POPS Physiotherapy
POPS Physiotherapy
The Practice

About POPS.

A private physiotherapy practice based at the Aquatic Center Complex in Wildey, Barbados — founded by Marita Marshall in 2019 and built around a small, expert clinical team.

Our Mission

To improve the overall physical health, fitness and quality of life of all patients by treating and educating them with high quality individualised physiotherapy services.

Our Vision

To help people recover faster, perform better, and inspire healthy living.

Our Story

POPS opened in November 2019 — the realisation of Marita's long-term goal of bringing a new, vibrant physiotherapy service to Barbados. Since then we have grown to a clinical team and added group programmes including AquaNatal and AquaAerobics, built around our work in the pool at the Aquatic Center Complex.

Marita Marshall, founder of POPS

Marita Marshall · Founder
BSc. PT (Hons), MSc.

Founder

Marita Marshall.

Marita is a qualified sports physiotherapist with over ten years of clinical experience. She holds a BSc in Physical Therapy from the University of the West Indies (Mona) and a Master's in Sports & Biomechanical Medicine from the University of Dundee.

Alongside POPS, she is co-founder of The Health & Wellness Physios Inc., and has worked with local and international sporting teams including the West Indies Women's Cricket Team. Her specialty is sports rehabilitation, with deep interest in public health and women's sport.

Experience
  • 2020 — present
    Physiotherapist, Women's Tennis Association
  • March 2020 — present
    Team Physiotherapist, Weymouth Wales Football Club
  • Jan 2018 — Nov 2019
    Team Physiotherapist, West Indies Women's Cricket Team
  • ATP Tour
    Physiotherapist, Darian King (ATP-ranked)
    French Open 2017 · Wimbledon 2016 · US Open 2016 & 2014
  • Barbados National Teams
    Medical Support Team
    CARIFTA Swim 2023 · Commonwealth Games Birmingham 2022 · Commonwealth Games Australia 2018 · Pan American Games 2015 · CAC Games 2014
Public Engagement
  • April 2023
    Medical Coordinator — Junior Pan American Hockey Championships, Barbados
  • February 2023
    Presenter at BAMP CME: "Exercise is medicine"
  • 2021 — 2025
    Physiotherapist Representative, Barbados Childhood Obesity Prevention Coalition
  • November 2019
    Presenter at Barbados Family Planning Association Annual Conference — "Cancer Sucks: Exercise and Risk Reduction in Men"
  • July 2018
    Presenter at Barbados Sports Medicine Association Conference — "Recovery & Performance: The Importance of Sleep"
  • June 2018
    Presenter at Applied Sport Psychology Conference of the Caribbean — "The Physiotherapist in the Sports Science & Medicine Team"
The Team

Care delivered by a clinical team, not an algorithm.

POPS is a small team of physiotherapists, sports scientists, massage therapists, and support staff. Continuity of care is the default — you'll see the same clinicians through your course of treatment wherever possible.

Consultants
Sheldon Bateman
Consultant Physiotherapist

Sheldon Bateman

BSc. PT

Sheldon is a registered physiotherapist and certified Pilates teacher who specialises in treating orthopaedic conditions and analysing movement patterns. He graduated from UWI Mona in 2012 with a BSc in Physical Therapy and is currently pursuing his Master's. Outside the clinic he enjoys hiking and nature photography.

Physiotherapists
Mikah Cumberbatch
Physiotherapist

Mikah Cumberbatch

Mikah is a recent UWI graduate with placement experience at Kingston Public Hospital and University Hospital of the West Indies. His foundation spans neurological, cardiopulmonary, and orthopaedic conditions. Driven by helping people restore mobility and return to what they love, in sports or daily life. Plays steel pan recreationally.

MS
Physiotherapist

Maia Salandy

Maia is the newest physiotherapist to join the POPS team. A fuller profile is on the way.

Khadijah Williams
Physiotherapist

Khadijah Williams

Khadijah is a registered physiotherapist with a passion for sports physiotherapy and orthopaedic conditions. She supports our home-visit service and works in-clinic as a locum. She loves travel, the beach, hiking, and spin classes.

