David graduated from the Newcastle-Upon-Tyne School of Physiotherapy in 1987 and was fortunate enough to work as the 1st Team Physiotherapist for Fulham Football Club, under the chairmanship of Jimmy Hill. Following this, he gained further valuable experience through roles in the NHS and in private physiotherapy clinics across the North-East of England. After a rewarding eight-month period in The Queen Elizabeth Hospital Out-Patient Physiotherapy Department, he and a colleague (also a physiotherapist) founded Active Life Physiotherapy Centre in 1992. Over time, circumstances changed, and he eventually became the sole Director of Active Life Physiotherapy Limited when the business incorporated in 2003.
David has always enjoyed the challenge presented by all aspects of Musculo-Skeletal Physiotherapy. Throughout his career, he has regularly attended post-graduate courses and kept up to date with the latest physiotherapy techniques and developments in areas such as spinal examination and treatment, lower limb biomechanical assessment and treatment, dynamic stability evaluation and treatment, and sports physiotherapy. In 2013, he became involved with the Jockeys Injury Management Team, which provided him with the opportunity to offer physiotherapy support to Professional Jockeys on racedays at Fakenham Racecourse, along with occasional cover at other venues across the country.
Outside of work, David’s interests are largely centred around the rewarding demands of family life, complemented by the occasional round of golf, taking part in hillclimb or sprint events in his car, and running and cycling to maintain fitness.
Usual shifts: Monday PM, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday PM, and Saturday AM.
Laurette was born and did her formal education in South Africa. Following her graduation, she worked for 4 years in a South African government hospital, followed by 14 years in a private practice.
In 2004 she decided to spread her wings and secured a job in corporate physiotherapy in the U.K. Laurette then moved and settled in Norfolk in 2010 and has been working part-time at Active Life and part-time in corporate occupation health physiotherapy since.
Laurette’s special interests are, spinal conditions and injuries, sports injuries and general MSK.
In her spare time Laurette enjoys playing golf and cycling and is involved with her local church. Laurette also loves spending time with family, friends, and her cat!
Usual shifts: Mondays & Fridays.
Diane was born near Leeds before going onto study Physiotherapy in Birmingham, where she graduated in 1985. She has worked at the local hospital here since that time, and worked in the community within local GP surgeries for several years before joining Active Life in 2021. Diane’s special interest is the neck and general MSK.
Outside of work her hobbies include spending time with family, dog walking and general fitness.
Usual Shifts: Wednesday PM & Friday.
Debbie was born locally in Cambridgeshire, and grew up in Norfolk before going on to study at Guy’s School of Physiotherapy, graduating in 1986. Following graduation she went on to work at the Norfolk and Norwich hospital for 2 years, she locumed in King’s Lynn for a short time, and spent around 5 months working in New Zealand. In the early 90s she moved to Devon and worked within GP the community services at GP practices until moving back to Norfolk in 2021, at which time she joined us here Active Life.
She specialises in treatment of back and neck issues.
Outside of work she enjoys walking, playing tennis and spending time with her dogs.
Usual Shifts: Wednesday & Thursday AM.
