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We are excited to announce that we have the amazing joining the highfivefitness team, welcome Katie ❤️

Hi everyone, I’m proud to introduce KCS Physiotherapy & Wellbeing at Highfivefitness. I’m a HCPC-registered Physiotherapist and a member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy. I began my physiotherapy journey three years ago at the University of Sunderland, where I gained valuable experience across all core areas of physiotherapy, including neurology, cardiorespiratory, and musculoskeletal rehabilitation. I’m passionate about every aspect of physiotherapy and excited to continue developing as a professional through my own private practice.

My passion for physiotherapy stems from my lifelong love of sport. I’ve been playing football since I was eight years old and have spent the last five years playing women’s football for Heddon United. I’ve also been training at Highfivefitness for the past five years, and I love being part of such a supportive community. It’s an exciting opportunity to now be joining Clare and Cal’s team and offering physiotherapy services at the gym.

More recently, I’ve taken up running and am currently training for my second Great North Run. My first experience of the event was inspired by my physio placement with Marie Curie, where I saw first-hand the incredible impact the charity has on patients and their families. It motivated me to take on the challenge while supporting such an important cause.

Alongside my physio training, I’ve worked with Ryton and Crawcrook Albion for the past two years as a Sports Massage Therapist and First Aider. During university, I also completed qualifications in sports massage and sports taping, giving me additional skills to help people recover from injury, manage pain, and optimise performance.

My goal is to support clients rehabilitation journey and to keep people doing what they love. Whether you’re recovering from an injury, managing a long-term condition, or simply looking to stay active the goal is to provide holistic care and to help you achieve your goals. I’m looking forward to meeting you all and becoming part of your health and wellbeing journey 🖐

What a difference a year makes!! I didn't make the start line last year because of a stress fracture the week before the race...but this year I made it! ☀️

Today I changed my approach, I didn't follow a strict training plan and my main aim was to enjoy it and have fun....and I did it!🥹

So chuffed with my finish time - 1hr31min45secs - it was soooooo hot but the route was fab and the supporters amazing...and the best part, I loved it!🙌

Well done to my awesome sister who also smashed it in 1hr51 and our top supporter Mike who came to cheer us on despite being injured👏

This race meant so much to me after a tough injury last year but that injury reminded me why I run...it's because I love running so I took the pressure off and still did a time I am so proud of 🙏

Believe in yourselves team as we are stronger than we think we are and can achieve great things if we just go for it!❤️

Next challenge...the Ultra!!! 🖐

We are excited to share more about the new classes which have been added to the timetable 🙌

Define and Tone
Barre
Yoga
Low Intensity Pilates

We have put a little information about what you can expect from each class and when they will be on!🙏

Looking forward to welcoming you to the classes!

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This is a message to all my highfivefitness family: past, present and future ❤️

Please take the time to read the post and thank you all for helping make highfivefitness what it is today. 🖐

What a special night last night was! came to highfivefitness to celebrate the launch of her third book "Runner's Guide to Menopause" 🙌

I was so honoured when Juliet asked me to write the chapter on strength training. It is such an important topic that I feel so passionate about and to have this opportunity to work with such an incredible woman has been a dream ❤️

Last night was all about bringing women together, educating, empowering and supporting each other. The community was incredible and the support was something I will carry with me. 🙏

Thank you Juliet for trusting me to help and support you with this and thank you to the amazing people who show their support and encouragement every day. When we work together we build each other up and become stronger both physically and mentally. 💪

What a night, thank you everyone and I hope you all get so much from the book which covers such important topics 🖐