Physiotherapy & Aquatic therapy

Carley came to The London Clinic in 2010 after working in the NHS in three Foundation Trusts across the country. She has a wide range of experience and postgraduate training across the inpatient physiotherapy setting and specialises in the field of oncology.

Carley has a keen interest in neurology but today holds a large non clinical list. Carley is keen to see the department continue to grow and develop and supports all areas of service in times of need.

Alasdair joined the London Clinic in February 2019 and is a senior physiotherapist who qualified in 1998 in Aberdeen with a BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy. He spent four years working in the NHS before starting in an established private practice with a wide range of musculoskeletal Outpatients in 2002.

He has since worked extensively with pioneering back and neck pain services which focused on pain control, strengthening, and achieving a better quality of life for the patient. 

He has also worked with elite athletes from numerous sporting backgrounds dedicated to injury prevention/reduction and advanced rehabilitation, including skiers, tennis players, golfers and rugby teams both at home and abroad during international tournaments.

Alasdair is passionate about ensuring his patients benefit from the latest research in Physiotherapy, and is currently exploring the latest ideas in tendon injury after completing training in Australia with Dr Pete Malliaras on Tendinopathy and tendon recovery.

Luke qualified at the University of East London and has worked in both the NHS and private sectors. He is the Lead In-patient Physiotherapist having specialised in respiratory physiotherapy, working on the Intensive Care Unit, colorectal and surgical floors.

Luke has undertaken post-graduate studies in the field of respiratory physiotherapy. He has a clinical interest in optimising patient’s respiratory function prior to surgery and the rehabilitation of critically ill patients.

As one of our team leads, Luke is passionate about developing our patient services and our team members.

Rene has a special interest in respiratory physiotherapy and worked in respiratory care both in the NHS and private sector. 

Rene completed a Care of the Respiratory Patient post-graduate module at the University of Surrey and is experienced in the treatment of clients with breathing pattern disorders and long-term respiratory conditions.

Ruth joined the London Clinic in 2010.  She has over 15 years of experience working at various NHS trusts in and around London and in the private sector.  Ruth enjoys treating lower limb injuries and spinal and pelvic girdle pain. 

She completed an MSc in Sports and Exercise Medicine in 2013 and has post graduate training in acupuncture, Pilates, Women’s Health and aquatic therapy.

Ruth operates a split post working both in management and covering a clinical caseload.

Federico offers holistic and hands-on treatments, supporting the self-healing ability of the body with a unique blend of manual treatments, acupuncture and exercise rehabilitation. He specialises in lower limb (knee and hip) rehabilitation for conservative and post-surgical management, manual therapy and exercise rehabilitation applied to the spine temporo-mandibular joint.

He has extensive experience working in the NHS and private sector - this includes working internationally and at premiership football clubs. His specialist areas are shoulder and back pain, tendinopathies, post-surgical rehabilitation and strength and conditioning.

He has continued to develop his specialist skills and gained post graduate qualifications in Pilates, Acupuncture, Manipulative therapy and Strength and Conditioning.

Danny completed his physiotherapy training in London and has extensive experience working in the NHS and private sector - this includes working internationally and at premiership football clubs.

His specialist areas are shoulder and back pain, tendinopathies, post-surgical rehabilitation and strength and conditioning.

He has continued to develop his specialist skills and gained post graduate qualifications in Pilates, Acupuncture, Manipulative therapy and Strength and Conditioning.

Marta qualified as a physiotherapist in Portugal in 2009 and she worked as an MSK and sports physiotherapist in the early years of her professional career. She then moved to the UK to continue her studies and professional development.

She has since done extensive training in Women's Health physiotherapy and she is a member of the POGP (Pelvic, Obstetric and Gynaecological Physiotherapy) Network. She completed a post-graduate Diploma in Women's Health Physiotherapy at the University of Bradford and is currently finishing the MSc in this field.

Marta is qualified to help patient's suffering from chronic pelvic pain as well as pelvic floor problems affecting the bladder and bowels, and problems contributing to painful sex. She is also qualified to help women with prolapse and to support women during pregnancy, childbirth, postpartum and menopause.

Her goal is not only to empower patients and facilitate their journeys recovering and improving their pelvic health, but also to provide a service of excellence in women's and men's health.

Rochelle started at The London Clinic in the summer of 2018. She completed her training at Oxford Brookes University and since then worked in well-renowned NHS hospitals and private clinics, where she went on to specialise in the field of Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy.

She has since then taken a particular interest in the shoulder, elbow and hand (upper limb), where she has gained experience working in a busy shoulder & elbow unit. She has also passed her British Association of Hand Therapists (BAHT) training in specialist hand therapy.

Rochelle receives direct referrals from upper limb consultants and can provide early post-operative care as well as long-term rehabilitation to help patients reach their goals. She is also trained in making bespoke hand, forearm and finger splints for a range of conditions and following surgery.

Clinical interests

• Splinting
• Exercise therapy
• Manual therapy of the upper limb
• Acupuncture
• Desensitisation techniques
• Ergonomic advice
• Oedema and scar management of the hand
• Sensory re-education
• Pilates
• Aquatic therapy
• Post-operative rehabilitation

Clinical interests

• Integrative medical treatment and wellbeing services
• Pain management
• Chronic conditions
• Cancer care treatment

Personal interests

• Yoga
• Meditation
• Ayur-Veda
• Philosophy
• Mindfulness
• Walking
• Travelling
• Charity work.

Previous experience

• Qualified in 1996 - Witwatersrand University (South Africa)
• Greys Hospital (South Africa)
• Addington Hospital (South Africa)
• Mediclinic PMB (South Africa)
• Private Practice work in PMB and Johannesburg (South Africa)
• St Albans City Hospital (NHS)
• Hemel Hempstead Hospital (NHS)
• Stoke Mandeville Hospital (NHS)
• Homerton Hospital (NHS)
• Princess Alexander Hospital (NHS)
• Royal Free Hospital (NHS)

Other clinical experience

• Yoga Teacher
• Msc TCM Chinese Medicine – Middlesex University (completing Dissertation)
• Integrative medicine

Davide is a senior physiotherapist who graduated in Genoa, Italy, with a BSc (Hons) in Physiotherapy and where he also gained his MSc degree in Osteopathy.

After working in Italy and Poland he moved to London in 2016 where he has worked in the most renowned private hospitals, dealing with a vast range of simple and complex musculoskeletal conditions.  This has included post-surgical rehabilitation of professional athletes and rehabilitation after breast cancer surgery.

Alongside Physiotherapy Davide is also a Clinical Hypnotherapist specialising in persistent pain management. 

He creates bespoke treatment sessions using different approaches including mindfulness, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Hypnotherapy, as well as therapeutic exercise therapy.  When combining his extensive skills from years of study and experience, these allow him to support people in a most comprehensive and effective way both in person and via remote consultations.

Caroline graduated from the Manchester Metropolitan University in 2013, working in two of London’s largest NHS Foundation Trusts, and within the private sector, prior to joining The London Clinic.

She has a wide range of experience, with her area of interest being musculoskeletal and orthopaedic, specifically the lower limb. She has recently joined the Aquatic Therapy Association for Chartered Physiotherapists and  enjoys treating a variety of patients within the aquatic therapy pool.

Fiona is a senior MSK Physiotherapist with a keen interest in lower limb injury particularly the foot and ankle. Fiona trained and graduated from Oxford Brookes University with a first class degree in Physiotherapy.

She has gained extensive NHS experience as well as private sector, including working with elite sporting athletes including members of the GB Polo Team.