We are a small team of talented professionals with a wide range of skills and experience. We love what we do, and we do it with passion. We look forward to helping you progress towards recovery and help you conquer injury.
Meet The Team
Kenny Cross
Kenny Cross BSc, MMTC, MCSP, is Manager of Ascent Physio & Massage and a Chartered Physiotherapist. With over 34 years’ experience, Kenny has developed skills to provide excellence in evidence-based treatments, especially in Sports and Manual Therapy assessment and treatment of musculoskeletal conditions – his particular focus within Ascent Physio & Massage. In addition to being the Regional Officer for Physio First in Scotland, he has received independent Quality Assured Practitioner status.
Katie
Katie is an MSc Physiotherapy student at the University of Stirling with a background in sports rehabilitation, exercise science, and coaching. She is a Level 3 Sports Massage Therapist and has worked with clients of all ages and abilities, from beginners starting their first parkrun to elite athletes. Katie previously studied at Loughborough University, completing a BSc in Sports and Exercise Science and a Postgraduate Diploma in Musculoskeletal Sports Science and Health.
She has experience working with British Swimming, Team Malta’s Paralympic swimming programme, British Wheelchair Basketball, and Wheelchair Rugby across coaching, research, and rehabilitation roles.
Nadine
Since graduating in London in 2014, Nadine has gained experience in a wide range of injuries and neurological conditions. During this time she has also completed courses in Western Medical Acupuncture, Cosmetic Acupuncture and Swedish Massage. Along with this, she offers a range of massage and acupuncture treatments, specialising in deep tissue therapy, as well as treatment of sports injuries and postural lower back pain.
Elaine
Elaine Neale BSC(hons) HPD DSFH MNCH (Reg.), CNHC (Reg.), AfSFH (Reg.), is a Clinical Hypnotherapist and Psychotherapist based in Falkirk and achieved her Diploma in Solution Focused Hypnotherapy (DSFH) and Hypnotherapy Practitioner Diploma (HPD) accredited by the NCFE after training with the nationally recognised Clifton Practice (CPHT) in Edinburgh.
Craig
Craig has 12 years massage experience, and offers a wide range of holistic therapies including Clinical Sports Massage, Hot Bamboo Stick Therapy, Swedish Massage, Indian Head Massage, Seated Acupressure Massage, Korean Foot Therapy, Manual Lymphatic Drainage and Reiki. Craig’s treatments are tailored to your individual needs and can be combined upon request. Outside complementary therapies Craig pursues his passion for martial arts.
Ruth Cross
Clinic and Corporate Manager, thrives on the day to day management of Ascent Physio & Massage’s clinic and its many corporate ventures. She is passionate about ensuring we provide the highest calibre of care for our clients.
Fiona
Administrative Assistant Fiona has many years’ experience within the customer service and administration industry. She is a very friendly soul who assists all clients/ therapists on a daily basis, and is keen to ensure your visit with us is a happy one.