Siobhán O'Donovan, M.S, ATC, CSCS, Dip.Orth.Med

Siobhán gained her Master of Science degree in Health Science with a concentration in Sports Injury Prevention and Management in the USA, as the equivalent qualification was not available at the time in the U.K. or Ireland. She subsequently passed the Certification examinations held by the professional body for Sports Medicine in the United States, giving her the title of Certified Athletic Trainer. This profession is recognised by the American Medical Association as an Allied Healthcare Profession. Siobhán achieved her Diploma in Orthopaedic Medicine in the UK and is a member of the Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Orthopaedic Medicine. She has been a visiting lecturer at the University of Salford and was a consultant for the Foundation and is a guest lecturer for Bolton Institute's degree in Sports Rehabilitation. Siobhan was a founder member and Committee Member of the British Association of Sports Rehabilitators and Trainers (BASRaT. She is also a Strength and Conditioning Specialist and has helped develop protocols and research in the psychology of injury. Siobhán is Clinical Director of Meridian, leading the Sports Medicine and Physiotherapy team and supervising students on placements.

Andrew McDonough Bsc (Hons) MCSP

Andy is the clinic manager and senior physiotherapist at Meridian.   He gained a BSc Hons from the University of Liverpool in 2002 and has been a practicing physiotherapist for 6 years.  He has worked in the NHS as a senior physio and continues to work for Liverpool Football Club Academy, having been there 6 seasons. In his role at the academy, he is responsible for the diagnosis and treatment of sporting injuries and injury prevention planning for elite footballers aged 9 to 19. 

Through his experience Andy has treated both professional level athletes (in football and rugby), as well as many members of the general public with non-sporting injuries.  This combined experience allows Andy to meet Meridian’s goal of providing every patient with an elite level of care regardless of their background.

Matt Jevon, BSc(Hons), MSc, CSCS, ASESC, M.Inst.D.

Matt Jevon can best be described as a performance synergist. He has a strong academic, professional, business and sporting background, and is internationally respected for his ability to create effective and innovative performance solutions in elite sport and business. Matt holds degrees in Coaching Science at B.Sc and Sports Psychology at M.Sc. He is an Accredited Sport and Exercise Scientist (Interdisciplinary), an Accredited Sport and Exercise Psychologist and a British Olympic Association Registered Strength and Conditioning Specialist. Matt formerly worked in France, Germany, Bahamas, Guernsey and the USA in international finance, and has for the last 10 years led Meridian Sports, first as partner, and lately as managing director. His clients include international athletes, elite business people and both UK and International organisations in sport and business with an interest in high performance. Matt has been invited to speak at national and international conferences, and including giving a keynote on effective performance enhancement in elite rugby at the Rugby World Cup scientific conference in Australia. Another English success! Matt is also a member of the British Psychological Society.