ABOUT

OUR PHYSIOS

Physiotherapists at Farmhill physiotherapy specialise in musculoskeletal problems. All Physiotherapy treatments at Farmhill are carried out by experienced and enthusiastic physiotherapists who enjoy their job. The main Focus is to get you back to normal health as quick as possible. The friendly and caring approach alongside their extensive experience means that you can be confident that any treatment you receive is of the highest quality. We provide the same high quality standards to patience at all ages and levels of ability.

Wendy Shallcross BSc (phys) M.C.S.P., H.C.P.C

Wendy graduated with a BSc in Physiotherapy from Leeds University in 1993. She has this worked in Aintree hospitals in Liverpool, Noble's hospital in the Isle of Man and in Australia before setting up her own Private Practice on the Island in 1998. Wendy specialises in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy which covers back, neck, joint , muscle, tendon pain and sports injuries. She is a credentialled Mckenzie Practitioner which demonstrates the highest standard for management of back and neck problems. Wendy is also qualified to perform Ergonomic Workplace Assessments.

She has a passion for sport, both in treating and competing herself. She has been a physio with:

An Elite Rugby league team
Elite runners in London Marathon
Commonwealth Youth Games in 2011
Commonwealth Games in Glasgow 2014
Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast Australia 2018
Isle of Man Sports Institute

Wendy knows from first hand experience the training requirements of sport alongside the frustrations of injury. She competes in triathlon from Sprint distance to Ironman and has represented GB in her age group in the Olympic distance.

Karen MacRae Bsc (Hons) M.C.S.P., H.C.P.C

Karen qualified with a BSc (Hons) in Physiotherapy from Queen Margaret University in Edinburgh in 1995. Since then, she has developed extensive experience across a wide range of musculoskeletal and sports-related conditions, alongside further training in manual therapy, acupuncture, ergonomics and the assessment and management of common sports injuries.

She began her career as a general physiotherapist at Victoria Hospital in Kirkcaldy before specialising in musculoskeletal outpatients within Lothian Healthcare. She later joined the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, where she worked from 2004 to 2010 and became Site Lead for the staff physiotherapy service. During this time, she developed a particular interest in ergonomics , work-related injuries., spinal conditions, and joint / muscular disorders.

Alongside her NHS work, Karen worked as a Sports Physiotherapist at Edinburgh University’s Fitness Assessment and Sports Injury Clinic (FASIC). Here, she treated a wide range of sports injuries and worked with elite athletes, including members of the Scottish Rugby team and the GB swimming and cycling teams.

Karen moved to the Isle of Man in 2010 and joined Wendy at Farmhill Physiotherapy. She has continued to develop her clinical experience, including working at the Commonwealth Youth Games, and enjoys treating people with a wide variety of injuries and conditions.

Karen also has experience working with singers and public speakers, helping them optimise posture, breathing and muscle function to support their performance. This is one aspect of her broader interest in how movement, posture and physical wellbeing can affect everyday activities, work and performance.

With over 30 years of experience, Karen combines her clinical knowledge with a practical, individual approach. She enjoys helping each patient understand their problem, develop a clear plan for recovery and get back to doing the things they enjoy.

Dan Watterson BSc (Hons), MSc (pre-reg), M.C.S.P., H.C.P.C

Dan completed a BSc (Hons) in sports and exercise science at Oxford Brookes University with a focus on applied sports and exercise physiology, and strength and conditioning. Developing a keen interest in rehabilitation, he then undertook a Masters degree in Physiotherapy (pre-reg) at The University of Liverpool, he graduated with distinction and throughout the course, obtained a level 4 certificate in sports massage therapy, He is also a level 3 CIMSPA acredited personal trainer.

He has gained valuable NHS experience, and elite sports exposure, working alongside professional rugby league team Warrington Wolves.

Since qualifying, Dan has worked in North Cheshire and Merseyside NHS in neurological rehabilitation, acute medicine, and musculoskeletal outpatient teams and in private physiotherapy practice.

Dan has been a keen sportsman all his life, competing at University level rowing, and currently competes in CrossFit and Hyrox. His background in sports and exercise science means he has a strong passion for progressing people beyond what they might have thought possible, whether that is a rehabilitation or performance goal