West Wimbledon Physiotherapy Clinic, Raynes Park, South West London

Proprietor. Lead Physiotherapist, Advanced Practitioner of Acupuncture

Rosemary Lillie B.Sc (Hons), Grad Dip Phys, MCSP

Member of the Health Professions Council

Rosemary trained as a physiotherapist at the West Middlesex School of Physiotherapy, and subsequently completed her BSc for the Remedial Professions at the University of Central London. She is currently studying for a Master’s Degree in Acupuncture. She established the West Wimbledon Physiotherapy Clinic in 2003, having worked both within the Health Service and in Private Practice. The clinic opened extensive new premises in 2005, and now offers a wide range of services. She has a wide range of experience including:

Sports injuries: physiotherapist for the British Judo Association, and work with Crystal Palace Football Club
Women’s health: she holds the Diploma in Women’s health from The University of East London
Acupuncture: she is an advanced member of the Acupuncture Association of Chartered Physiotherapy

Rosemary's suggested links are: www.leaveittotheladies.co.uk

Physiotherapist & Practitioner of Acupuncture

Chris Newman BSc MCSP, Member of the Health Professions Council

Chris trained in Cape Town, South Africa, where he obtained his BSc in Physiotherapy. He has a keen interest in the management of sports injuries, and whilst in South Africa he worked with the Border Rugby Union Club, the Border Men’s Softball Team, the University of Witwatersrand Premier League Football Club, the KwaZulu-Natal Men’s Softball Team, the South African Men’s Softball Team, and the Crusaders Rugby Club. He moved to England in 2002, and has worked in the private field since his arrival. He worked with the London Scottish Rugby Club between August 2002 and May 2005 as the Head Physiotherapist. He is also a practitioner of acupuncture.

Pilates

Sarah Parkinson

Sarah trained at the Royal Ballet School and continued her ballet career as a dancer for several years in the UK and Germany. She has been a fitness instructor for over ten years and particularly enjoys teaching Pilates because it is a safe and very effective way of exercising.

“I love teaching Pilates. It is wonderful to see clients grow in confidence and develop a better quality of movement and posture, whilst gaining strength and good toning. Our bodies are a work of art and Pilates helps us to sculpt and fine tune our bodies in a calm and stress free environment”

Sarah first trained with the Pilates Institute and has continued her studies with Body Arts and Science International and Alan Herdman Pilates. Her hobbies are cycling, travel, architecture and cinema.

Sarah's suggested links are: www.pilatesmethodalliance.org, www.exerciseprofessionals.com & www.pilatesstyle.com

Counselling

John Wheeler BSc, Dip Humanistic Counselling, Dip Solution Focused Therapy, PGCE, MBACP(Accred) BACP Accredited Counsellor, UKRC Registered Independent Counsellor.

I've been in private practice for over 12 years, have worked with a Counselling Agency in Croydon for around the same period and in several Schools settings. I completed my core training in Person Centred Counselling at Roehampton University, with subsequent training in Transactional Analysis, Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural interventions and Trauma Incident Reduction techniques. I can offer either an unlimited or set number of sessions.

Visit John's website at: www.johnwheelercounselling.co.uk

Baby Massage

Suzanne Parker

Suzanne was introduced to baby massage through attending a course with her own baby. Inspired by the philosophy and the many benefits of baby massage, she trained as an instructor with the IAIM. Since qualifying she set up Sunbeam Baby Massage with her business partner, Lucy Quirk, and she is committed to sharing the fulfilling experience of baby massage with parents/carers and their babies.

Visit Suzanne's website at: www.sunbeambabymassage.com

Reflexology

Laura Young RGN, RSCN, MAR(Dip Reflexology).

Laura, who initially trained as a nurse decided to move into the field of reflexology and complementary therapies. She qualified with the Association of Reflexologists, and also offers Indian Head Massage and Hopi Ear Candles.

For more information about reflexology, contact www.aor.org.uk

Aromatherapy

Pauline Jackson I F P A

Pauline trained in massage and aromatherapy at the Shirley Price International College of Aromatherapy in Hinckley, Leicestershire, and is a member of the International Federation of Professional Aromatherapists. She became interested in Aromatherapy when, suffering back problems, she was given the opportunity to be a case study ‘body’ for a friend studying to be an aromatherapist. She was so impressed with the way the treatments improved her condition and sense of well being that she decided to train as a therapist herself.

For more information on aromatherapy visit: www.ifparoma.org

Weight Management & Healthcare

Konstantina Fyta PhD in Education, MA and BA in Pedagogy, BA in Infantine Neurocognitive and Psychomotor Rehabilitation, HND Cellular & Molecular Nutrition

Over the last seven years I provide individual and/or group customer counseling, education and follow-up for weight management as well as various health issues within the cellular and molecular nutrition philosophy. My activities include customer consultation and evaluation of nutritional needs within his/her lifestyle, assessment and interpretation of body composition analysis (BIA test), education (recommendations and advice for nutritional plans), support, and regular follow-ups. Furthermore, my services include educational conferences concerning different nutrition related problems, unhealthy lifestyle, resolution to obesity and education for a preventive approach and healthy ageing Since September 2005. I’ve established my services with certain fitness centers and physiotherapy clinics in Montreal, Canada. I also provide pedagogical orientation, educational nutrition and support for families with disabled and/or overweight children.

The clinic aims to provide a selection of services to maintain and enhance health and wellbeing. Although primarily a physiotherapy clinic, a range of other treatments are available . The clinic has 3 private consultation rooms that contain modern physiotherapy equipment. The complementary therapy room is designed to promote relaxation whilst experiencing aromatherapy and reflexology. The spacious gymnasium is used for individual rehabilitation programmes, as well as a wide range of classes including pilates, baby massage and antenatal classes. The reception area contains a wide range of information leaflets, plus goods for sale eg pillows, back supports, tape and icepacks. The clinic is recognised by all the Health insurance Companies, and for your convenience, payment can be made by credit/debit card, cash or cheque.

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