Meet Holly King
Holly King is a Chartered Physiotherapist with twenty years of experience, specialising in complex trauma and amputee rehabilitation. Her extensive military career, including roles at Headley Court and the Commando Training Centre Royal Marines, along with her work in a sports medicine clinic, has built her expertise. Holly is particularly interested in pain management, especially phantom and residual limb pain, and has published an academic paper on the effectiveness of electroacupuncture in treating phantom limb pain here.
Holly is dedicated to addressing the root causes of pain to improve patients' quality of life and rehabilitation outcomes. She is a key member of the Birmingham Amputee Clinic’s interdisciplinary team, consulting on pre- and post-operative care to optimise recovery. Holly is registered with the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy, Health and Care Professional Council, and the British Medical Acupuncture Society.
Charity work
In 2008, Holly founded the tri-service rehabilitation charity Toe in the Water, using competitive sailing to re-inspire, reintegrate, and re-engage injured servicemen and women, achieving remarkable results.
In 2023, she established Stride Forward to address the significant support gap for individuals with limb loss and severe orthopaedic injuries. Stride Forward offers mentorship programs that help individuals find meaningful engagement in employment, volunteer work, hobbies, or sports, empowering them to lead enriched lives.
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The charity promotes a strong community ethos, where mentees can celebrate successes and share experiences. Stride Forward provides diverse activities, courses, and adventures to help in acceptance and empowerment.
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Holly integrates sailing into the rehabilitation process, helping individuals develop confidence and resilience, culminating in participation in Cowes Week, where her mentees race against able-bodied crews in non-adapted boats.
