ABOUT US

At MatchFit Athletics we believe in striving for excellence in each of life’s challenges. Like those that we treat and train, we too endeavour to perform at our best.

Unfortunately from time to time our body’s physical attributes let us down, and whether it causes you problems in competition or in training, at work or at home, we believe we have the skills and knowledge to make you MatchFit again.

We pride ourselves on our ability to understand your injury mechanism and assess your movement dysfunction. This enables us to provide treatment, rehabilitation and conditioning appropriate to your functional and sport specific demands.

We support both elite athletes and weekend warriors alike. Whether your interest is professional or personal we’ll find and treat the athlete in you.

Tom Cresswell

BSc (MSST), CSCS (NSCA) PGCHE (HEA), MPhil

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Hi I’m Tom. I am a Sports Therapist and Strength & Conditioning Coach with a rich experience working in sport with Great Britain Basketball, F1, Hartpury College
and Exeter Chiefs. I am a Director for the Society of Sports Therapists and am lucky to have won their Annual Travelling Scholarship on two occasions as well as] being a Finalist in the UK Sport Young Researcher of the Year Competition. I have
delivered academic presentations at various conferences and universities and attended the University of Hertfordshire on a scholarship, graduating with university colours for captaining the basketball team.

Claire Cresswell

BSc PG Dip (MSMA)

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Claire is our Clinic Manager and Soft Tissue Therapist at MatchFit. Claire graduated from the University of Hertfordshire in 2008 with an 2.1 Honors degree in Sports Therapy. She also spent a number of years specialising in Neurological Rehabilitation, working as a senior rehabilitation specialist at Neurokinex.

Claire has a passion for Soft Tissue Therapy and went on to post graduate study at the North London School of Sports Massage gaining a Level 5 post degree diploma in Sports and Remedial Massage Therapy. She has a lot of experience in this area and is accredited by the Sports Massage Association. Claire’s skills have taken her to events such the Womens Rugby World Cup, the London Marathon and the prestigious London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic games.

Claire has always been a keen sports enthusiast and now trains and competes in CrossFit on a regular basis. She brings a range of therapy expertise to MatchFit and also an understanding from the point of view of the athlete.

Megan Strading

Sports Rehabilitation Therapist

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Hi, I’m Megan and I’m a sports rehabilitator at MatchFit.

I graduated in 2014 in Sports Rehabilitation before working with the military. This is where my passion for body mechanics and movement began. Coupled with a fascination for strength principles I enrolled on a Master’s degree in Strength and Conditioning, graduating in 2020. Combining these two specialities I have a well-rounded approach to treatment and rehabilitation. I have experience working with a vast array of people from elite athletes to the everyday population.

What can you expect from me?

You will receive a thorough assessment, identified treatment that suits your needs and a rehabilitation programme to ensure you progress towards your goals. I also offer sports massage and soft tissue therapy. Hope to meet you soon.