Physiotherapist

Esther Rodrigo – Senior Physiotherapist
BSc(Hons) MCSP HPC

Esther graduated from the European University of Madrid in 2000. Since relocating to London in 2007, she has worked in the NHS and the private sector and joined the team at Physio in the City at the West End Clinic in 2009. From her 12 years of experience,Esther has accumulated an extensive knowledge of rehabilitation, orthopaedic, musculoskeletal and sports physiotherapy. She has also a strong background in chronic conditions such as fibromyalgia and arthritis.

Esther has an extensive portfolio of postgraduate courses attended in Europe and the UK and uses a wide range of techniques including Integrated Myofascial Techniques, Craneo-Sacral Therapy, Global Postural Re- education, Psico-Neuro-Inmunology, Nutrition, Manual Lymph drainage, Vestibular rehabilitation, Hydrotherapy and Kinesiotaping as well as the more common physiotherapy techniques such as Maitlands and Mackenzie.

In addition Esther has been a lecturer in Anatomy, Physiology and Manual Lymph drainage, as well as being invited in 2008 by the Spanish Association against Cancer to give a conference about the lymphoedema in post mastectomy patients.

Esther speaks fluent English, Spanish and Spanish Sign Language

Luke's passion for physiotherapy comes from his sporting youth. Having played county level rugby, athletics and representing his district in basketball he has been subjected to many injuries. Luke no longer plays rugby, however he trains most days in the gym, has recently completed the ‘Three Peaks’ and is now training for the John O’Groats to Lands End cycle event.

The Alexander

Technique

Cristina C. Llavina - Alexander Technique teacher

Cristina is a qualified Alexander Technique teacher who has experience with both individuals and groups from all walks of life.

She specializes in one-to-one sessions with clients in Central London. She also delivers group courses for people of all ages

Cristina speaks fluent English and Spanish

Chiropody and

Podiatry

Denzil Trebilcock

B.Sc. (Hons), MChS

Denzil studied Podiatric Medicine at the London Foot Hospital, University College London, graduating with a BSc. (Hons) in 2004.

After graduating he worked for the NHS in Lambeth PCT for 5 years, where he was able to gain all round clinical experience in a diagnosing and treating a variety of foot pathologies.

Denzil worked within a high risk Diabetic Centres both at King’s College Hospital and St Thomas’ treating critical care patients. In the last 2 years Denzil became the Lambeth PCT department lead for the Musculoskeletal Foot and Ankle centre.

Denzil has developed a keen interest in sports related foot problems and injuries. He has worked in Harley Street for several years treating complex problems for a wide range of athletic disciplines. In 2009 Denzil became the consulting podiatrist for the Royal Ballet and Royal Ballet School at Covent Garden looking after all aspects of foot health for the students and dancers. Denzil is also happy to provide routine foot care in the treatment of nails, corns, callus, in growing toe nails and verrucae.

Denzil continues to develop his skills, regularly attending seminars and networking with his peers both locally and nationally.

Denzil has recently taken up outdoor swimming, enjoying long distance river, sea and lake swims. He is currently training to do a lake Windemere crossing and then onwards to a Channel crossing.

Olivia Dowd - Podiatrist and Chiropodist
MA BSc (Hons) MChs SRCh

Olivia Dowd studied Podiatric Medicine at Southampton University, graduating with a BSc (Hons) in 2002. She has worked privately and within the NHS for 7 years.

Olivia works in an acute hospital based diabetes centre as well as variety of community podiatry clinics enabling her to gain valuable experience and knowledge in treating a wide range of foot pathologies. Olivia has a specialist interested in treating musculoskeletal/ bio mechanical problems, ingrown toenails, routine chiropody, diabetic foot care, wound care and verrucae.

Olivia regularly attends conferences and training days to keep her knowledge updated.

Massage Therapist

Brian Swanton - Sports Massage Therapist

Brian trained at St Mary’s University, Twickenham in sports & remedial massage, with further specialization in sports injuries and sports therapy.

He is an experienced therapist having worked with various elite athletes at international level. Brian was a Great Britain champion in Irish dance and held a World ranking of No.3. He turned professional in 1996 performing with Riverdance - The Show.

He has worked in dance and theatre touring companies as a sports massage therapist and in sports injury clinics in London since 2002.

Alan Henderson - Sports Massage Therapist

Alan is a very experienced Sports Massage therapist, both in terms of his qualifications as well as his personal experiences as a top level athlete.

Alan who is a British-born New Zealand bobsledder has been competing at an international level from 1990 - 2008. He has represented New Zealand at three consecutive Winter Olympics.

After completing his Masters degree in Auckland, Alan continued his education with a Certificate in Holistic Massage and a Diploma in Sports Massage Therapy.

His career has seen him working with the Great Britain Athletics team as a massage therapist to the Junior World and European Champions.   Alan has also worked with the English Institute of Sport’s High Performance Centre as a Soft Tissue Therapist.  He also counts work as a massage therapist with a top-level football club as part of his large field of experience.

