Complete Physio Clinic

Chris Myers   chris@complete-physio.co.uk

Clinical Director, BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy MCSP SRP, MSc Sports Medicine, PGCert MSK Sonography

Chris is a highly experienced and specialised physiotherapist in musculoskeletal medicine and sports injuries. He currently splits his time between elite sport at the English Institute of Sport high performance centre in Lee Valley, as a clinical specialist/Extended Scope Physiotherapist at Homerton NHS Trust and at Complete Physio, Angel Clinic, N1. He has worked with Tottenham Hotspur FC, Reading FC, Great Britain Badminton and was selected as a physiotherapist to go to the World University Games in China earlier this year. He has a Masters in Sports Medicine and uses a variety of manual treatment techniques including joint manipulation and soft tissue therapy to get clients out of pain and back to full function. He is also a member of the Association of Acupuncture Chartered Physiotherapists. Chris is one of the few physiotherapists in the country to also be a musculoskeletal sonographer and uses diagnostic ultrasound to diagnose muscle, ligament, tendon, joint and nerve problems. He also uses ultrasound to carry out guided joint and soft tissue injections for pain relief.

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. ”

David Luka   david@complete-physio.co.uk

Clinical Director, BSc (Hons) Sport Science, BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy MCSP MAACP MHPC

David initially qualified as a Sport and Exercise Scientist in 1994 and subsequently qualified as a Physiotherapist in 1999. These two qualifications have complemented each other in his treatment of a wide range of patients from the sedentary to the high level athlete. He has fulfilled roles both in a major London teaching hospital and the private sector working extensively with patients suffering from neuromusculoskeletal conditions including sporting injuries, both traumatic and overuse, work-related disorders, problems related to inactivity, and chronic pain. He has also worked alongside an occupational health team in managing work-related problems, including the assessment of task ergonomics, and has worked closely with orthopaedic, spinal and neurosurgeons in optimising post-operative recovery.

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 ”

Stuart Wildman   stuart@complete-physio.co.uk

BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy MCSP MHPC, PGDip Orthopaedic Medicine

Since qualifying from The University of Southampton, Stuart has continued to develop his knowledge by undertaking masters level study in musculoskeletal imaging, and an MSc in Neuromusculoskeletal Physiotherapy.

He has also completed an Orthopaedic Medicine Diploma, and is a member of the Manipulation Association of Chartered Physiotherapists and Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Sports Medicine. Stuart works in the NHS and in Private Practice, and has wide experience of musculoskeletal and sporting injuries.

“ I enjoy meeting people and helping them address their specific needs whether it be returning to a training program, completing a marathon or being able to work without pain ”

Emerson Fernandez   emerson@complete-physio.co.uk

BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy MCSP SRP

Emerson has gained a diverse knowledge of assessing and managing a wide variety of musculo-skeletal conditions whilst working at large teaching hospitals in Essex and London, GP practices and accident & emergency. He also works privately with professional football / rugby players and dancers. His main interests are sports injuries including the ankle, knee and shoulder as well as pre / post operative rehabilitation and with a background personal training, is well placed to progress you from initial injury to return to function seamlessly. As an experienced physiotherapist, Emerson has attended numerous post graduate courses including spinal manipulations, soft tissue techniques and acupuncture and is now studying advanced neuromuscular practice at Masters level.

“ After diagnosing the cause of the problem, the main aim is to get the patient back to work, sport or everyday activity as quickly as possible. Giving the patient the right information early is the key and developing a specific plan that can fit around some one's busy schedule is paramount. ”

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.

Scott Newton   scott@complete-physio.co.uk

BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy MCSP

Since gaining a 1st Class Bsc (Hons) degree in Physiotherapy Scott has gained wide ranging experience in the area of musculoskeletal and sports physiotherapy. Scott’s keen interest in sports injuries is reflected in his BSc (Hons) degree in Sports Science and his experience of working with the England Blind Cricket Team, Nottingham Panthers Elite Ice Hockey League team and national level mixed martial arts (MMA) and thai boxing competitors.

Scott continues to work in the NHS where he works as a full-time musculoskeletal physiotherapist working in GP practices and a large primary care trust outpatient physiotherapy clinic where he is responsible for assessing, treating and diagnosing acute and chronic musculoskeletal pain. In this role he leads the Pilates based rehabilitation group.

Scott has continued to develop his knowledge and is currently studying for a Orthopaedic Medicine Diploma and has already completed Masters Level study in Musculoskeletal Triage.

