About me - Lisa Pleasance

I qualified from the University of Wales College of Medicine in 2000. I am a chartered physiotherapist and member of the HCPC. I spent four years working in the NHS in London and Exeter. Since 2004, I have worked in the private sector in Devon. Pleasance Physio was established in 2012.

During my career, I have consistently advanced my professional development, as I strive to continue to offer clinical excellence. In 2004 I trained in traditional acupuncture, and then in 2009 I specialised in dry needling acupuncture. In 2006 I studied in Australia, completing a masters module in Orthopaedic Manual Therapy . In 2008 I studied at the Australian Pilates institute in London, and as a result I qualified as a Pilates teacher. In addition, in 2010, I completed a specialism in Ante and Post natal Pilates. In the last few years I have trained in Cognitive Behavioural/ Functional Therapy, a field in physiotherapy that he been used to manage chronic pain. So, all of this experience gives me the ability to treat all of my clients holistically.
I am North Devon born and bred. I love to travel, and have been to many diverse parts of the world. I take advantage of the outdoor life that North Devon has to offer, and love to keep active myself through yoga, running, surfing and tennis. I live in Braunton with my husband and my two wonderful children.

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Testimonials

Big fan of the kinaesthetic tape

I have been going to see Lisa for around 5 years and she is by far the best physio I have ever been treated by. She is not only extremely knowledgeable about physiology but really gets to know you and treats you holistically. I drive approximately 1000 miles a week, so often my shoulders need releasing and Lisa is just brilliant. She uses a range of approaches, massage, acupuncture, stretching techniques and I’m a definitely big fan of the kinaesthetic tape”
Pharmaceutical Manager

Evidence based techniques and advice

I have consulted Lisa in the past but recently due to a flare-up of a previous 'freak' injury. As a fellow health professional (nurse), I was delighted when she was able to fully explain why the injured was likely to have occurred. Lisa then treated me using the latest evidence based techniques and advice. Consequently I was skiing in the Austrian Alps 2 months later.
55 year old Nurse

On the field

After 18 months out with an injury no one else had been able to resolve, Lisa was able get me back to playing after only a couple of sessions. I’ve always had ongoing neck and back niggles and Lisa is always my first port of call to keep me running and playing hockey. So glad I found her!
35 year old National league hockey player

Back in the water

Be it shoulders, back or knees I could not recommend Lisa more highly for surf related injury recovery. When I first saw Lisa I had been suffering for at least three winters with chronic shoulder blade muscle spasm which had been making paddling agonising. After one session of dry needling I was pain free, then Lisa helped me alter my paddling technique so not to aggravate the weakness. This has been the key to getting me through bigger winter swells. Without the personal recovery exercises specially aiding stability and strength I would have been unable to surf during the best swells of last year.
Rich Locke, surfer

Knowing the value of physiotherapy

Years ago, when I was nursing, I learnt the value of physiotherapy following surgery and so as soon as I could, following my hip replacement, I started visiting Lisa. Due to her skill and patience I rapidly regained my muscle strength and have never looked back. Two years later I continue to have regular physio sessions which help to keep me fit and mobile. I am well retired but able to do most of the activities that I have always enjoyed including swimming, cycling and walking. Not only is Lisa an excellent physiotherapist she is great company - it is always a pleasure to visit her. I would recommend her to everyone.
Maggie

Up & running

Lisa strikes the right balance between providing hands on treatment and follow-up exercises. She is professional, friendly and cares about you as an individual. It is easy to make appointments with her and she regularly goes out of her way in many different ways to try and help you feel better. She is well qualified and continues to develop herself professionally in order to give her patients the best possible treatment. I will continue to highly recommend her when I speak to people who are seeking physio
Dan, primary teacher and keen runner 35

Hands on treatment & advice

Lisa is very approachable and makes you feel Lisa is very approachable and makes you feel comfortable when she provides treatment. She has a holistic approach to her work and takes the time to consider all aspects of your life to try and improve your health. Lisa’s treatment has had amazing results and has helped me understand my body. After seeing many other health professionals with mixed results, I feel I have now found in Lisa, a physio who provides hands on treatment and advice on what I can do to help myself. Consequently, I have been seeing Lisa for many years and recommend her to friends and family.
Ange, mum 40

Lisa's got my back

I have a history of back problems and started seeing Lisa some years ago to try and maintain my back health.
I have always found the service she provides to be of an excellent standard. She has truly helped me to understand my body and why it may react in the way it does which has helped immensely.
I have already referred family and work colleagues to her and would have no hesitation in doing so again.
Darcy Mansfield