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ROCHELLE SEQUEIRA

LONDON,Greater London

Summary

HCPC-registered and CSP-affiliated Senior MSK Physiotherapist with UK-based experience in private practice, pitch-side sports rehab, and GP/NHS settings. Holds an MSc in Sports & Exercise Medicine from Leeds Beckett and advanced certifications in Acupuncture, BLS, and FA Level 4 ITMMiF. Adept in managing complex MSK caseloads, developing evidence-based rehab plans, supporting service development, and mentoring junior staff. Passionate about improving patient outcomes through personalised, functional rehabilitation programmes.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work history

Senior MSK Specialist Physiotherapist

Sammy Margo Physiotherapy (SMART Physio)
LONDON, Greater London
01.2023 - Current
  • Independently managed an MSK caseload in a busy private based service.
  • Manage complex MSK cases across all age groups in a private clinical setting.
  • Perform thorough assessments and deliver tailored rehab programs.
  • Liaise with GPs and consultants regarding imaging, onward referrals, and case progression.
  • Supervise junior staff and deliver in-service training on MSK conditions and treatment approaches.
  • Maintain accurate clinical records and contribute to service audits and outcome measure tracking.
  • Led CPD sessions on sports injury rehab protocols and assisted junior team members.

Sports Physiotherapist, Part-time

Fulham FC.
Fulham, Hammersmith and Fulham
05.2022 - Current
  • Provide match-day trauma management and injury assessment (ITMMiF certified).
  • Deliver prehabilitation, pitch-side cover, and post-injury rehab programs for academy players.
  • Communicate with coaching and medical staff for load management and injury prevention.
  • Maintain injury surveillance logs and contribute to performance reviews.
  • Participate in CPD sessions focused on elite sports rehab and clinical decision-making.

Specialist Physiotherapist

Xcel Health
Sittingbourne, Kent
05.2021 - 12.2022
  • Independently managed an MSK caseload in a busy private and GP-based service.
  • Delivered evidence-based rehab, manual therapy, acupuncture and patient education.
  • Planning and implementing various therapeutic interventions with a sound knowledge of Cyriax, Maitland & Mulligan mobilization, Acupuncture and Taping techniques.
  • Maintaining records of all patients' assessments, clinical encounters and interventions performed with completion of all clinical reports in a timely manner.
  • Supported First Contact Practitioner (FCP) roles within NHS GP surgeries.
  • Gained strong insight into referral pathways and red-flag management.
  • Also, attended a webinar on Interpretation of X-Rays and on Rheumatological conditions and when to refer for further investigations.

Physiotherapist Intern

DPO's Nett College of physiotherapy
Mumbai, Maharashtra
02.2019 - 08.2019

Physiotherapy Intern – India (2019)
Completed structured clinical rotations in MSK, Neuro, Cardiorespiratory and ICU settings across:

  • DPO’s Nett College of Physiotherapy
  • Vedant Hospital
  • Baba Atomic Centre
  • Saifee Hospital (also assisted in sports department)

Sports Physiotherapist

Volunteer
Mumbai, Maharashtra

I have also volunteered pitched-side for division leagues (MFA Leagues) and local teams matches in football in Mumbai, INDIA. I have volunteered for MFA league teams like:

1) DECA in 2017,

2) I.C. United 2018-2019,

Also, volunteered for other local teams like Holy Cross SC and Castle boys for a brief period as a pitched-side physiotherapist only for match days.

Education

Bachelors Degree - Health Sciences

Dpo's Nett College of Physiotherapy
Maharashtra

MSc - Sports and Exercise Medicine

Leeds Beckett University
Leeds
2020

The FA Level 4 Intermediate Trauma Medical Management in Football -

Leeds Beckett University
Leeds
01.2020

- First aid course (BLS) -

Xcel Health
Kent
2022

AACP Acupuncture course -

AACP
City of London

Skills

PROFESSIONAL STRENGTHS:

  • Advanced MSK assessment & diagnosis
  • Clinical reasoning & rehabilitation planning
  • Manual therapy, taping & acupuncture
  • Sports injury prevention & return-to-play protocols
  • Experience with NHS & private MSK pathways
  • MDT collaboration and player load management
  • Caseload prioritisation & outcome-based treatment
  • CPD delivery, staff mentoring & audit participation
  • Excellent command over English

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

  • HCPC Registered
  • Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) Member
  • FA Number: 65807842

Interests

Sports enthusiast (football, badminton, CrossFit); Former school basketball player; Trained in jazz & contemporary dance; Passionate Manchester City supporter.

Timeline

Senior MSK Specialist Physiotherapist

Sammy Margo Physiotherapy (SMART Physio)
01.2023 - Current

Sports Physiotherapist, Part-time

Fulham FC.
05.2022 - Current

Specialist Physiotherapist

Xcel Health
05.2021 - 12.2022

Physiotherapist Intern

DPO's Nett College of physiotherapy
02.2019 - 08.2019

Sports Physiotherapist

Volunteer

Bachelors Degree - Health Sciences

Dpo's Nett College of Physiotherapy

MSc - Sports and Exercise Medicine

Leeds Beckett University

The FA Level 4 Intermediate Trauma Medical Management in Football -

Leeds Beckett University

- First aid course (BLS) -

Xcel Health

AACP Acupuncture course -

AACP
ROCHELLE SEQUEIRA