My name is Hester Dakin, and I’m a Sports and Exercise Therapist with a BSc (Hons) from Leeds Beckett University. I run Dakin Athletic Recovery & Therapy here in Newark, where I’ve built a clinic that feels welcoming, supportive, and focused entirely on you and your recovery. Alongside my work in the clinic, I’m also part of the team at Newark Rugby Club, providing pitch-side care and treatment to athletes when they need it most.

What I love most about my work is helping people feel better in their own bodies. Sometimes that means supporting athletes who want to perform at their best. Other times it means helping someone who has never set foot in a gym but just wants to get rid of an ache or injury that has been holding them back. For me, it is always about listening, understanding what you are going through, and tailoring the treatment so it works for you.

I believe therapy should feel personal, not clinical. You will never be rushed through an appointment or made to feel like just another patient. Whether you come in for sports massage, shock wave therapy, rehabilitation, or any of the other treatments I offer, my aim is that you leave feeling stronger, healthier, and more confident in how your body moves.

This clinic is more than a place for treatment. It is a space where you can take time for yourself, focus on your recovery, and know you are in safe hands.