Alan is passionate about continuing education in his field.  He draws on a range of therapies and his strength training background to improve therapeutic outcomes.

Tracey Jefford Sports Massage Therapist

Tracey qualified in 2005 as a sports & remedial massage therapist and is currently studying for a master's degree in Osteopathy. She has a background in Occupational health and Health & Well-being. 

Trained originally in Hampshire in Swedish & Sports massage she has since developed advanced techniques through CPD courses, a variety of these skills are used to give a truly individualized massage treatment to release muscle tension and restore a balance to the body & mind.

Tracey has a varied sporting background playing Hockey, Netball and squash in the past and has a great interest in MTBiking, Mountaineering, Climbing, Horse riding and Skiing she has even ridden across the Atlas mountains on off-road motor bikes.

She enjoys a challenge and has worked with a variety of people to affect a treatment that relieve the stresses and strains of life and work, from the overzealous weekend D.I.Y strain, postural aches & pains and sports people such as Tri-athletes, Adventure racers and Rowers.

Massage helps to prevent illness and injury, by calming the central nervous system, promotes blood, lymph and fluid movement that relaxation and relieving stress and daily tension.  Ideally remedial massage should be used as a preventative form of treatment, removing pain and dysfunction, creating balance and a sense of relaxation and well-being.

Caroline Lysek - Sports Massage Therapist

Caroline has been a qualified Massage Therapist since 2003. She has a wealth of experience of treating all types of musculoskeletal problems especially back, neck and sports injuries and has worked extensively with runners, golfers and weightlifters as well as providing stress relieving massage for City workers.

Caroline believes that by relieving muscle tensions or tightness in the body and restoring flexibility, massage enhances performance and induces relaxation and a general sense of well being.  Stimulation of the all body systems including the improvement in blood and lymph circulation will detoxify, de-stress and re-energise your body. Sports massage assists in recovery after intensive training, injury or periods of stress and helps sustain a lifestyle that better balances the mind and body.

Massage will be tailored to your individual needs providing a variety of massage techniques combined with stretching.

Caroline’s other interests include dancing, psychology, hypnotherapy, sport and reading.

Pilate's

Sarae Pratt –Pilates Instructor

Sarae helps clients achieve their personal goals, whether they are seeking to improve their posture and fitness, rehabilitate an injury or as a distraction from day to day life. You should be prepared to work hard to see and feelreal results, whilstenjoying the sessions!

After 2 serious back injuries and major abdominal surgery, Pilates helped rebuild Sarae's core strength, reduce her lower back discomfort and rebuild her fitness. Her experience inspired Sarae to share these benefits with others and become an instructor. She began teaching groups and individuals at Physio in the City in October 2008.

In 2008, Sarae was one of the first London based teachers to qualify as aLevel 3 Advanced Matwork Instructor. Subsequently, shehas studied with America's PhysicalMindInstituteand Australia's MenezesPilates schools to broaden her knowledge of technique, anatomy and physiology. Utilisingthe standard Matwork repertoire, Standing Pilates exercisesand using the TYE4® harness or small equipment,Sarae leads creative, upbeat sessions that balance strength and flexibility exercises with challenges in a fun and informal way.

Shiatsu

Deborah Jones - BSS - Shiatsu Practitioner

Deborah qualified in 2003 after completing three years training in Shiatsu and Traditional Chinese Medicine at the British School of Shiatsu-Do.

Her knowledge of intuitive bodywork is grounded in 18 years experience as a professional dancer which included performing with the Royal Ballet Company and her own long standing yoga practice. Deborah works with strong deep contact and integrates good breathing practice and postural awareness during treatment.

Her sessions typically involve joint mobilization and effective stretching techniques which she explains clearly so you can maintain optimal health beyond the sessions.

Mei Chung - Acupuncturist and Chinese Herbalist

Mei graduated from the London College of Traditional Acupuncture studying both acupuncture and herbal medicine over 5 years. She undertook further training in China at Guangzhou University Hospital, seeing at first hand acupuncture in a hospital environment. Mei is a committed member of her charity work and she is a therapist member of Munro Health Coop, which provides therapies to local communities in Westminster.

Mei’s approach to treatment is holistic in its truest sense; the integration of mind, body and spirit. The body is seen as a whole to treat any imbalances whether it’s physical or emotional. Often there’s correlation between pain and blocked emotions/energies. In her practice, she always takes care to strengthen the “constitution” of the patient which is their unique genetic “blueprint” well as dealing with their main complaint. Patients often report “a sense of well-being” as well an alleviation of their pain.

Mei specializes in musculoskeletal conditions; back, neck and shoulder pain. Also headaches, stress, anxiety, insomnia, fatigue, menopause, infertility, IVF support, pregnancy support, period pain, IBS and digestive issues amongst many other conditions.

“I aim to promote calmness, growth, self-healing and the patient’s self awareness of their own spiritual & physical health”