Hricha Bastola

Hricha is a qualified Musculoskeletal and Sports Physiotherapist with experience in both clinical and sporting environments.

She graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Physiotherapy and later completed a Master’s degree in Musculoskeletal and Sports Physiotherapy at Manipal University, India, followed by an MSc in Applied Sport and Exercise Performance from the University of Portsmouth.

Hricha gained valuable sports physiotherapy experience while working with the Karnataka State Football Association Women’s Team in Bangalore, where she supported players with injury assessment, management and rehabilitation.

She has also worked within the NHS as an MSK Physiotherapist across GP surgeries in Colchester, assessing and treating patients with a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions.

Her clinical interests include musculoskeletal conditions, sports injuries, rehabilitation and exercise-based treatment. Hricha takes a patient-centred approach, creating personalised rehabilitation programmes designed to reduce pain, restore movement and build strength. She is passionate about helping every patient return confidently to their everyday activities, work and sporting performance.