Supporting actors and production teams to maintain resilience, focus and physical readiness throughout the demands of film and television production.
Working in film and television demands more than standard performance support. Shoots run long. Schedules shift. The physical and mental demands on lead cast are relentless.
With a background in elite sport and a track record across major productions, I provide performance and wellbeing consultancy built specifically around the realities of professional production — from pre-shoot conditioning through to wrap day.
I work closely with actors, production managers and line producers to ensure cast remain healthy, available and performing at the level the production demands — bringing the same rigour I applied to world championship sport to the demands of screen performance.
Bespoke conditioning programmes built around role demands, shoot schedules and the physical realities of long production days.
Sports therapy and injury management during production — keeping cast available, healthy and performing at their best throughout.
Long-form support across demanding schedules — building the physical and mental endurance productions require from their lead cast.
David Jenkins is a Performance & Wellbeing Consultant working at the intersection of elite sport and film and television production. Based in Scotland, he has built a reputation for supporting some of the industry's most demanding productions.
With a background spanning sports therapy and elite performance environments, David has worked with athletes and performers operating under intense pressure — from sports therapy and pre-fight injury prevention for undisputed world boxing champion Josh Taylor, to major network drama productions on BBC and HBO.
Performance in film and television demands more than standard support. Shoots run long. Schedules shift. The physical and mental demands on lead cast are relentless.
Since 2023, David has focused exclusively on supporting actors and productions in film and television — bringing the discipline and rigour of elite sport to the specific demands of the screen industry.
Two decades at the intersection of elite sport and major production, from world championship fight camps to BBC and HBO sets, built into a practice most therapists never get near. Now I’m passing the playbook on through small-cohort mentoring for therapists building a career on their own terms. Three pathways, designed to meet you where you are.
For therapists making the leap from part-time to fully self-sustainable — the mindset, client experience and pricing confidence that make full-time genuinely viable.
For therapists ready to shift from self-employed practitioner to business owner — pricing for growth, multiple income streams and the first hire that protects your standard of care.
For founders building a team that runs without them, adding teaching and workshop income, and preparing the business for a profitable sale.
Outside the cohort programmes, for therapists and founders who need direct, tailored guidance on their own timeline. Limited availability.
Availability is limited. Get in touch to discuss your requirements.
Based in Scotland, available across the UK and internationally. Enquiries from line producers, production managers, casting directors and lead actors welcome.