Meet the Team
YEARS OF EXPERTISE
We pride ourselves on hiring only the best, most experienced professionals from around the world ensuring all have advanced therapeutic ability and vast experience working with athletes and within sports. All therapists undergo extensive training, so that we can guarantee excellence for our clients.
LILY
JONES
DIRECTOR & PHYSIOTHERAPIST
Lily is a Swiss and UK registered Physiotherapist and has 8 years of experience in one of Lausanne’s leading clinics where she worked with a wide range of patients with various conditions and injuries, from infants to the elderly, and from Olympians to professional freeride skiers.
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LAURA
WILSON
DIRECTOR & PHYSIOTHERAPIST
Laura has over 10 years’ experience after graduating from The University of East Anglia in 2012. She strongly believes in professional development and is continuously furthering her knowledge and expertise in the field through carefully chosen jobs and courses. This has included several Msc modules at the University of Bath and Hertfordshire.
PAULINA
STAUF
MASSAGE THERAPIST
Paulina is an enthusiastic German Physiotherapist who completed her BSc in Physiotherapy at Fontys University, in The Netherlands. Since graduating, Paulina has worked as Physiotherapist in Germany, gaining clinical experience with patients of all ages.
She is a keen volleyball player, who recognises the importance of recovery after physical activity. Paulina uses her knowledge and expertise to aide you in preparing and optimising your next fitness challenge.
CHRISTINE
CLEARY
MASSAGE THERAPIST
Christine is an Irish Physiotherapist, who graduated from the University of Limerick with a First Class Honours. Combined with a Bachelor’s degree in Food Science and Health, Christine has a keen interest in all things sports and performance. Competing in high level sports for 10 years, she has gained valuable insight into life as an athlete which enhances her work as a physiotherapist. Using a holistic approach to treat and prevent injury, she is passionate about making sure clients get back to performing to their best.
EMILY
MORRISON
MASSAGE THERAPIST
Emily is an Irish Athletic Therapist and Trainer who is also a certified yoga instructor and an emergency and wilderness first responder. She has worked with a wide range of athletes, from ‘weekend-warriors’ to semi-professional athletes both in America and Ireland.
Through years of education and work experience, Emily is a confident clinician; treating and rehabilitating musculoskeletal injuries, utilising beneficial recovery techniques and implementing performance enhancing tools to ensure her clients are in the best health both physically and mentally.
SARA
PIROLA
PHYSIOTHERAPIST
Sara graduated in 2019 and is an Italian and Swiss registered Physiotherapist. She has since gained experience in orthopaedic injuries and neurological disorders, working in rehabilitation camps across Italy and the Netherlands. Sara joined our Verbier Touch team in December 2021. Sara has a great ability to assess, plan and treat accordingly.
Sara has completed the 'Maitland Concept' course in 2021. In 2022, she completed her Yoga teaching training course in at "Himalayan Yoga Association" in India and the APPI Matwork Pilates course. Sara is currently studying to become an Osteopath.
She loves horse riding and being outdoors, especially in the mountains.
SERENA
MORA
MASSAGE THERAPIST
Serena graduated as a Physiotherapist in Italy in 2015. She has experience in orthopaedic, neuropsychiatric and MSK physiotherapy with a specialist interest in manual therapy. Serena also completed a masters in water sports in Bali.
Eager to discover the world, she has worked in Dubai, Mexico, Portugal and more recently in the US following the Cirque du Soleil. She is now a specialist in Sports physiotherapy and in addition is a Personal Trainer and Functional Circuit Teacher. She loves sports, being an athlete for the Obstacle Course Competitions and Calisthenics.
VALENTINA
RIVELLINI
MASSAGE THERAPIST
Valentina is a Physiotherapist from Italy.
She graduated at the University of Milan. Valentina has gained experience in the treatment of patients with orthopaedic and neurological pathologies. She has a strong passion for sports rehabilitation.
Valentina has been practicing triathlon for several years, she also loves trail running and skiing. The practice of different sports has allowed her to gain a better understand of her patients injuries and in turn help them more.
ELIANA
FERREIRA
MASSAGE THERAPIST
Eliana is a caring and adventurous Portuguese Physiotherapist.
She is eager to continually learn and always developing her knowledge by enrolling in various courses such as Sports Performance, Women's Health and Pilates.
She has experience in elite sport settings, working with professional football and basket players and more recently endeavoured in major ATP World Tour events while working for the Portuguese Federation of Tennis. Eliana is driven by assessing, devising and implementing a treatment plan to anyone who wishes to enhance their well-being, improve mobility and function and be overall more fit to sustain an active lifestyle.
ALEKSANDRA
FORTUNA
MASSAGE THERAPIST
Aleksandra is a Physiotherapist from Poland. She has huge passion for sports and the science of the human body. This has led her to specialise in orthopaedic and sports medicine.
Aleksandra puts theory into practice and enjoys spending her free time at the gym and running outdoors in the nature.
RAFAEL
OSMAN
DRIVER
Biography coming soon!
CAREERS
Join the team!
We are looking for passionate and friendly physiotherapists & sports therapists to join our expanding team for Winter 2022/23 (December-April), in the beautiful ski resort of Verbier, Switzerland.
Well known for its extreme skiing, idyllic scenery, busy nightlife & sunshine, this is the perfect job for a person who enjoys being outdoors and wants to experience something unique.
What we offer at The Verbier Touch:
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Working with a team of friendly, dynamic and like-minded individuals
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Flexible working hours
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Lots of time to enjoy the beautiful surroundings Verbier offers
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A supportive and caring work environment with lots of staff activities
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Excellent remuneration
For more information about the company please read here. If interested we would love to hear from you. Please send your CV, a recent photo and cover letter by email to info@theverbiertouch.com.
All applications will be treated with care and in total confidentiality.
