Meet the Team

Meet James Collinge, our director and lead clinician. After completing an undergraduate degree in Sport & Exercise Therapy, he went on to complete two Master’s degrees in Physiotherapy and Strength & Conditioning, creating broad foundations to his philosophies of assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation from injury. For over 10 years James has been fortunate enough to support many professional athletes from a variety of sports, from Rugby Union with Team GB Sevens, England U20s and Sale Sharks, Rugby League with Leeds Rhinos and Football with Leeds United Academy. 

Alongside working full-time as a physiotherapist in elite sport, he has always maintained his commitments to private practice, regularly treating patients with recreational, occupational, and everyday life-stressors leading to injury. James delivers his unique insights and experience working with numerous athletes in different sports to every patient journey, ensuring the restoration of pain free function and the most effective return to sport or work.

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Meet Alex, our women’s health, and Pilates specialist. Alongside her commitments to private practice, she works as a senior physiotherapist in the NHS as part of the Women and Children Team. Her role requires her to treat a varied caseload of ante-natal and post-natal patients presenting with pelvic health related issues, post-surgical management following C-section and paediatric populations suffering from musculoskeletal issues. She is qualified in matwork and pre/post -natal Pilates from the APPI and regularly uses reformer Pilates as part of her practice.

Prior to completing her master’s degree in Physiotherapy, Alex studied Sports & Exercise Science at undergraduate level and has a background in elite sport representing England in Netball. She incorporates this additional knowledge in her management of sporting injuries back to performance for her private patients in clinic.

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Jaclyn is an Advanced Clinical Specialist Dietitian with 17 years of experience working with patients. As a member of the British Dietetic Association (BDA) and regulated by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), Jaclyn brings a high level of expertise in translating the latest nutrition science into practical guidance for patients. Her career spans teaching, media appearances on the BBC, and work with leading industry brands like Nestlé and Dr Schär. She has also provided tailored nutrition plans for high-profile clients, including the previous World’s Strongest Man – Eddie Hall.

Jaclyn’s expertise covers a wide range of areas, including weight management, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, IBS, women’s health and menopause. Her addition to the team will strengthen our ability to deliver patient-centred, evidence-based care across a variety of nutrition and health related conditions.

As well as accepting self-funding clients, Jaclyn is a BUPA recognised provider, accepting patients with private health insurance who’s policies cover Dietetics.

Qualifications:
BSc Nutrition & Dietetics
BDA Registered Dietitian
BUPA Recognised Provider

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Ben brings over a decade of experience as a physiotherapist in full-time professional sport, most recently working for Team GB as a lead clinician during the Tokyo 2020 and Paris 2024 Olympic Games. He has also spent time within Rugby League with the England Youth Programme, Leeds Rhinos, Castleford Tigers and Huddersfield Giants where he led the medical department.

Ben has an extensive portfolio of postgraduate qualifications, achieving masters level certificates Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Imaging, applied clinical anatomy, injection therapy and the independent prescribing of medicines. This allows him to use diagnostic ultrasound at the point of care to aid an accurate diagnosis and advise on optimal management which may require the prescription of medicines that we can provide you in clinic.

Ben uses ultrasound imaging with all injections to improve safety and accuracy of each intervention, ensuring the best possible effect on improving pain, inflammation, and joint function in his patients.

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Natasha plays a pivotal role at Invicta Health & Performance, ensuring the smooth running of the practice and a superior customer journey for every patient. As Director of Operations, Natasha manages the day-to-day functions of the clinic, supporting the team in delivering an exceptional experience aligned with Invicta’s values. Her passion for customer service shines through in every aspect of her work, fostering an environment where patients feel valued and cared for.

With over 10 years of experience in customer service within the aviation industry, Natasha brings a wealth of expertise to Invicta. She has worked with world-class airlines, including Jet2 and Emirates, and recently held the position of Performance Trainer, responsible for the training of new and existing crew to the highest standards. This background has equipped her with the skills to manage the practice effectively, build strong relationships, and drive excellence in service delivery. Natasha’s leadership ensures that Invicta Health & Performance continues to exceed expectations.

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Olivia is our physiotherapist and massage service lead with a BSc in Physiotherapy from the University of Nottingham and a Level 3 Sports Massage Diploma. As a registered member of the HCPC and CSP, she has gained valuable experience working in the NHS alongside various football teams, including a summer residency at Macclesfield FC, Lymm Rovers and the University of Nottingham Women’s team. Olivas background in sports rehabilitation has equipped her with the expertise to help athletes recover from injuries and enhance their performance.

She has a particular interest in lower limb sporting injuries and is passionate about helping individuals return to peak performance. As an avid football player, she understand the physical demands of the sport first hand, allowing her to tailor treatment and injury prevention strategies effectively. This is supported by advanced manual therapy skills and a patient-focused approach ensuring that each individual receives the highest standard of care, whether improving pain, recovering from injury or working towards performance goals.

Qualifications:
BSc Physiotherapy 

Level 3 Sports Massage Diploma

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