Reception

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Chiropractic Doctors

James Bloom

James Bloom (Doctor of Chiropractic, MChiro, DC) graduated from the Anglo-European College of Chiropractic in 2004 with a Masters Degree in Chiropractic. James joined the clinic in 2005 after working for a year in a busy clinic North-West London. James is very enthusiastic about chiropractic and how it can benefit both himself and his patients.

James takes a wellness approach to a person's care, aiming to improve and benefit their overall health rather than just relieving their pain.

Since graduating he has completed a course in Acupuncture - Dry Needling for muscular disorders, and is also currently studying sacro-occipital technique. He has a keen interest in sports injuries and paediatrics, and regularly attends educational courses to further his knowledge.

Francesca Minischetti

Francesca speaks Italian and German.

Francesca was born in Italy, graduated from The Anglo European Chiropractic College, Bournemouth with a Masters degree in 2001.

Francesca has worked in private practice between the UK and Italy since graduating.

She is skilled in several Chiropractic techniques and has a keen interest in exercise rehabilitation, which allows her to treat a whole range of spinal problems.

Francesca has a special interest in the treatment of pregnant women and children.

Shaheeda Chowdhury

Shaheeda speaks Bengali.

Shaheeda graduated from the European Institute of Health and Medical Sciences at the University of Surrey in 2004 with a Masters degree in Chiropractic, after completing an undergraduate honours degree in Biomedical Science.

Shaheeda regularly attends conferences and seminars with a keen interest in health promotion, sports rehabilitation and Paediatrics. She is registered with the General Chiropractic Council, a Member of the British Chiropractic Association and an Associate Member of the College of Chiropractors.

Shaheeda adopts an integrated approach to treatment: she combines specific manipulative therapy, dry needling, exercise and rehabilitation along with advice on nutrition and ergonomics.

After work Shaheeda enjoys running, going to the gym and spending time with friends and family.

Nick Metcalfe

Nick graduated with distinction from the Anglo-European College of Chiropractic and has since obtained numerous postgraduate qualifications all aimed at optimising his clinical skills. He was introduced to chiropractic at an early age, as some of his extended family are chiropractors, including his father.

In the past he has rowed at an international level and so has experience of elite competition. He now plays competitive football and is a general sports enthusiast. He has obtained the International Chiropractic Sports Science Diploma (ICSSD) and is associated with the British Chiropractic Sports Council. He aims to manage sports injuries using the most up-to-date methods.

Not only does he enjoy treating athletes, but he finds enormous benefit from tackling the wider spectrum of aches and pains in all age groups. He works with the individual to alleviate symptoms, improve function and prevent re-injury. His enthusiasm and care is greatly appreciated by his patients.

Chiropody/Podiatry

Hema Patel

Hema has worked in private practice since qualifying as a Podiatrist/Chiropodist from Northampton School of Podiatry and is registered with the Health Professional Council. Her key interests are in biomechanics and Verruccae treatments. She firmly believes in Continuous Professional Development as a way of keeping updated on new treatments and developments within the profession. She likes to promote various issues and new research that comes to light through lecturing at seminars. Hema is extremely passionate about podiatry and would like to see advances in homeopathic podiatry. She is working actively to increase her knowledge in this area.

As well as having a full time career she is a leader at a local Brownie pack and teaches maths to students in need of extra support.

Hema enjoys working in a multi disciplinary environment and believes this to be a healthy change in the way people perceive healthcare, as it allows for patients to get the best possible treatment. As well as mutually beneficial for the practitioners who can learn from each other. Healthy comfortable feet should be within everyone's reach and Hema believes this target to be attainable; her enthusiasm is as contagious as is her positive attitude towards podiatry.

Acupuncture

Magdalena Lius MBAcC

BSc (Hons) Trad. Chinese Medicine - Acupunture Dip. Patent Chinese Herbal Medicine
ITEC Anatomy, Physiology and Massage Member of the British Acupuncture Council

Magdalena is an experienced acupuncturist and has worked within the field of complimentary healthcare since 1998. She started as a massage therapist and then went on to study Traditional Chinese Medicine - Acupuncture. After completing her acupuncture degree in 2002 she has worked within a wide variety of clinical settings. She has amongst other things worked as an assistant supervisor in the university clinic for Traditional Chinese Medicine - Acupuncture. Magdalena ensures she attends regular seminars and post-graduate training to continuously develop and update her knowledge.

Magdalena takes a particular interest in fertility and pregnancy and has attended several courses in infertility and obstetric acupuncture. She is a member of the London Acupuncture Childbirth team http://www.actlondon.org.uk
Magdalena is further under training to become an Active Birth Teacher with Janet Balaskas.

Magdalena puts a strong emphasis on treating the individual and an acupuncture treatment is often combined with massage, cupping and herbal remedies depending on the individual's needs. She sees a wide range of conditions in the clinic.
Due to the recent changes in advertising law, it is no longer allowed to list the conditions that can be helped by acupuncture but if you would like to know more please contact the clinic on 020 7354 8883.

