Damien’s journey to becoming a physiotherapist began in 2013 where he completed his HND in
sports therapy at the City of Glasgow College before travelling south to achieve his Undergraduate
degree in 2017 at Teesside University. Damien served as part of the medical team for professional
Woman’s side Glasgow City FC from 2018 to 2024.During Damien’s time at Glasgow city it was then
were he decided to the grand return to education in 2022 to finalise his training to become a fully-
fledged physiotherapist after graduating In his master’s programme at Edinburgh Napier University
During his studies, Damien served 8 weeks on placement here at ESP physiotherapy from October
2025-December 2025 and had a amazing experience working with the team, where he was well
supported and equally challenged seeing patients and achieving great outcomes with patients.
Following his experience this has saw Damien return to the clinic ready to continue his career path.
Damien experiences working in professional sport and in various gym settings has him well prepared
for physio life here at ESP physiotherapy being highly skilled with his hand’s techniques and exercise
prescription. Before graduating as a physiotherapist Damien had already upskilled his knowledge by
completing the Dry needling course as well as the national sports firs aid qualification. Damien is
passionate about helping people move better, feel stronger, and recover with confidence whether
you’re someone who is returning to sport, recovering from surgery, or just looking to improve your
mobility, Damien has you covered.
Qualifications
- MSc (Pre-reg) Physiotherapy
- BSc (Hons) Sports Therapy
- HND Sports Therapy
- NQ Sports Fitness and Performance
- NC Health Fitness and Exercise
- SVQ 3 Health and Social care
- OMT Dry Needling
- NSFA
- Member of the Health & Care Professionals Council (HCPC)
- Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP)
Experience
- Glasgow City FC (2018-2024)
- Finnart JFC (2019-2021)
- Acklam RFC (2016-2017)
- Yoker Atheltic FC (2014-2015)
