What we’re all about

Island Rehab Hub provides an accessible range of services in sports performance and injury rehabilitation through bespoke strength & conditioning (S&C) and Physiotherapy protocols. Long accepted as training specifically reserved for elite levels of sport, these programmes deliver physical and physiological improvements to specific sports performance outcomes. Island Rehab Hub provides adaptive programmes to the general public and sports organisations alike, allowing individuals and teams to become the best physical versions of themselves.

Academic Background & interests

Spencer is an experienced strength & conditioning coach with an advanced academic education and understanding of musculoskeletal injury rehabilitation, remedial soft-tissue techniques, human physical performance preparation, sports massage and performance nutrition.

With extensive experience in handling a range of clients, from recreational individuals acutely injured through accident, illness or injury to elite and professional athletes, Spencer holds a successful track record in the ability to help individuals across a multitude of age groups to commit to long-term health and fitness goals.

Spencer holds a PhD in Health Science (Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation) from the University of Warwick, an MSc in Strength & Conditioning Science from the University of Edinburgh, a BSc in Sport & Exercise Science from the University of Northampton and an Advanced Diploma in Sports Therapy and Sports Massage from the Sports Therapy Organisation.

Spencer is currently an assistant coach for Bermuda Police RFC, plays the French Horn with the Royal Bermuda Regiment Band and is a professional member of the Bermuda Philharmonic Orchestra.

Athletic background

Spencer is a decorated former professional and International rugby union player. He played professionally for 10 years, 6 in the English Premiership (Bristol and Richmond). Playing on the wing and at fullback, Spencer was a member of the England Elite squad, during which time he represented England at the World Sevens in Paris and won two full England caps against Australia and South Africa. In 1999, he played in England’s warm-up matches for the Rugby World Cup, but agonisingly missed out on selection for the tournament itself.

Spencer has also given thirteen years of service to Her Majesty’s Royal Marines and has played for the Royal Navy and the Combined Services (UK Armed Forces), as well as the Bristol Bears, Richmond RFC, the Bedford Blues and Nottingham RFC. Spencer still remains one of the highest capped players to represent the Royal Navy against the British Army at Twickenham.

Academic Background

Kate brings 25 years of experience working as a qualified Physiotherapist to Island Rehab Hub.

In 1995 she gained her BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy at the Queen Elizabeth School of Physiotherapy at Birmingham University, England.

Kate then spent several years working in the NHS, following rotations around all the inpatient and outpatient specialities of Wexham Park Hospital, Berkshire.

Kate came to Bermuda 20 years ago and has worked in King Edward VII Memorial Hospital in the Outpatient Physiotherapy department and in private practice for several Orthopaedic doctors and surgeons.

Specialties

Kate’s diverse hospital experience has given her valuable training and knowledge in many areas of medicine and rehabilitation including paediatrics through to seniors, intensive care, stroke rehabilitation, amputees, respiratory care and neurologically impaired patients.

Her special interest however is Orthopaedics and Musculo-Skeletal disorders, focusing on rehabilitation following fractures, surgeries and management of arthritis and joint pain.

Kate has the expertise to assess, diagnose and manage the injury, yet is passionate about using whatever or whomever fits for the best outcome of the patient.