Archives: Team Members

“During Ironman 2015, my left shoulder was ‘dead’ or at best heavily fatigued from the very beginning of the swim. With the help and advise of Rothery Health Care, I was given exercises to strengthen my shoulders and put me in the right place to take on the 7 mile swim of the Isoman. After the race, another appointment, swiftly sorted out a very jaded back.

“I would highly recommend Rothery Health Care, not only for immediate relief from niggles that are getting in the way of optimum training, but also for the advise that can prevent niggles and injuries in the long run.”

“I first had problems with the ligaments in my lower legs whilst training for the LCW marathon in 2015. I was advised to see John, as he was not only an expert in his field but also an endurance athlete. John helped with treatments and advised orthotic insoles for my shoes to help support the low arches in my feet. He also give me advice on how to modify my training to reduce the chance of any pain returning.

“Following John’s advice and ongoing support I have completed the LCW and Ironman Wales this year. Thank you.”

“You are awesome at Rothery Health and you guys really know what your doing!! Every time I come in to your clinic I feel relaxed and confident that I am going to be up and moving and on the bike and running with no problems at all!

“I’ve been in to see Emma and John regarding a torn hamstring and calf issues and a lower back problem and now a knee problem which you diagnose accordingly and treat. Thanks guys. Steve”

“John Rothery and his team have worked wonders on me. Due to tightness and pain in my calfs prior to competing in Ironman, I made an appointment. It was instantly pointed out that my insteps had collapsed and explained how this was having an affect on my legs. John not only worked on this but sorted my ham strings and worked on my body, sorting legs, shoulders, back and neck.

“I walked out feeling like a new man! The pre and post Ironman massage helped massively given by Tracy Povey especially as my body felt broken after competing. John has given me lots of encouragement and been able to give good sound advise due to his personal experiences of competing in endurance events. Under his guidance, my swimming massively improved, for which I will be for ever grateful for.”

“I have been going to John now ever since my IMW journey began back in 2014. I have now completed 3 back to back IMW and LCWs. Every time I go in I feel relaxed and comfortable, and the injury is always diagnosed quickly and treated effectively and professionally.

“During my first ever IMW in 2014 John personally came down near the finish line to cheer me across the line. I even sent a thank you card because there is no doubt in my mind that with out his help I would not have fulfilled my dream and replicated it three times. Thank you John.”

“I highly recommend John, always available for help & healing. As a GB & Welsh international, John is up there with the best for injury prevention & treatment, it’s great to have someone on our doorstep.”

“Superb… Got to the root of the problem very quickly and treated accordingly. Felt very comfortable and confident. Can highly recommend John”

“Excellent, professional service. You can show up limping, then can skip out at the end of the session ! John is very knowledgeable and uses many different approaches to get you back in the proverbial saddle. He looks at you holistically, asking questions and offering extremely useful advice through a genuinely caring attitude. I have been having acupuncture for migraines recently and the relief can be almost instant. Thanks John and see you next week!”

“John is an absolute genius, I was recommended to him via friends as my back, neck legs were totally in major pain including restrictive movement in my spine due to a rugby injury years ago and aggravated with long periods on my feet and past history… Just one visit to his clinic he sorted my problem out and freed me up from major pain and discomfort for over nearly 6 yrs… A few visits still to go but wow top professional in his profession and I would not hesitate to recommend John to any potential client… many thanks mate outstanding treatments.”

“Top man, great advice and methods from manipulation to acupuncture, loosening my muscles up, and also taping me up. He has treated all the injuries I have had, helping me get back into action and racing horses again. Many thanks John.”

“Perhaps doing a fast 10K on Boxing Day after hurting my back lifting my mountain bike over a fence wasn’t a good idea. Visited John in a lot of pain and unable to stand up straight, or even sit down pain free I can honestly say he worked wonders on my back. Got to the root of the problem (Facet Joint) really quickly, freed up the clunky bits, stretched me about a lot and within 45 minutes I could stand up straight and walk properly. A few days later and following the advice he gave about the right stretches to do I have just run a 5K at my normal pace and without pain. Excellent, professional, efficient and a very safe pair of hands.”

“I have been using Rothery Health for the past couple of years. John and his team have an abundance of knowledge and a manner that is unique and athlete focussed. Many times I have questioned the possibility of racing due to an injury; every time John has got me race-ready and fully-fit to race.

“His knowledge and ability to treat the cause as well as the injury is rare in his field and I cannot recommend him and his team highly enough.”

Managing Director Synergy Health & Wellness Centre, Pembroke Doc

“John and I have worked together through a period of nearly three years having being introduced to each other through another local business man. Upon John’s arrival in Pembrokeshire his enthusiasm and his impressive knowledge of osteopathy and his broad range of experiences made me feel at ease. I can recall 5 different events over two years where John has come to my rescue including a serious a calf strain, a popped rib and a quadriceps tear.

“Thank you John for support, professionalism, enthusiasm, the experiences we have had so far and the ones to come!”

GB Boxer

“Thanks very much for the fantastic treatment today, I feel like a different person now.”

Team Wales Commonwealth Boxer

“Thank you for excellent treatment yesterday John, feel amazing. Highly recommended – be seeing you again soon, thank you”

GBR Olympic Swimmer

“John was an excellent professional. I was fully assessed and treated, I felt at ease throughout the treatment, and was able to continue my training shortly after a series of treatments.”

3x Former British Judo Champion

“Thanks for your help Mr Rothery, I owe you. Without your knowledge and expertise, I would not be able to teach my students. On behalf of everyone at The Lincoln Judo Academy… a big thanks.”

GBR Olympic & Commonwealth Judo Athlete

“John’s assessment was 1st class – he helped me with my recovery, and I was back on the mat in no time.”

Welsh Rugby Union International

“Thanks John for preparing me for the Rugby World Cup, your treatment really helped – top man.”