“ Whether it’s an acute sporting injury or a more chronic complaint, nothing gives me greater satisfaction than being able to guide someone back to full fitness and maximise their potential to get back to whatever activity is important to them. ”

Joanna Zach   joanna@complete-physio.co.uk

Sports and Remedial Massage Therapist, MISRM

Joanna is a qualified physiotherapist, however through the years of studying and gaining experience she found that her true passion lays in soft tissue work. Her keen interest in sport, sport therapy and human body led her to specialize in Sport and Remedial Massage Therapy. She completed a post graduate diploma at the North London School of Sport Massage and is a member of the Institute of Sport and Remedial Massage. Joanna has also travelled to India to complete a course in Ayurvedic Massage at the Ayurveda Institute.

Over the years she deepened her experience and improved her skills to the highest level working in various locations including clinics, yoga and wellbeing centres. A background in fitness and yoga teaching helps her to understand her clients needs and to help them to prevent injuries, improve muscle performance, recover faster, or simply relax tight muscles after sitting for long periods in the office.

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.

Sarah Kneller   sarah@complete-physio.co.uk

Chartered Physiotherapist, HPC & CSP Member

Sarah qualified as a Physiotherapist from Sheffield Hallam University in 2001. After graduating, she worked in the NHS for six years in north and east London and quickly specialised in musculoskeletal complaints and conditions. From this early stage Sarah was keen to develop her love of sporting injuries and worked every weekend with her local rugby team.

Sarah has worked in the private sector in the city for the last three years and has become very experienced in treating the spinal problems that today’s sedentary lifestyle often creates.

Sarah has been an accredited member of the Acupuncture Society for the last seven years and uses this as a successful accompaniment to her conventional physiotherapy skills. Another string to Sarah’s bow is that she is a fully qualified Pilates instructor and regularly teaches both mat and equipment based Pilates.

" I think the key to successful physiotherapy is to address the root causes of a person’s problem. Treating the symptoms is the easy part, stopping the pain or injury reoccurring is the sign of ‘Gold standard’ physiotherapy ".

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.

Mark Archer   mark@complete-physio.co.uk

BSc (hons) HPC MCSP, ACPSM Dance UK

Mark qualified from Brunel University in 2003 but his physiotherapy education really started as a young athlete and rugby player. After breaking, spraining and twisting nearly everything, Mark finally accepted he was more cut out to be on the other side of the physio bench.

Working for the NHS, Mark quickly specialised as a musculoskeletal outpatient physiotherapist. During this time he dealt extensively with post operative lower limb rehabilitation, but his main interest was the treatment of clients with complex lower back conditions. He was part of an NHS research team who published findings in 'Physiotherapy Journal' on the treatment of patients with chronic lower back pain.

He has been working within sports injury clinics since his NHS days and has developed a specialist interest in dance injury and rehabilitation. This culminated in his current position at the Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance. However, despite this particular interest his scope of experience is far wider, having worked with professional and elite rugby players and teams, top flight gymnasts and National and International Martial Artists.

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.

Hannah Jackson   podiatry@complete-physio.co.uk

BSc (Hons) Podiatry, SRCh MChS, PGCert Podiatry

Hannah is a member of the Society of Chiropodists and Podiatrists and is registered with the Health Professions Council as a State Registered Podiatrist. Since qualifying from the University of Huddersfield in 2003 she has gained a broad range of experience treating clients both in the NHS and private sector and has also continued with her studies completing a Post Graduate Certificate for Podiatry and attending lectures and weekend courses to improve her skills.

Hannah is a highly experienced Podiatrist managing numerous foot/lower limb conditions and specialises in musculoskeletal pathologies and sports injuries within the NHS providing detailed gait analysis, orthotic provision and exercise advice. She is responsible for assessing and managing acute and chronic musculoskeletal pain and in this role works closely with the Rheumatology, Podopaediatric and Diabetes Specialists.

Dr Christian Barton   christian@complete-physio.co.uk

Chartered Physiotherapist, BPhysio (Hons), HPC CSP, PhD

Christian qualified as a physiotherapist in 2005 in Australia, and completed his PhD relating to foot orthotics and lower limb biomechanics in 2010. At various private practices in Melbourne, Australia and London he has combined his strong research background with a strong passion and ability to treat a wide range of patients, from sedentary to high level sports. Christian continues to combine research with clinical practice, maintaining a part time research role involving Masters Student supervision in the ‘Centre for Sports and Exercise Medicine’ at Queen Mary University of London. In the clinic, Christian enjoys combining an extensive range of hands on interventions with exercise prescription. Additionally, due to his research background he also has exceptional skills to complete comprehensive biomechanical assessments, and provide foot orthotic advice and prescription where necessary. Put together, these skills will ensure you the greatest chance for a full or optimal recovery from almost any injury.

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.