Mr Andrew Massocchi

Mr Andrew Massocchi qualified at the Cardiff School of Physiotherapy, South Wales, in1991. He continued his career in the Royal Navy as a physiotherapist, where he first joined as a medical assistant in 1979. He had extensive medical training as a Royal Navy Commando and saw active service in the Falklands in 1982 where he used his skills providing physiotherapy and rehabilitation for battle casualties.

Andrew worked both at the Royal Marine Commando Training Centre, Lympstone and HMS Raleigh where he became Head of Rehabilitation for all trainees and trained ranks.

In 1997, Andrew transferred to the Royal Army Medical Corps on a commission and after successfully completing Sandhurst Military Academy became head of Rehabilitation at the Army Training Centre, Pirbright as a Captain.

After 22 years of military service Andrew has spent the last 8 years running his own private physiotherapy practice in Plymouth where he became involved with elite athletes at National and International sport. During his time there he became Head Physiotherapist to Plymouth Albion RFC and Devon County rugby teams. Having decided to return home to his roots, Andrew is excited at the prospect of using his skills and experience in physiotherapy and contributing to the future success and development of Vale Healthcare - South wales' leading private physiotherapy clinic.