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Our Physiotherapists

Paul Goss

 

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PAUL GOSS MCSP

Paul qualified in 1994 at Manchester University and proceeded to work for three and a half years at Ealing Hospital NHS Trust. During this period he worked in most areas of physiotherapy but it was always musculoskeletal injuries that appealed the most. It was from here that he first moved into full time private practice, where he has been working since the end of 1997.

During this period Paul has undertaken numerous weekend courses to aid in his development as a physiotherapist. These have covered many of the various techniques used within the profession. He works very much as a manual therapist focusing largely on the body's biomechanics, relating this to dysfunction. Paul has a special interest in hypermobility and the associated retraining.

Paul has also worked with the following sports teams:

  • London Scottish Rugby Club
  • Middlesex Cricket Club
  • MCC Young Cricketers
  • Britain's & World's Strongest Man Competitions
  • Clapham Chasers Running Club
Dave Mercy

DAVE MERCY MCSP

David attended the Bath School of Physiotherapy, from which he graduated in 1990.

Since qualifying, David has worked in a variety of hospital and clinic settings and for the last 13 years has specialized in the diagnosis and treatment of Musculoskeletal disorders including common neck and back pain and sports injuries. He is a member of the Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Sports Medicine.

David has undertaken post graduate courses in topics such as Modified Pilates, Acupuncture, Postural analysis, Gait Analysis and Biomechanics, Orthopaedic Medicine including Spinal treatment and manipulation.

Dave has also worked with the following sports teams:

  • Nabs 7’s Rugby Tournament
  • Old Cranleighan Rugby Club

 

Mary-Lynn Deacon

MARY-LYNN DEACON MCSP

Mary-Lynn qualified as a Chartered Physiotherapist from the University of Stellenbosch in South Africa in 2001. Since qualifying she’s worked in various clinical settings in both the hospital and private practice settings within Namibia, London and George, South Africa. In 2003 she joined a private sporting practice focusing her area of expertise predominantly to orthopaedic outpatients with mechanical dysfunctions and sports related injuries. In 2006 she became a partner and co-managed the practice. Since participating in various Kinetic Control courses over the years her passion developed further for biomechanical dysfunctions, the assessment and rehabilitation thereof, as well as injury prevention and subsequent performance enhancement. Which lead her to pursue further studies in London and to join the Body logic Health team in 2011.

She is a passionate manual therapist who believes in correcting mechanical restrictions with manual therapy and rehabilitating movement dysfunctions with good exercise therapy. She particularly enjoys running and cycling injuries and has worked at various events including:

  • The Cape Argus
  • The Knysna Marathon
  • The Cape Epic
  • The Pioneers Trek.

She’s also worked as a team physiotherapist for the The Eagles Rugby Team in South Africa.

 

SHILU JOHN MCSP

Shilu graduated from Father Muller’s Medical College, Mangalore, India in 2001 and has worked within the private sector for five years procuring experience in clinical as well as academic areas. She did her Masters in Physiotherapy from University of East London in 2008. In 2008 she joined NHS as a Musculoskeletal Out-patient Physiotherapist. She has undertaken varies courses to aid her expertise as a physiotherapist. These have covered many of the various techniques used within the profession including manipulations of the spine.

She has completed several postgraduate courses including Certificate in Spinal Manual Therapy, Normal Movements for Musculoskeletal Therapists (The lumbo-pelvic hip region), Nags and Snags, MET for SI Joint dysfunction, anterior knee pain and its management and x-ray and scan for Musculoskeletal physiotherapists for spine, shoulder and knee. She works very much as a manual therapist focusing on postural dysfunctions. Shilu has special interest in spinal conditions and its management.

Amy Harmsworth

AMY HARMSWORTH MCSP

Amy graduated from King’s College London in 2008 and has worked within the NHS, Ministry Of Defense and private sector. Her NHS work incorporated most areas of physiotherapy, including orthopedics and neurology, alongside her main interest in musculoskeletal injuries. While working for the Ministry of Defense Amy became involved in assessing altered biomechanics during training of injured recruits. This has lead to her special interest in treatment of lower limb conditions, alongside injury prevention in sport for both the adolescent and adult sportsman. Amy participates in Triathlons and is interested in the common injuries sustained within this area.

She has completed several postgraduate courses including Orthopedic Manual Therapy and Clinical Pilates. Through her varied experiences and post-graduate learning, Amy focuses on tailored treatment for each of her patients involving manual therapy and exercise prescription.

Amy has worked as a physiotherapist for:

  • GB Paralympic Cycling Team
  • London South Africa Rugby team
  • London Marathon- both elite and non-professional participants
  • The London-Paris Bike ride

 

Janine

JANINE DE KLERK MCSP

Janine qualified as a Chartered Physiotherapy from the University of Cape Town in South Africa in 2002. She began working in a rehabilitation hospital for a one year period before moving into private practice. She worked for two years in this environment where she worked with post surgical rehabilitation, musculoskeletal and sports injuries. Janine then moved to London in 2006 to continue her development as a physiotherapist and worked in both the public and private sectors, mainly working with musculoskeletal injuries.

Janine believes that correcting the body’s biomechanics and posture is an integral part in the treatment of injuries and dysfunction. She works essentially as a manual therapist together with specific exercises programmes to reach her treatment goals. Janine has a developed a keen interest in ergonomics and workstation assessments.

Janine has worked as a physiotherapist for:

  • The Cape Argus Cycle Tour
  • The Comrades Marathon
  • The Two Oceans Marathon

 

Kirsty Myles

KIRSTY MYLES MCSP

Kirsty qualified as a chartered physiotherapist in 2009, graduating from Oxford Brookes University.

Since qualifying, she has been training and competing with the Great Britain rowing team, representing the Country at World under 23 Championships and European Championships, medalling on all occasions. Having retired from International racing after finishing 6th in the UK in 2011 she joined Body Logic Health in 2012.

She has completed several post-graduate courses since graduating to aid her skills both in the clinic and on the field. These include sports first aid, Mulligans Concepts, strapping and taping and sports massage.

Kirsty has worked as a physiotherapist for:

  • Henley College rugby and football teams
  • Henley Hawks under 17s rugby
  • London Wasps AASE rugby players

 

Lize Smith

LIZE SMITH MCSP

Lize was trained in South Africa at the University of Pretoria where she qualified with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy degree in 2006. She has since worked in various hospital and private settings, initially in South Africa and then in the UK since 2008. She recently worked for London Fire Brigade helping to keep the Fire Fighters fit for their active job roles.

Lize has done various manual therapy courses as well as dry needling to improve and add to her treatment skills. She enjoys the treatment and rehabilitation of musculoskeletal dysfunctions including the spine, lower limb and upper limb. She especially enjoys and has a great passion for sports related injuries. Being a marathon runner and triathlete herself she understands the importance of the body’s components working together in sport, as well as in everyday life, and the frustration and pain when they do not.

She has worked as a physiotherapist at the following sporting events:

  • Comrades Marathon
  • 94.7 Cycle Challenge
  • ‘Om die Dam’ Ultra marathon

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