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Mani is a senior musculoskeletal Physiotherapist working in East London. His work across different NHS trusts and specialities over the past 13+ years has enabled him to grow his experience in treating patients with varying conditions. His special interests include nutrition, return to sports and calisthenics. Mani is part of our Hands & Wrist specialist team, building on experience in a prominent H&W clinics at one of London's major hospitals. He is also a qualified nutrition consultant and works with our patients in ensuring their rehab is not impacted by any unmet dietary needs. Prior to entering the world of physiotherapy, Mani studied Neuroscience where he was passionate about neural plasticity, motor imagery and neurodegenerative disorders. He feels that his extensive research into sleep, stress and motivation play a large part in the rehabilitating patients back to full fitness. ​ Mani is a keen footballer and plays regularly with his local team. If you are recovering from a football injury, he'll probably take you to the park for a 1v1!

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Mani is a senior musculoskeletal Physiotherapist working in East London. His work across different NHS trusts and specialities over the past 13+ years has enabled him to grow his experience in treating patients with varying conditions. His special interests include nutrition, return to sports and calisthenics. Mani is part of our Hands & Wrist specialist team, building on experience in a prominent H&W clinics at one of London's major hospitals. He is also a qualified nutrition consultant and works with our patients in ensuring their rehab is not impacted by any unmet dietary needs. Prior to entering the world of physiotherapy, Mani studied Neuroscience where he was passionate about neural plasticity, motor imagery and neurodegenerative disorders. He feels that his extensive research into sleep, stress and motivation play a large part in the rehabilitating patients back to full fitness. ​ Mani is a keen footballer and plays regularly with his local team. If you are recovering from a football injury, he'll probably take you to the park for a 1v1!

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Vera is a specialist MSK physiotherapist with extensive post-operative and return-to-sport rehabilitation, displaying a profound understanding of individuals recovering from diverse surgical procedures. Within the NHS, Vera has gained expertise in acute and chronic management, ranging from treating complex post op orthopaedic cases to running strength training classes for older adults. She also gained experience within first aid and rehabilitating acute injuries during her time in London Scottish Lions Rugby Club. Beyond clinical practice, Vera actively contributes to grassroots sports injury prevention, striving to minimise risks for local sports enthusiasts. Her involvement in girls' football coaching reflects her commitment to promoting physical activity and empowering young athletes. Vera's passion for injury prevention and coaching underscores her holistic approach to physiotherapy. In the weekend, you can find Vera playing 5 a side football, bouldering or running!nd CrossFit enthusiast, she particularly enjoys working with active patients with goals to return to all sports

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Courtney is a London-based Level 5 soft-tissue and remedial massage therapist and final-year M.Ost student at the University College of Osteopathy. She provides sports massage, deep-tissue and relaxation treatments for runners, climbers, desk-based professionals and active people, tailoring every session to reduce pain, improve mobility and speed recovery. With hands-on experience in physiotherapy-led clinics, Courtney blends myofascial/fascial release, trigger-point work and sports taping, and offers clear self-care advice to keep progress going between sessions. Her style is calm, client-centred and evidence-informed - she pays attention to breathing and nervous-system regulation to encourage a restorative, parasympathetic “reset.” She also holds First Aid at Work and has additional training in dry needling (trained) and visceral/ligamentous techniques. Outside the clinic, Courtney climbs, practices yoga and runs; so she understands what it takes to stay moving well

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Meg is an experienced musculoskeletal and sports physiotherapist from Australia, specialising in injury rehabilitation, post-operative recovery, and return-to-sport performance. She works with a wide range of clients, from athletes and active individuals to post-surgical patients and those managing persistent pain, helping them rebuild strength, restore movemen, and return to daily life or sport with confidence. Meg has extensive experience supporting athletes across rugby, football, AFL and cross-country skiing environments, and has a particular interest in lower limb rehabilitation, ACL rehabilitation, tendon injuries, and injury prevention. She enjoys guiding patients through structured, progressive rehab programmes and return-to-sport pathways, ensuring recovery is safe, evidence-based and tailored to individual goals. Having worked across private practice, hospital and team sport settings, Meg brings a well-rounded and practical approach to physiotherapy care. She combines hands-on treatment with targeted exercise rehabilitation, movement retraining and performance-focused conditioning to optimise outcomes and reduce re-injury risk. Meg is passionate about patient education and empowerment, taking the time to ensure each client understands their diagnosis, rehabilitation plan and long-term management strategy. She believes that informed patients achieve better outcomes and are better equipped to maintain their health and performance long-term. Alongside her clinical work, Meg has completed extensive postgraduate training across sports physiotherapy, strength and conditioning, clinical Pilates, ACL rehabilitation, lower limb tendinopathy management and female athlete health. This allows her to deliver high-quality, up-to-date care across both rehabilitation and performance-focused settings.

