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"Thanks to David I was able to get through this year’s international NW200! I was struggling to make it on to the starting grid with damaged arches in my feet, but David managed to sort me out at very short notice".

Stephen Watson BBC NI Presenter

“The Grand Opera House has been recommending David Anderson’s specialist services to incoming production companies for ten years now. He has treated a wide range of dancers, actors and performers and the feedback we receive is always very positive and indeed returning stars often specifically request him. We look forward to maintaining this relationship over the next ten years!”

Eadaoin Flanagan, Senior Press Officer Grand Opera House

“Injuries range from typical dance injuries through to ridiculous injuries caused by falling off a chair while sitting down! David shows sensitivity in dealing with showbusiness people who sometimes need reassurance that treatment isn’t actually needed....This year’s show has been fast and furious, with many of the cast involved in pretty physical dance routines, and he’s treated many of these over the 88 performances. I’m quite certain that without his help, we would have had major problems in making sure the audience see the same show every night!”

Mr Paul Johnston Company Manager Mother Goose Pantomime

“We have worked with David over the past two years on events such as ‘Tennis Legends’ and have enjoyed a consistently professional service from a very personable individual. David has always been flexible, great value for money and will strive to help out wherever possible, often at short notice. I would have no hesitation in recommending his services as a sports / manipulative therapist and look forward to continuing our working relationship on events in the future.”

Ms Sharon Steele Senior Event Manager Odyssey Arena Belfast

“During [the last ten years], David has progressed in his career both at the clinical level and as an educator in Neuromuscular Bodywork Therapy. In terms of skills and knowledge David is a therapist of the highest calibre. His commitment to both his profession and his patient’s is to be commended.”

Mr John Sharkey MSc Director NTC Dublin, IOC medical team member, Anatomist, Exercise Physiologist

"I first met Davy at the 2008 North West 200 paddock.  We struck up a good friendship straight away and he helped me with arm pump problems I was having prior and during the NW200.   He also sorted the aches and pains that come with muscling a bike around that course.  I have needed Davy’s expert help during this season as well, including again at the NW200 where I crashed at 130mph and had calf muscle and rib damage.  Also this year at the BSB Knockhill meeting when he travelled over to enjoy the spectacle with friends, I had crashed in qualifying and hurt my neck and back but Davy was there to get me in shape to race at 100% and I went on to win both races that day.  I will continue to use Davy as my personal physio as he has worked wonders for me and is also a great friend."

Alastair Seeley “The Wee Wizard” professional motorcycle racer with Relentless Suzuki by Tas Racing; BSB Metzeler National Superstock Champion 2009, NW200 Superstock winner 2008 and 2009, Irish Superbike and Supersport National Champion.   

"David Anderson has provided invaluable and highly professional physical therapy services, to several members of the Chicago UK Tour 2009, whilst the company was resident in Belfast and Dublin during August and September 2009.

As we travel around the country it is difficult to find suitably qualified physiotherapists, particularly those who have experience of working with performers. Due to the nature of their work any injury has not only a physical dimension but also an often forgotten but very important psychological element. David provided extremely professional physical therapy services for each of them, helping relieve pain and enabling them to understand the nature of their injuries and therefore leading toward recovery, but also displayed an intuitive understanding of their mental wellbeing whilst undertaking his work.

The exceptional work he undertook with Emma Barton, who stars in the lead role of Roxie in the show, which also carries the pressure of being on advertising materials and in the national press thus increasing the urgency for her to recover and return to work, was vital in her recovery from an injury that she had been struggling with for several months.

I would highly recommend David’s services, not only for the high quality of his physical treatments but also for his ability to empathize with his patients and enable them to understand and to deal with both the physical and mental effects of their injuries."

Mr Leighton Vickers, Company Stage Manager, Chicago UK Tour 2009/10