Meet Kelly Rutledge

BSc (Hons) Sports Therapy | MSST

Kelly is a degree-qualified Sports Therapist with over a decade of experience helping people recover from injuries, improve movement, and boost performance. Since graduating from the University of Chichester in 2012, she founded Rutledge Sports Therapy in Basingstoke, Hampshire, in 2014 — now a thriving multi-therapist clinic serving the local community and athletes alike.

With a strong background in football, martial arts, and endurance sports, Kelly combines hands-on expertise with practical insight into injury prevention, rehabilitation, and performance optimisation. She has treated everyone from grassroots participants to elite athletes, as well as members of the Armed Forces and Emergency Services, making her approach both professional and results-driven.

About Elly Welburn

BSc (Hons) Sports Therapy | MSc Clinical Exercise Science

Elly joined Rutledge Sports Therapy in 2023, bringing a strong academic foundation and hands-on experience to the team. She holds a BSc in Sports Therapy and an MSc in Clinical Exercise Science from Solent University, combining expert knowledge with practical application in musculoskeletal care.

Elly began her journey with the clinic during her college years, gaining hands-on experience alongside Kelly after qualifying in sports massage. Since then, she has developed her skills through both clinical work and pitch-side support, including rugby, with a particular focus on exercise-based rehabilitation.

With a sporting background in horse riding, triathlon, and netball, Elly blends her clinical expertise with real-world understanding of injury recovery, performance improvement, and movement optimisation — helping everyone from weekend athletes to competitive sportspeople reach their goals safely.