Ben is an MSc Physiotherapy student at Edinburgh Napier University with a strong interest in sport, exercise, and musculoskeletal health. Alongside his studies, he works as a Sports Massage Therapist at Active Health Edinburgh, supporting active individuals and athletes with recovery, injury prevention, and performance enhancement.
Ben has gained valuable pitch-side experience providing first aid and taping support with Heriot’s Rugby and Edinburgh University Rugby, developing hands-on skills in managing acute injuries within a sporting environment. Through his physiotherapy placements, he has also built experience across hospital and clinical settings, contributing to patient assessment, rehabilitation, and multidisciplinary care.
He has a particular interest in running-related injuries and strength-based rehabilitation, and values a patient-centred approach focused on education, movement quality, and long-term outcomes. As a developing clinician, Ben is committed to continuing his learning and expanding his experience across both sporting and clinical environments.
I originally studied Animal Biology before changing direction and training as a physiotherapist — a bit of an unusual route, but it’s given me a strong interest in how the body adapts and performs.
Running, strength training, and HYROX.
Something still people-focused and active — like coaching or working in performance or fitness education.
“Everything in moderation.”
My family have a wee Dachshund sausage dog called Luna.
I’m determined to become fluent in Spanish one day — it will happen.
“Soundcheck” by Catfish and the Bottlemen.
