Scott MacAulay

Physiotherapist and Sports Massage Therapist

The owner of ‘Glasgow City Physiotherapy’ Scott has worked privately since 2013 and in this time treated some of Scotland’s best athletes in the process. After graduating university Scott’s accolades resulted him being invited to attend a two-month internship at an elite training camp in Ethiopia. Working alongside some of the greatest runners of our time world, Scott was mentored by the world-renowned physiotherapist Jeroen Deen – physio to all-time greats such as David Rudisha, Genzebe Dibaba, Wilson Kipsang, Mohamad Aman.

Alongside the clinic, Scott worked for Celtic FC as an Academy Physiotherapist for four years. While working with age groups from 8 to 17 years old, he learnt from very experienced physiotherapists and saw multiple players progress to make their senior debuts at the club.

Within Glasgow City Physiotherapy Scott has worked with a number of international athletes who represent Scotland and GB at major junior and senior championships within athletics and as well as a host of other sports.

“By providing exercise advice, lifestyle changes, manual therapy, and strength and conditioning advice or programmes we have helped get many athletes back into their sport and become good friends along the way.”

It is Scott’s belief that by giving as much support to patients as possible, he can empower them to take control of their own symptoms and problems. He feels that it is vitally important to provide patients with education on how their body moves, feels pain and functions. This approach allows patients to learn how to prevent and identify future injuries in the clinic, on the track and at home.

Scott’s ethos is that by creating the ideal environment for patients through working with event specific coaches, strength and conditioning coaches, psychologists, nutritionists and others, we can get faster and longer lasting results. Scott will work in such a way that if manual therapy is required then it can be given, but always with a long-term view of the patient’s care. More emphasis will be place on strength and conditioning or ‘exercise therapy’. Patients will always be given honest advice and exercises to work and build upon in order to improve and recover.

Another of Scott’s professional aims is to improve private physiotherapy care in Glasgow by taking on students, physiotherapists and in the future providing opportunities to therapists to work in the clinic alongside him.

Chris McLew

Physiotherapist

Chris McLew is a fully qualified physiotherapist with both an undergraduate degree and a master’s degree in Physiotherapy from Glasgow Caledonian University. Since qualifying in 2023, he has worked with professional football teams including Motherwell FC and Glasgow City Womens Football Club. He has provided physiotherapy support to elite athletes across a wide range of sports.

Chris brings a unique perspective to his clinical practice through his own experience as a high-performance athlete. Chris brings a deep understanding of athletic performance and recovery, shaped by his own background in high-level sport. He is a former international skier, having represented Great Britain at junior level, and is also a decorated middle-distance runner, he has medalled at multiple Scottish Athletics Championships and is currently the Scottish record holder in the 3x800m relay. He continues to compete at a high level for Ronhill Cambuslang Harriers, balancing his professional career with a continued passion for athletics.

His background in competitive sport fuels his interest in injury prevention, rehabilitation, and performance optimisation. Having previously completed a diploma in sports massage therapy, Chris combines hands-on skills with evidence-based physiotherapy to deliver tailored treatment plans for each individual he works with.

Chris is committed to ongoing professional development and takes pride in building strong, supportive relationships with his clients—whether they’re elite performers or individuals aiming to return to everyday activities pain-free and stronger.

Jill Cherry

Physiotherapist and Sports Massage Therapist

Jill graduated from Glasgow Caledonian University with an honours degree in Physiotherapy in 2022. Whilst studying at university, she also worked part-time as a sports massage therapist, which helped to complement her studies through gaining hands on experience.

Jill competes internationally in athletics and recently competed at the Commonwealth Games in 2022 earning a bronze medal in the 4x400m relay.

Damon Rafferty

Physiotherapist and Sports Massage Therapist

Damon graduated from Glasgow Caledonian University in 2020. Since then, he has worked with Greenock Morton Men’s First team both as part of the physiotherapy team and later as the sole full-time first-team physiotherapist at the club. At the same time as this, he also worked as an independent practitioner in private practice in the West End of Glasgow.

Alongside this, he also completed his MSc in Physiotherapy where he developed both his knowledge and clinical skills through completing modules on human movement and musculoskeletal rehabilitation, and work-based advanced skills and innovative practice. Damon also completed a review of literature for his dissertation investigating the effectiveness of plyometric training at reducing knee biomechanics linked with increased ACL rupture risk. Throughout university, he gained experience in various clinical settings including orthopaedics, community, paediatrics, rheumatology, hydrotherapy and musculoskeletal physiotherapy. This allowed him to gain experience across various disciplines, where he found musculoskeletal and sports injuries to be the most appealing due to providing both unique challenges and rewards.

Following the completion of his MSc degree, he then began a new position working full-time as a physiotherapist at Hampden Sports Clinic. During this he gained experience with a variety of individuals, having had the opportunities to work pitch side with Strathclyde rugby and with the Scottish Institute of Sport providing physiotherapy to athletes unable to compete at the Birmingham Commonwealth Games.

When he’s not at work, Damon could be found training in the gym or playing football. He has a particular interest in working with both of these groups of athletes, whether it is only a hobby or at a competitive level, as he aims to enable each person to participate and thrive in the activity they enjoy.

Isla Burns

Physiotherapist and Sports Massage Therapist

Isla Burns is a dedicated full-time physiotherapist at Glasgow City Physiotherapy, committed to helping individuals recover, move better, and achieve their physical potential.

