ABOUT
Optimal Movement Physio
FOUNDER
LAURA WHITEOAK.
MSK PHYSIOTHERAPIST, Strength & Conditioning Coach.
Hi, I'm Laura - a teacher turned physiotherapist and founder of Optimal Movement Physio. My clinic is built with the desire to revive the delivery of top quality physiotherapy with a difference.
I'm also a strength and conditioning coach; a skill which sets me aside in my field.
I combine clinical proficiency with over 20 years in the fitness industry and aim to instil confidence in movement to set you up for physical and emotional success; whether you're overcoming injury or wish to improve capability, resilience and potential.
My diverse background in primary education, competitive dance and fitness instructing, equips me with a unique skill set. I blend the technical aptitude to guide your rehab journey from injury through to full fitness and performance in a communicative, relatable way.
Having a specific pain or injury is not a prerequisite for physio input. I actively promote a proactive rather than a reactive approach and this is central to how I work. You cannot prevent injuries, but you can mitigate the risk and the duration of the consequences.
Keeping it simple, nailing the basics and building strong foundations are key!
If however you are currently navigating an injury, it can be mentally and emotionally taxing, especially if you are a regular movement lover.
Working in a holistic, person-centric manner and treating the individual as a whole is therefore fundamental, along with providing support and a sense of nurture through the process.
With additional qualifications in soft tissue therapy and acupuncture, I offer 'a little bit of everything' with a flexible, personalised approach tailored to the person in front of me.
Laura Whiteoak, BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy, MHCPC.
