and experienced Sports Therapist with over 17 years of clinical experience.

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Since qualifying with a BSc (Hons) Sports Therapy Degree in 2009, Sophie has worked with clients of all ages and activity levels.

 

Sophie treats a wide range of musculoskeletal injuries and conditions, working with clients ranging from recreational exercisers and young athletes through to elite and Team GB athletes.

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Sophie later returned to University to complete a second BSc (Hons) Degree in Physiotherapy, further broadening her clinical knowledge and the care she can offer her clients.

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Combining her extensive Sports Therapy experience with her Physiotherapy training, Sophie provides thorough, evidence-informed assessment, treatment and rehabilitation tailored to each individual.

Poppy is a Physiotherapist and completed her undergraduate studies at the University of

Hertfordshire in May 2026 and has also undertaken Level 4 CPD courses in sports massage,

strapping and kinesiology taping.

 

She has been part of the SV team since September 2025,

where she brings her unique blend of elite athletic experience and evidence‑based clinical

practice to every client she works with.

Laura is our amazing Clinic Manager!

 

Laura's role involves everything and anything to do with enhancing our clients' experience. From creating social media content to assisting our Therapists with their admin tasks so they have more time to spend serving our clients, she will be here to lend a helping hand.

Lara is our Senior Sports Rehabilitator and a member of BASRaT - British Association of Sport Rehabilitators.

 

Lara specialises in rehabilitation and works with clients who are suffering from a muscle, joint, bone or nerve injury. 

 

Lara’s approach is holistic - a combination of hands on manual treatment as well as bespoke rehab exercises.

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Lara graduated from the University of Sunderland with a First Class BSc (Hons) Sport and Rehabilitation degree and has worked with a fantastic variety of sports and non sports clients, delivering fantastic results.

Derval is our Senior Sports Therapist.

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Derval loves to build a loyal relationship with his clients and encourages them to maintain a healthy lifestyle and to be preventative, to live a happier and healthier life!

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He has vast experience of serving a wide variety of clients of different ages and has worked as a Level 3 Qualified Wellbeing Personal Trainer at Nuffield Health Gym.