Physiotherapists
About Lorna
Lorna is an experienced Physiotherapist and the owner of Physiotherapy & Wellbeing Perth. She qualified in 2004 with a First Class BSc (Hons) in Physiotherapy and is a member of the CSP and HCPC. She spent the first part of her career working in the NHS, gaining experience in a wide range of specialties including Neurology, Oncology, Respiratory, Orthopaedics and Musculoskeletal Out-Patients. Alongside her NHS work, she worked for private clinics and spent 4 years working with a premiership rugby team in Edinburgh.
Since 2008, Lorna has specialised in Musculoskeletal conditions, orthopaedics and sports injuries. In addition to private clinics, she has worked for IPRS, Nuffield and as the Lead Physiotherapist at BMI Fernbrae Hospital, she was responsible for running the Physiotherapy Department and the delivery of Manual Handling training to staff.
Lorna has completed many post-graduate training courses, including APPI Pilates, Acupuncture, Taping and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. Having passed the diploma exams, she is also a member of the Society of Musculoskeletal Medicine (previously known as the Society of Orthopaedic Medicine).
Outwith work: Lorna enjoys running, Pilates, long walks and spending time with her family and friends.
Lorna MacDonald
Physiotherapy Wellbeing PerthAbout Gian-Paolo
Gian-Paolo qualified as a Physiotherapist in 2005, having previously completed a BSc (Hons) in Applied Sports Science. He initially worked in the NHS before moving to work with the Ministry of Defence in several locations around the UK and overseas, treating serving Soldiers, Sailors and Air crew with a variety of sports and battle injuries. He currently splits his time between The Police Treatment Centres where he treats injured Police Officers and Physiotherapy & Wellbeing Perth.
Outside of work: He can be found either running in the hills, out on his bike, skiing or walking his Jack Russell, but always thinking about coffee and food!
Gian-Paolo Bassi
Physiotherapy Wellbeing PerthPelvic Health Physiotherapist
About Katie
Katie is a specialist Pelvic Health Physiotherapist, an affiliate member with the POGP alongside the CSP and HCPC . She qualified with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy from Otago University in 2018.
She spent the first 4 years of her career as a general physiotherapist in Invercargill, New Zealand where she gained experience in a variety of sports and occupational health settings with a focus on rugby and netball, being the team physio for both amateur and national level representative teams.
During this time she did further training in trigger point dry needling as well as the treatment of chronic pain. In 2020 she began specializing in Pelvic Health, completing post grad study in New Zealand and Australia.
In 2022 Katie moved to Tayside and began working for the NHS in the Pelvic Health physio team to gain experience alongside continuing training through the POGP.
Having Endometriosis herself, Katie understands the frustrations that can come with Pelvic Health issues and enjoys working together with patients to get the best outcome possible.
Outside of work: you will find Katie most often on a rugby field, playing for the Perthshire 1XV Women’s team or travelling around Europe – the real reason she moved to the UK!
