About Scott Tomkinson

Scott qualified with an MSc in Physiotherapy from Glasgow Caledonian and is a state registered, chartered physiotherapist. During his training he specialized in musculoskeletal rehab and his work placements were mainly in an outpatient and musculoskeletal setting. He also learned about many other aspects of physiotherapy such as:- respiratory, neuro, and community. The city of Glasgow provided Scott with the ultimate learning experience where he shadowed and learned his profession from some of the top physiotherapists in the country.

From an early age, Scott has had a keen interest in the human body and how it functions. He excelled through school in anatomy and physiology. Being a County record holder which stood for 14 years, and competing at National schools level, Scott regularly picked up injuries from swimming and had to undergo surgery in 2000. As a result, Physiotherapy formed an integral part of Scott’s life which developed more interest in the profession.

In 2010 Scott had the opportunity to work within professional cycling at Team Garmin. Here he gained invaluable experience working with top level athletes. Since then he has never looked back, and has a real passion for cycling. Now a fully qualified Cycle-Fit analyst, Scott is one of a handful of people who offer a top line bike fitting service with a Physiotherapy eye.

In this video Chris Opie visits Scott Tomkinson of Kernow Physio to have a fresh pair of insoles made up. Scott talks through some of the key points that go into assessing a rider before creating the orthotics.

Scott has had the privilege of working with elite athletes, including professional cyclist Chris Opie. Drawing on this high-level experience, he applies the same expertise and attention to detail to every patient, whether you’re recovering from an injury, managing chronic pain, or optimising performance.

Working in Partnership with GPs and the NHS

At Kernow Physio, Scott Tomkinson works closely with General Practitioners and NHS services across Cornwall to provide timely assessments and tailored treatment plans. By collaborating directly with local practices, Scott ensures that patients benefit from a seamless pathway of care, designed to complement and enhance the support they receive from their GP.

Scott also partners with the Duchy Hospital, working alongside their outstanding medical team to provide physiotherapy that complements their exceptional standard of care. This integrated approach means patients receive consistent, expert support from initial consultation through to recovery.

Regular collaboration includes referrals and patient care from:

• Camel Estuary Practice
• Port Isaac Practice
• Bosvenna Health Centre
• Lostwithiel Surgery

Through these partnerships, Scott ensures that patients across Cornwall receive professional, effective physiotherapy treatment that supports their overall health and wellbeing.