Acupuncture/Massage

Charlotte Morgan

T.C.M. Acupuncture Mem BAcC.Dip. I.T.E.C.
Holistic Massage

Charlotte began her career as a massage therapist in 1996, she worked in private practice for two years during which time she attended various workshops and learnt a variety of techniques including deep tissue massage and basic Shiatsu.

She developed an interest in yoga whilst travelling extensively in India, and became increasingly aware of the "eastern" approach to health and healing. This prompted her to begin training as an Acupuncturist in 1998, including extra studies in Qi Gong Tuina (Traditional Chinese Massage) further developing her interest in "hands on approach", but using the T.C.M (Traditional Chinese Medicine methodology. She qualified in T.C.M. Acupuncture in 2003.

Charlotte began working at the Islington Chiropractic Clinic in 2005, she primarily works as a "body worker" in the clinic specialising in muscular skeletal conditions. She takes a holistic approach and incorporates nutrition, stretching and lifestyle advice from both eastern and western traditions.

Charlotte is currently studying to become a Yoga teacher so that she can offer further practical support to her clients for sustaining good physical health.

 

Samantha Briggs

Massage

 

 

Sam has worked in Private Practice since qualifying in 1993 in Sports Therapy, Aromatherapy, Heat treatment, Electrical treatment, also Weight Training Coach and Inductors qualification. Since then Sam has added to her studies and will continue to do so. She classes herself has a body work therapist working with the body in a holistic way which includes treatment aftercare and Rehabilitation when needed. She likes to work closely with other therapies if needed to provide a full and complete treatment.

Sam's Background

Sam has held a 2nd degree in shukokai Karate, 1st degree shotokan and a color belt in E C K A (English Contact Karate Association). She has competed both here in the UK and also in Australia achieving many Medals. She retired from Karate in 1999 when she went traveling around Australia. Since coming back in 2000 she has worked here in London first as a Fitness consultant and then in Private practice.

Sam aims to provide a completely holistic treatment which will treat the body as a whole not just the symptoms.

 

Miguel Gutierrez

Massage Therapist

Miguel speaks fluent English and Spanish

 

Miguel was born and raised in Seville. Spain. After leaving school he trained and qualified as Quiromasajista Superior since when he has worked in several Chiropractic Clinics and Gyms.
Miguel has been playing music since the age of eight, specialising in guitar, drums and bass. He also teaches Salsa dancing and MMA (Mixed Martial arts). These hobbies have influenced his approach to treating patients working and performing in these areas.

The main focus of his career:

Sport : Understanding of the Biomechanics of one's own body as a sportsman/woman and the ability to pinpoint possible weaknesses, such as shortness in the muscle, gait problems or old injuries.

Dancers:  Mainly correcting bad posture habits on the dance floor and abl to treat pain related to dancing.

Musicians:  Over the many years of treating musicians, Miguel has been concerned by the fact that a large number do not think about exercise as an essential part of their lifestyle. Depending upon the instrument played, musicians can develop weak muscles, mainly on one side of the back. Consequently they are very likely to develop muscle shortness that can course all types of discomfort and pain.

Miguel is now in his final year of qualifying as a Chiropractor.

 

 

Tim Harwood

Massage Therapist

Tim also practices Reiki and Emotional Release Therapy.

 

Tim trained with the London School of Sports & Remedial Massage.  He received an externally accredited diploma (BTEC) in Clinical Sport & Remedial Massage, the only Level 5 currently offered in the country. He is a member of the Institute of Sport and Remedial Massage and is registered with the Complementary & Natural Health Council.  Both professional bodies require continual development and Tim believes that the human body is such an amazing thing that there is a wealth of knowledge for him to discover.

Tim is a Reiki Practitioner, and is a member of the UK Reiki Federation.  He believes that Reiki offers considerable benefits in a stressful world and that its energy work can help in many ways to balance the body and mind.

He was trained for Emotional Realignment Therapy (ERT) by its creator, J.E. Honey. It is a revolutionary approach to permanently clearing emotional blocks and the issues they cause. Tim is one of a select number of qualified ERT practitioners in the world, and is delighted to offer it in the London area.

 

Homeopathy

Jennifer Hautman

BA (Hons), MA, BSc (Hons)RS Hom
Registered Member of the Society of Homeopaths

Jennifer qualified in 2007 with a BSc (Hons) in Homeopathy from the University of Westminster School of Integrated Health after five years of training. This was the first homeopathy course in Europe to attain degree status in 1996 and included a minimum of 300 hours spent in a teaching clinic as well as the study of anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, and differential diagnosis. She has since worked in a clinic based at the Crossroads Women's Centre in Kentish Town where women asylum seekers and others who have survived various forms of trauma and torture can receive help that would not otherwise be available elsewhere. She has witnessed first hand how homeopathy has helped so many people to overcome their difficulties and rebuild their lives.

