Graduating in 2008, Arran Nicholson has worked in various clinical settings, including professional sport and private practice for over 15 years.
Arran has excellent injury and movement assessment skills, which allow him to diagnose, treat and rehabilitate you back to full health. He believes in empowering his patient’s by placing a strong emphasis on education and exercise-based rehabilitation in his treatment and training.
You will frequently see Arran in the gym as he is our go-to-guy when it comes to do with anything strength or running related. Arran has extensive experience in analysing and assessing movement issues. Whether it is enabling you to do the things you love, building strength to combat the aging process or working towards a sporting goal he will help you achieve this.
Alongside his clinical work, he has produced and presented accredited courses on Sports Massage & Soft Tissue Therapy as well as worked with numerous endurance athletes, including the top British Ironmen and women.
Outside of the clinic, Arran keeps busy travelling, cooking, and entertaining his little boy Marlow. He is a keen runner and has always been involved in a wide variety of sports (in a previous life he was a regional-level swimmer and 2nd Dan in Ju-jitsu…you better do your exercises!!☺).
Q&A
Some interesting insights from Arran
Seeing progression in people, whatever that may look like! The goals could range from being able to tie shoelaces without pain again to getting a PB in an event after months of training. It’s always great seeing patient’s shocked expressions when they achieve something they thought was well out of reach!
I’d always considered something in this field from an early age, but I tore the meniscus in my right knee during a Judo session when I was about 16 years old. I opted for the non-surgical route at the time (as surgery sounded a bit scary!) and the rehabilitation really paid off!
My round-the-world trip after I graduated from university. Flights booked, no accomodation planned! I managed to pack in Skydiving / Bungee Jumping / Scuba Diving / Skiing and drove the length and breadth of New Zealand too.
I love a deadlift. There are loads of variations, but it’s such a great exercise to help the glutes, hamstrings, quads, lower back, grip strength, abdominal bracing among other things. It’s also got ‘real world’ applications into sport or if you’re lifting boxes, kids etc.
Indian. I absolutely love the flavours and spices! I cook a lot of Indian inspired dishes at home.
I run. I’ve got a nice route home via Richmond Bridge, the towpath and Teddington Lock.
