Staff Details

Alex Poole

Alex has a distinctive approach to personal training, which stems from his experience as a professional athlete, as well working along side health care practitioners for a number of years.

Alex graduated from Loughborough University in 1996 with a bachelor’s degree in Sports Science; he is currently completing his MSc in Exercise Physiology and Biomechanics. Alex has trained as a Speed, Agility & Quickness (SAQ) coach, as well as being a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), which is the gold standard qualification in the USA for working with elite level athletes and sports people.

Alex has a long pedigree within the professional sporting arena; he played Rugby for England school, England Universities and was a professional 1st XV player for Bristol RFC, while they were part of the Zurich Premiership. Allied to this he has worked with amateur and professional rugby players, international junior tennis players, International Rugby referees and an elite Snowboarder. Probably, most significant to note is his contribution to Gloucestershire County Cricket Club, where he was the lead Conditioning specialist for 7 years, during which time they reached the Nat West, C&G and Benson & Hedges Final 6 times, winning an unprecedented 5 trophies.

Even though Alex has worked with such elite athletes, and inevitably got them lifting heavy weights. This is not his sole philosophy, he believes in implementing the principles utilised in Pilates, along with the Physiotherapy principles of correct motor patterning and normal movement. Through this Alex is able to offer a complete and comprehensive package to all his clients

James Ross

James is an experienced musculoskeletal therapist practising a unique fusion of Physiotherapy and Osteopathy. His ‘3 degrees’ in Sports Science (University of Surrey), Physiotherapy (Brunel University) and Osteopathy (London School of Osteopathy) in combination with his acupuncture and Gunn IMS training mean that he can offer something special to his patients..

Following James’ physiotherapy training he worked in the NHS and also part-time at Chelsea Football Club where he stayed for 4 years. He then moved to Bristol in 2004 to work in private practice in a multi-disciplinary clinic treating the full spectrum of patients from elite athletes to complicated ‘chronic pain sufferers’. James has worked at Gloucester cricket club and with various international sportsmen/women and now has a part-time role at Bath Rugby which he combines with his private work. By completing his Osteopathic training James is able to offer a holistic and comprehensive assessment and treatment ‘package’ to suit his patients needs.

Elizabeth van de Walt

Elizabeth is a dedicated therapist, her philosophy of treatment is deeply rooted in the promotion of graceful and balanced movement to reduce the stress on the body, alleviate pain and optimise healing.

She started on this path after completing a degree in Human Movement studies from the University of the Orange Free State, South Africa, in 2000. Fascinated by improving people’s movement patterns, Elizabeth then embarked on Equilibrium’s Pilates program completing her training in mat work and studio equipment in 2002. She is also a qualified Personal trainer and holistic sports massage therapist. In her spare time Elizabeth is a keen scuba diver.

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