OUR TEAM

Danny is our Clinic director here at SB Sports Massage & Rehabilitation and during his time here he has had the pleasure of working with the New Zealand Netball Team during their tour of the UK in 2017, treating some of Britains top athletes such as Bradley Wiggins and former world no.1 squash player Laura Massaro. As well as his clinical work, Danny has also worked with Wigan Athletic Football Club, providing match day pitch side first aid, player injury management and rehabilitation.

Danny’s main passion outside of work is golf and he plays off a handicap of 9!! This Golf knowledge has also helped him with his treatment of many local golfers.

Ben graduated from the University of Salford with a first class honours degree in Sports Rehabilitation in 2019. He has always had a passion for helping improve people’s lives and loves going to the gym, experimenting with different training methods and exercises which gives him a wide array of exercises to use during the rehab process. During his degree and since graduating Ben has done placements at various elite sporting clubs such as Wigan Warriors, Salford Red Devils and has gained valuable experiences at private clinics across the North West treating a diverse array of injuries.

Jonathan, or best known, JD, is a rehabilitation and performance practitioner who will be based in the clinic in Bolton. JD has a BSc in Sport Rehabilitation, an MSc in Strength and Conditioning and is also a UK Anti-Doping Clean Sport Advisor.

JD has an extended background within the military setting as well as working in professional football, elite rugby league, and other environments. As well as his passion for work, JD enjoys putting his mental and physical capabilities to the test, with his most recent achievement was completing a 50-mile ultramarathon.

Elisha is a highly skilled therapist, with a BSc in Sports Therapy and MSc Sports Injury Rehabilitation. During her degree Elisha has worked with multiple sports clubs, including Bolton rugby 1st team and Bolton Wanderers women 1st team. She has also provided treatment at events such as ‘Run Wigan Festival’ and ‘Bolton 10k’. Outside of work Elisha has a strong passion for Swimming, Netball and fitness, competing for her university Netball team for 4 years.

Patrick studied BSc (Hons) Sports Therapy at Hartpury University, Gloucestershire, gaining experience through the Hartpury Sports Injury Clinic, England RFU South West u18s and Gloucestershire RFU treating a wide variety of injuries and showcasing both his hands-on and rehab skills.

Since graduating, Patrick has focused on providing services to athletes and non-athletes in clinical and sporting environments, most recently in 2021 when he had the pleasure of working for Official Sports Services with the Argentinian Rugby Union, South Africa Rugby Union, England Rugby League and Wigan Athletic FC.

Alongside working with professional adults, he also has experience working with young aspiring athletes, spending over 4 years working as a sports therapist for many schools around the country providing first aid and rehabilitation.

Outside of work, Patrick has a passion for rugby and has spent 5 years representing nine-times AASE National Champions, Hartpury College & seven-times BUCS National Champions, Hartpury University and is currently playing at the Northern Premier League club Blackburn RUFC.