Performance
Jason Lovell
Strength & Conditioning

Jason Lovell

CPT, ISSA

Jason is a qualified personal trainer and sports enthusiast focused on helping people transform mind and body. He holds an Associate's in Physical Education from BCC and is ISSA-certified in personal training. He motivates clients toward personal targets and performance goals. Off-hours: personal fitness and his two cane corsos.

Nakayla Headley
Sports Scientist & EMT

Nakayla Headley

BSc

Nakayla holds a BSc in Sports Science from UWI Cave Hill and is a certified Emergency Medical Technician. She is passionate about sports, health, and rehabilitation — with special care for differently-abled clients. She practises yoga and pilates, and enjoys co-op gaming.

Jamal Watson
Sports Scientist & AquaAerobics Instructor

Jamal Watson

BSc

Jamal holds a BSc in Sports Science from UWI Cave Hill plus certifications in Personal Training, Aqua Fitness, and Massage. One of our energetic AquaAerobics instructors. Outside of POPS, he is a firefighter.

Massage Therapy
Michal Lynch
Massage Therapist

Michal Lynch

AAS, ITEC

Michal is a soft-spoken, internationally certified massage therapist (ITEC) and rehabilitation therapy technician with five years of experience. Holds additional certifications in Prenatal, Elderly, and Indian Head Massage. Loves animals — especially cats — and the beach.

Nneka Greaves
Massage Therapist

Nneka Greaves

BSc

Nneka holds a BSc in Biology from UWI Cave Hill and a Diploma in Therapeutic Massage from Peacehaven Holistic Therapy School. Specialised in Prenatal Massage with the Caribbean School of Holistic Therapies. Her long-term goal is women's health and fertility. Gentle spirit, warm space, four dogs, an avid reader.

Front of House
Kenía Ashby
Receptionist

Kenía Ashby

Kenía holds an Associate's in Mass Communications from BCC and has worked with publishers including Nation News and Barbados Foodie. She manages appointment bookings and can help with any questions about services, products, or programmes. In her free time she writes novellas and creates art.

Akira Yearwood
Administrative Assistant

Akira Yearwood

Akira brings organisation and creativity to the front desk, with strong interests in beauty, design, and continuous personal growth. Currently furthering her education while building a presence in beauty content. You will see Akira managing appointments and assisting with information on services, products, and programmes. Off-hours: the beach.

Affiliates

Partners we work alongside.

Organisations and practitioners across Barbados and the Caribbean whose work complements ours, and to whom we refer patients when their specialty fits the need.

The H&W Physios Inc. logo

The H&W Physios Inc.

Founded in 2020 in Barbados, The Health & Wellness Physios Inc. focuses on company health, productivity, and happiness — protecting workers from injury and illness to improve well-being and business outcomes.

Bodyful Nutrition logo

Bodyful Nutrition

A registered nutrition business offering consultations to help individuals adopt healthy lifestyles. Bodyful highlights sustainable nutrition practices through community outreach, research, and regionally coordinated efforts.

AA Lovell Int'l. Ltd. logo

AA Lovell Int'l. Ltd.

An online retailer of fitness apparel, accessories, and supplements. A well-known Barbados health and fitness store since 2015. Free island-wide delivery.

Performance Zone Sports logo

Performance Zone Sports

Online sporting goods supplying performance training and athletic products. Also offers assembly, repairs, and servicing for gym equipment. Convenience. Quality. Performance.

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SOL Performance + Consulting

A holistic approach to personal and athletic development — recognising that real success goes beyond physical performance and includes mental, emotional, and overall wellbeing.

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QI Flow Therapeutics logo

QI Flow Therapeutics

Dr. Tanya Cleo Austin's integrated practice blends acupuncture, light therapy, and therapeutic massage to reduce inflammation, improve circulation, and accelerate tissue repair — a complement to physiotherapy for rehabilitation and chronic pain.

Next Step

Through assessment, we'll build a plan around you.