Graduating from Glasgow Caledonian University with a First Class Honours degree in Physiotherapy, Isla has gained valuable experience working both in private practice and within elite sport, including her time with Celtic Football Club. These opportunities have allowed her to develop a strong clinical background in treating a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions and sports-related injuries.

Passionate about continual professional development, Isla is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Physiotherapy, further advancing her knowledge and skills to provide the highest standard of evidence-based care.

Outside of the clinic, Isla is an avid runner and enjoys competing in HYROX events, alongside strength training and lifting weights in the gym. Her personal commitment to health and fitness not only fuels her professional approach but also gives her a deeper understanding of the physical demands and challenges faced by her clients.

With her combination of academic excellence, hands-on clinical experience, and enthusiasm for helping others, Isla offers a professional yet approachable service, supporting clients of all ages and activity levels in achieving their health and performance goals.

Jeffrey Webster

Sport and Performance Psychology Consultant

Specialising in Sport Psychology, Jeffrey is a graduate of the ‘Psychology of Sport’ Masters Degree course at University of Stirling – the only Sport Psychology Masters program in Scotland to be accredited by the British Psychological Society. He gained a distinction and placed top of his year whilst doing so.

Jeffrey is now in the process of progressing on to stage 2 of training to become an Accredited Sport Psychologist through the British Psychological Society.

Jeffrey is based in Glasgow, but travels all over the country to work with teams and individuals. He has worked with:
• Scottish National Squash Team
• 1st Scottish Premiership (soccer) Team
• Elite Tennis Juniors (Top 4 Scotland, Top 5 UK)
• Elite 400m Sprinter (Top 3 Scotland)
• Elite Junior Golfers (Top 25 World Ranking U12)
• Competitive Diver
• Elite Junior Swimmers
• Professional Squash Player
• Karate Fighters (Both top 3 Scotland)
• Professional MMA Fighter
• Elite Junior Artistic and Competitive Gymnasts (Top 3 Scotland)
• Junior Wakeboarder (Top 3 UK)
• Professional Formula 1 Waterskiier (Top 3 Europe)
• Elite Squash Juniors
• Professional and Amateur Golfers
• Amateur Tennis Players
• Amateur Squash Players

This work has been a combination of individual sessions, team workshops, mental skills training (on and off the field), performance analysis and observation and motivational talks.

Jeffrey carries out continuous research to ensure that his practice is as up to date and relevant as possible. A combination of current theory and past personal experience shapes Jeffrey’s practice.

He also regularly attends The British Psychological Society’s: Scottish Division of Sport and Exercise Psychology quarterly conferences to help raise awareness of the discipline, learn from experienced others, and reflect on his own practice.

Contact: info@jwperformanceagency.co.uk

Erin Wallace

Sports Massage Therapist

Erin began doing massage as a way to help support her studies and fledging personal athletics career. As a junior Erin has competed internationally at not only middle-distance athletics but triathlon too. She has won various national junior championships and competed at major championships. 2018 saw selection for Scotland at the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games.

During this period, she has accumulated a wealth of experience that will help clients reach their goals. Currently she is attending Glasgow University studying Physiology. She also is still training to a very high level.

Jade Henry

Jade graduated from Strathclyde University with a first class honours degree in Sport and Physical Exercise in June 2022. Whilst studying she excelled in subjects which covered physiology, sports injury and rehabilitation and this lead to her becoming qualified as a massage therapist. Jade subsequently shadowed physiotherapists at Glasgow City Physiotherapy to aid her development and started working at GCP in June 2022.

In her own time Jade has represented Scotland for sprints and hurdles winning various Scottish championships as she progressed through the age groups. Jade still trains and competes to a high level, whilst at the same time enjoying coaching young athletes since 2017 at Victoria Park City of Glasgow. Professionally Jade is currently working towards her level 3 Personal Trainer qualification.

Cara Sloss

Clinical and Sports Dietitian

Cara is a Clinical and Sports Dietitian, with an MSc in Sport and Exercise Nutrition and a graduate on the Sport and Exercise Nutrition Register (SENr). With a background in Sport and Exercise Science and a competitive runner herself, Cara is passionate about helping athletes of all levels through developing individual, practical nutrition strategies. She has a particular interest in fuelling endurance and ultra-endurance training and competition. In addition to this, Cara has a part time clinical dietitian role in the NHS. This work includes a variety of specialities including weight management, coeliac disease, IBS and diabetes. Cara can provide assessment and advice in any of these areas.

Services include:

Sports nutrition assessment for athletes of all levels. Working back from your performance goals to first develop strong daily nutrition foundations, before fine tuning the detail for fuelling competition. Advice underpinned by research, while ensuring all recommendations are suited to your lifestyle and easy to follow. Supporting development of the knowledge and skills to effectively manage your own nutrition. A preventative approach aims to highlight and optimise nutrition to keep you training consistently and healthily!

Heath nutrition assessment is for anyone looking to optimise their diet, improve eating habits or for guidance on a specific nutrition related condition. Dietary assessment and support can help you achieve changes to your lifestyle, increase knowledge and enhance well being.

Cara is an ISAK level 1 anthropometrist and available for body composition assessment (skinfolds).

Email Cara