As a registered member of the Society of Homeopaths, the largest professional body in the field, she abides by its Code of Ethics and Practice and is committed to continuing her professional skills by regularly attending seminars, conferences, supervision and training courses. She has seen people with a wide range of conditions benefit from homeopathy - conditions such as: skin complaints, arthritis, after effects of injuries, stress, anxiety, panic attacks, grief, allergies, menstrual and hormonal difficulties, childhood diseases, pregnancy, birth and infertility. She has also experienced homeopathy to be very useful to those who have suffered a deep emotional trauma from events such as war, rape, violence, bereavement or relationships breakdown.

She is passionate about holistic healthcare, and her enthusiasm is infectious. In her experience, homeopathy has the potential to be a catalyst for restoring balance from within. She considers patient involvement to be a central component of treatment, and enjoys working collaboratively with each individual, seeking together to raise levels of health, restoring well-being, safely and effectively.

 

Jennifer Dooley

Jennifer graduated from the College of Homeopathy in Regent's Park, London in 1999 and is an experienced, fully insured and registered member of the Society of Homeopaths.  She has also had further training in clinical supervision, takes part in regular CPD (continuing professional development) and receives supervision to challenge and enhance her professional competence.  She provides training through short courses, and supervision to students of homeopathy.

In addition to her private practice, she has run a charity clinic at the Crossroads Womens Centre in Kentish Town since 2001.  In the main, the clients there are asylum seeking, traumatized, and destitute women. For the past 10 years, she has also been involved in several charities working with those who are least able to access any form of health care, providing free or low cost homeopathic treatment for the homeless, people with drug and alcohol dependency, clients with mental health needs, women suffering domestic violence, asylum seekers who have been victims of rape and torture, and with the local Surestart providing training and treatment to pregnant women and mothers with babies.

In addition to her charity work, she has also been involved in two research projects, and has been a trustee for HMc21 (Homeopathy, Medicine for the 21st century), campaigning for greater education and awareness of homeopathy and working on the Homeopathy Worked for Me campaign.

Due to all of the above, she has particular experience and interest in patients with depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, addictions, women's problems, and children with learning difficulties including autism.

Nutrition

Diana Wright

BSc Hons in Food Science
Diploma in Nutritional Therapy from the Institute of Nutritional Therapy
Member of British Association of Nutritional Therapists
Diana has been practicing clinical nutritional therapy now for 10 years. She specialises in digestive disorders such as IBS, food intolerances, women's hormonal health, eating disorders, arthritis, fibromyalgia, weight loss, chronic fatigue and children's nutrition, especially that of children with learning difficulties, genetic disorders. She is able to work out an individualised nutritional programmes to help you with all sorts of health issues. This is Optimum Nutritional Therapy and works to optimise your health, whatever your situation.

 

Psychotherapy, Life Coaching & Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP)

Reem Shelhi

Reem speaks Arabic

She is an experienced Psychotherapist, Life Coach and NLP Practitioner
specializing in issues around Relationships, Abuse, Addictions, Stress &
Anxiety, Bereavement, Loss, Internal & External Conflict, Depression,
Sexuality, Identity and Self-Esteem.

Reem trained at the BeeLeaf Institute for Contemporary Psychotherapy.
She has worked with adults at Mind, and also with children at the Place 2
Be. Alongside setting up her private practice, Reem continues to work on a
voluntary basis at the West London Centre for Counselling, where she sees
both individuals and couples.

Reem is a member of the Community for Contemporary Psychotherapy
(CCP) and the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)
bound by its rules and ethical framework. She is also a member of the
United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy’s (UKCP) Diversity, Equality and
Social Responsibility Forum (DESRF).

Reem sees psychotherapy as a safe and explorative pathway towards
increased awareness, self-compassion and choice. She regularly integrates
psycho-education, mindfulness and meditation into her clinical work and
is in the process of designing ‘awareness workshops’, to disseminate
information and facilitate the discovery and understanding of Self.
For an initial telephone or one-to-one consultation to discuss your situation
and needs, please feel free to contact the clinic on 020 7354 8883.

 

Yoga

Bridget Thornborrow

Bridget started her professional career in the theatre, initially as a performer and subsequently as a promoter and producer. She has been practising yoga for twenty years. She trained with Chloë Fremantle and Anne-Marie Zulkahari on the London YTTC two year, British Wheel of Yoga accredited teacher training.

Since qualifying in 2008 she has been teaching full time in East London where she lives, running occasional classes in Deal, on the Kent coast, and has now joined the team in Islington.

Her teaching is rooted in the tradition of Vanda Scaravelli which is centred around the relationship between gravity, breath and the spine. This tradition adapts the yoga asanas, or postures, to each individual physique in a grounded and hands-on exploration of the body’s natural movement patterns, working with gravity and the breath to release tension, free the spine and experience greater flexibility, strength and balance.

Yoga can teach us how to inhabit the body more intelligently, to develop greater awareness of our self and others through being both stable and yet adaptable. Practice becomes a personal inquiry, thus releasing our potential for integration and individual creativity both through the cultivation of movement and paradoxically, the ability to be still.