Nicole Spiro

Qualification: Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Cum Laude) 2011 at University of Kwa-Zulu Natal in South Africa

Field of practice: Musculoskeletal physiotherapy

Memberships: Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP)

I strive to see my patients as more than just their injuries.  Empathy, keeping an open mind and a passion for learning are key parts of my professional approach, helping to identify the root cause of pain and dysfunction, deliver an effective rehabilitation pathway, and provide the tools to help prevent future injuries.

After qualifying, I spent a year doing community service before moving into private practice.  Sport has always been a central part of my life, and during this early part of my career, I thrived on the challenges associated with sports injuries and rehabilitation, and orthopaedic physio.  Professional guidance and further learning allowed me to build a solid foundation of experience, helping me to secure a senior role at Barnes Physiotherapy Practice in Hertford where I worked for 7 years, before joining Physio Vineyards.

Training continues to be a key part of my professional life. Some specific courses that I have completed are dry needling, shockwave therapy, hypermobility, TMD (jaw pain), and running gait analysis. As well as courses covering rheumatology, the neck, the hip and groin and muscle energy techniques. I further supplemented my experience as a mum with perinatal (pre-, intra- and post- natal) training. I am committed to staying abreast of current literature and implementing evidence-based best practices.

Away from the clinic, I enjoy time with my family and playing tennis, golf and hockey.