Complete Physio Clinic

David Baker   dave@complete-physio.co.uk

Clinical Director, BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy MCSP SRP

David qualified as chartered physiotherapist in 1999. Along with being clinical director at Complete Physio Ltd, David works as an extended scope physiotherapist (http://www.csp.org.uk/professional-networks/esp) and University Lecturer. David is also commissioned as a visiting lecturer to physiotherapy and osteopathy clinics throughout the UK. David has wide experience in musculoskeletal clinical management working in the entire spectrum of areas from sports team and A&E through to chronic pain clinic settings.

Trained to masters level, David is able to bring together a unique array of clinical expertise including the traditional skills of manipulation, acupuncture, specific soft tissue mobilisations and sports rehab, with advanced practice skills such as image guided injections, diagnostic ultrasound, medicines management, CBT and prescribing advice.

“ It doesn't matter if a patient's aim is to be able to walk to the shops or to run a sub 3 hour marathon, every patient is different and that's what makes my job so exciting and challenging. ”

Eirian Rees   eirian@complete-physio.co.uk

Clinical Director, BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy MCSP SRP

Eirian has gained extensive experience in musculoskeletal physiotherapy since graduating in 2000. The vast majority of his career has been spent in the private sector working in a busy sports injury and spinal clinic environment. This has allowed him to work alongside a broad spectrum of athletic abilities ranging from elite to amateur in addition to treating the regular everyday orthopaedic problems suffered by non-sportspeople. He hails from a rugby background and has worked with several teams from as far a field as Toronto, Canada, to South East London and Kent. When not at the Kentish Town clinic, Eirian still does some work for the NHS in a clinical specialist capacity taking responsibility for the training of newly qualified physiotherapists and students.

“ It’s a great feeling when you’ve worked with someone through their injury from beginning to end, seeing them back to full fitness so they can get on with things, be it on the professional sporting field or in everyday life ”

Michael Crebbin   michael@complete-physio.co.uk

MSc, BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy MCSP

Michael studied an undergraduate degree in Sports Therapy which incorporated extensive Sports Massage training. During this time he also worked in professional football. Since undertaking a pre-registration Masters degree in Physiotherapy Michael has progressed rapidly and now works in health care and GP settings within the NHS as a Highly Specialist Physiotherapist. He has also developed and run Pilates based exercise classes and Back Rehabilitation Groups.

Whilst working as a Physiotherapist Michael has studied postgraduate courses in Orthopaedic Medicine, Spinal Manipulation and Acupunture and is now undertaking an additional post-graduate diploma in Manual Therapy to quench his thirst for knowledge.

Michael is an active club cyclist and enjoys assessing and treating both recreational and professional athletes from a range of sporting disciplines. He has played youth football and tennis to county standard and has also competed in national freestyle karate tournaments. To maintain his breadth of knowledge he continues to work in academy football and has travelled overseas with teams to provide Physiotherapy support.

Zhijin Tang   acupuncture@complete-physio.co.uk

MD (Beijing), Registered Acupuncturist, ATCM & Royal Society of Medicine Member

Zhijin graduated from Beijing University of Chinese Medicine as an Orthopaedics Surgeon. Through a number of years practice in hospitals in China, Dr Tang has closely evolved in using a combination of traditional acupuncture to deal with many post surgery conditions, especially in the field of soft tissue and certain neurological related conditions. Since he moved to the UK, Dr Tang has been worked very closely with various academic organisations in the UK, he currently is a senior lecturer and clinical supervisor in Shulan College of Chinese Medicine, and a guest lecturer at the School of Medicine, University of Leeds. Dr Tang has also been invited to be a committee member of the Association of Chinese Medicine Academic Council (UK).

Zhijin's specialist areas ranging from infertility to anxiety and asthma. With over ten years practice in the UK, Dr Tang has proven that acupuncture can effectively help with many skin disorders (Ezema, Psorisis, Acne), allergy relief, and various gynaecological disorders, such as the menopause and PMT and infertility.

