The Team

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The Team

Every member of the Harris & Ross team is a specialist in their field, we wouldn’t have it any other way.

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Rob Harris

Before setting up Harris & Ross with Jeff, Rob was Head
Physiotherapist for Manchester City Football Club’s first team.
He was also Head Physiotherapist at Wigan Warriors and
for GB Rugby.

He remains Wigan Warriors’ Medical Director.

Like Jeff, he was Head Physiotherapist for New Zealand’s
international Rugby League and Football squads.

In addition, Rob lectures on physiotherapy and works
alongside professional clubs and sports people to give
expert second opinions on injuries and treatment.

Jeff Ross

Jeff’s background is in rugby and football. He was Head
Physiotherapist for the Sale Sharks Rugby Union first
team, where he continues in the role of Consultant
Physiotherapist.

At Manchester City Football Club, he was Head Academy
Physiotherapist.

He’s also been Head Physiotherapist for New Zealand’s
international Rugby League team, the “All Whites”
Football squad and the country’s Olympic football team.

Jeff teaches other physiotherapists about the latest
treatment techniques and regularly provides second
opinions for clubs and athletes on injuries and
rehabilitation.


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Suzy Ross

Physiotherapist
Clinic Manager

Suzy comes from a background in
private practice and she’s also been
Head Physiotherapist at Stockport
Rugby Union Club. She worked
alongside Rob Harris at Manchester
City, where she supported the
young players at the City Academy.
She also assists Jeff Ross at Sale
Sharks.

Emma Lovell

Physiotherapist
Clinic Manager

Emma’s physiotherapy background is
varied, having done private practice
as well working with the Ministry of
Defence to treat and rehabilitate
members of the armed services.

She’s also Jenny Meadows’ personal
physiotherapist, travelling around the
world with her to each Diamond
League event.

Rebecca Hodgkiss

Head Physiotherapist Wigan Warriors

Rebecca is Head Physiotherapist
at Wigan Warriors Rugby League 
Club. She previous held roles at 
Wolverhampton Wanderers,
Stockport County, Lancashire 
County Rugby Union and
England Schools Basketball.

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Mark Leathley

Physiotherapist
Clinic Manager

Mark has more than 8 years
experience in accurate diagnostics,
treatment and rehabilitation of
traumatic and overuse injuries.

He’s worked with Sale Sharks,
Leicester City and Northamptonshire
County Cricket Club providing physio
to the youth academies and senior
squads.

He has also provided physiotherapy
cover for the prestigious Marylebone
Cricket Club on Winter Tours and has
recently completed a Graduate Diploma
in Sports Injury Management at Sheffield
University.

The former England under 18 cricketer
is also a keen golfer and has a special
interest in golfing injuries.

Alison Bugg

Physiotherapist

Alison is a chartered physiotherapist
and has worked alongside Jeff Ross
at Manchester City Football Club and
was Head Physiotherapist for
Manchester Phoenix Ice Hockey Club.

Olga Frankowski 

Podiatric Biomechanist


Olga has recently joined Harris &
Ross and comes from a background
of private practice and academia
where she has worked as a lecturer
for some of the country’s leading
undergraduate podiatry schools.
She is a qualified podiatrist with over
6 years of specialised experience in
the fields of podiatric biomechanics,
lower limb musculoskeletal medicine,
sports injuries and podopaediatrics.
She is in the process of completing her
Masters Degree and her areas of
specialist interest include the impact of
footwear on gait, and the effects of
foot function on core stability.

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Jo Seddon

Physiotherapist

Joanne is Head Physiotherapist at
Widnes Vikings Rugby League where
she looks after the first team players
on and off the pitch. Joanne works
at our Chester and Wigan clinics

Tracey Matthews

Physiotherapist

Tracey is a chartered physiotherapist
but is probably best known for her
rowing, she’s a Commonwealth Gold
and Silver medallist for Great Britain.

She’s qualified in Sports Massage,
Pilates Matwork level 1 and Sports
Acupuncture and has been working
as a massage therapist for GB
Rowing and Paralympic cycling teams.

Tracey has also run the Wigan
Warriors Rugby League Academy
providing physio to all age groups and
assisting with the First team.

She’s currently involved in treating 2
British Olympic track athletes as they
prepare for London 2012.

Maria Stansfield

Sports Massage Therapist

Maria joins the team having worked
with Leigh Centurions Rugby League
and Preston North End Football Club.
She was also Head Sports Therapist
at InterFootball  Academy and Lymm
Rugby Union.

A member of the Society of Sports
Therapists, she has an extensive
background in Sports & Exercise
Science.

With an interest in extreme endurance
events, she's worked at the Ironman
UK and the Brathay 10 in 10 Marathons
Challenge. 


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Paul Butler

Physiotherapist & Sports Massage

Originally from Wellington, Paul has 
represented New Zealand in duathlon
& triathlon and continues to compete
at an amateur national level for his
country.

A graduate in physiotherapy from
Otago University and a myotherapist
graduate from Royal Melbourne
Australia he specialises in physio and
sports massage.

Alan Raw

Chiropodist, Physiotherapist and Sports
therapist

Alan has recently returned to Harris
and Ross from Wigan Warriors Rugby
League where he was the assistant
physiotherapist and foot care specialist.

Alan accompanied the team to Old
Trafford and Wembley during last
season’s incredible cup run. With more
than 20 years experience, Alan brings to
Harris and Ross a wealth of knowledge
of treating elite, international athletes.

He was previously physiotherapist at
Manchester City Football Club and spent
8 seasons at Bury when the club won
back-to-back promotions.

Andrew Pinkerton

Sports Therapist Wigan Warriors &
Wigan Clinic

Andrew has more than 20 years of
experience working with elite
athletes and he’s a specialist in
musculoskeletal soft tissue release.
Over the last 2 decades, he’s been
the massage therapist for the England
and Great Britain Rugby League
squads, Wigan Warrors, Sale Sharks
and Manchester United.

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Anna Harris

Business Manager

Anna has been with the company
from the beginning in 2004. Since
completing her Business & Events
Management degree at Leeds
University, she's worked at the
Chamber of Commerce and
Manchester City FC Anna runs the
day-to-day management of Harris 
& Ross and is Rob and Jeff's assistant.

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Margaret Nadin

Reception Manager

Joining Harris & Ross in 2007,
Margaret's duties include diary
management and she's the first point
of call when you contact the clinic. 

Before joining us she was Charity
Liaison Officer at Manchester City
as well as working on reception
during match days

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Helen Harris

Reception Manager - Wilmslow Clinic

Helen runs the Harris & Ross reception
at our Wilmslow Total Fitness Clinic,
having worked at Total Fitness since
1999. 

She will be the first point of contact
for us in Wilmslow and will always
greet you with a friendly smile and
helpful manner.

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Julia McCrindle

Clinic Accounts

Julia has worked alongside many
managers at Manchester City Football
Club where she was their Personal
Assistant.

She joined us in 2007 as our Clinic
Accounts Manager, where she deals
with all our patients accounts enquiries
and invoicing

Contact Julia on 0845 2252256
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Anita Evans

Business Accounts

Anita joined us in 2010 having
previously been involved in the point
of sale industry. Her main duties in
our clinics are the day-to-day
running of the company ledgers and
aspects relating to finances.

Contact Anita on 0845 225 2256
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