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, a Swiss and UK registered physiotherapist, brings ten years of experience from one of Lausanne's leading clinics. Her practice has spanned a diverse patient demographic, ranging from infants to the elderly, and including Olympians and professional freeride skiers.
A native of Switzerland and an avid skier from a young age, Lily possesses a deep understanding of the biomechanics
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LAURA
WILSON
DIRECTOR & PHYSIOTHERAPIST
Laura is an accomplished physiotherapist who graduated from The University of East Anglia in 2012. Her commitment to professional growth has seen her undertake a series of carefully selected roles and courses, including MSc modules at the Universities of Bath and Hertfordshire, to continuously refine her expertise
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Her experience is notably marked by a key role as the lead Physiotherapist at a prestigious Clinic in London.
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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.
ANA TORES
MADRAZO
PHYSIOTHERAPIST
Ane is a physiotherapist from the Basque Country registered in Switzerland. She has worked in various areas such as rehabilitation and sports therapy, but her true passion is pelvic floor physiotherapy and supporting women’s health through different stages of life, such as pregnancy and postpartum.
She completed her specialization in pelvic floor therapy in Spain, along with several complementary courses such as dry needling and electroacupuncture. She is also a Pilates, hypopressive exercise, and back school instructor.
Ane loves nature and outdoor sports. She truly believes the body is made to move, and her passion is helping patients achieve their goals in the best possible way.
ZELIE
HUSEMANN
MASSAGE THERAPIST
Zelie is a UK trained physiotherapist with a wealth of experience in both NHS and private hospitals in London. Since qualifying in 2014, she has worked across specialist areas including orthopaedics, musculoskeletal, respiratory, neurological and intensive care rehabilitation. Zelie is also an APPI trained pilates matwork instructor.
A passionate outdoor adventurer, Zelie is a certified scuba divemaster and enjoys running and mountain hikes, reaching Everest base camp in 2023. Her appreciation for the physical demands of staying active means she applies her intuitive and professional approach to help others with their recovery and rehabilitation.
Zelie has built a broad clinical foundation through working with diverse client groups; her priority is to ensure that interventions always meet the unique needs of each client.
ANETA
KASUBOVÁ
MASSAGE THERAPIST
Aneta is a Slovak physiotherapist who completed her degree in the Czech Republic. She has gained diverse experience working across different areas of physiotherapy, from rehabilitation and sports injury management to international volunteering.
During her placement in Sri Lanka, she worked with people from diverse backgrounds, which deepened her appreciation for an individual and holistic approach to care.
Aneta is certified in dry needling and as an APPI Clinical Pilates instructor, combining hands-on therapy with movement-based rehabilitation to help her clients recover, move with confidence, and feel their best.
As a former triathlete, she combines her love of sport with her expertise to support clients in achieving their personal best. When she is not treating sore muscles, Aneta is busy on the slopes or surfing.
GRÁINNE
STAPLETON
MASSAGE THERAPIST
Meet Gráinne- a bubbly & passionate Irish physiotherapist who gained her degree from the University of Ulster. With a background in private MSK physiotherapy and experience treating professional athletes, she’s also a qualified APPI Pilates instructor. Gráinne also has a strong passion for enhancing both paediatric and women’s health.
Having grown up playing various sports and now embracing all things outdoors- from running and hiking to sea dipping and skiing, to name just a few- it’s no surprise that her fascination with the science of the human body stemmed from such an active lifestyle.
Now, she’s passionate about helping others discover the joy of movement, just as she has.
LĪVA
LŪSA
MASSAGE THERAPIST
Līva is a physiotherapist with a Bachelor’s degree from Rīga Stradiņš University. Guided by her passion for movement, she explored lower limb injuries among professional ballet students in her final thesis, combining science with her deep interest in dance and the human body. She has gained valuable experience working with people of all ages and physical conditions, both in clinical practice and as a physiotherapist at the Riga Ballet School, where she helps young dancers improve movement quality and body functionality. Līva focuses on movement control, posture correction, and injury prevention.
Her empathetic and thoughtful approach allows her to connect with patients creating personalised, effective therapy for every need. She continually expands her knowledge through professional courses and applies the latest evidence-based methods in injury treatment and rehabilitation.
