The Centre for Movement and Wellbeing (MoveWell)
The Centre for Movement and Wellbeing (MoveWell) is a beacon of excellence for ambitious interdisciplinary research and education into physical and mental health, harnessing expertise from across the School of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences and the School of Psychology.
Community Clinics and Classes
We offer a range of Clinics and Classes that focus on the health and wellbeing of our staff, students and the wider community. Find out more and book a session today.
Study with us | Centre of Movement and Wellbeing
We offer unique experiences to the University of Birmingham students who share our passion for helping community members achieve their health and wellness goals.
Research by Movement and Wellbeing
We take a life course approach to research, focusing on interventions and approaches, maintaining physical and mental well-being, from childhood to older age, across good health, illness and disease.
Find out more about the Centre for Movement and Wellbeing
About us
Funded by university investment and a Wolfson Foundation award, the Centre is a beacon of excellence for ambitious interdisciplinary research and education into physical and mental health.
Our facilities
Our facilities serve the health and wellness needs of our university, civic and regional communities by enabling physiological, metabolic, psychological and cognitive measures and assessments.
Meet the team
Professor Leigh Breen
Director of, the Centre for Movement and Wellbeing (MoveWell), he also leads the Molecular and Metabolic Physiology Research Group, based in the School of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences.
Judith Coe
Assistant Professor of Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy in Practice, Judith has worked with High-Performance Sports Teams and has been part of many multisport Games as a Physiotherapist.
Daniel Walton
MSK Physiotherapist – Dan qualified as a physiotherapist in 2006 from the University of Brighton with an MSc in Pre RegPhysiotherapy.
Rachel Graves
Neurological Physiotherapist – Rachel qualified as a physiotherapist from the University of the West of England, Bristol, with a BSc First Class (Honours) Degree in Physiotherapy.
Amira Hosny
Neurological Physiotherapist – Amira is a neurological physiotherapist with a special interest in treating stroke patients using neurorehabilitation technology.
For more information about clinics and classes, facility booking or for a tour of MoveWell to view our facilities in person please contact us at movewellcentre@contacts.bham.ac.uk
Opening hours
MoveWell is open Monday-Friday 09:00 – 16:00.
Contact Details
T: 0121 414 3224