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/