Daniel Watson   daniel@complete-physio.co.uk

Chartered Physiotherapist SRP, MCSP, HPC & CSP Member

Since qualifying Daniel has worked in various NHS settings most recently the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital – a specialist centre for orthopaedic problems - one of only two in the NHS. He has gained valuable experience rehabilitating patients of all ages and abilities using a unique blend of hands on therapy and education to maximise recovery. Daniel has also worked in sport and was matchday physiotherapist for the elite player development programme for the England and Wales cricket board earlier this year.

Daniel is constantly updating his skills and has attended numerous courses to ensure he delivers the very best service to his patients. He prides himself not just on solving the problem but helping you understand it so it doesn’t happen again!

Away from physio Daniel is a massive Arsenal fan and still has dreams of running out for the gunners but in the mean time he looks forward to meeting you in the clinic and helping you on the road to recovery.

Hannah Maxey   hannah@complete-physio.co.uk

Chartered Physiotherapist, HPC & CSP Member

Hannah qualified as a physiotherapist from The University of East Anglia. To date Hannah’s physiotherapy career has included working with a number of sports teams and individuals including Essex Academy Cricket Club, elite tennis players at Redbridge tennis club and England hockey players.

Hannah is committed to providing the most up-to-date and evidence based treatments for her patients. As such her post-graduate studies have taken her as far as Australia where she studied Orthopaedic Manual Therapy at Curtin University in Perth. The course, based on cutting edge research, focused on employing hands on techniques for spinal, pelvic, shoulder and knee injuries. Hannah has achieved postgraduate qualifications in Matwork Pilates with the Australian Physiotherapy & Pilates Institute. Hannah also holds postgraduate qualifications in acupuncture and is a member of the Acupuncture Association of Chartered Physiotherapists.

Hannah is a dedicated and motivated member of the Complete Physio team and strives to achieve the very best for her patients.

Kerstin Korber   massage@comple-physio.co.uk

Massage Therapist

After qualifying as a Sports Massage therapist at Duesseldorf University Kerstin has worked in various Spas and Clinics including the famous Nivea Haus. Over the years Kerstin has gained a lot of experience in spa treatments such as swedish, hot stone and aromatherapy massage to relieve muscular tension and restore energy levels. Since arriving in the UK 3 years ago Kerstin has focussed more on injury treatment and muscle recovery, utilising deep tissue and sports massage techniques. She has worked in professional rugby and football, helping athletes to prepare for a match and recover quickly for the next game. The treatment is also designed to prevent injuries, restore full range of joint movement and optimise performance. She works for a media company twice a week where her aim is to relieve muscular stress and tension to reduce headaches, postural neck and back pain. She has also studied pregnancy massage a year ago which can help to relieve muscle cramps, spasms, and pain, especially in the lower back, neck, hips, and legs. It also reduces stress on weight-bearing joints, and can ease the pain of labor.

Angeline Jha   angeline@complete-physio.co.uk

Injury Management Consultant, BSc (Occupational Therapy), MBA, HPC Registered

Angeline Jha is a registered occupational therapist with 10 years experience in the field of workplace based injury prevention and injury management. In this time, Angeline has been providing injury prevention and rehabilitation case management services for private, government (NHS), self insured and third sectors in Australia and the UK. She undertakes initial assessments and worksite assessments to assess an employee’s fitness and capacity to work, develops suitable return to work programs, provides ongoing case management, support, advice and solutions, focusing on the occupational health and safety of the individual. She has extensive ergonomic and return to work consultancy experience and has provided guidance and presentations to employers on ergonomics, manual handling, management of stress claims and Disability Discrimination Legislation. Angeline has prepared expert reports for employers, insurance companies and solicitors on the vocational needs of individuals with a wide range of disability including musculoskeletal, spinal cord and head injuries. Combining her post graduate MBA qualifications with her strong interest in injury prevention, Angeline has worked collaboratively with a wide variety of employer groups to implement effective rehabilitation and well being programs to minimise compensable and non-compensable sickness absence and premiums as a result of disability. Angeline has been trained in undertaking Functional Capacity Evaluations.