Steph graduated from the University of Nottingham in 2024 with a First-Class Honours degree in Physiotherapy. During her studies, she completed eight clinical placements across NHS, private practice, and educational settings. After graduating, Steph relocated to Japan for the 2024/25 winter ski season, working as a ski instructor in Niseko, Hokkaido.

Steph’s background in competitive swimming and long-term work as a swimming teacher has shaped her clinical interest in swimming related injuries and aquatic based rehabilitation. She has recently completed Foundation and Neurological Hydrotherapy courses with the ATACP and looks forward to progressing as an aquatic physiotherapist in the future.

After shadowing clinic directors Jojo and Pete in 2025, Steph is continuing her physiotherapy journey with us here at JP Physio as part of the MSK Physiotherapy team, bringing her passion for alpine and aquatic sports into her clinical practice.

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Pete gained his Physiotherapy qualification from Teesside University in 2009. Since graduating Physiotherapy has taken him all over the world but he now calls Durham home. Pete has worked in several clinical roles within the Private Practice Sport and the NHS.

Prior to opening JP Physio, Pete has specialised within Orthopaedic and Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy, gaining extensive experience working with Upper and Lower Limb Trauma and Elective Surgery. This continues to be a clinical interest area he is passionate about. He has also worked across a number of elite and amateur sports; he is currently Sports Physiotherapist at Tynedale RFC with previous experience working across Elite Levels Sport.

To promote his work/lifestyle balance, Pete can be frequently seen at the coast either with a good coffee in hand or in the sea paddleboarding and is currently working towards his goal of a Sub 40 minute 10km run, which continues to elude him!

Clinical Services:

• Musculoskeletal/Sports Physiotherapy
• Pre/Post Operative Rehabilitation
• Return to Sport Rehabilitation
• Pitchside Physiotherapy/Sports Trauma Management
• Concussion Management

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Hayley is a mother of three and lives here in beautiful Durham. She is trained to Level 3 Massage Therapy and is an all-round care enthusiast! She’s worked in the fitness industry since 2017 and has grown to develop a keen interest in how muscles work, why they get sore or injured and how they can work more optimally. Her job role allows her to provide individually tailored treatment sessions that help her patients feel better from aches, pains, and recovering from injuries.

​Sports Massage is a relevant treatment to all and can help to alleviate the discomfort from aches, pains, and general feelings of muscle stiffness. Hayley prides herself on her professionalism and ensures her patients receive the best quality of care! She looks forward to meeting you soon! 

Clinical Services:

• Sports Massage Therapy
• Pregnancy Massage

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Cat qualified as a Physiotherapist from York St John University in 2022, following an additional undergraduate degree in Biology at the University of Leeds. Since qualifying, and prior to joining JP Physio, Cat built her experience in the NHS as a muscular skeletal Physiotherapist where she developed assessment and rehabilitation skills across acute and chronic conditions.

Cat is also a current member of the medical team at Tynedale RFC, managing and treating more sport specific injuries with a focus on injury prevention and supporting athletes in returning to peak performance.

Outside of work, Cat continues her passion for sport. She has a love for the outdoors and can rarely be found sitting still. Her latest focus has been on triathlons, where she recently completed Ironman 70.3 in Berlin. She has a long term love of running, is a regular walker, and horse rider.

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I currently work as an Advanced Practice and First Contact Physiotherapist for NHS patients in South Tyneside. I have 6 years experience specialising in musculoskeletal physiotherapy and prior to this completed my rotations. My roles have afforded me the opportunity to take a special clinical interest in Non-Medical Prescribing and Injection Therapy. To develop competence in these areas, I completed post-graduate modules in Non-Medical Prescribing, Injection Therapy and a diploma in Musculoskeletal Medicine. Outside of my clinical role, I also have a leadership position as Chairman of the North East Musculoskeletal Society, ensuring that I stay up-to-date with the latest developments in our field and enabling me to provide the highest standard of care.

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Jojo qualified in 2010 from Sheffield Hallam University. Since graduating, Jojo has worked in a variety of physiotherapy environments which include private practice, Sport, NHS and Occupational Health.

Prior to opening JP Physio, Jojo worked as a team leader within the largest musculoskeletal physiotherapy provider in the UK. This was alongside her other role as Head Physiotherapist at Tynedale RFC and Team Physiotherapist at British Judo which she continues to be heavily involved with.

Jojo’s main clinical interest is musculoskeletal physiotherapy which includes sports rehabilitation, acupuncture and Clinical Pilates. She continues to progress her professional development and is passionate about providing lifestyle medicine.

Away from work, Jojo strives to maintain an active lifestyle through strengthening, running, stand up paddle boarding and yoga, but is known to balance this with a cheeky Gin and Tonic!

Clinical Services:

• Musculoskeletal/Sports Physiotherapy
• Pre/Post-Operative Rehabilitation
• Return to Sport Rehabilitation
• Clinical Pilates
• Concussion Management

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