The Ascension Team.

Clinical Director Physiotherapy & Performance Coaching

Dave Hunt

With 17 years of experience working in elite sports, Dave has established a reputation for excellence and dedication in the field of physiotherapy. Throughout his career, Dave has provided elite-level care to professional athletes, helping them achieve peak performance and recovery from injuries.

In addition to his extensive physiotherapy expertise, Dave is also a certified Sports Scientist and strength and conditioning specialist. This unique combination of skills allows him to design and implement comprehensive training programmes that enhance athletic performance, build strength and prevent injuries.

Dave has a deep commitment to working with young athletes and adolescents. Understanding the unique physical and developmental needs of this age group, Dave provides specialised care that helps young individuals achieve their full potential while ensuring their long-term health and well-being.

Now, bringing this wealth of knowledge and expertise to his private clinic, Dave is dedicated to offering personalised and effective physiotherapy, strength & conditioning solutions to clients of all ages and backgrounds. At Ascension, Dave believes in empowering clients to take control of their health and well-being, guiding them on a journey to optimal physical health and peak performance.

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Director Soft Tissue Therapist

Paul Doherty

One of our co-founders at Ascension, Paul is also our Lead Soft Tissue and Sports Massage Therapist. Paul brings a wealth of experience and expertise to our team, having worked as the Men's First Team Soft Tissue Therapist at Birmingham City FC for 16 years. Prior to that, he honed his skills in private practice in London.

During his nearly two decades of full-time work with elite sports people, Paul has developed an impressive range of skills and protocols to ensure athletes can consistently achieve their full potential. His experience extends beyond just football, having also worked with international cricketers, West End stars, and Hollywood stunt performers.

Paul's approach to treatment is holistic and tailored to each individual's needs. He employs a combination of techniques to ensure optimal results, including Deep Tissue Massage, DTTF, IASTM, Myofascial Cupping, Advanced Active Release techniques, and NMRE, whether your focus is recovery, injury prevention, maintenance, pre-event treatment or rehabilitation.

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Director

Michael Morrison

Michael Morrison has had an illustrious 20-year career, playing over 750 professional games. He understands the importance of physiotherapy and recovery, having experienced it firsthand throughout his career.

Michael met Dave and Paul while he was captain at Birmingham City. Over the years, they became not only colleagues but also friends, with Dave and Paul providing treatment for his wife and wider family.

Having experienced firsthand Dave and Paul's expertise and approach, Michael was impressed by their dedication and skill. When they shared their vision of making their elite-level care available to everyone, not just athletes, he eagerly joined them to help make this dream a reality, recognising their best-in-class level of care.

Director

Lukas Jutkiewicz

Lukas has had a 20-year career in professional football. He made over 600 professional appearances across the English Football League and English Premier League, including over 350 appearances for Birmingham City FC.

Before Lukas joined Birmingham City he had reconstructive surgery of his ACL, a significant injury challenge that threatened his career. This experience deepened his appreciation for the vital role physiotherapy plays in recovery, performance, and longevity.

It was during his 9 years playing for Birmingham City that Lukas met co-founders Michael, Dave & Paul. Through this time spent together they built a friendship on top of their professional relationship, whilst Dave and Paul's expertise and care played a significant part in helping to keep Lukas on the pitch and in optimum condition to perform.

Whether you're recovering from injury, enhancing athletic performance, or seeking to improve your overall physical well-being, Lukas believes that everyone deserves access to the same care and dedication that kept him at the elite level for two decades.