About Us
Head Clinician.
Paul…….
From a young age he has competed in Cross Country and Athletics, after leaving school he joined the Armed Forces where he developed as an athlete and raced for the combined services in Cross country, Running, Cycling and Triathlon. After leaving the armed forces he continued to race triathlon and has competed in races all across the world in middle and long distance events. In 2015 Paul helped setup and develop South Shields Velo CC, where he is still an active member and often takes part in Cyclocross, Time Trials and Road Races. He is also an active member in NE31 Tri club and Jarrow and Hebburn AC. His future aims are to compete at the Ironman 70.3 World championships.
Paul finished studying a B.Sc Hons in Sports Rehab and Therapy at Newcastle College where he achieved a First Class Honours in the summer of 2021. He continued his education to further gain a MSc in Sport and Exercise with Distinction.
He also has various coaching qualifications (kayaking, canoeing, mountain leadership and orienteering)
In addition to this a level 2 gym instructor and level 3 Personal trainer (Active IQ).
He has worked with Newcastle Falcons Rugby Team, Newcastle Eagles Basketball Team, Hebburn Town FC, Help for Heroes and South Shields FC Academy.
Grant
Grant is a Sports Massage Therapist - Level 3. He has a passion for helping people and has great people skills.
He loves to Surf and Skateboard and is also a member of Shields Surf Club. He currently is a Level 2 Triathlon coach at Shields Tri and can often be found taking coaching and marshalling at local triathlon events. He is currently aiming to add more knowledge and techniques to his skill set over the coming future.
Samantha
Sam is currently in her final year of studying Sports Rehab (BSc) at Sunderland University. She attends Herd Sands for her placement on a Thursday morning where she works alongside Paul.
Most recently she is starting to offer her own services through Herd Sands. She now offers Student Assessments via the booking page. This is a service priced at reduced rate. This allows Sam to develop the skills necessary to Assess, Treat and Rehab various different sports injuries whilst under supervision.
She has a love for sports & rehab and this shows the moment you meet her. After going through a rehab journey herself she decided a career in this field would really suit her.
She can often be found in the gym or out running the streets of South Shields.
Could this be you???
Get in touch if you think you could bring something to our team. We will be looking to expand our clinic in the very near future.
Email us at Info@herdsands.co.uk