Xavier Smith BSc. MSc.
Cert MA. GSR. FHEA
Meet Xavier Smith - Founder of XavRehab
Xavier Smith is the founder of XavRehab and a dedicated specialist in sports rehabilitation and performance. With extensive experience across a range of sporting environments, Xavier has helped countless athletes recover from injury and reach their full potential.
He began his academic journey at the University of Cumbria, earning a Bachelor’s Honours degree in Sport Rehabilitation and gaining accreditation with BASRaT. Building on this foundation, he went on to complete a Master of Science in Strength and Conditioning at Middlesex University.
Alongside running XavRehab, Xavier is a lecturer at the University of Cumbria, where he teaches on the BSc (Hons) Sports Rehabilitation course — sharing his knowledge and passion with the next generation of practitioners.
Xavier’s professional experience includes working with elite-level football clubs such as Carlisle United, Leyton Orient, Eastbourne Borough, and Morecambe FC. Most recently, he has taken on a role with Scotland Rugby, supporting academy athletes through their strength and conditioning development pathways.
Driven by a passion for performance and recovery, Xavier continues to blend academic insight with hands-on experience to deliver high-quality care and support to athletes at all levels.
My Approach
At XavRehab, we offer expert sports massage therapy designed to support recovery, prevent injury, and optimise athletic performance.
Whether you're a competitive athlete, a regular gym-goer, or simply dealing with the physical demands of an active lifestyle, our treatments are tailored to your needs.
Backed by years of experience in elite sport and a strong foundation in rehabilitation and strength & conditioning, we go beyond relaxation — helping your body move, feel, and perform at its best.