ABOUT DPUK
Hi, I’m Chloe - a FORMER professional DANCER TURNED PHYSIOTHERAPIST
I’ve always had a great interest in human movement and anatomy from a young age, through my dance classes, tracing and reading anatomy books, or watching Pilates videos online.
At 19, I graduated from Ballet West with a BA (Hons) in Dance where I also completed Advanced 2 RAD, qualifying for the semi-finals of the Margot Fountain International Ballet Competition in Australia. I toured in various ballets for three years, dancing in incredible venues and enjoying everything that came with touring.
However, it was during this time that I quietly carried an injury which would soon change the path in which I saw myself heading.
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In the subsequent years I coached the GB contemporary soloist for the 2018 Dance World Cup in Portugal and enjoyed working with local dance schools and university clubs on ballet technique and choreography for various shows and festivals. It was also during this time that I began seeking medical help for my own ongoing ankle, knee and hip pain. Being completely immersed in the dance world as well as having my own determination and traditional dance views on pain, I struggled to manage my own body.
Being completely immersed in the dance world as well as having my own determination and traditional dance views on pain, I struggled to manage my own body.
I HAVE NOW shaped and developed my career in a way that can benefit others
I decided to retrain in another passion and graduated from the University of East Anglia with a BSc (Hons) in Physiotherapy and went on to work with several private clinics. Here I refined my physiotherapy skills and trained in acupuncture, dry needling, cupping, shockwave therapy and plenty more. I couldn’t stay away from dance though, continuing to set up cross-training for dancers, pilates for dancers and strength and conditioning classes at local clubs.
So, What now?
I am working with Prehab Performance Specialists with the long term aim to bring education and awareness in not only injury rehabilitation for dancers but for preventative measures and safe dance practice for all - my long term mission!
We look after multiple West End shows and TV as well as seeing dancers from various vocational schools throughout the week in our clinic.
I want to see a bigger change in the performING industry in both physical health and general management. for now, I’m concentrating on doing my bit in enabling long, healthy, pain-free careers.
QUALIFICATIONS & SPECIALTIES
BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy, BA (Hons) Dance, Mat Work Pilates Instructor, Reformer Pilates Instructor
