Mark graduated from Sheffield Hallam University with BSc(HONS) Physiotherapy in 2004. He started his career working for the NHS at Warrington & Halton NHS trust. His varied NHS workload involved physiotherapy of out-patient Musculo-skeletal patients in both hospital and GP clinics, rehabilitating patients following Orthopaedic operations, and delivering a Rheumatology clinic for patients with chronic and arthritic conditions. He finished his career in the NHS as a specialist physiotherapist and clinical lead for physiotherapy in A&E and minor injuries, heading up a team of physiotherapists assessing and treating acute / sporting injuries. As well as the NHS, Mark worked in private orthopaedic hospitals in the Manchester area for many years.

 

He has worked at the clinic since January 2012 and took over from Katie Copeland in 2020 becoming clinic director and principal physiotherapist.

His main clinical interests are in musculo-skeletal therapy, specialising in upper and lower limb conditions, and spinal injuries. He also has a special interest in sporting injuries, specifically with running, cycling, swimming and rowing.

 

Mark has a young family, wife Sarah and two young children. In his spare time he enjoys being outdoors mountaineering, rock climbing, trail running, paddle boarding and playing football.

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Katie Copeland requires little introduction but here goes. Our former clinic director qualified in Manchester in 1982 and after working in the NHS at the Queen’s Medical Centre, Nottingham and in Wythenshawe Hospital Manchester she has been in private practice ever since. In 1987 she founded Katie Copeland Physiotherapy Clinic on Lower Bridge Street, Chester.

 

She has a wealth of experience in musculo-skeletal therapy and is very keen to treat her patients holistically whatever the age group and lifestyle. She is a ‘hands on’ therapist and uses Pilates exercises as part of her patients treatment/rehabilitation. Katie is a member of the Acupuncture Association of Chartered Physiotherapists and often uses this as an adjunct alongside manual therapy techniques. She also has expertise in vestibular issues and gets patient referrals from ENT Consultants for assessment and treatment of dizziness which can be caused by BPPV (inner ear)or cervicogenic (neck).

 

Katie has two grown up sons and when she’s not working spends a lot of time at her holiday home on Anglesey. She enjoys walking with her black Labradors, pilates, sailing in sunnier climes and skiing in the winter.

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Lauren is a dedicated and highly skilled physiotherapist who graduated with First Class Honours from the University of Salford. While studying, Lauren also completed a Level 3 Diploma in Sports Massage to further enhance her clinical skills.

 

Her experience spans both the NHS and private sector, including work with professional football teams and hydrotherapy, giving her a well-rounded and dynamic scope of practice. More recently she worked in private practice in Glasgow before moving back to Cheshire.

 

Lauren takes pride in delivering a holistic approach to physiotherapy, addressing both the physical and psychological aspects of each condition. She enjoys treating a wide range of musculoskeletal issues but has a particular niche in sports-related injuries.

 

She has a strong passion for sports injury rehabilitation, shaped by her own athletic background-having competed internationally in swimming and regionally in athletics and netball.

 

Outside of work, Lauren enjoys staying active through lifting weights, running half marathons and 10k races, as well as unwinding in saunas. She also has a love for travel and exploring new places. 

Matt qualified in 2015 from the University of Huddersfield where he studied Physiotherapy. He is currently working in the NHS for the Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board at Wrexham Maelor Hospital as an MSK Physiotherapy Clinical Specialist. 

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Matt also has many years experience working in the football industry, as head Physiotherapist for Blackburn Rovers Women’s first team and now as Connah Quay first team and academy Physiotherapist. 

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Matt is mad on the beautiful game and is part of the management staff of his local team Hoole Rangers. Outside of football and work, he enjoys keeping fit at the gym and spending time with his wife and 2 young daughters.

Angharad started her career in the health and and wellbeing sector in 2014 when she qualified as a level 2 group based & gym based fitness instructor from West Cheshire College. She progressed her training in 2015 by gaining her level 3 qualification in personal training and exercise prescription. Since then, she has been keeping the local population of Chester in tip top condition doing personal training, teaching group exercise classes in the community and for Delamere Outdoor Fitness. She also has additional training in pre and post natal exercise.

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In 2021 she qualified as a level 3 Sports Massage Therapist, again from West Cheshire College and is enrolled in 2023 to study level 4. Before joining the Bridgegate Physiotherapy Clinic team she was treating many of her fitness clients in the comfort of their own home as a mobile sport massage therapist.

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Outside of work Angharad enjoys spending time with her Children, having dinner parties with her friends and attending the theatre. But she is also a little bonkers…completing various physical challenges such as triathlons, tough mudders, the national 3 peaks, and in 2023 is aiming to do the Tour Du Mont Blanc!

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