Tayla Hartley

Tayla is a Sports Therapist and has been part of the team here at Merseyside health since 2022. Tayla graduated with a BSc (Hons) in Sports Therapy and has expertise helping people recover from injury, manage pain, and return to doing the activities they enjoy. 

Throughout her career, she has gained experience working in both private clinics and alongside local football & rugby teams, supporting a wide range of patients and athletes. 

Tayla prides myself on creating a welcoming, relaxed environment where people feel comfortable, listened to, and supported throughout their rehabilitation journey. Building strong relationships with her patients is one of her greatest strengths, and she believes good communication is key to achieving the best outcomes. Alongside injury assessment and rehabilitation, 

Tayla offers a wide range of additional treatments and specialist skills, including cupping therapy, shockwave therapy, laser therapy, strength testing, postpartum rehabilitation, and scar recovery. With additional training in women’s health and recovery post baby. In 2023 Tayla started working alongside Merseyside Health Hydrotherapy Services, and now regularly assists with the sessions for people with chronic pain, recovering from surgery, stroke, and amputee rehabilitation.

 Completing additional training with APPI in both Matwork levels 1&2 and Reformer Pilates level 1, 2&3, allowing her to confidently incorporate Pilates-based rehabilitation and movement into treatment alongside hands on treatment. 

Tayla’s aim is always to provide personalised, evidence-based care that helps every patient move with confidence and achieve their goals. Fitting her reputation as one of the best soft tissues massage therapist in Merseyside, Tayla’s team nickname is ‘The Thumbs’ because hers seem to be made of steel.