Meet the team

James Clapp

James is Founder and Clinical Director of ARC Physio. He founded ARC Physio with a vision to provide speedy top-quality hands-on physiotherapy. His passion is to provide the highest level of treatment from injury through to full function, whether it's come from a commitment to gardening or playing international sports.

James' wealth of experience has been built over 12 years in both public and private physiotherapy settings, including three years working with the Gloucestershire Children and Young People's team as the Special Interests Lead for musculoskeletal physiotherapy. He is fully trained in acupuncture and kinesio taping and has recently completed his Masters in Sports Physiotherapy at Bath University.

Alongside his work in clinic, James is currently the physiotherapist for England Hockey's U18 boys and provides services for Bredon Rugby Union. He has previously worked for various sports clubs and teams including  Gloucestershire All Gold's Rugby league and Worcester Warriors Rugby Union.

When not in the clinic or on the side of a pitch, James can often be found in the vicinity of Cleeve Hill running or on his bike, be that road or MTB. Further afield he loves to surf and ski and is often found searching after his next adrenaline fix. James is not shy of a challenge or two either; he has previously trekked to Everest Base Camp and completed the Three Peaks Challenge. Watch this space for his next adventure...

Ashley Grimes

Ashley has more than 10 years' experience as a physiotherapist, working across a range of musculoskeletal settings within both the public and private sector. He is skilled at treating tendinopathies, sports injuries, back and neck pain and general musculoskeletal conditions. Ashley also enjoys post-surgical rehabilitation and has worked extensively in ACL rehabilitation with orthopaedic surgeons.

Qualified with two degrees in Physiotherapy and Sport & Exercise Sciences respectively, Ashley is also a postgraduate in acupuncture and matwork pilates.

Ashley takes a holistic approach of hands-on manual therapy and soft-tissue techniques, consolidated with evidence-based exercise prescription and guided patient self-management. Aligned with ARC Physio's ethos, he is passionate about health promotion for long-term improvement and injury prevention.

Ashley lives in North Bristol with his wife. They have an 18 month old daughter who keeps him busy at the weekends. When he's not chasing her round the house, Ashley is usually getting muddy in the Forest of Dean on his mountain bike. To relax, Ashley enjoys gardening and has nearly perfected his parsnip-growing technique.

Ben Young

Having worked with multiple Olympic medallists, World and European champions, Ben brings a wealth of elite sporting experience. Alongside his work with ARC Physio, he is employed by the English Institute of Sport (EIS) to lead the British Trampoline programme whilst also supporting the British Gymnastics world class programme for the Artistic disciplines.

Qualified with two degrees in Physiotherapy and Sport & Exercise Sciences respectively, Ashley is also a postgraduate in acupuncture and matwork pilates.

Ben holds a masters in Sports Strength & Conditioning and is an accredited strength and conditioning coach with the UK Strength and Conditioning Association (UKSCA). Ben delivers bespoke coaching to ensure you technically maximise your programme, whilst providing the support to ensure you consistently progress and take your performance to the next level.

Ben brings an abundance of experience having coached for 11 years at various levels. He has previously worked with Severn Stars Superleague Netball franchise, as well as leading several tennis and squash junior academies. His work with the EIS has led him to work with British Swimming, GB Pentathlon, British Skeleton, England Hockey, British Triathlon, GB Wheelchair Fencing, GB Wheelchair Rugby and the Army Boxing Squad and elite athlete performance programme.

Becky McQuillan

Becky qualified with a first class degree in Physiotherapy from King's College London in 2019. Since qualifying she has gained a wide range of experience working across a variety of settings including managing a caseload at the National Star College.

She has worked for several years with the Children' and Young People's
Physiotherapy Team in Gloucestershire working across the spectrum of young people. As a result of this experience she has developed a keen interest in musculoskeletal and sporting injuries. This interest has led her to pursue further career development into this area including training with the Australian Physiotherapy and Pilates Institute (APPI).

Becky enjoys working with people to get to the root cause of their problems, and together create a tailored programme to get them back to the activities they love.

Outside of Physiotherapy, Becky loves to cook and is a keen swimmer and badminton player.

Aris Cesar Pabillo

Aris is a specialist musculoskeletal physiotherapist with advanced clinical skills in assessing and treating conditions from household-related pain to sports injuries. Aris also specialises in Vestibular Rehabilitation for people with dizziness. With more than 10 years of experience in the NHS and the private sector, he has led various services dedicated to individuals with low back pain and lower limb injuries.

Aris gained his qualification from the University of the West of England and is presently completing his Master's Degree in Advanced Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy at the University of Birmingham. In addition to working at ARC Physio, he holds a senior post in his NHS role.

In his spare time, Aris enjoys running and cycling. He also spends a lot of his time on his allotment.