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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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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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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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Clémence’s journey started over 10 years ago when she fell in love with yoga, which eventually led her into the world of assisted stretching. Becoming a stretch therapist showed her how rewarding it is to help people feel more flexible and pain-free. Curious to learn more about the human body, she dove into anatomy courses, became a certified mat Pilates instructor, and recently added a Level 3 Sports Massage qualification to her toolkit. These days, she loves combining all her skills to help people move better, feel stronger, and live pain-free—because everyone deserves to feel good in their body! Outside the studio, you’ll find her cruising around on her skateboard, soaking up nature, or indulging in some delicious French food (because nothing beats a taste of home!).

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Christophe transitioned from a career in finance to pursue his passion for helping people achieve optimal physical well-being. Now a dedicated sports massage therapist and student osteopath, he channels his problem-solving skills and analytical mindset into understanding the root causes of his clients' discomfort. His interest in manual therapy was sparked during his teenage years, when he experienced significant trauma from martial arts training, including back pain and broken bones, while competing as a black belt in Tae Kwon Do at the French national championships. Christophe is driven by a desire to empower individuals to live more active and comfortable lives. He finds immense gratification in helping patients navigate their health journeys, whether it's through pain relief, restoring proper function, managing long-term conditions, or guiding them through recovery.

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Elissar is originally from Canada and moved to London to study osteopathy 5 years ago. Her background is as a contemporary dancer, classical singer-composer, and yoga teacher, each of which led her to osteopathy. Manual therapy was indispensable to her while she trained, performed, and taught. Becoming a manual therapist was a natural and exciting next step! During her degree in osteopathy, Elissar qualified as a sports massage therapist and is delighted to be bringing this skillset to LDN PHYSIO. She has a holistic approach to osteopathy and soft tissue therapy, taking each patient’s individual needs into consideration. With an open and positive attitude, she enjoys supporting patients in reaching their treatment and training goals. Elissar continues to work as a composer-singer and also enjoys running and tai-chi. She is currently completing a post-graduate certificate in paediatric osteopathy and hopes to specialise in treating voice disorders with soft tissue therapy and mobilisation.​

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Eloise, originally from Geneva, embarked on a journey to London to pursue her osteopathic studies, and also took the opportunity to qualify as a sports massage therapist in the process. And she truly found her calling! In this dual role, Eloise employs a comprehensive and holistic approach to address the diverse needs of her patients. Recently, she's also added dry needling and specialist taping to her arsenal, further expanding her scope of practice for the benefit of her patients. Being a dedicated runner, Eloise has a profound understanding of the pressing desire injured athletes have to resume their sports. Her objective is to support them in reclaiming optimal performance and returning to the activities they are passionate about.. Beyond sports, Eloise is dedicated to contributing towards the well-being of the next generation. Undertaking pediatrics post-graduate studies and pursuing a qualification in women's health, she aspires to positively impact the health journeys of children and women alike.

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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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Liz is a specialist Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist with a keen interest in Sports and Exercise Medicine and Psychotherapy. She has worked extensively in private practice and competed in elite team sport in the UK. Liz is praised for her 5 star care, her “calm and supportive manner" and “attention to detail”. Individualised, holistic care is something that Liz strives to deliver and led to her seeking further professional development in completing a Psychotherapy and Counselling course, aiming to optimise the care that she provides. She has also completed a Master of Science in Sports and Exercise Medicine. She has a special interest in working with female athletes (from the recreational exerciser to the elite athlete, through all stages of their life) and is part of the RED-S clinic delivered at LDN. Liz is interested in everything sport and exercise related. She has competed in the Field Hockey Premier League and at International level for Wales Indoors and Outdoors.

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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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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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