About us

Our Canterbury clinic was established in 1998. Andrew Buckley took over as owner, having managed the clinic for several years in 2006. Since then the clinic has been re-branded as TEAM BUCKLEY and has extended its scope. It is now a multi-disciplinary clinic providing Osteopathy, Physiotherapy and , Sports Therapy and Massage Therapy.Our Aim is to address reoccurring problems by indentifying the potential causes of the problem and not just the symptoms and provide optimal rehabilitation and self help stategies.All of our therapists are registered with the relevant regulatory bodies for their profession(s).Andrew Buckley
Chartered Physiotherapist MSc BSc Dip Sport Therapy Andrew is the director of Team Buckley Physio and is one of the few therapists who hold degree qualifications in both osteopathy and physiotherapy disciplines and a diploma in sports therapy. He provides his patients an evidence based approach to treatment of musculoskeletal injuries of all ages.Andrew is a teaching fellow/ external lecturer in spinal manipulation at Bath University and taught spinal manipulative/adjustment techniques at a leading premier league rugby club. He has an extensive experience in sports rehabilitation and has worked with numerous sporting teams and at events including professional football (premier and championship league) basketball, hockey, judo and track cycling. Andrew has also worked at Track cycling world cups (Team USA). He was a selected physiotherapist based at the Veledrome at the London 2012 Olympics and provided Pre-Olympic rehabilitation to Team Nepal and the Chinese seated volleyball Para Olympic 2012 gold medal winning team. Andrew has also worked as a senior physiotherapist at Junior Commonwealth Games and Island GamesAndrew also holds certificates/further training in acupuncture, Pilates, Orthopaedic medicine and strength and conditioning.Outside work Andrew is a keen mountain biker,road cyclist and further enjoys enhancing his qualifications.Andrew Buckley's treatment is recognised by all major insurance companies including Bupa and PPP AXA

Laura Collins
Chartered Physiotherapist BSc (Hons)

Judy Kneale
Sports & Remedial Massage Therapist (LCM Diploma, ITEC) Judy initially worked in London running a successful PR company that specialised in film, video, television, theatre and personal representation. A keen gymnast and korfball player, Judy suffered from several sports injuries and, while undergoing rehabilitation for a long-term back injury, became very interested in massage and complementary therapies. Ten years after setting up her company she went back to college to train as a sports and remedial massage therapist.Judy is qualified in sports and remedial and therapeutic massage and is also a qualified gym and pilates instructor. She uses this knowledge to provide rehabilitation exercise advice as well as pilates-based exercises for low back, shoulder and neck pain sufferers. She has a great interest in posture and general well-being in the workplace and provides advice on a regular basis; she recently presented a seminar at a conference in Berlin. Judy has worked at several events providing pre and post event massage, including the world renowned Iron Man competition in Hawaii, the Samoan Rugby Team, National Beach Ball Championships, Commonwealth Youth Games, Masters Hockey World Cup and various 'Races for Life' for Cancer Research.Judy has worked with Andrew Buckley since 2002

Sarah Vine
Sports Therapist (DipPT) Sarah is a Sports Therapist, offering sports massage, injury guidance and exercise prescription and advice. Qualified as a Level 3 personal trainer and gym instructor and having worked closely with Andrew Buckley at the clinic since 2006, Sarah's experience allows her to provide you with a well-rounded approach to treatment, aiming to help you both immediately and in the long term.Sarah uses her sport-specific knowledge to individually tailor your treatment, training advice and corrective exercise to your training needs and environment.

Alexander Pouros
Osteopath BSc (Hons) Alex began working at Team Buckley in October 2008 as a sports therapist and now works as an Osteopath after qualifying with a BSc (Hons.) in Osteopathy in June 2009. Previous to this, Alex has worked as a sports therapist, fitness instructor and personal trainer for over 8 years, specialising in core stability, nutrition advice and weight management.Since qualifying as an Osteopath Alex has completed a course in acupuncture and now uses this in conjunction with traditional Osteopathic techniques in order to further enhance the treatments he provides.Alex treats a wide variety of conditions and believes that any treatment given should be professional and honest, as well as aiming to return you to fitness as soon as possible. The ideals and principles used at the Team Buckley clinic allow him to better fulfill these aims.

Jamie Crosswell
Chartered PhysiotherapistJamie first completed a BSc (Hons) degree in Sports Conditioning, Coaching and Rehabilitation at the University of West England in 2005. After returning to Kent Jamie started working in the NHS rehabilitating patients suffering from lung disease, while working with various local football teams and as a gym instructor and personal trainer.In 2007 Jamie started an MSc in Physiotherapy while also working for Margate football club and then Gillingham football club. After completing his MSc, Jamie returned to work in the NHS this time rehabilitating cardiac patients. Jamie has also worked as a physiotherapist with Canterbury Rugby Club , Dover Athletic football Club and currently as the first team physiotherapist for Ebbsfleet Football Club.Jamie joined Team Buckley in April 2010 and is also trained in acupuncture.The titles: Osteopath and Physiotherapist are protected by law and it is an offence for anyone to use these titles dishonestly. All of our therapists are registered with the Health Professions Council (Physiotherapist, and Dietitian) or the General Osteopathic Council (Osteopath). Our Sports Therapists are registered with the Federation of Holistic Therapists.