Our team of physiotherapists are fully Chartered with the Society of Physiotherapy and registered with the Health Professions Council. The physiotherapy team have all worked at the highest level with either sport teams or individual athletes, gained post graduate Masters degree qualifications and are active in continuing professional development.
Blue Sky Sports Physiotherapy also has a Sports Rehabilitation and Performance Specialist, a Concussion Specialist, a Sports podiatrist/gait analyst and a Sports Masseur, and a Lymphoedema Specialist offering treatments for a variety of conditions.
The clinic is also able to provide onsite specialists for the provision of custom made orthotics and speciality knee braces for ligament injuries and has very close links with radiologists and orthopaedic surgeons for private referrals.
Blue Sky Physiotherapy was founded by Donna Sanderson-Hull in 2011. She spent much of her early career working in professional rugby, including 6 seasons as physiotherapist for Bristol Rugby and a stint at the England team in the run up to the 2003 World Cup. Donna then worked with pro-rugby player turned knee surgeon, Jonathan Webb at his clinic. Here she was able to further develop her knowledge of the treatment and rehabilitation of comple injuries, particularly in a sporting context.
Donna decided to open her own practice and was based at Redwood Country Club for 8 years. This became the Clifton practice, now located at the Clifton College Sports Grounds, within a personal training gym.
From the success of the Clifton practice, Donna opened a satellite clinics in Winford and also in Ashton. More recently she has opened her 4th satellite clinic within the Yeo Valley HQ in Blagdon where the famous yogurt is made!
Why Choose Blue Sky Physiotherapy?
Highly Qualified
All of our Physiotherapists have gained higher qualifications, whether to Masters level, or within their specialist area. 3 of our Physiotherapists also work as First Contact Practitioners within the NHS working within GP practices.
Years of experience
All our Physiotherapists have been qualified longer than 5 years
Onsite facilities
All our clinics have parking and onsite gym facilities. 3 of our clinics are suitable for disabled patients. The Clifton Clinic in Abbots Leigh has stairs.
Availability
We have 4 locations around Bristol which increases the area patients can be seen. We have practitioners in all areas, through out the week.
Specialist Referrals
We have close relationships with local Orthopaedic Surgeons, sports physicians and Radiologists, so can swiftly arrange onward appointments for investigations such as MRI and U/S guided injections or for surgery if it is required.
Insurance Approved
We are registered and on the preferred provider list with all major Private Medical Insurance Companies, such as BUPA, AXA, WPA, AVIVA and VITALITY.
Find Our Clinics
We run clinics at 4 locations across Bristol and North Somerset. All our clinic have parking available. Our Reception services are based at our main Ashton clinic
Ashton
Blagdon
Winford
Clifton/Abbots Leigh
Meet Our Team
Our experienced and dedicated team has a wealth of knowledge and skills across multiple specialisms.
Donna Sanderson-Hull
Senior Consultant Sports Medicine Physiotherapist and Practice Owner CSP HCPC MSc SEM
Claire Reed
Chartered Senior Sports Physiotherapist CSP HCPC MSc PHYS FCP
Sean Lewis
Chartered Senior Sports Physiotherapist CSP HCPC FCP
Justine Waloch
Chartered Senior Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist and Lymphodema specialist
CSP HCPC
Natasha Da Silva Bjornstad
Chartered Physiotherapist CSP HCPC
Nikos Arvanitis
Chartered Sports Physiotherapist CSP HCPC
Sam Finn
Chartered Senior Physiotherapist CSP HCPC
Dave Mercy
Chartered Senior Musculoskeletal and Manual Physiotherapist CSP HCPC
Alex Ryan
Chartered Sports Rehabilitation and Massage Specialist BaRAT
Issy Hill
Chartered physiotherapist and Women’s Health Specialist
Peter Greenhouse FRCOG FFSRH
Consultant Gynaecologist in Women’s Sexual Health and BMS accredited Menopause Specialist
What our patients say
We are very proud of our reviews and the difference we have made to people’s lives. We are so grateful for those that take the time to let us know how they did!
Having suffered with a niggling hip for a few months which was progressively worsening I finally decided to do something about it. Sean was great, very informative and pulled together an exercise plan for me, which he also emailed across so no excuses! These exercises have helped strengthen other muscle groups and I am no longer suffering. Just wish I’d gone earlier!
Della Neilson
I worked with Sean on a hamstring and hip injury, Having never had a long-term injury before I was unsure what I needed to work on to get back running. Sean was patient, knowledgable and thorough, supporting me to a full recovery. He offered advice on my running technique and gave me strength exercises to avoid injury. I learnt so much about how important it is to do strength exercises, stretch and take full recovery time if my body needs it. I would highly recommend him.
Lola Martin
I was originally recommended Blue sky physiotherapy by my partner who had previously had some treatment with Donna, and I can absolutely see why. I had a great consultation with Donna, not only is she extremely knowledgable but the service was fantastic throughout the appointment and has been ever since. Would very much highly recommend for anyone seeking a high quality physio!
Ryan Warner