Introduction to Lyndsay

Hello! I’m Lyndsay Lead Community Therapist & Coach Lyndsay has a strong depth of knowledge and skill along with a caring nature which makes her perfect as the lead therapist for our community-based clients. She is the Lead Coach for our novice triathletes. She brings enthusiasm and a bubbly personality as well as empathy and understanding to both of these roles.

Early Career and Move to North Wales

Lyndsay’s caring side was apparent from a young age with her acquiring clerical, reception and administrative work in a variety of roles in the NHS. Whilst this started close to home in the Devon and Cornwall area, it was continued following a move to North Wales. A stint in Medical records at Glan Clwyd Hospital saw her return to clerical and reception work so she could have more direct contact with people.

Introduction to Physiotherapy

After meeting Barry, she was introduced to the world of Physiotherapy. Seeing the benefits therapy can provide clients, along with the satisfaction of being part of this, joining the business was an obvious step. An initial role as a Nutritional Counsellor allowed access to the small but significant coaching business that was developing. A later personal training course allowed further access as an exercise therapist (Physio-assistant) through which community rehabilitation could be provided. Experiential learning with support from Barry, rather like an apprenticeship, guides her progression through which she has moved and progressed to become a highly accomplished and respected therapist.

Educational and Clinical Development

In addition to Lyndsay’s clinical development, working with (as well as teaching) to students from Keele University; a sensible step was clearly to attend a Practice Educator’s course to allow active involvement in their education. This clinical, experiential and educational development has seen Lyndsay’s skill and confidence improve no end. This is made even more impressive given her diagnosis of Dyslexia. Lyndsay is now both an integral part of the team and the lead practitioner in the Community and Rehabilitation wing of the business.

Personal and Athletic Achievements

Lyndsay has been involved in Motorsport and Off-Road competition all her life but her passion for physical sport did not begin until later in life. At 35, she was unable to swim, ride a bike, or run, yet set herself the challenge of doing a triathlon. This also after a knee injury that had required surgery. Barry not only helped with the rehab process, but also taught her to swim, ride and run. Coping strategies to cope with the dyslexia as well as dyspraxia and asthma saw steady but definite progression. Believing anything is possible helps the ethos that everyone can achieve in life and that it is just the appropriate method and pathway that needs to be identified for this to happen.

Involvement in Coaching and Team Leadership

Gaining considerable experience since her first triathlon in 2016, Lyndsay has now become involved in coaching. Qualifying as a Personal Trainer and completing Level 1 British Triathlon Coaching as well as swimming teacher’s courses have allowed a clear love for working with people to help them achieve their goals and targets. As confidence builds and knowledge develops, she is not only a part of the team, but is more an individual with responsibility and a leader’s role. Courses, training camps and workshops all benefit from Lyndsay’s input.