Meet The Team

Carla

MCSP, MSc, BSc hons, Dip SOM

Lead physio and managing director Blairgowrie Physiotherapy and Sports Injury Clinic ltd…

Gregor

Sports Therapist, Sports Massage therapist, APPI Pilates instructor, Personal trainer and Exercise instructor with GP exercise referral qualification.

After successfully completing his HND in Sport Therapy and rehabilitation…

Georgia

Georgia, Chartered Physiotherapist, Women’s Health Physio, Pilates Instructor and Sports Massage Therapist.
I am a Bachelor of Science (BSc) Physiotherapy graduate from Cape Town (2020)…

Scott

Chartered Physiotherapist, Sports Massage Therapist

I have an MSc in Physiotherapy as well as a BSc in Clinical Exercises and Rehabilitation Science. I also qualified with Merit in Sports Massage…

Carla Sutherland

Graduated from Glasgow University 1998 with a BSc Hons in Sports Medicine and Glasgow Caledonian University in 2003 with an MSC in Physiotherapy (Pre-reg). Worked in the NHS 2003-2013 gaining invaluable experience and knowledge in: Musculoskeletal outpatients, Orthopaedics, Stroke Rehabilitation, Medicine for the Elderly (specializing in falls prevention and Parkinson clinic) and Paediatrics.

She established ‘Blairgowrie Physiotherapy & Sports Injury Clinic’ in 2009 with Carla being the sole clinician, and she resigned from NHS in 2013 to concentrate on the business.

2020 Carla started ‘Revive Online Physio’ to reach out to those people in pain but unable to attend face to face appointments within a clinical setting… this may be due to ill health, child care or work issues, or those living in a rural environment.

Since returning to work after the pandemic temporarily closed ‘Blairgowrie Physiotherapy & Sports Injury Clinic Ltd’, the business has been rebranded and ‘Revive Physiotherapy and Wellbeing’ has been born.

Carla is a highly experienced reputable Physiotherapist, her breadth of knowledge enables her to offer a huge range of specialist treatments to treat a variety of problems in most areas of the body, and to people of all ages.

She has a keen interest in working in sport. She worked with multi-national elite shooters within the athletes village at the Glasgow 2014 commonwealth games. She has worked with the national Scottish hockey team at under 16 level accompanying them on their tours to Northern Europe, but reluctantly had to decline the offer of a permanent post with them. She spent some of the summer in 2013 working with the senior Scottish Ladies Hockey team to help prepare them for their European matches. This involved pre- and post-match physiotherapy and pitchside first aid.

She has gained work experience working alongside Physiotherapists treating national and international athletes within the Edinburgh Rugby club and the Tayside Institute of Sport. This has undoubtedly enriched her knowledge of treating sports injuries and recognising the demands of sport on the body and sports profiling (golf, swimming, hockey and rugby) and sports specific rehabilitation.

Despite a busy Professional Career, Carla has raised and supported the upbringing of 3 wonderful children. She has also achieved personal success winning Road running and Hill running races, Biathlons, 3rd place in Mountain Marathons. She is a qualified Ski Patroller and this has taken her to work in Scotland and also New Zealand. Over the years she has tried to help her local community by volunteering as: a Parent helper in Primary School, she has had active roles on committees such as Junior Rugby Clubs and as Chair of the local Community Council.

