About TheraSport - Physiotherapy in Wakefield and Huddersfield

Our Staff

Garry Slade MCSP SRP – Clinical director and Partner of TheraSport

Garry has both Sports Science and Physiotherapy degrees, and specialises in sports / musculoskeletal physiotherapy, with nearly 20 years experience.

During the past 12 years Garry has been working with elite sports people, holding the position of Head physiotherapist for various Super League rugby teams, including Bradford Bulls, Wakefield Wildcats and Huddersfield Giants. He has also been fortunate enough to work with the World Champion Gymnastic team here at Wakefield, for the last 5 years, travelling with them to each competition.

Garry maintains a very keen interest in sport, in both prevention of injuries and the rapid recovery expected and required in professional sport, which he also carries over to all his clients. Garry, along with all the physios at TheraSport, adopts a very ‘Hands on’ approach, and will push people to their limit, thinking nothing of making some patients cry (in a most caring way of course!!). After all, no pain – no gain!

Eva Slade MCSP SRP PG Dip – Senior Physiothapist and Partner of TheraSport

Eva qualified in 1995 from Bradford University, and after an initial period of working within the NHS, set up TheraSport with husband Garry. Eva specialises in musculoskeletal physiotherapy, especially whiplash, backs and necks, and general arthritic conditions. Eva is qualified in acupuncture and enjoys the challenge of assessing the whole picture not just the injured area. In 2003, Eva also branched out into Equine physiotherapy, and so splits her time between the human and equine clients, so make sure you book into the right clinic!

Married to Garry for 13 years, Eva and Garry have two daughters, Emily, 9 and Georgina, 3, and she enjoys keeping fit, running and horse riding.

Rita Pitman ITEC Diploma Massage and Practice Manager of TheraSport

Rita has worked at TheraSport since moving to Yorkshire in 2003, to be part of the ever expanding family business! She specialises in deep tissue massage, shoulders, backs and legs. She also mans the decks for TheraSport, so when you call you will hear her friendly voice.

Rita spends the rest of her time looking after and riding her horse Brogan, doing aquafit classes and general keep fit. She is also enjoys looking after the grandchildren, which is a godsend for Eva and Garry!

Company discounts

We can offer discounts to sports clubs and local businesses that refer directly to us. Current Corporate clients include Newly Weds Foods, Depuy, and various local amateur sports clubs.

We accept cash/ cheque/ credit card, and are recognised by all major health insurers.