About Us
Our Story
We know what you are thinking. Why Bear Physio & Performance (BPP)?
Well, there are a few reasons:
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After having his first child, the founder of Bear Physio & Performance, James Boyd, began to call his little boy Bear. A playful nickname, of which most parents have something for their child. James decided that what better reason than to dedicate his business to his little bear!
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Did you know, bears are actually incredible movers? They are strong, competent swimmers, adept climbers, and can run up to speeds of 35mph!
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Practitioners at Bear Physio & Performance have developed their practice over the years, moving from solely injury assessment and rehabilitation to being able to aid performance. The performance aspect is vital to success. Motivation can wane after symptoms of an injury subside. However, if the goal is to reach a personal best in a race or simply to be able to walk around the shops more efficiently, we now have a motivator that lasts.
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There are also hidden meanings to Bear – Bringing Evidence-based, Assessment and Rehabilitation; and Be Excited About Rehabilitation!
Our Values
At Bear Physio & Performance, we have 3 core values that drive everything we do:
1. CREATING A COMMUNITY
First and foremost, injuries and rehabilitation journeys can be lonely times, which can significantly impact mental well-being as well as physical health. We aim to create a multidisciplinary team who works together to empower an individual to move forward. We also create a community amongst clients, allowing them to share stories and nuggets for success, via platforms such as Facebook groups.
2. BEING PERFORMANCE-FOCUSED AS OPPOSED TO PAIN-FOCUSED
We believe that pain is a short-term motivator, whereas a performance goal will drive an individual toward long-term health and longevity. Whether that goal is reaching a personal best time in a marathon, or simply getting in and out of bed more comfortably, we aim to empower long-term positive outcomes.
3. PROVIDING AN ELITE LEVEL OF CARE
Our practitioners have moulded their craft within elite performance environments such as The English Institute of Sport, The Football Association, The Royal Ballet, England Hockey, and many more, as well as guest lecturing at prestigious institutions such as UCL and Oxford Brookes University.
Our Team
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Founder & Clinical Director
James is a vastly experienced physiotherapist who has worked within a number of prestigious institutions including The Football Association, The English Institute of Sport, The Royal Ballet, England Hockey, UK Athletics, The Football Association of Wales, Volleyball England, Southampton Football Club, West Bromwich Albion Football Club, TeamBath and the NHS. He has been fortunate enough to craft his trade amongst some of the best peers and athletes around for over a decade.
This experience has emphasised the importance of not only focusing on the current injury but to utilise time within sessions to provide strategies that help to enhance performance and assist in achieving an individual’s goals. James has a large number of tools in his toolbox to assist you in reaching your goals. From soft-tissue work to bespoke exercise therapy, and from acupuncture to shockwave therapy.
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Senior Physiotherapist
Wayne may just be one of the most experienced and excellent physiotherapists around. He graduated from Kings College London in 2008 with a BSc (Hons), before pursuing a further Masters in 2016, achieving a distinction in Advanced Neuromusculoskeletal Physiotherapy, and is a now a member of the MACP (Musculoskeletal Association of Chartered Physiotherapists), a specialist group of musculoskeletal practitioners.
Wayne’s true passion has been working in sport, and he has held posts at the Royal Ballet, Royal Ballet School, British Sailing, British Horse racing, British Gymnastics, England Hockey, England Athletics, The Lawn Tennis Association and Saracens Rugby. During these times, he has developed many skills, including diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation skills that he has utilised with a variety of different populations. One of his favourite career moments has been working with Team GB at 2 European Youth Olympic Festivals.
Wayne is a registered member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP), the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and the Acupuncture Association of Chartered Physiotherapists (AACP). He has taken subsequent training in Canada and is a certified in delivering Gunns Intramuscular Stimulation, a method of needling and total system for the diagnosis and treatment of myofascial pain syndromes. There are few Physiotherapists in the UK who are able to deliver this type of needling treatment.
He is also Gold Accredited through the Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Sports and Exercise Medicine, being one of few physiotherapists that are registered International Sports Physical Therapists (RIPST).
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Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist
Since graduating with honours from Brunel University London, Ian has applied his expertise in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy to positively impact the lives of NHS patients and private patients. On weekends, he extends his commitment, working with premier league referees, seamlessly bridging healthcare and sports performance.
Ian's sporting background goes beyond his professional life, having represented the Hong Kong National Football Team at youth level. This firsthand experience uniquely positions him to understand the demands on athletes and allows him to provide targeted physiotherapy interventions.
Ian advocates for sports performance and rehabilitation. His passion for promoting health is evident on his social media platforms, where, in addition to sharing insights into his rehabilitation journey, Ian also disseminates physiotherapy content. His openness and patient-centred approach reflect his commitment to empowering individuals to prioritise their health.
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Sports Therapist
Jacob is a sports therapist with a passion for high performance but also for helping people to become pain-free and achieve their goals. Growing up in Bishops Stortford with a love of sport, Jacob played for various local sports teams, primarily football and basketball. His passion for sports took him to the University of East London where he completed his degree in Sports Therapy.
Since graduating, Jacob has enhanced his experience with professional athletes (London City Lionesses), as well as those who generally aspire to move and perform better within their own lives. He has also gained additional experience within some wonderful institutions such as English National Ballet.
Jacob is motivated to empower you to achieve your goals. He does this by utilising his skills to assess, diagnose and treat pain, coach good technique that empowers confidence when training individually, and designing sport-specific (or hobby-specific) programs tailored to hitting your goals.