Career Snapshot

2021 rebranded Blairgowrie Physiotherapy & Sports Injury Clinic to ‘Revive Physiotherapy and Wellbeing’.
2020- Created new company ‘Revive Online Physio’
2017- 2020 Promoted to Physiotherapy Manager and Clinic Director, within this time grew the Physiotherapy business to employ other Health professional services: Audiology, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Expanded to two new locations in Aberfeldy and Dunkeld.
2017- Gained qualification in accredited Advanced Sport Trauma Course- LUBAS
2016 – Running Gait Analysis Course· 2015- Road Bike Fit for Physiotherapists Course
2015- Bought commercial premises, renovated and created a custom-built Physiotherapy Clinic to accommodate not only Physiotherapy but also Sports Massage Therapy, Pilates and Yoga, Cycling analysis/bike fit, Podiatry
2014 – Physiotherapist for elite shooters at Commonwealth games.
2014- Certificate in Spinal manual therapy through Manual concepts. 8 day course for a variety of conditions for the spine including arthritis and disc problems.
2013 – Work with the national Scottish hockey teams
2013 – Received prestigious invite to Queens Garden Party at Holyrood- anonymous patient nomination.
2012 – 2014 – work experience and mentorship with Edinburgh Rugby and Sports Institute Scotland
2010 – Completed the 4 McKenzie Mechanical Diagnosis and therapy courses. This specializes on logical assessment and treatment of the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine. It works particularly well for disc related pathology and dysfunctions.
2009 – 2019 – Strathmore Rugby Club Lead Physiotherapist and Physio Manager
2009- Started Blairgowrie Physiotherapy & Sports Injury Clinic Ltd
2009 – Postgraduate diploma Orthopaedic Medicine (Middlesex uni) – qualified to assess and treat cervical, thoracic, lumbar spine and sacroiliac (pelvic) conditions as well as the peripheral joints (knees, shoulders, elbows, ankles etc).
2009 – Post grad diploma Injection therapy (Middlesex uni)- Qualified to treat musculoskeletal complaints with the use of cortico-steroid injection
2006 -Post graduate qualification to practice Acupuncture. A useful tool in the management of pain and there is robust scientific evidence to support the use of acupuncture in a variety of conditions.
2005 -2012 -Sports taping
2003-2014 – Post- graduate courses/conferences and in services for hips/groin, shoulders, knees etc.
2003 – Qualified with an MSc Physiotherapy (pre-reg) from Glasgow Caledonian University.
1998 – BSc Hons in Sports Medicine from Glasgow University

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2016 – British Weightlifting Level 1 Coaching Assistant
2016 – Crossfit Level 1 Trainer
2016 – Level 3 Diploma in Sports Massage
2017 – Functional Integrated Dry Needling Course
2018 – British Weightlifting Level 2 Licensed Coach
2020 – Bachelor’s Degree Physiotherapy – St George’s University of London
2020 – Football Association Concussion Guidelines Course
2021 – Ran Long COVID rehabilitation classes for NHS
2021 – APPI Matwork Pilates Level 1 and 2
2021 – “Simplifying the Hip” Course with Mehmet Gem
2022 – Mental Health First Aid Introduction – One Day Course
2022 – Radial Shockwave Therapy
2022 – Emergency First Aid Renewal
2022 – Clinical Manager and Lead Physiotherapist in Private Clinic
2022 – Registered with Pelvic Obstetric and Gynaecological Physiotherapy (POGP)
2022 – Women’s Health work experience – in-house training scheme
2023 – POGP Course in Female Urinary Dysfunction
2023 – Biomechanical Assessment of the foot CPD
2023 – Pelvic Radiation Disease CPD – Dr Mehta

Gregor

After successfully completing his HND in Sport Therapy and rehabilitation with an A from Perth UHI, I am now studying to qualify with a BSc in Sport Therapy and this will enable me to specialise in corrective exercise for injury prevention and rehabilitation.

I am also a Soft Tissue therapist, proficient in Sport Massage, Soft tissue and Myofascial release and Trigger point therapy. I also like to use the ancient treatment of cupping, all these techniques help elevate aches, aches, pains and muscle tightness and soreness you may have.

However I also have extensive experience working in sport, I have the organisational skills to assist in planning and delivery of sport and exercise. I have a BSC in Sport and Exercise from Abertay University. I have used my knowledge to assist other people and help them develop skills in sport and exercise. I have done this by qualifying as a Swim coach, UKCC Level 2 – Coaching + Teaching Aquatics and Early Childhood Swim Teacher. I then went on to study an HND – Sport Coaching and Development.