Outside of work, she enjoys spending time in nature and dancing.
SOPHIE
DUVAUCHELLE
MASSAGE THERAPIST
Sophie is a French physiotherapist who graduated from UCAM University in Spain.
Throughout her career, she has had the opportunity to work in orthopaedic rehabilitation, sports physiotherapy, respiratory therapy, and neurology. These experiences have allowed her to develop a comprehensive and holistic approach to care. A certified yoga teacher (YTT200), she strongly believes in the importance of a holistic approach where body and mind are considered as one. Her goal is to guide each patient toward lasting well-being by combining manual therapy, movement, and lifestyle balance.
Passionate about nature and sports, Sophie enjoys practicing yoga, surfing, hiking, and skiing. These activities that fuel her energy and inspire her compassionate, mindful approach every day.
MARIANA
TRINDADE
MASSAGE THERAPIST
A 25-year-old physiotherapist and mat & reformer Pilates instructor from Lisbon, Portugal.
Certified in dry needling and osteopathy techniques, she combines manual therapy with exercise to help clients recover effectively and prevent injuries.
She has experience working in a private clinic, a Pilates studio, and with sports teams, supporting athletes as well as clients of all ages and abilities.
With a background in gymnastics and an active lifestyle, including running, swimming and powerlifting, Mariana developed strong body awareness and a love for movement.
She enjoys combining her physiotherapy knowledge with movement training to help clients build strength, improve flexibility and body awareness, prevent injuries, and prepare their bodies for sport and everyday life.
TANITH
BYRNE
MASSAGE THERAPIST
Tanith is an Irish physiotherapist who graduated with First Class Honours from Northumbria University in 2023. Since then, she has gained valuable experience working within the NHS, private practice, and alongside elite football athletes both on and off the pitch.
Her clinical background covers a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions from everyday aches and pains to complex sporting and orthopaedic injuries, treating clients of all ages and activity levels. This versatility allows her to deliver effective, personalised care for each individual.
In addition to her physiotherapy expertise, Tanith is a qualified Level 3 Personal Trainer and Level 1 APPI Pilates Instructor, helping clients enhance their health, performance, and overall wellbeing for long-term success.
In her free time, you’ll find her staying active, whether that’s running, strength training, playing golf, or, of course, enjoying the mountains.
SOPHIE
MCARDLE
MASSAGE THERAPIST
Sophie is an Irish physiotherapist who recently graduated from Ulster University. She has a strong passion for fitness, strength training, and functional movement, which she integrates into her physiotherapy practice.
As a qualified Pilates instructor and sports massage therapist, Sophie combines her clinical expertise with hands-on treatment and mindful movement to help clients recover, build strength, and move with confidence. Known for her friendly and encouraging nature, Sophie enjoys creating a positive and supportive environment for her clients.
She’s passionate about empowering others to take an active role in their recovery and achieve their personal goals, whether that’s returning to sport, improving mobility, or simply feeling their best.
HANNAH
MURPHY
PILATES INSTRUCTOR
Hannah is an Australian and British registered Physiotherapist with over a decade of experience in the fitness industry. She holds a double degree in Physiotherapy and Exercise & Sport Science from the University of Notre Dame Australia (2021).
Combining her clinical expertise with her passion for movement, Hannah takes a holistic approach to health and performance, aiming to helping clients move better, feel stronger, and achieve their goals safely and effectively.
With a background in teaching spin, Pilates, Lagree, and strength and conditioning, Hannah blends science-based practice with motivating, functional training to create sessions that are both challenging and empowering. She instructs Pilates with a very hands-on approach, ensuring correct form and alignment to enhance performance and prevent injury.
Known for her high energy and genuine enthusiasm, Hannah loves helping people move and feel their best self, inspiring confidence and a stronger connection to the body. Outside of the gym, she enjoys skiing, a passion she’s had since learning on the slopes of Utah at age ten, and loves spending her downtime baking up new creations in the kitchen
CAREERS
Join the team!
We are looking for passionate and friendly physiotherapists & sports therapists to join our expanding team for Winter 2025/26 (December-April) and for a long term Physiotherapist (red cross recognised) 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.
