ABOUT US
BACKGROUND
At Extra Mile Health we understand that everyone’s journey to health and fitness is different. Which is why our approach to Physiotherapy centres around individualised care, ensuring our services are unique to your needs. Whether your aim is to be pain free or to represent your country, we believe high standard Physiotherapy care should be available for all. Just like the many hours dedicated to going the extra mile in our sporting and professional careers, we apply the same attitude and work ethic to your care.
Our team are from humble beginnings, dedicating our lives to working and performing in elite sport at the highest level. We decided that we wanted to use our experience and expertise to deliver high quality Physiotherapy to you. In the knowledge that no matter what your goal is, the journey is the most important part.
OUR PHILOSOPHY
Our philosophy to health and performance centres around our core values: Experience. Excellence and Evidence.
Using our experience in elite sport we aim to deliver clinical excellence that is based on the latest scientific evidence allowing us to go the Extra Mile for our clients.
WHO WE ARE
Dr. Chris Bramah PhD, MCSP
Clinic Director
Chris is our Senior Physiotherapist with extensive experience working in elite level sport. Having initially started his career in Rugby League, Chris went on to work in track and field for British Athletics and Team GB, supporting their endurance athletes throughout numerous championships; including the 2016 Rio Olympic Games, the 2017 London World Championships, IAAF Diamond League events and several high altitude training camps across the World.
Alongside his work in athletics, Chris has worked privately with clients from a range of professional sports, including football, rugby, boxing, tennis and martial arts.
Chris continues to be actively involved in clinical research with his PhD focusing on the biomechanics of running related injuries. He has published multiple peer reviewed articles in academic journals and presented his work at both national and international conferences.
Unique to Chris’ practice is his ability to blend scientific evidence with clinical experience to deliver clinical services tailored to your health and performance goals.
Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy &
Health Care Professions Council
Jacqueline Fairchild BSc
Physiotherapist & Sport Scientist
Jacqueline is a Physiotherapist, holding degrees in both Sports and Exercise Science and Physiotherapy.
As an athlete, Jacqueline has represented her country at multiple international competitions, with achievements including British indoor championship bronze medallist in the 1500m, three-time and two-time England Championship silver medallist in the 1500m and 800m and a 10km personal best of 33:36.
Combining her experience as an elite athlete and her knowledge in both Sports Science and Physiotherapy, means she is perfectly positioned to help guide your rehabilitation, performance or fitness aims.
Jacqueline enjoys the variability of working with all levels of runners, from performance to park run and anywhere in between. She has provided consultancy work for British Athletics and is involved with grass roots sport at her local athletics club.
Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy &
Health Care Professions Council
WHAT PEOPLE SAY
"I started working with Chris in 2015, after moving to Manchester. Since then we've worked together in getting my body ready for an Olympic Games final, two World Championship finals and two European medals along the way. It's been down to Chris' consistency on keeping on top of my niggles and ensuring they don't turn into bigger injuries that's allowed me to clock personal bests across all distances. Consistency within my training was something I really lacked and often would struggle with several months out of the sport, injured. Keeping healthy has been a welcomed change and I couldn't thank Chris enough for all his help on being part of my journey."
— Eilish McColgan,
GB International 5000m Runner
Scottish 5000m Record Holder
2 x Olympian