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Nathan is a goal-oriented and experienced musculoskeletal Physiotherapist with a solid background across both NHS and private healthcare settings. With expertise in managing a wide range of acute and chronic pain conditions, Nathan is committed to helping patients achieve meaningful and lasting recovery. He has previously worked across private clinics based in gym settings in North West and Central London, treating a variety of musculoskeletal conditions including sports injuries, running-related issues and spinal problems. In addition, he has worked at a private hospital in North London, where he supported post-operative patients from surgery to full recovery. Nathan’s clinical approach is holistic and patient-centred, ensuring each treatment plan is tailored to the individual's goals, lifestyle, and needs. He believes in empowering patients through education, functional rehabilitation and evidence-based practice. Outside of clinical practice, Nathan is a keen badminton player with a particular interest in racket sports and shoulder injuries—an area that continues to inform and enhance his approach to treating athletic populations.

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Tom graduated from Oxford Brookes University in 2013 with a Bachelors in Osteopathy. Following graduation he took his osteopathy qualification on the road in 2014, spending a number of years working overseas. He spent time living and practising in New Zealand, Australia and India before returning to his native London in 2019. Tom’s practices a structural style of osteopathy using techniques such as manipulation, mobilisation and inhibition amongst other skills to help his clients achieve their goals. As such, treatment will be predominantly hands-on, although he will also prescribe stretches and exercises to not only help you get better but keep you better. Over the years he has treated a whole spectrum of patients from amateur athletes to olympic medallists and from young kids to nonagenarians. Day to day Tom really enjoys treating those common aches and pains that come from sitting at a desk all day, preparing for your next big sporting event or just going a little too hard at your weekend Zumba class. He has a strong interest in the biopsychosocial approach, taking the time to get to know his patients not just on a clinical level to help them get the best results. Outside of osteopathy Tom is a keen cyclist and a reluctant runner. In 2024 he is hoping to reach a milestone 50th park run and to complete his very first ‘Dunwich Dynamo’ overnight ride on his trusty singlespeed. Tom’s main passion however is live music and is always looking for the next great gig to attend. He is also an amateur woodworker and gardener.

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Ali is a specialist MSK & Sports Physiotherapist, with over 6 years of experience working in an outpatient physiotherapy setting, both in busy NHS hospitals and private settings across Brighton and London. Previously, Ali has worked in spinal pain clinics in Hackney and Central London, as well as consultant-led chronic pain management services. These experiences have allowed him to work and treat complex spinal cases, both short term and more longer standing issues. Ali's commitment to providing comprehensive care is evident in his AACP acupuncture qualification and his proficiency in hands-on treatment modalities, ensuring his patients receive a a full package of care. Ali has a keen interest in contact sports and weight lifting, specifically the various upper limb and lower limb issues that can occur during these activities. Being a first dan black belt, currently playing for East London rugby club, Ali has firsthand experience of managing painful injuries, and understands what it takes to get you back in the game!

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Mitch, born and bred in New Zealand where he completed his studies as a musculoskeletal physiotherapist. He has a career spanning both sides of the Tasman, most recently working in Australia where he gained extensive experience working with an array of populations, including elite-level athletes across the rugby and AFL space. With a background as a national-level competitive swimmer, he has continued to develop a passion for all things physiotherapy. Mitch has a deep appreciation for strength and conditioning, athletic performance and injury prevention, where he combines evidence-based rehabilitation with sports-specific insight to achieve meaningful patient outcomes. As a marathon runner and park-run aficionado, his true passion lies with running - whether it is biomechanics and gait analysis, running rehab, or training and programming, But his approach is just as effective for non-runners: he works with clients of all backgrounds and abilities to help them move better, recover smarter, and reach their goals. Like most Kiwis, Mitch loves the outdoors and lives an active lifestyle; when not at work you’ll find him running laps around Battersea Park and indulging in a coffee and a pastry.

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Nic is a Specialist Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist with over 10+ years experience. After graduating with a first class honours Bachelor of Physiotherapy in 2012, he then went on to work in a wide variety of clinical settings, ranging from some of the largest NHS trusts in London to professional sports clinics, and has gained extensive experience at assessing and treating a variety of musculoskeletal conditions. His passion for physiotherapy, particularly sports physiotherapy, stems from a successful swimming career in France his home country where he competed at national level. His special interests include post-operative and return-to-sport rehabilitation, and he particularly enjoys working with swimmers and runners of all levels. He also has a keen interest in physiotherapy in the workplace and has undertook extra training in office health & ergonomics. He has run on-site clinics in companies of all sizes including some of the biggest corporations and enjoys helping businesses improve workplace productivity and well-being.

