Transformations With Jayne

Today's episode is Phil MacDonald, one of Jayne's first friends in Japan. Phil is a fully qualified level 5 sports therapist based at the Climbing Hangar Liverpool. He arrived in Japan in 2002 as an English teacher and has transformed from a teacher, to a travel guide, translator and is now a sports therapist helping people who are injured. Phil also works in professional cycling as soigneur to Team Wiggins and the Great Britain cycling team. In this episode, we discuss: How Japan influenced him even after leaving Japan Finding your true path, despite being good at loads of languages! Phil’s experience volunteering in Ofunato, Iwate Prefecture post 3/11 Getting involved in professional sport supporting cyclists Old injuries and emotional pain The most common problems he sees in his injury clinic Links: Instagram: sportinjuryphil Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Sports-Therapy-Liverpool-554846971213414/ Website: http://sportstherapyliverpool.co.uk/