Revive Physiotherapy’s partnership with Aberfeldy Rugby Club enables me to provide sport therapy services and pitch-side first aid as well as rehabilitation to the first team. Looking ahead, I am excited to pursue a Level 4 certification in Strength and Conditioning, further broadening my expertise to better support athletes

I am an experienced Fitness Instructor / Level 3 Personal Trainer and have lots of experience with the organisation and running of classes, so you will definitely see me teaching classes and taking PT sessions here at Revive Physiotherapy. I have gained valuable hands-on experience at Revive Physiotherapy, achieving Level 1, 2 and 3 certifications in APPI Pilates Mat Work.

I am qualified in GP exercise referral and really enjoy working with wellbeing for the local community so I fit right in here with the team at Revive Physio where I can help people with underlying medical conditions into an exercise routine and lifestyle change.

On a personal level, I enjoy going to the gym, I enjoy hiking is the highlands, currently working my way through the Munros!

Georgia

Georgia, Chartered Physiotherapist, Women’s Health Physio, Pilates Instructor and Sports Massage Therapist.

I am a Bachelor of Science (BSc) Physiotherapy graduate from Cape Town (2020) and I have relocated to Scotland. have received a warm welcome here in Blairgowrie and I feel inspired to start my journey at Revive Physiotherapy and Wellbeing.

In South Africa, all health care professionals complete a community service year after their degree. Although a low resourced setting, it was here where I learned the true sense of working with a multidisciplinary team. I have worked as a physiotherapist in private practice in Cape Town since 2022 in both a land- and aquatic-based setting. In 2023 I completed a postgraduate MSK course (Advanced Neuromuscular Skeletal Course), which is one of my special interests. I am passionate about people, helping others reach their goals and the environment. in advanced neuromuscular skeletal pain, which means I diagnosis and treat the root cause of problems, which is one of my special interests. I also have 3 year’s experience working in sport as a Physio for the University of Cape town Women’s Football team

Although as a physiotherapist I address the body and its illness or impairment, I take the whole person into consideration when assessing and planning treatment protocols. With a focus on patient-centred care I have found great reward in working with people and I am passionate about people and helping others reach their goals. I am curious and value continuous learning, especially in areas of pain, MSK, sports injuries, motivational interviewing, mindfulness, women’s health, and rehabilitation.

I have recently moved to Scotland and am eager to explore the mountains, nature and all it has to offer. I am also bilingual in English and German, so for any German speakers coming into revive I will be happy to chat away!

Courses and post graduate studies:

Part A Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy – The Lumbar Spine (The McKenzie Institute International) 2024, Scotland
Female Pelvic Health- Foundation and Fundamentals (Mandy Roscher Physio Skills) 2024, South Africa
STOTT Pilates course level 1 and 2 (Intensive Mat-Plus) 2024, South Africa
Neuromuscular Skeletal (ANMS) Course previously known as “OMT” (SASP) 2023, South Africa
Level 2 Dry Needling (ODNS) 2022, South Africa
WATSU level 1 2022, South Africa
Basic Wheelchair Seating (CE Mobility) 2021, South Africa
Level 1 Dry Needling (ODNS) 2021, South Africa
Aquatic Foundation (SASP) 2021, South Africa
Module 1 & 2 Pain (Pain Train Academy) 2021, South Africa

Scott

I have an MSc in Physiotherapy as well as a BSc in Clinical Exercises and Rehabilitation Science. I also qualified with Merit in Sports Massage

My two University degrees are the perfect blend to give me the ability and knowledge to see you through from beginning to end of your journey with us, as we try to work together to reduce your pain and improve your function.

I have spent time working within the community for the NHS as well as privately covering a variety of conditions ranging from Musculoskeletal conditions, joint replacements hip and knee replacements. I have a special interest in neurological conditions such as Stroke and Parkinsons.

I enjoy working with patients to establish their goals and give them choice and input towards their treatment. I take an evidenced based movement and strengthening approach so that we can get you back to doing what you love.

In my spare time you may catch me hiking out in the beautiful countryside Scotland has to offer, or I’ll be making a mess in my kitchen trying to cook something new from scratch. My current speciality is pizza and pasta.