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Alex is a physiotherapist specialising in musculoskeletal (MSK) health. After completing two Masters Degrees, one in Sports Rehab & one in Physiotherapy, he then worked within both the NHS and private MSK practices treating a wide variety of musculoskeletal injuries, pain or general dysfunction, and helping people return to their normal lives and advising them on healthy lifestyles after their pains have been resolved. Strength and conditioning being a core feature of Alex’s rehabilitation process, helping a wide variety of athletes in returning to their desired sports through exercise and progressive overload techniques adapting exercise difficulty according to everyone’s individual needs and goals. Alex has regularly competed in Olympic Weightlifting over the last 6 years and has completed British weightlifting coaching qualifications alongside this. With these theoretical and practical experiences, Alex is able to passionately support & advise clients on maintaining a happy and healthy lifestyle during and after treatment. Outside of physiotherapy Alex has a passion for sport and exercise, competing in the sport of Olympic weightlifting. Alex has been able to support clients within various weightlifting clubs and facilitate training programmes by using his physiotherapy learnings alongside giving advice to fellow weightlifters who have had a variety of injuries throughout the body.

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Owen is a specialist musculoskeletal physiotherapist from Newcastle with over 5 years of experience working in musculoskeletal NHS and private settings. His breadth of practice covers both primary and post operative care for all kinds of acute and chronic MSK issues. His experience ranges from treating high performing individuals in swimming, running and cricket to working out in communities helping people from all backgrounds and ages get back to what they enjoy. Owen has a focus on holistic care, addressing all the factors involved to allow a full return to sport and normal activities. Owen has a strong interest in treating shoulders and spines and has worked across the UK in specialist clinics alongside experts in these fields. He also treats a range of lower limb issues too. Outside of work Owen has a passion for cycling and football, as well as keeping active with a varied mix of sports so he understands the importance of getting you back in action as soon as possible!

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Daniele is a specialised MSK Physiotherapist, that graduated with Honors in 2018 from the European School of Physiotherapy in Amsterdam. He then completed the Exercise and Sport Medicine Masters at Queen Mary University of London in 2021. His experience ranges from hospital settings in South Africa, to treating professional skiers in Italy and most recently he was Lead Physiotherapist for two Women’s Championship football teams (London City Lionesses and Crystal Palace). With a special interest in shoulder and knee injuries, he loves and strives to bring every patient back to their desired activities, from everyday life to elite sport. Having had to come back from an ACL and meniscus injury himself, he will be able to offer insights both as a therapist and as a patient. Dedicated to treating the individual as a whole and not just the injured body part, Daniele will make sure the psychological aspect is taken care of just as much as the physical aspect to improve strength, resiliency and lead a pain-free, active life. He is also fluent in Italian and enjoys leading an active lifestyle, regularly weightlifting, playing football and skiing. ​

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Niko is a specialist MSK & Sports Physiotherapist with over six years of experience working in an outpatient physiotherapy setting, primarily in private practice care in Australia. He has also gained valuable experience in the NHS at Finchley Memorial Hospital and HCA Healthcare at the Shard in London. Previously, Niko worked with a diverse range of clients, including athletes and weekend warriors. A career highlight was his role with APIA Leichardt, a state-level football team, where he provided physiotherapy services to their U18 and U20 teams. This experience honed his clinical skills and emphasized the importance of communication, teamwork, and quick decision-making in a fast-paced sports environment. Niko's dedication to professional growth led to his promotion to Senior Physiotherapist and Assistant Clinic Manager in his previous role. He gained valuable experience in clinic operations, staff management, and maintaining high standards of patient care. His commitment to comprehensive care is evident in his proficiency with hands-on treatment modalities and his passion for exercise prescription, particularly strength and conditioning principles to enhance rehabilitation outcomes. Niko has a keen interest in rugby, football, and addressing the various upper and lower limb issues that can arise from these activities. Having firsthand experience with managing sports injuries, he understands what it takes to help patients return to their optimal performance.

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Originally from Italy, Alberto’s interest in movement and rehabilitation began through his experience in football. After playing for the professional U.S. Lecce Academy and experiencing recurrent muscle injuries, he became deeply motivated to explore rehabilitation and pursue a career in physiotherapy. After graduating in 2023, he worked in a physiotherapy clinic in southern Italy, treating both public and private patients across a wide spectrum of musculoskeletal conditions. During this time, he collaborated closely with a highly skilled osteopath, an experience that strongly inspired him to pursue a career in osteopathy. ​ He is currently studying osteopathy at HSU, where he continues to develop his manual therapy skills while expanding his knowledge of anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, and pain science. Having experienced overload injuries himself, he has a strong physiological understanding of how soft tissue techniques, lymphatic drainage and joint mobilisation can enhance recovery, both after intensive training sessions, and in cases of posture-related muscle tension (e.g. desk job). ​ ​Outside of work, he enjoys outdoor activities, running, playing sports, practising martial arts, dancing… and cooking of course, as a true Italian food lover.

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