About Clare - The Knee Mentor
How It Started
Hi, I’m Clare, The Knee Mentor. My journey in physiotherapy began at Robert Gordon University (RGU) in Aberdeen, where I studied from 1994 to 1998. I was fortunate enough to learn alongside and under some fantastic colleagues, gaining a really solid foundation as a Chartered Physiotherapist.
Early Career
Continued Learning
Sports and Private Practice
Driven by a passion for sports and rehabilitation, I transitioned to work in sport and private practice. I had the privilege of working with football, hockey, rugby and curling teams, travelling to international tournaments and world championships. These experiences not only broadened my expertise but also deepened my commitment to helping athletes and patients perform at their best.
Independent Practice
In 2005, I took a significant step in my career by setting up my first independent private practice. By 2012, I moved into my own purpose-built practice premises as Physio Ecosse and established a quality team of like minded physios where we treated neuromusculoskeletal patients and specialised in the assessment and provision of functional knee bracing.
This period was incredibly fulfilling as I fused what I had learned in those early years with my time in high performance sport. We helped countless individuals reduce their pain, restore their function, achieve their goals and improve their quality of life.
The Birth of The Knee Mentor
When COVID-19 hit in 2020, it necessitated a shift in how we supported our clients. The pandemic presented a unique challenge, but also an incredible opportunity to innovate. I embraced the challenge of caring for and supporting clients remotely and to my delight, many achieved even better results online!
Empowered to move and improve without relying solely on manual therapies, clients thrived! This eye-opening experience led to the creation of The Knee Mentor – dedicated to reaching motivated individuals with knee OA who struggle to access the expertise they need closer to home.
Commitment to Excellence
Throughout my career, I have been driven by a commitment to excellence and a passion for helping others. Whether working in hospitals, on sports fields, or in private practice, my goal has always been to provide the best possible care and support to my clients.
With The Knee Mentor, I continue this mission, offering tailored, evidence-based solutions to help you move from pain and limitation to strength and freedom.
1998
Became Chartered and HCPC Registered - status I maintain proudly to this day.
1998–2002
2002-2005
Traveled internationally, including the 2006 World Curling Championships (Scotland won gold).
2005–2012
Awarded Diploma in Orthopaedic Medicine.
Continued CPD with experts like Stuart McGill, Shirley Sahrmann, and Peter O’Sullivan.
Qualified in medical acupuncture and joined the AACP.
Awarded Certificate in Spinal Manual Therapy
2022
After years of frustration with the traditional one-session-at-a-time physio model - where people get part-way better, drop off and return years later worse off - I saw the need for something different. The Knee Mentor was born out of a desire to break that cycle: to offer the structure, coaching and consistency people truly need to make lasting change and stay active for life.
Today
Beyond Physiotherapy
When I’m not working with clients or on the business, you’ll find me rescuing and hanging out with hens, snowboarding, or onewheeling – continually striving for that elusive “work-life-balance”.
Join me on this journey to better knee health. Let’s move forward together, embracing the opportunity to stay active, strong, and vibrant.
Typical Journey of a Knee Mentor client:
