Testimonials
Caren Diehl
PhD International Sports Psychology
“I have worked with Sammie Shepherd for a number of years in Dubai. Not only has her knowledge and experience shined through but also her passion for her work.
Sammie is an amazing Sports Rehabilitator who truly cares about her patients and their well-being. Due to her personality and her approach, there is a trust between her and her patients and this helps enhance a speedy recovery.
Sammie is open to finding new ways to support her patients hence we collaborated on a few cases together to enhance patient’s care and aid optimal performance.
She has helped me personally with various injuries and niggles that I had. She created an individualised program just for my needs to work on my weaknesses.
Due to her treatment and training programme I have become a better, stronger and faster runner. She is absolutely the best in her field, whenever I have questions, she is the first I contact. I value her opinion and enjoy working alongside her.”
“As a previous work colleague of Sammie’s in the field of Sports Rehabilitation, my experience of working with her was an extremely positive and a working environment I would happily recommend to others!!
She is very much a team player and she will always go out of her way to support others.
She is responsive, focused, personal and takes pride in her work and will go the extra mile to help others to achieve their goals whether that’s assisting her clients with return to full function from injury, or helping other therapists with their personal growth and development.”
She is very much a team player and she will always go out of her way to support others.
She is responsive, focused, personal and takes pride in her work and will go the extra mile to help others to achieve their goals whether that’s assisting her clients with return to full function from injury, or helping other therapists with their personal growth and development.”
Amy
“I've worked with Sammie repeatedly for over 10 years including Personal Training, Sports Massage and Injury Rehabilitation.
Sammie is one of the most knowledgeable and professional health / sports professionals I've had the pleasure to work with, and I trusted her most recently to help me with supporting my recovery from a soft tissue reconstructive surgery, both in terms of preparing my body for surgery and supporting my post-op recovery.
Sammie is one of the few health / sports professionals that I feel confident in recommending unreservedly and is someone you can trust your health to.”
Sammie is one of the most knowledgeable and professional health / sports professionals I've had the pleasure to work with, and I trusted her most recently to help me with supporting my recovery from a soft tissue reconstructive surgery, both in terms of preparing my body for surgery and supporting my post-op recovery.
Sammie is one of the few health / sports professionals that I feel confident in recommending unreservedly and is someone you can trust your health to.”
Ivan
“I have been a client of Samantha since 2020 after being introduced by recommendation. She assisted me with during a 12 month Ironman training camp with very high training volume.
This included in injury management and treatment as well post event recovery. I achieved my goal and injury prevention and treatment was a huge part of the prep. From my main sports BJJ & Surfing she has helped me with numerous injuries to the shoulder/ ankle / knee / hip & elbow and I cannot recommend Samantha enough.
She is truly a magician!”
This included in injury management and treatment as well post event recovery. I achieved my goal and injury prevention and treatment was a huge part of the prep. From my main sports BJJ & Surfing she has helped me with numerous injuries to the shoulder/ ankle / knee / hip & elbow and I cannot recommend Samantha enough.
She is truly a magician!”
Neil
“I personally used Sammie when I was an athlete as her treatment and knowledge was second to none and helped me overcome a few injury issues that I developed.
I was very particular with who I trusted with my injury treatment and hands down Sammie was the top of my list.
Fast forward a few years and now as a coach, I recommend Sammie to my clients/gym members as having previous experience with her, I know they are in safe hands.
Sammie also keeps in contact with me regarding my client's/gym member's injury progress so I know if I need to adapt/progress their gym program so it is suitable and appropriate for their injury rehabilitation, so on a personal and professional level, Sammie is fantastic and I couldn't recommend her more.”
I was very particular with who I trusted with my injury treatment and hands down Sammie was the top of my list.
Fast forward a few years and now as a coach, I recommend Sammie to my clients/gym members as having previous experience with her, I know they are in safe hands.
Sammie also keeps in contact with me regarding my client's/gym member's injury progress so I know if I need to adapt/progress their gym program so it is suitable and appropriate for their injury rehabilitation, so on a personal and professional level, Sammie is fantastic and I couldn't recommend her more.”
Emma
“My 7 year old son broke his wrist during the summer holidays. Following the removal of his plaster cast Sammie conducted an examination which reassured me that everything was healing nicely. Sammie was professional and made my son feel at ease.
Sammie also demonstrated exercises and provided comprehensive sheets so that we could continue these at home. Sammie explained to my son so that he could understand the importance of the exercises and showed us some great techniques.
A follow up visit was not required but contact details were given if we needed to contact her with any worries. I would recommend Sammie to my family and friends and if we ever need anything like this again, I would 100% contact Sammie for an appointment.”
Sammie also demonstrated exercises and provided comprehensive sheets so that we could continue these at home. Sammie explained to my son so that he could understand the importance of the exercises and showed us some great techniques.
A follow up visit was not required but contact details were given if we needed to contact her with any worries. I would recommend Sammie to my family and friends and if we ever need anything like this again, I would 100% contact Sammie for an appointment.”
Emma/Josh
“I’ve been working with Sammie Shepherd for several years, initially for a knee problem but more recently for plantar fasciitis.
I’ve seen excellent results in both cases through her treatment and tailored home exercise programmes. She also supported me through knee surgery.
She is incredibly professional, focussed and committed to providing the best treatment for her patients. I’ve seen several physiotherapists in the past but will be sticking with Sammie!
I can’t recommend her highly enough.”
I’ve seen excellent results in both cases through her treatment and tailored home exercise programmes. She also supported me through knee surgery.
She is incredibly professional, focussed and committed to providing the best treatment for her patients. I’ve seen several physiotherapists in the past but will be sticking with Sammie!
I can’t recommend her highly enough.”
Pip
Donna
“Sammie’s treatments have always been effective, specific and targeted. She is a caring and empathetic practitioner who always takes the time to really listen to your issue, and then includes you in the therapy plan.
I have recommended many friends to Sammie and will always continue to do so!
Thank you, Sammie for being so great at what you do!”
“I first began receiving treatment from Sammie maybe seven years ago when I badly injured my back.
At the time I was doing the sport of CrossFit and had not long started a new job. The injury to my back left me unable to do any sport and I was unable to work for a period of time which greatly affected me.
Treatment from Sammie would instantly help my pain but then the rehabilitation program she gave me help me get back to the sport I loved and back to work without any pain.
Furthermore throughout the years I have picked up various aches and pains and injuries, I don’t think there’s anything that she hasn’t been able to diagnose and treat.
I have so much faith and confidence in her. She is always so accommodating with appointments and will go out of her way to get you in as soon as possible if she knows you are in pain. 10/10 wouldn’t trust anyone else.”
At the time I was doing the sport of CrossFit and had not long started a new job. The injury to my back left me unable to do any sport and I was unable to work for a period of time which greatly affected me.
Treatment from Sammie would instantly help my pain but then the rehabilitation program she gave me help me get back to the sport I loved and back to work without any pain.
Furthermore throughout the years I have picked up various aches and pains and injuries, I don’t think there’s anything that she hasn’t been able to diagnose and treat.
I have so much faith and confidence in her. She is always so accommodating with appointments and will go out of her way to get you in as soon as possible if she knows you are in pain. 10/10 wouldn’t trust anyone else.”
Jess
"I have received treatment from Sammie for just under a year now, initially for physio treatment for a recurring running injury, and I now have regular maintenance treatments to support my Duathlon/Triathlon training and events.
Sammie has a wealth of knowledge and experience and is both dedicated and passionate about her profession to ensure the best treatment is given combined with thorough supportive strengthening exercises for homework 😊 and yes she does check! I have no hesitation when asked if I can recommend a good physio as Sammie far exceeds ‘good’!"
Joanne
“I first went to Sammie three months after having a total hip replacement. I was struggling with pain, stiffness & very limited flexibility. While the "mechanics" of my hip were correct, the muscles, fascia & tendons were a mess.
After the first, very thorough, examination, Sammie worked on me giving a deep massage & I immediately felt a difference. I was then sent a personal programme of strengthening exercises & stretches (Sammie went through them all in the treatment room to ensure I was doing them correctly).
The email was there before I got home! Nothing too daunting & all within my capabilities. This programme changed as my recovery progressed.
I cannot emphasise enough the difference Sammie has made to my recovery, my range of movement has improved dramatically & the pain has gone.
Sammie has explained everything as we have gone on & helped me understand the workings of my body. Sammie adapts to the changing demands & symptoms & uses a range of interventions. My other hip is now "going", so we're working on strengthening & flexibility in order to postpone another hip replacement. Hugely importantly, Sammie has kept me going emotionally. I have, at times, felt despondent due to ongoing pain & tightness, but a visit to Sammie gets me back up there & ready to go again.
Would I recommend? Absolutely - 100%. I have recommended Sammie many times to friends & family.”
The email was there before I got home! Nothing too daunting & all within my capabilities. This programme changed as my recovery progressed.
I cannot emphasise enough the difference Sammie has made to my recovery, my range of movement has improved dramatically & the pain has gone.
Sammie has explained everything as we have gone on & helped me understand the workings of my body. Sammie adapts to the changing demands & symptoms & uses a range of interventions. My other hip is now "going", so we're working on strengthening & flexibility in order to postpone another hip replacement. Hugely importantly, Sammie has kept me going emotionally. I have, at times, felt despondent due to ongoing pain & tightness, but a visit to Sammie gets me back up there & ready to go again.
Would I recommend? Absolutely - 100%. I have recommended Sammie many times to friends & family.”
Susan