Clive qualified from the Northern Ireland School of Podiatry in 1985. After working in the NHS in Birmingham for five years he became a full-time Lecturer at the Birmingham School of Podiatry for six years, specialising in Biomechanics and Sports Injuries. In 1996 he gained a Master of Philosophy (Science) Degree from the Biological Sciences and Sport Sciences Departments at Birmingham University. Clive has worked in private practice in Edgbaston, Birmingham, for the past 16 years, whilst continuing to teach part time, until recently, as a Final Year Clinical Tutor and Examiner. He has been Podiatrist to Birmingham Royal Ballet since 1998 and Elmhurst School of Dance since 2008.