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Who We Are:

DA Human Mechanics (DAHM) is a Carlisle based Sports Injury clinic with an associated Academy delivering Sports Massage and Strength and Conditioning courses to various levels.

DAHM strive to develop the person, not just the injury or complaint. Education is key to success.

The aim is to reduce pain, by minimising muscle, joint and nerve pressure, restore function and develop athletic ability so you can continue to do the things you love to do.

DAHM provide a hands-on approach with appropriate use of manual therapy and corrective exercises, as well as offering an athletic performance-based programme to those who require it.

Meet Our Team of
expert coaches

Meet the team members of DA Human Mechanics. Dan is the owner and day to day Sports Therapist. Paddy has recently come on board to share his wealth of knowledge to our new Running guide.

Clinical Team

Dan Anderton - Owner & Sport Scientist

DAN ANDERTON

DAHM Sports Scientist / Sports Therapist

Dan, Director of DA Human Mechanics came from a Sports Science background with experience working in professional football, then found his way into Sports Therapy with a Masters of Science degree. He has a wealth of experience working in elite level sports including football, rugby league and travelling the world working in motorsport. Day to day Dan spends his time working in a busy clinic in Carlisle, Cumbria with patients of varying backgrounds from tradesmen, to the office and factory workers all the way to professional sportsmen and women including Olympians, all with different complaints and needs.

If you want to be treated like a professional athlete then DA Human Mechanics is the place for you to go to. Honest, non-judgemental and practical advice!

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Daisy - Physiotherapist at DAHM

Daisy

DAHM Physiotherapist

I’m Daisy. I am a physiotherapist with a love and passion for sport.
I grew up running and cycling which led me to stud Sport and Exercise Science at the University of Stirling. After this I completed my Masters Degree in Physiotherapy at the University of Central Lancashire.

Alongside my academics I have raced my bike competitively, racing both in the UK and Europe. Sport has always been a huge part of my life, I still love to ride my bike and occasionally dabble back into the running world these days but now, alongside being competitive I am so passionate about fresh air, exercise and movement in any form.

My personal experiences in sport have built my foundations in physiotherapy to help me to understand the demands of staying active whether that’s for performance, recreational or for longevity and how this fits into the busy lives of the people I meet through physiotherapy.

Becca Goad - Physiotherapist

Becca Goad

 Physiotherapist/ Massage Therapist

Hi, I’m Becca 👋🏼

I have recently graduated with a first-class honors degree as a physiotherapist. Whilst I am currently a rotational physiotherapist in the NHS gaining experience in all fields, I am keen to specialise in musculoskeletal in the future. With a sporty background in gymnastics and dancing, I love keeping active and have a goal to complete all of the Wainwrights! I am really excited to become a part of Dan’s team in the near future as a physiotherapist/massage therapist making your needs and goals a priority.

Teaching Team

Ashley Anderton

DAHM ACADEMY Director of Education

Ashley has 15 years experience of teaching and leading within the Further Education sector.

After completing her BSc in Sport & Exercise Sciences, Ashley went on to complete a Post Grad Certificate in Education and MSc Dip in Sociology of Sports Science.

With a keen interest in anatomy and physiology, as well as all things education, it will come as no surprise that Ashley is our lead Tutor on the L2 in Gym Instructing, L3 in Education & Training, L3 Assessors, and L4 IQA. However, her main role is ensuring an excellent level of service to all DAHM Academy learners. She will be your main point of contact from enrolment 📝 to certification 👩🏻‍🎓

Sabrina Shaw

Sabrina Shaw

Teaching Staff

Sabrina Shaw has worked in sport, fitness and education for 15 years. Including being an IQA for the past 8 years, supporting education providers across Cumbria and Lancashire to meet qualification quality standards. With a genuine passion for sport, health and exercise, she is a keen participant in CrossFit, and has played, and coached in football. Sabrina believes in living life to the full and takes up any opportunity to support success and memories of sport, including supporting sporting events, with her volunteering stints including the Olympic Games and the Rugby World Cup. Her ethos is about modelling behaviour in the sport and fitness industry to encourage it to be a part of all peoples life, or make sport/fitness a habit for life.

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