The Team

Andrew is a qualified Osteopath BSc (University of Brighton) and Physiotherapist MSc (University of Bath), as well as a lecturer and examiner in Sports Physiotherapy at the University of Bath and provides placements and orthopaedic teaching and musculoskeletal ultrasound imaging at Team Buckley for Kent and Medway Medical students. He is also trained as an expert witness and is the Director of Team Buckley.

Andrew has also gained masters level qualifications in Spinal Trauma and Orthopaedics (University of Salford Manchester) & Shoulder and Elbow rehabilitation (University of Southampton). Andrew is also a qualified Musculoskeletal Sonographer (University of East London) and holds certificates in Acupuncture, Sports Massage and Personal Training. Andrew has worked with several elite athletes , teams and events including Premier and championship football, elite track cycling, volleyball , hockey and has a been a Physiotherapist at both Olympic and Junior Commonwealth games and physiotherapist at 4 Isle of Man motorbike TT’s and provided pre-olympic camp rehabilitation for the Chinese para-lympic Gold medal winning team. He was the lead therapist for the USA national track cycling team working some of the worlds best track cyclists.

Currently Andrew also provides specialist consultancy on an 1-1 basis and for Professional elite rugby and Football teams in spinal and peripheral joint manipulation.

His qualifications and experience allow Andrew to offer his own unique style of treatment from a medical and holistic perspective. His areas of interest are arthritis , spinal pain, frozen shoulder, Knee ligament and post-trauma rehabilitation.

Sophie is a qualified Sports and Remedial Massage Therapist, Personal Trainer and Pilates Instructor. She has vast experience in sport and is the former soft tissue therapist for the current european champion England women’s football team. Sophie travelled with the team for their international matches and was part of the medical team at the France 2019 World Cup where the team reached the semi finals unluckily losing to the USA. Sophie is the lead soft tissue therapist at the clinic and works closely with Andrew Buckley, implementing the rehabilitation exercise and program design and coordinating pilates classes. Away from work, she enjoys running and competing in triathlons and looking after her 3 children.

Prior to joining Team Buckley, James spent eight successful years serving on board submarines in the Royal Navy. He has a particular interest in posture, ergonomics, Pilates and lower limb rehabilitation and is currently studying orthopaedic medicine and injection therapy. His sports and hobbies include open-water scuba diving, triathlons, running, snowboarding and travelling the world. James is qualified in Musculoskeletal injection therapy and carries out numerous steroid injections here at the clinic to help alleviate pains which may not be responding to traditional treatments.

Victoria is one of our highly qualified deep soft tissue and massage therapists. She completed her degree in sports therapy and also training to be a physiotherapist. She’s an important part of the team and works closely with all the diagnostic therapists in delivering soft tissue therapy and rehabilitation strategies.

She has provided massage and Sports therapy for numerous prestigous events both here in the UK and Europe.

Megan is a valued member of the Team and not only does she provide massage for adults but has a specialist interest in Pregnancy massage, Hot Stones and Indian Head Massage. Megan is keen fitness enthusiast and enjoys crossfit and weight lifting. Megan also coaches strength & conditioning and Pilates here at Team Buckley

William achieved a first class honours physiotherapy degree from the University of Brighton. He is a keen Cricket player and specialises in musculoskeletal injuries and rehabilitation. William is also trained in delivering Shockave therapy , gait analysis and foot scan.

You will often find William training and competing with Andrew Buckley in HYROX event in the UK and Europe. When not working and competing he enjoys cooking.

Rosa Buckley – Clinic secretary

Rosa is Andrew Buckleys wife and clinic secretary. She assists in all aspects of the day to day running of the clinic

Receptionists

The reception team are here to answer any questions you have and deal with the smooth running of the clinic

• Ruth Buckley
• Colin Clarke

George joined the team in June 2021 and is also a Sports Therapist for Crystal Palace Football club and Dover Athletic Football Club and works with all ages and highly regarded by his colleagues and patients. George assists our team by providing advanced rehabilitation exercise and general musculoskeletal assessment and treatment/Sports & deep soft tissue massage. George specialises in the of Knee ligament , Shoulder and spinal rehabilitation. He also provides Gait analysis , Foot scan, Shockwave and personal training specific to injury and rehabilitation.

Jordan joined the team in April 2021 and not only does she hold a masters degree in Physiotherapy she also has a degree in Sports Therapy. Jordan is very experienced therapist and has worked tirelessly with patients suffering from Covid during 20/21 within her NHS hospital role. She has also worked within semi-professional football and enjoys treating both sports and non sporting clients.

In her spare time she will often be seen racing at local triathlon races.

Alex has been with the team for over 16 years and a very experienced Osteopath & Sports therapist. Alex has a great interest in core stability. During his spare time he enjoys a few rounds of Golf and kept very busy with his two young children.

Alex is an excellent diagnostician , meticulous in assessment and is also highly trained in Spinal Manipulation and Gait analysis /Foot scan.