Leading Chartered Physiotherapist for women with pain and injuries. Speaker and writer.

Physiotherapy, physical health and performance expert for women

I am a CHARTERED PHYSIOTHERAPIST with 25+ years of experience, and specialise in women’s health, wellbeing and performance (personal, professional and sports performance). I bring a unique understanding of women’s needs, aches, pains, stiffness, sports injuries and the common changes and challenges they go through. My female specific, holistic and practical approach to Physiotherapy, optimising women’s physical health and performance helps women to move well, gain confidence and strength and stay resilient through midlife and beyond. I help women manage their pain, stiffness, conditions and energy.       

I work with women for 1:1 Physiotherapy in person and online, through speaking engagements, through the Anchor Collective - a membership for peri and post menopausal women.

I am based in BS9 in Bristol, and travel regularly to London, Birmingham, Bath, Cardiff and around the south west of England to deliver Masterclasses and speaking engagements.

I am available for clinical 1:1 consultations by arrangement. Please contact me directly for appointments, to engage me as a a speaker or writer.

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1 | Speaking

I regularly lead workplace events, providing companies with the essential tools to support women’s physical health and wellbeing in the workplace.

Specialist subjects for these include, but are not limited to women’s physical health during perimenopause and beyond, sports injuries, physical acitivity, osteoarthrits, bone health and ageing. I have particular skills in running, athletics, racket sports, hockey, netball, nordic walking and golf.‍ ‍

I do speaking engagements for to national, regional and local sporting groups and women’s professional and social organisations.  I share my knowledge and practical, down to earth tips and quick wins at festivals and shows, on podcasts.

I also speak on these topics in my online Masterclasses for the general public.

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2 | Physio for women in BS9, Bristol

I work with women 1:1 for assessment and treatment in a clinic room at Trymwood Fitness, Bristol, BS9 2DP. I support women of all ages and abilities. Using credible and assessment techniques, I can diagnose problems, and help you understand your body and how best to help yourself to manage and eliminate pain and stiffness. I treat a wide range of joint, muscle, bone and nerve conditions. Examples include low back pain, knee, hip and ankle pain, ankle sprains, neck pain and stiffness, osteoarthritis, osteopenia and osteoporosis, post surgical rehabilitation, shoulder rotator cuff and joint pain, tennis and golfer’s elbow and heel pain. Our clinic environment has a personal training gym and exercise machines attached to it, which I can use in assessment and treatment.

I specialise in treating women in their 40s, 50s and beyond, and have a strong background in sport and exercise related injuries, having completed an MSc in Sport and Exercise Physiotherapy and managing sports medicine at University of Bristol for many years. For more, see about me.

All bookings are made directly through me and I will respond to your request very promptly.

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3 | The Anchor Collective

I am a core part of The Anchor Collective alongside Laura Clark, aka Menopapuse Dietitian.  This supportive membership programme helps midlife women feel confident with  nutrition, confidence with movement, strengthening  and mindset.

As well as providing regular content ourselves, we bring in trusted professionals, including psychologists, food writers and chefs to support your wider health and help you sustain healthy habits.

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4 | Writing

I contribute evidence based opinion and advice pieces to mainstream media. I do writing commissions on physiotherapy related topics, sport and exercise and women’s physical health. I love weaving women’s stories and the latest in women’s health to meaningful content which genuinely helps women.

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5 | Resources

Come to my live women’s health and exercise Masterclasses and access my online courses.

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6| Events

I love speaking at live events and answering questions from an interactive audience. Attend a live event where I am speaking and engage with me in person.

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Visit me at one of my upcoming events: The Freelance Mum Mega Meet Up on Tuesday 9th June in Somerset or the EveryWoman Festival on Saturday 13th June in London.

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  • "Claire has treated both myself and my daughter and has been an absolute gem. She really knows her stuff and got me running again when I had quite a bad, longstanding achilles problem. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend her to anyone."

    LISA B, BRISTOL

  • "I've been working with Claire to help me get back to exercise after having pain in the hip and knee. She's worked wonders, giving me exercises to improve my strength and doing hands on treatment for pain."

    RACHAEL B, BRISTOL

  • “Claire recently facilitated a session for our Westbury Harriers Junior Girls group, focusing on keeping healthy and well, whilst growing and training as a young athlete. The session was informative and engaging, with our athletes and parents learning how to prevent injury, focus on nutrition and managing school and other interests whilst training. It was a great balance of scientific evidence and Claire’s wealth of experience as an expert in women and girls’ health. The session feedback was overwhelmingly positive and we would like to invite Claire back again for her wisdom.”New List Item

    Dr Seema Srivastava MBE, Westbury Harriers Running Club EDI Officer

  • "Jam packed, informative, actionable session which gave lots of helpful ideas rather than simply terrifying the perimenopausal woman!"

    PAULA, PERIMENOPAUSE AND RUNNING MASTERCLASS ATTENDEE

  • "Claire Callaghan recently spoke to our Real Good Fitness group, and she was absolutely brilliant. She shared incredibly useful, practical information about how to look after our bodies, and tailored everything to our needs. We’re a mixed-age group of women with questions about everything from neck pain to foot issues—and Claire took it all in stride. She guided us through stretches and exercises to help prevent injuries and answered every question thoughtfully and thoroughly. It’s clear she really knows her stuff and has a genuine passion for helping people feel their best. I wouldn’t hesitate to book her again—our group got so much from her session."

    KAREN S, REAL GOOD FITNESS GROUP

  • "Claire has delivered excellent sessions on exercise, wellbeing, back pain, ergonomics and women's health as part of our ongoing wellness programme. Our staff greatly benefited from the sessions and we have noted quantifiable changes as a a result. I would recommend similar sessions to others.​"

    HUMAN RESOURCES, ELDON INSURANCE

  • "Claire provided information for a range of activity levels in a relaxed and informal way. The Masterclass was a good combination of science and practical advice to use immediately, whatever your level of fitness."

    KIRSTY V, MASTERCLASS ATTENDEE

  • "A thoroughly informative and enjoyable event learning a host of new things to take forward in dealing with my menopause. I would thoroughly recommend this session to any woman, regardless of where she is in her journey. I wish I’d had this info earlier"

    KAREN A, PERIMENOPAUSE MASTERCLASS ATTENDEE

  • "A really useful session - well presented and informative. Claire used a great mix of chat and demonstrations, with advice and useful links"

    WARWICKSHIRE POLICE

  • " I really like the idea of being able to exercise at different levels. It's good to know small changes make a big difference and you don't have to go 'hardcore' or nothing. Claire explained movement in a way that makes it achievable. I found the examples very practical and easy to remember and implement. Thank you!"

    ATTENDEE, UNIVERSITY COLLEGE LONDON STAFF WELLBEING WEBINAR

  • “Thank you Claire, this is a brilliant subject, and there is loads of new information. You are a great teacher"

    BRITISH CHIROPRACTIC ASSOCIATION MEMBER